South Dakota State University Extension will host the 2021 Feedlot Shortcourse Aug. 11-12 at the SDSU Cow-Calf Education and Research Facility classroom (2901 Western Ave.) in Brookings.
Part of this year’s program will be devoted to the market conditions for both feed and cattle.
To register before Aug. 11, please visit the SDSU Extension Events page. The registration fee is $150 and includes both days of the Feedlot Shortcourse.
Below is the schedule for this year’s Feedlot Shortcourse.
Wednesday, Aug. 11 (all times are CDT)
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1 p.m. Welcome and Introductions
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1:15 p.m. “Bunk Management,” Warren Rusche, SDSU Extension
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2 p.m. “Lameness in Feedlot Cattle,” Russ Daly, SDSU Extension Veterinarian, State Public Health Veterinarian and Professor
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3 p.m. Break
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3:15 p.m. “Risk Management and Cattle Market Basis,” Matt Diersen, SDSU Extension Risk/Business Management Specialist and Professor
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4 p.m. “Controlling Costs in Challenging Times,” Alfredo DiConstanzo, University of Minnesota Professor of Beef Cattle Nutrition and Management
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Closing, group dinner and discussion
Thursday, Aug. 12
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7:30 a.m. Health technologies, Ruminant Nutrition Center (3601 Medary Ave., Brookings)
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8:15 a.m. Feed mixing, Ruminant Nutrition Center
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9:30 a.m. Break and drive to CCERF
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10 a.m. “Using Data to Drive Decisions,” Alfredo DiConstanzo
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10:45 a.m. “Growth Technologies,” Zach Smith, SDSU Assistant Professor
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11:30 a.m. “Feedyard Assessment Program,” Heidi Carroll, SDSU Extension Livestock Stewardship Field Specialist and Beef Quality Assurance Coordinator
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Closing, lunch and travel home
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