Dr. Hue Karreman: Putting “Cow Signals” to Work on Your Farm

Cows send out signals continuously about their health, well-being, nutrition and production. The challenge for the farmer, grazier or herdsman is how to interpret these signals and act on them. A group of Dutch dairy veterinarians developed a system of interpreting the behavior, posture and physical characteristics of groups of cows and individual animals. Dr. Karreman is one of only a few certified Cow Signals trainers in North America. His presentation will also touch on hoof and udder issues within the Cow Signals system. Hubert Karreman, V.M.D., is a Pennsylvania-based veterinarian specializing in organic dairy herds. He is a 1995 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. He is a longtime dairy practitioner in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, working in emergency, surgery, reproduction and internal medicine primarily for certified organic dairy farmers. He recently limited his practice to internal medicine for organic cattle. He is an internationally recogn