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Dairy reproductive management: assessing a comprehensive continuing education program for veterinary practitioners
Gustavo M Schuenemann1, Santiago Bas, Jeffrey D Workman
1Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, USA. schuenemann.5@osu.edu
Continuing veterinary medical education (CVME) programs enhance dairy practitioners' skills. The Ohio Dairy Health and Management Certificate Program effectively met educational needs and improved knowledge in reproductive management.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Animal Science
- Continuing Education
Background:
- Continuing veterinary medical education (CVME) is essential for updating practitioner knowledge and skills.
- Dairy veterinarians require advanced training to address evolving industry needs.
- Effective CVME programs facilitate the transfer of applied, research-based knowledge.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a comprehensive CVME program for dairy veterinarians.
- To assess the outcomes of advanced dairy reproductive management modules.
- To evaluate the program's effectiveness in meeting participants' educational needs.
Main Methods:
- Development of a comprehensive CVME program focused on dairy health and management.
- Delivery of two modules on advanced dairy reproductive management.
- Assessment of participant knowledge and educational needs through self-reports.
Main Results:
- The dairy reproductive management program successfully met participants' identified educational needs.
- Implemented delivery methods significantly enhanced participants' knowledge levels.
- Participant self-reports indicated high relevance and effectiveness of the reproductive modules with immediate field applicability.
Conclusions:
- The CVME program effectively enhanced dairy veterinarians' knowledge in reproductive management.
- The program's design and delivery methods were successful in meeting educational objectives.
- Further assessment of behavioral changes and on-farm impact is necessary to fully evaluate program success.
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