Nebraska Extension has announced two educational events that will take place later this month: the Fundamentals of Feeding the Cow webinar series and the UNL Winter Stocker Tour.
Fundamentals of Feeding the Cow Webinar Series
Set for Monday and Thursday evenings, the four session webinar series is focused on understanding how the cow’s nutrient requirements change throughout the year and how to cost-effectively meet a cow’s needs with grazed or harvested feed. The course was rated as above average or one of the best educational opportunities available by the over 100 participants that took the course last year.
Dates for the webinar are: January 27th and 30th; February 3rd and 6th from 7:30 to 8:45 CT
Topics to be covered include:
– What impacts a cow’s nutrient requirements and how they change throughout the year
– How to read and understand a feed test analysis as well as a feed tag. What do the numbers mean?
– When comparing feed options, which is the best buy when all things are considered?
– What are things to consider when developing a year-round feeding plan?
The webinar course costs $65 and includes a notebook of Extension resources. It is also limited to 40 participants. Registration by January 17th will ensure resources are received before the series begins. A computer and internet connection will be needed to participate. Register here: https://go.unl.edu/feedingthecow
Those with questions should contact Aaron Berger, Nebraska Extension Educator, at 308-235-3122 or [email protected]
UNL Winter Stocker Tour, featuring Darr Feedlot
After hearing a desire for a winter stocker tour for gaining insight on cost-effective options to background calves through the winter, Nebraska Extension is holding a Winter Stocker Tour on January 29 near Lexington.
Registration is asked to be completed by January 24 at a cost of $20 per person by visiting https://go.unl.edu/winterstockertour or contacting the Buffalo County Extension Office at 308-236-1235.
Registration on the day of the tour will begin at 9:30 AM at the District 22 Event Center in Lexington, with the program starting shortly after at 10 AM.
UNL Beef Specialist Dr. Mary Drewnoski will discuss program feeding distillers grains on cornstalks. Two producer panels throughout the morning will focus on receiving cattle management protocols for healthy calves and business fundamentals for beginning producers. Dr. Jim MacDonald, UNL Professor in Animal Science, will discuss implant strategies for calves. Following lunch, the group will tour Darr Feedlot to learn more about their feeding operations, pen management, and working facilities.
For more information, contact Brent Plugge at 308-236-1235 or [email protected] or Erin Laborie at 308-268-3105 or [email protected]
