Cow herd winter feeding series continues with six sessions in December
11/29/23
AMES, Iowa – Cattle producers facing tight hay supplies, poor pastures and corn silage with potential for nitrates can get answers at a series of workshops planned and presented by Iowa State University extension beef specialists. Six workshops remain, set for Dec. 4-12 at various Iowa locations.
"Controlling feed cost while meeting all of the cow’s nutrient requirements requires knowledge of both the feed supply and the animal’s requirements," said Iowa State University extension beef specialist Denise Schwab. "At each location, beef specialists will discuss the current hay situation, the impacts of the dry conditions on forage quality, potential toxicity concerns, and balancing cow rations in late gestation and early lactation."
Topics and speakers vary by location, so please check with the site you wish to attend for information specific to that location.
Remaining workshop dates, times and locations are as follows. Please preregister by calling the host county Extension office at the phone number listed for that site.
December
- Dec. 4, 6 p.m., Lucas Co Extension Office, Chariton, 641-774-2016
- Dec. 5, 6:30 p.m., Jones County Extension Office, Monticello, 319-465-3224
- Dec. 7, 6:30 p.m., Dallas Co Extension Office, Adel, 515-993-4281
- Dec. 11, 2 p.m., Dunlap Livestock Auction, Dunlap 712-644-2105
- Dec.12, 6 p.m., Clarke Co Fair & Event Center, Osceola, 641-342-3316
- Dec.13, 3 p.m., Humboldt Vet Clinic, Humboldt, 641-923-2856
All cattle producers are encouraged to attend. For more information, contact your local ISU extension beef specialist.
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The Iowa Beef Center at Iowa State University was established in 1996 with the goal of supporting the growth and vitality of the state’s beef cattle industry. It comprises faculty and staff from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and College of Veterinary Medicine, and works to develop and deliver the latest research-based information regarding the beef cattle industry. For more information about IBC, visit www.iowabeefcenter.org.
Contact:
Denise Schwab, ISU Extension and Outreach beef specialist, 319-721-9624, dschwab@iastate.edu
