New Prague, Minn. (July 1, 2025) – Join Dairy Calf & Heifer Association (DCHA) for its next webinar – “Why do protocols fail? Setting up on-farm processes for success” – set for Aug. 21, at 2 p.m. Central time (U.S./Canada). Marisol Orellana, Diamond V calf and heifer field product specialist, will lead this free, one-hour educational offering.
To register for the webinar, go to: https://bit.ly/DCHAprotocolsforsuccess82125 and follow the prompts. Your webinar registration confirmation e-mail will include a web link to join the webinar.
During this webinar, Orellana will help participants understand why calf protocols fail and how to build systems that ensure long-term adoption and success. Also, participants will discover how a strong farm culture, clear communications and practical tools can drive team buy-in and consistent protocol adherence. Learn how to measure and sustain effective on-farm processes that lead to stronger calf programs through real-world examples and actionable insights.
Orellana is a dairy specialist with a strong foundation in young animal nutrition and calf management. Originally from Honduras, her passion for dairy began on her family’s farm, where she was involved in all aspects of milk production and processing. Orellana earned her bachelor’s degree in agricultural science from the Universidad Nacional de Agricultura in Honduras, followed by a master’s degree in dairy science from Louisiana State University and a PhD in animal and dairy science from the University of Georgia. Her research focused on heat stress, nutrition and rumen development in preweaned calves.
Veterinarians and veterinary technicians may earn one Registry of Approved Continuing Education (RACE) credit for attending this DCHA webinar. To learn more about this opportunity, contact JoDee Sattler at: jodee@calfandheifer.org.
DCHA’s Aug. 21 webinar is sponsored by Cargill. DCHA does not support one product or company over another, and any mention is not an endorsement by DCHA.
If you are a DCHA member and cannot attend the live program, you may access the webinar through DCHA’s online Member Center after Sept. 4. To access the webinar recording, DCHA members need to visit https://calfandheifer.org/login and enter their username and password.
For more information about DCHA’s webinars, e-mail Sue Schatz, DCHA member services director, at: sue@calfandheifer.org. Follow DCHA on social media or visit the DCHA website – www.calfandheifer.org – to learn about future webinars.
The Dairy Calf & Heifer Association was founded in 1996 based on the mission to help dairy producers, calf managers and those professionally focused on the growth and management of dairy calves and heifers. With a national membership of producers, allied industries and research leaders, DCHA seeks to provide the industry’s standards for profitability, performance and leadership, serving as a catalyst to help members improve the vitality and viability of their individual efforts and that of their business.