Online courses aren’t just for college kids — try this free one about Johne’s

For college students these days, it can sound appealing to skip the traditional classroom format of their coursework and head to the internet for online instruction. The new wave of online education has become very popular, and now dairy producers can join in. The University of Wisconsin’s School of Veterinary Medicine has developed a free online course for dairy producers interested in learning and testing their knowledge of Johne’s disease. Plus, it won’t take more than 45 minutes to complete, and you can stay in your barn overalls if you like.

The course was made possible through a grant from the USDA and developed by the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine. To access the course, visit this link. You’ll have to create a username and password, and take brief pre and post-tests. Otherwise, all you need to do is sit back and listen as experts Michael Collins and Beth Patton help you learn more about this lurking disease that could be cutting your profits.