Critical control points in dairy heifer rearing: Rumen Development and Weaning

Strong heifer rearing is the foundation of a productive and profitable dairy herd—but what are the key factors that drive success? In this TotalDairy Learning Live session, internationally renowned calf and heifer expert Dr. Jim Quigley will explore the critical control points in dairy heifer rearing, from nutrition and health to management best practices. Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim, this session will provide science-backed insights and practical strategies to optimise heifer development, setting them up for long-term productivity and performance. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the world’s leading specialists in young animal nutrition!

Dr Jim Quigley Biography
Dr. Jim Quigley is Managing Director of Calf Notes Consulting, LLC, an advisory and consulting firm in St. Petersburg, Florida in the United States. His primary role is to lead the company and its activities, including consulting with dairy farms and calf ranches and businesses that support the dairy industry.

Jim provides educational content through his website and custom consulting services to clients all over the world. Jim also serves as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Florida.

Prior to forming Calf Notes Consulting, Dr. Quigley was Technical Lead for Cargill Animal Nutrition in the area of Young Animal Nutrition. Jim lead Cargill technical support and training activities related to calf and heifer nutrition and management. He also served as Vice President and Director of Calf Operations for APC, Inc. in Ankeny, Iowa. He was responsible for sales, marketing, research and technical activities for the Calf Operations group. Jim also held positions as Vice President of Research for Diamond V Mills, Associate Professor of Dairy Science at the University of Tennessee, and Dairy Nutritionist at Cargill, Inc.

Dr. Quigley received his Ph.D. from Virginia Tech in 1985 and B.S. and M.S. degrees from the
University of New Hampshire. His research focuses on dairy calf nutrition, health and management. Jim has published over 250 refereed journal articles and abstracts related to the nutrition and health of young calves and heifers. He has spoken throughout the world on calf management subjects and has won several awards from scientific societies for his research contributions. Dr. Quigley also maintains the web site Calf Notes.com, which is recognized internationally as a source of information related to calf management and is translated into five languages.

Jim is an accomplished marathon runner (completed over 25 marathons) and has
participated in several triathlons, including some at the half-ironman distance.

Sponsors
Boehringer Ingelheim
Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health is working on first-in-class innovation for the prediction, prevention, and treatment of diseases in animals.

For veterinarians, pet owners, farmers, and governments in more than 150 countries, we offer a large and innovative portfolio of products and services to improve the health and well-being of companion animals and livestock.

As a global leader in the animal health industry and as part of family-owned Boehringer Ingelheim, we take a long-term perspective. The lives of animals and humans are interconnected in deep and complex ways. We know that when animals are healthy, humans are healthier too. By using the synergies between our Animal Health and Human Pharma businesses and by delivering value through innovation, we enhance the health and well-being of both.