Dairy Producers and Veterinarians Invited to January Animal Health Meetings

Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. partners with Dr. Garret Oetzel on a trip through Washington, Idaho and California to educate the dairy industry about a challenging health issue. ST. JOSEPH, Missouri. (Dec. 27, 2016) — For many dairy producers, dangerously low calcium levels – known as subclinical hypocalcemia – is a very real threat to their herds. That is why Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. (BIVI) and Dr. Garret Oetzel, professor at the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin, are partnering to educate dairy producers and veterinarians in the northwest. Dairy producer meetings:Jan. 11, noon, Walter Clore Wine & Culinary Center, Prossor, WashingtonJan. 18, noon, Lola Bistro & Express, Hilmar, CaliforniaJan. 19, noon, La Piazza Ristorante Italiano, Tulare, California Dairy veterinarian and nutritionist meetings:Jan. 11, 6 p.m., Walter Clore Wine & Culinary Center, Prossor, WashingtonJan. 12, noon, Jakers, Meridian, IdahoJan. 12, 6:30 p.m., Canyon Crest Event Center, Twin Falls, IdahoJan. 18, 6 p.m., Lola Bistro & Express, Hilmar, CaliforniaJan. 19, 6 p.m., The Vintage Press Restaurant, Visalia, California Producers and veterinarians will learn about the risks associated with subclinical hypocalcemia, health and economic impacts of the disease and how to manage it. If you are interested in learning more about the meetings, or would like to reserve a spot, contact your local BIVI representative.