[ June 10th - July 2nd ] [ Monday thru Friday ]
- Dairy Cow Nutrition: From Feed to Milk Production
Dates and Times: June 10 - June 28
Mon, Wed & FriInstructors: Rahman, Aadil
Melara, MichelleCourse Description:
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of forage management within the context of dairy cow nutrition, highlighting its critical role in herd health and milk production. From understanding the composition of forage to implementing tailored forage-based diets for different production phases, participants will delve deep into the significance of forage in optimizing dairy cow nutrition.
- Evolutionary Genetics: A Journey from Theory to Practice
Dates and Times: June 11 - June 2
Tue & ThuInstructors: Graciano, Rafaela
Matsumoto, GabrielCourse Description:
Genetics and evolution are part of everyday life more than we think. This course will teach students important genetic principles and evolutionary processes. By the end of this course, students will also understand how these genetic concepts apply to species conservation and modern agriculture and learn critical thinking skills. The course aims to enable students to discuss genetics and evolution topics, understand their practical uses in species conservation and plant breeding, and analyze genetic data by generating and testing hypotheses.