What do all profitable cow-calf operations have in common? A live, healthy calf crop. To help Iowa cattlemen and women prepare for a successful calving season and subsequent breeding period, the Iowa Beef Center is offering two Advanced Calving Clinics on Jan. 15.
“Whether you’ve calved out 10 cows or 10,000 cows, there’s always a new tip or technique to learn to help you get one more calf born alive,” said Denise Schwab, beef specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. “These clinics will feature a variety of hands-on and classroom sessions, and opportunities to share questions and experiences.”
Session topics will cover essentials from conception to calving, including nutrition basics during gestation and early lactation, assisting at calving, working with your local veterinarian and calf health and care.
“We anticipate attendees will really enjoy the hands-on session led by clinical assistant professor Caitlin Wiley from the ISU College of Veterinary Medicine,” Schwab said. “This session focuses on troubleshooting dystocia issues utilizing a life-size cow model.”