BROOKINGS, S.D. — Cattle feeders and industry professionals still have time to register for the Feedlot Shortcourse to be held August 1-2, 2017 in Brookings at the SDSU Cow/Calf Education and Research Facility (2901 Western Ave).
This event is sponsored by SDSU Extension.
“The course offers an opportunity for cattle feeders to learn from industry experts strategies and management tips to improve their operation,” said Warren Rusche, SDSU Extension Beef Feedlot Management Associate.
The program is scheduled to run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on August 1and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on August 2.
The Feedlot Shortcourse will feature industry experts from the Upper Midwest. Sessions will cover:
- Maximizing the Value of Feed
- Feed Mixing and Delivery
- Facility Management
- Cattle Health
- Marketing and Risk Management
Speakers for the shortcourse include: Dr. Alfredo DiConstanzo, Beef Specialist, University of Minnesota; Dr. Roxanne Knock, Staff Nutritionist, Dakotaland Feeds; Dr. Erik Loe, Consulting Beef Cattle Nutritionist, Midwest PMS; Scott Varilek, Kooima & Kaemingk Commodities; Todd Franz, Diamond V and Dr. Russ Daly, Professor, SDSU Extension Veterinarian, State Public Health Veterinarian.
Registration is limited to 30 participants. To cover costs, there will be a registration fee of $125 which includes materials and lunch each day.
To register for this event, visit the iGrow Events page at iGrow.org/events.
For more information, please contact Warren Rusche, SDSU Extension Beef Feedlot Management Associate at warren.rusche@sdstate.edu or 605-688-5452.
— SDSU Extension
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