News from Iowa Beef Center
Beef feedlot operators and others interested in production topics are invited to attend one of three Beef Feedlot Roundtable locations on Feb. 14. These locations, in Garner, Nashua and Manchester, will be linked to a live meeting in West Point, Neb. A cooperative agreement between ISU Extension and Outreach and University of Nebraska—Lincoln Extension to share livestock educational resources and programs provide this opportunity for Iowa participants to listen, ask questions of presenters. Program runs 12:45 to about 4 p.m. Cost is $10 per person. See the program brochure for more information.
Second Beef and Basketball event combines information and entertainment. $15 per person gets you expert presentations, lunch from Hickory Park and a ticket to the ISU-University of Kansas men's basketball game on Jan. 28. Act quickly to ensure your seat. Read more about the event sponsored by IBC, Pfizer Animal Health, Iowa Cattlemen's Association and ISU Extension and Outreach.
IBC staff members are planning heifer development series focused on currently available technologies and management to increase the productivity and longevity of heifers. Set in several locations, these programs will help producers learn appropriate uses of technologies to develop replacement heifers. Check this series page often for updates as they become available.
Northwest Iowa care and handling seminars helped attendees learn about low-stress cattle handling techniques from this expert and understand the importance on profitability, employee morale and safety. Read about the presenters, topics and impacts of this offering for English- and Spanish-speaking audiences.
Iowa Department of Natural Resources website has information on animal feeding operations in Iowa. Linked from the site is a document (pdf) on medium CAFO permit and design criteria.
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