Upcoming Events:
Nov. 28, 2018
Nutrient Management for Animal Operations
Blackstone, VA
Nov. 30 - Dec. 2
Dairy Stockmanship with Dr. Don Hoglund
3-Day Workshop
Blacksburg, VA
Syllabus and prep instructions
Register online
December 10-11, 2018
Hands-on Workshops for Dairy Farmers and Industry-related Personnel
Amelia County
December 13-14, 2018
Hands-on Workshops for Dairy Farmers and Industry-related Personnel
Franklin County
Date TBD
Hoof Care Management Franklin County
February 13-14, 2019
Virginia State Feed Association & VT Dairy Nutrition 'Cow College'
Details TBA
April 27, 2019
Little All-American
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Current Dairy Industry Stats
As of 10/31/18--
VA DHI cows: 44,811
VA DHI herds: 238
VA DHI average herd size: 188
October 2018
Herd Summary
Virginia July018
mailbox price: $16.28
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August 2018--
US cows: 9,400,000
VA cows: 83,000
VA dairy herds as of
October 2018--
Cow: 514
Goat: 17
Sheep: 1
VA Herd Distribution
