WEBINARS

For more than 40 years, VAS has helped dairies turn data into powerful management decisions. Our newest DairyComp updates build on that same mission – giving you more ways to simplify workflows, analyze herd data faster and manage more efficiently. From highly requested improvements to brand-new features, see how DairyComp continues to evolve to meet the needs of modern dairy producers just like you.

Join us to explore how the timing of artificial insemination (AI) can directly affect pregnancy success in dairy herds – and why breeding too early or too late can affect success. Our guest, Dr. Paul Fricke, will share insight into the timing that yields the highest fertility as it relates to GnRH treatment and automated activity monitoring system alerts. We’ll also show how you can use DairyComp to help make data-driven breeding decisions by integrating estrous detection, synchronization protocols and AI timing for both conventional and sex-sorted semen. Fine-tune your AI timing with insights – and smarter tools.

Join VAS and special guest, Dr. Michael Overton, for a webinar as we explore concepts and strategic considerations regarding the replacement of dairy cows. We’ll dive into the cost of replacements and why it is so important to replace cows at the appropriate time in order to improve profitability. You’ll learn about the role of salvage value in the cost versus value equation and discover how to make decisions that enhance herd quality and health. Gain practical insights to improve profitability through smarter herd management practices and tips on how to leverage DairyComp to measure and track key metrics.

Your herd’s data is the foundation for informed decision-making across every aspect of your dairy. But what’s the value of the data if it’s entered incorrectly or incomplete? For example, when a calf is born dead, does your team record it as a DOA event, or leave it as “no data”? Are these entries consistent across your team? In this webinar, discover how to overcome common challenges in data entry and analysis, ensure your team is practicing good data management habits and learn how you can leverage your data to optimize your dairy’s bottom line.

How you manage cows during the transition period can make all the difference. But what’s the best strategy for success? Join experts Luciano Caixeta, Associate Professor of Dairy Production Medicine at the University of Minnesota, and Craig Walter, Senior Educator at VAS, as they share practical approaches to transition cow health, with a special focus on ketosis prevention. Discover the tools you need to identify at-risk cows, track key health indicators and pinpoint areas for improvement – ensuring the best results for your transition cow program.

Leverage a data-driven approach to elevate your calf program. Join us to discover essential KPIs that matter, learn data analysis tips and explore real-world case studies to improve calf health and performance on your farm.

Ever feel like your herd check results are a coin toss? This webinar explores the inherent randomness in dairy reproduction data. Discover the science behind reproductive data’s randomness and practical strategies to make sense of it all. Learn how to consider randomness when interpreting results and how tools like DairyComp can equip you with actionable insights for effective reproduction management.

Get ready to boost your team’s efficiency with VAS PULSE Platform Reports and Worklists. In this webinar, VAS experts will cover everything you need to know to get started, from leveraging pre-built templates for time savings to creating custom worklists to tackle specific needs. Whether it’s managing to-do, hospital or vet lists, PULSE Platform has the power to streamline workflows while keeping everyone on the same page. Join us to transform your farm’s approach to daily tasks.

Bring efficiency to your everyday routines and simplify herd management with MyDC on PULSE. Join us for this demo of MyDC on PULSE, an intuitive, cloud-based solution designed to meet the needs of small to mid-sized dairies.

Are you looking to get even more out of your DairyComp data? Join Meagan Young, VAS Dairy Support Team Leader, and Ryan Dreyer, VAS Software Support Specialist,  to discover how VAS PULSE Platform seamlessly integrates data from DairyComp to provide a holistic view of your dairy.

Ideal for dairy producers and consultants looking to optimize their DairyComp data, this webinar explores the accessibility, collaboration and customization available in PULSE Platform.

For over 40 years, VAS has empowered dairy farmers with tools that transform data management. Join Craig Walter, VAS Senior Educator, and Taliah Danzinger, VAS Senior Manager Dairy Intelligence, as they explore the evolution of reproductive analysis and introduce Reproduction Insights, an exciting new tool available to DairyComp and MyDC on PULSE users. Reproduction Insights takes BREDSUM to the next level, empowering farmers to optimize reproductive health through real-time reproductive metrics, customizable performance goals and interactive dashboards directly on VAS PULSE Platform.

Join VAS and Trans Ova Genetics as we share how you can be set up for success when adding embryos to your breeding program. Learn more about services offered by Trans Ova Genetics, the advantages of embryo transfer, recipient selection, heat detection and synchronization and factors related to the success of embryo transfer. In addition, learn how you can track all of this information in DairyComp and VAS PULSE Platform.

Your herd’s success starts with your calves. Join Dr. Mike Nagorske, SCCL, and Craig Walter, VAS, as they discuss the importance of using data to track calf performance and to improve your calf program. Identify the key metrics that should be tracked for calves, including average daily gain, disease incidence and treatments, and learn how to record the data in DairyComp so it can be tracked throughout the animal’s life.

Join Dr. Paul Fricke, UW-Madison, and Craig Walter, VAS, as they discuss the important role technology and body condition scoring (BCS) play in tapping into your herd’s reproductive potential. Learn how to combine activity system data and your synchronization program to maximize your breeding program’s results, and how to generate reports to monitor progress in DairyComp. Dr. Fricke and Craig will also dig into how BCS changes in the pre-fresh and post-fresh period and how understanding it can be the key to high fertility cows.

The transition period is a critical time for your herd, as cows are adjusting to metabolic changes and are more susceptible to disease. By keeping accurate records and reviewing the data, you can help provide a seamless transition period to improve cow health, milk production and profitability.

Join Craig Walter, VAS senior educator, as he talks about managing transition cow data for profitability in DairyComp.

Join Dr. Gerard Cramer, University of Minnesota, and Craig Walter, VAS, as they demonstrate how to use data from the Lameness Manager module in DairyComp to monitor hoof health and guide management decisions. In addition, they will share how you can use lifetime lameness items to make strategic decisions about cows in your herd.

Join Dr. Paul Fricke, Professor & Extension Specialist – Dairy Cattle Reproduction, UW Madison and Craig Walter, Senior Educator, VAS as they discuss optimizing the use of sexed and beef semen for your breeding program and enhancing your young stock breeding program.

Join guest Dr. David Reid, Rocky Ridge Dairy Consulting, LLC, and VAS education specialist, Craig Walter, as they discuss how to extract value from your parlor data in DairyComp and how to leverage that to make profit-driven management decisions on your farm.

Join Dr. Pamela Ruegg, DVM, MPVM, Michigan State University, and Craig Walters, VAS Education Specialist, for a webinar discussing the importance of managing mastitis and milk quality in your herd. This live webinar will cover why recording and tracking milk quality metrics is important along with how to utilize your DairyComp data to measure results.

Calculating and accounting for energy corrected milk (ECM) on your farm can help you make more informed management decisions that impact milk and component production over time. Join Craig Walter, VAS Education Specialist for this short, educational webinar that will walk you through creating ECM items in DairyComp and showcase the value you can derive from it.

New studies show promising results in the selective treatment of dry cows, reducing antibiotic usage while maintaining the health and welfare of your herd.

Many farmers are exploring strategies for reducing their milk production right now so we’re bringing together industry experts to talk through the strategies.

Webinar focuses on utilizing the COWVAL command in DairyComp to help producers make economic-based culling and early dry off decisions.