The Breeding Edge: Reproduction & Crossbreeding Insights Workshop

To help Wisconsin farmers, veterinarians and the dairy industry to get the most current and update research information, UW- Madison Extension has developed the “The Breeding edge: reproduction & crossbreeding insights” workshop. This program is an update on UW-Madison dairy reproduction research, covering heifer reproduction, sexed semen, the high fertility cycle, crossbreeding insights and more. The workshop training features Dr. JP Martins, Assistant professor Department of Medical Sciences School of Veterinary - UW Madison, Dr Paul M. Fricke, professor & Extension specialist in Dairy Cattle Reproduction, Dr. Victor Cabrera, Professor & Extension Specialist – Dairy Farm Management, and Alison Pfau, bilingual regional dairy educator from Dane, Jefferson, Rock and Walworth counties. We want to thank Parnell for sponsoring this workshop and supporting our programs.

Join this event in May to take the opportunity to learn from and discuss with experts on the dates below:

• Nov 5th, 2026 - 9:00am - 2:00pm

• UW- Madison Extension Jefferson County office in Jefferson County – 864 Collins Rd. Jefferson WI 53549

All attendees are in-person at the location of the event. There will not be a Zoom option available.

• Pre-registration by October 30th, 2026, is required!

• Cost: $20 – Includes lunch and materials

The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming in compliance with state and federal law.

You may request an interpreter, materials in an alternative language or format, or other services to make this event more accessible, by contacting Alison Pfau at 608-220-4779 or alison.pfau@wisc.edu by November 21, 2026. There’s no added cost to you for these services.