NCTA holding Cow/Calf College May 15 to 17

Nebraska

Farm and ranch managers are invited to attend the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture's Cow/Calf College.

Scheduled for May 15 to 17, at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis , Neb., the college is sponsored NCTA and Land O'Lakes/Purina Feeds.

Management and production topics to be discussed include:

--Using distillers grains for cows;

--Heifer development;

--Cattle-handling principles;

--Immunology and biosecurity;

--Working with your banker; and

--Herd health programs.

The college also will include an overview of the new 100-Cow Ownership Advantage Outreach program, hands-on workshops, BQA and ultrasound demonstrations, low-stress cattle handling hands-on exercises, and irrigated grass tours. Experts on hand to present will include:

--Dr. Lynn Locatelli, national expert on low-stress cattle handling;

--Dr. Aaron Stalker, Beef and Range Specialist, University of Nebraska;

--Dr. Rick Funston, Reproductive Physiologist, University of Nebraska;

--Dr. Dee Griffin, Feedlot Production Veterinarian, University of Nebraska;

--Dr. Jerry Woodruff, Field Veterinary Consultant, Fort Dodge Animal Health.

The schedule is flexible, so participants can attend any day or all three days. Registration is $200 for the entire college or $100 per day, which includes two meals and a notebook of reference materials. Lodging is available for an additional cost. Deadline for registration is May 7.

For additional information or to register, contact Jeff Tidyman, Continuing Education Coordinator, at 1-800-3CURTIS.

5/5/08
4 Star NE\15-B

Date: 4/30/08

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