UMaine Extension hosts dairy webinar series on wearable technology

University of Maine Cooperative Extension, in collaboration with the University of New Hampshire and University of Vermont Extension, will offer a 2026 Tri-State Dairy Exchange monthly webinar series beginning Wednesday, Jan. 28 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The series continues on the last Wednesday of each month and is held live online.

The 2026 theme “Advancing Dairy Systems Through Technology” will spotlight current research and practical applications of innovation in the dairy sector. The first quarter will focus on wearable animal health monitoring technology. During webinar sessions in January and February, representatives from businesses that serve Northern New England will discuss

how wearable technologies can help farmers improve herd health, support reproduction, and optimize labor on the farm. In March Claira Seely, assistant professor of precision dairy management at the University of New Hampshire, will discuss how to interpret and apply data from wearable systems to support dairy cow health and productivity.

There is no cost to attend, but registration is required on the program webpage. All sessions are recorded and posted to the NW Crops and Soils YouTube Channel.

For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Susan Brouillette at 802-656-7611 or susan.brouillette@uvm.edu.