Interested beef producers still have time to register for a webinar series titled, Managing Replacement Heifers for the Future. The five-part series is focused on the management of replacement heifers with the objective of providing ranchers science-based tools to help them take advantage of the opportunities in today's cattle market.
2015 webinar series begins Jan. 14 and runs Jan. 14, 21, 28, Feb. 11, and Feb.18 All sessions will start at 12:30 p.m. CST and run for one hour.
These can be viewed from anywhere with internet access, allowing producers the ability to take advantage of these learning opportunities without leaving the ranch. Participants will be able to type in questions for the presenters to answer. All sessions also will be recorded for later viewing if participants aren't able to catch one of the sessions.
Cost is $25. For registration information please visit the event registration or contact an SDSU Extension Beef Specialists or Field Specialist at South Dakota State University or at the SDSU Extension Regional Centers.
Schedule: (Presenter Information Subject to Change)
January 14, 2015
Topic: Heifer Development as a Business
Presenters: Adele Harty, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist and Heather Gessner, SDSU Extension Livestock Business Management Field Specialist
January 21, 2015
Topic: Heifer Development and Management Strategies
Presenters: Julie Walker, Associate Professor & SDSU Extension Beef Specialist and laine Grings, Assistant Professor & SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Management & Production Specialist
January 28, 2015
Topic: Health Management for Replacement Heifers
Presenters: Russ Daly, Associate Professor, SDSU Extension Veterinarian, State Public Health Veterinarian
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