Dairy Cattle Welfare Council

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.

Upcoming Webinars

Two-Part Webinar (November 12 and 20) Beyond the Hoof: Why Is She Lame? What Do We Do?

Register to join the Dairy Cattle Welfare Council (DCWC) and speaker Jan Shearer, DVM, professor emeritus at Iowa State University and the University of Florida, for a free, two-part webinar highlighting the importance of lameness issues beyond the hoof.

Part 1 | Thursday, November 12, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. CT

Part 2 | Friday, November 20, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. CT

Through video clips, Shearer will challenge participants to identify the cause of, and the proper management decision for, cows suffering from upper leg lameness conditions. This webinar series will leave you with a whole new perspective on lameness in the industry and challenge you, or your clients, to manage to a new level.

Please note: Because of the interactive nature of this presentation, it will take more time; thus, it has been split into two one-hour webinars. The second webinar will be a continuation of the first, presenting different lameness cases. Either webinar can be viewed independently if you cannot attend both.

Webinar Recordings

Access to the webinar recordings is a member benefit.

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Terms and Conditions

Recordings and handout materials from past symposiums and webinars are provided to DCWC members on an "AS IS" and "AS AVAILABLE" basis. You have unlimited access to the content for your personal viewing and educational purposes only. You agree not to download, copy, reproduce, distribute, transmit, broadcast, display, sell, license, or misuse any content for any other purposes without the prior written consent of the original author(s). While the DCWC aims to ensure that educational materials posted on this site are science-based and from reputable sources, some information contained within may represent views and opinions of the original authors/creators and do not necessarily constitute an endorsement by DCWC. If you do not agree to these Terms and Conditions, you may not access or otherwise use this website. Your membership can be terminated by the Executive Board for violating this agreement or behavior detrimental to the purpose of the Dairy Cattle Welfare Council.