The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) will host two workshops during the 2024 World Dairy Expo for international exporters and importers on Thursday, Oct. 3.
The Exporters Workshop, hosted in collaboration with Livestock Exporters Association (LEA), will take place from 9 a.m.–noon. Exporters, breeders, veterinarians, and freight providers are invited to attend to learn about the global dairy outlook, export protocols, certification, financing, and order fulfillment. This event will feature experts from UW–Madison, LEA, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, and the Export-Import Bank of the U.S. Registration is required by Sept. 29.
The International Producer Symposium, hosted in collaboration with Global Dairy Outreach and Global Cow, is directed toward global dairy producers and will take place from 1–4 p.m. This session will focus on dairy business profitability and feature two expert guest speakers. First, Paul Fricke, UW–Madison professor and extension specialist in dairy cattle reproduction, will present “Building a Foundational Repro Program.” Second, attendees will learn from Pamela Ruegg, professor of large animal clinical sciences at Michigan State University, about “Gaining a Competitive Edge in Milk Quality.” Register here by Sept. 29.
Both events will be held in Mendota Room 4 at the Alliant Energy Center on the World Dairy Expo grounds. The cost of attending is included with admission to World Dairy Expo facilities.
