Discover the Dairy Cattle Welfare Council’s webinars, where industry experts share insights to enhance dairy cow welfare and caregiver well-being. Join us to stay informed, connect with like-minded people, and advance cattle welfare.

The live educational sessions are available at no cost to attendees from around the world, but you must register.

• Recordings are only available to active members of the DCWC. CC capable in Spanish, French, etc.
• Continuing Education Credit is awarded to DCWC Members on an hour per hour basis. DCWC Members may contact dcwc@assochq.org following your participation to request Veterinary CE documentation.

DCWC Webinar: FARM 5.0 and the future of Dairy Care

Oct 30, 2025 03:00 PM in Central Time (US and Canada)

As the National Dairy FARM Program launches Version 5.0, dairy producers face new standards, updated evaluation criteria, and evolving expectations. In this webinar, we’ll walk through what FARM 5.0 means for your farm operationally and how to prepare. Topics covered will include:

• Key changes in FARM 5.0: animal care, workforce development, biosecurity, environment, antibiotic stewardship, and more
• Timeline for implementation and compliance: what deadlines matter
• How to assess your farm’s current status and gap areas
• Tools, resources, and best practices to meet the new standards
• What future updates or shifts are likely in the FARM program and what producers should be watching

Whether you're already participating with FARM or considering it, this session will equip you to act with confidence, stay ahead of compliance, and continue demonstrating commitment to animal welfare and dairy excellence.

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DCWC Webinar: Animal Welfare on Organic Farms

Dec 4, 2025 04:00 PM in Central Time (US and Canada)

While there is no singular global definition of organic production, the principal goal of organic production is to develop operations that are sustainable and harmonious with the environment. Animal welfare related requirements of organic certification vary across countries. Regardless of geography, organic farms, like conventional farms that provide outdoor access and housing built to accommodate the behavior and comfort of the animals, can deliver on animal welfare in ways that farms managing animals in strict confinement cannot. Yet, there is no simple relationship between animal welfare and the type of farming system. Hence there is no evidence that organic farms deliver inferior or superior animal welfare beyond that offered in the requisite provision of pasture and outdoor access, and the prohibition of strict confinement for most species. Organic farms are limited in their application of conventional medicines and therefore cannot afford lapses in management that contribute to disease or injury if good animal welfare is to be delivered.

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