--- title: AltaU | Dairy Leadership and Herd Management Training description: AltaU offers expert-led training for progressive dairy producers. Build leadership skills, strengthen herd management, and learn from top industry professionals. --- - [Dairy Bull Search](https://bullsearch.altagenetics.com/us) - [Beef Bull Search](https://altabeef.com/search/breed) - [Choose Country](https://map.altagenetics.com/) [![Alta-Blue-RGB](https://us.altagenetics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Alta_Genetics_June2025/Logo/Alta-Blue-RGB.png?width=144&height=33&name=Alta-Blue-RGB.png "Alta-Blue-RGB")](https://us.altagenetics.com/?hsLang=en) - [Dairy Genetics ](https://us.altagenetics.com/dairy?hsLang=en) - [Beef x Dairy ](https://us.altagenetics.com/beef-dairy?hsLang=en) - [Beef Genetics ](https://us.altagenetics.com/beef?hsLang=en) - [Products ](https://us.altagenetics.com/products?hsLang=en) - Education - [About ](https://us.altagenetics.com/about?hsLang=en) - [Contact Us ](https://us.altagenetics.com/contact?hsLang=en) [Contact Us](https://us.altagenetics.com/contact?hsLang=en) - [Dairy Genetics ](https://us.altagenetics.com/dairy?hsLang=en) - [Beef x Dairy ](https://us.altagenetics.com/beef-dairy?hsLang=en) - [Beef Genetics ](https://us.altagenetics.com/beef?hsLang=en) - [Products ](https://us.altagenetics.com/products?hsLang=en) - Education - [About ](https://us.altagenetics.com/about?hsLang=en) - [Contact Us ](https://us.altagenetics.com/contact?hsLang=en) - [Dairy Bull Search](https://bullsearch.altagenetics.com/us) - [Beef Bull Search](https://altabeef.com/search/breed) - [Choose Country](https://map.altagenetics.com/) # AltaU #### Amplify Your Herd Management and Leadership Skills ## Learn. Lead. Succeed. #### Spend five immersive days learning directly from the dairy industry's most highly regarded leaders and university experts. Designed specifically for owners and managers of progressive dairies, AltaU provides insights and training to help you build your herd management and leadership skills. At AltaU, you'll join a class of no more than 18 progressive dairy owners and managers in Madison, Wisconsin, allowing you to engage directly with instructors and peers, and leave with customized solutions for your operation. ![AltaU-Class-March-2024-1-scaled-e1719327823128-1](https://us.altagenetics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/AltaU-Class-March-2024-1-scaled-e1719327823128-1.jpg?width=938&height=500&name=AltaU-Class-March-2024-1-scaled-e1719327823128-1.jpg) ![AltaU](https://2474026.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/2474026/Alta_Genetics_June2025/Image/AltaU_RGB.svg) ## Invest in Your Dairy Industry Knowledge and Management Practices ![202411AltaU6](https://us.altagenetics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/202411AltaU6.jpg?width=700&height=394&name=202411AltaU6.jpg) ![Expert Led](https://us.altagenetics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Expert%20Led.jpg?width=700&height=394&name=Expert%20Led.jpg) ![Exclusive Access](https://us.altagenetics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Exclusive%20Access.jpg?width=700&height=394&name=Exclusive%20Access.jpg) ![AltaU Parlor Photo](https://us.altagenetics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AltaU%20Parlor%20Photo.png?width=1800&height=1200&name=AltaU%20Parlor%20Photo.png) ### Hands-On Learning Interact with instructors and peers to learn new and practical knowledge you can take back to your operation. ### Expert-Led Instruction Learn from highly regarded veterinarians, genetic consultants, university experts, and farm managers. ### Exclusive Access to Cutting-Edge Dairy Science Stay ahead with the latest advancements in technology, reproduction, genetics, and nutrition. ### Management Best Practices for Cows & People Strengthen your management approach and improve team communication through understanding personality types. ![202411AltaU6](https://us.altagenetics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/202411AltaU6.jpg?width=700&height=394&name=202411AltaU6.jpg) ![Expert Led](https://us.altagenetics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Expert%20Led.jpg?width=700&height=394&name=Expert%20Led.jpg) ![Exclusive Access](https://us.altagenetics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Exclusive%20Access.jpg?width=700&height=394&name=Exclusive%20Access.jpg) ![AltaU Parlor Photo](https://us.altagenetics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AltaU%20Parlor%20Photo.png?width=1800&height=1200&name=AltaU%20Parlor%20Photo.png) ### Hands-On Learning Interact with instructors and peers to learn new and practical knowledge you can take back to your operation. ### Expert-Led Instruction Learn from highly regarded veterinarians, genetic consultants, university experts, and farm managers. ### Exclusive Access to Cutting-Edge Dairy Science Stay ahead with the latest advancements in technology, reproduction, genetics, and nutrition. ### Management Best Practices for Cows & People Strengthen your management approach and improve team communication through understanding personality types. ## Comprehensive Dairy Industry Training in Just Five Days Through hands-on learning, expert-led discussions, and farm visits, participants gain practical knowledge and insights to prepare for future success during the 5-day intensive course. ![HandShake-white](https://us.altagenetics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/HandShake-white.png?width=406&height=302&name=HandShake-white.png) ##### Leadership & Labor Management ![Heifer-white](https://us.altagenetics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Heifer-white.png?width=1500&height=1050&name=Heifer-white.png) ##### Replacement Heifer Development ![Cow-white (1)](https://us.altagenetics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cow-white%20(1).png?width=2000&name=Cow-white%20(1).png) ##### Cow Housing & Cow Comfort ![CowHoof-white](https://us.altagenetics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CowHoof-white.png?width=40&height=50&name=CowHoof-white.png) ##### Hoof Health Issues & Solutions ![Production-white](https://us.altagenetics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Production-white.png?width=462&height=672&name=Production-white.png) ##### Milk Quality & Parlor Management ![Health-white](https://us.altagenetics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Health-white.png?width=570&height=516&name=Health-white.png) ##### Nutritional Issues & Solutions ![Sperm-white](https://us.altagenetics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Sperm-white.png?width=596&height=614&name=Sperm-white.png) ##### Reproduction & AI Management ![IncreaseChart-white](https://us.altagenetics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IncreaseChart-white.png?width=461&height=460&name=IncreaseChart-white.png) ##### Records Analysis & Dairy Decision Making ![DNA-white](https://us.altagenetics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DNA-white.png?width=1457&height=1139&name=DNA-white.png) ##### Genetics, Genomics & Genetic Planning ![Calf-white](https://us.altagenetics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Calf-white.png?width=1087&height=1034&name=Calf-white.png) ##### Calf Management ![RunIndepthAnalysis-blue](https://us.altagenetics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RunIndepthAnalysis-blue.png?width=443&height=585&name=RunIndepthAnalysis-blue.png) ##### Personality Assessments and Interpretation ![HandShake-white](https://us.altagenetics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/HandShake-white.png?width=406&height=302&name=HandShake-white.png) ##### Leadership & Labor Management ![Heifer-white](https://us.altagenetics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Heifer-white.png?width=1500&height=1050&name=Heifer-white.png) ##### Replacement Heifer Development ![Cow-white (1)](https://us.altagenetics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Cow-white%20(1).png?width=2000&name=Cow-white%20(1).png) ##### Cow Housing & Cow Comfort ![CowHoof-white](https://us.altagenetics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CowHoof-white.png?width=40&height=50&name=CowHoof-white.png) ##### Hoof Health Issues & Solutions ![Production-white](https://us.altagenetics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Production-white.png?width=462&height=672&name=Production-white.png) ##### Milk Quality & Parlor Management ![Health-white](https://us.altagenetics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Health-white.png?width=570&height=516&name=Health-white.png) ##### Nutritional Issues & Solutions ![Sperm-white](https://us.altagenetics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Sperm-white.png?width=596&height=614&name=Sperm-white.png) ##### Reproduction & AI Management ![IncreaseChart-white](https://us.altagenetics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IncreaseChart-white.png?width=461&height=460&name=IncreaseChart-white.png) ##### Records Analysis & Dairy Decision Making ![DNA-white](https://us.altagenetics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DNA-white.png?width=1457&height=1139&name=DNA-white.png) ##### Genetics, Genomics & Genetic Planning ![Calf-white](https://us.altagenetics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Calf-white.png?width=1087&height=1034&name=Calf-white.png) ##### Calf Management ![RunIndepthAnalysis-blue](https://us.altagenetics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RunIndepthAnalysis-blue.png?width=443&height=585&name=RunIndepthAnalysis-blue.png) ##### Personality Assessments and Interpretation ![pulse-4-dark bg](https://2474026.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/2474026/Alta_Genetics_June2025/Image/pulse-4-dark%20bg.svg) ## Hear From Our AltaU Alumni ![AJ Fourie](https://us.altagenetics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AJ%20Fourie.png?width=900&height=600&name=AJ%20Fourie.png) ##### AJ Fourie, Limpopo Dairy, South Africa "One thing that really stood out about this experience was the value of the other farmers, the speakers, and just the knowledge that was in the room." ![Riley Boadwine](https://us.altagenetics.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Riley%20Boadwine.png?width=900&height=600&name=Riley%20Boadwine.png) ##### Riley Boadwine, Boadwine Farms, South Dakota, USA “My biggest take away from AltaU was mainly recognizing how much more I have to learn, and how great it is to put yourself in a room with your peers, get yourself out there, and intensively talk about running dairy operations with other people that get it. I think I learned more good information in that week than I would have a year at school.”  ## Apply for AltaU Ready to take your herd management and leadership to the next level? Contact us to learn more about the next AltaU session and how to apply. 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