Experienced cattle feeders are invited to take part in an Advanced Cattle Feeders Clinic on March 3 at Schwers Brothers Feedyard, located at 31662 Highway 3, New Vienna. The hands-on program is designed to address some of the most pressing challenges facing Iowa feedyards today.

The clinic was developed specifically for seasoned cattle feeders and will focus on advanced management practices related to feed mixing and delivery, bunk management, implant effectiveness, animal health and foot and mobility issues associated with feeding cattle to heavier weights.

“We’ve tried to identify some of the biggest challenges and keys to success for Iowa cattle feeders,” said Denise Schwab, extension beef specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. “Then we brought together experts in each of those areas to share practical, research-based strategies participants can apply immediately.”

Program topics will include implant monitoring and best practices, feed mixing and delivery, bunk management and managing challenges associated with feeding cattle to heavier weights. Nathan Pyatt of Elanco Animal Health will demonstrate proper implant placement, cleanliness, pellet integrity evaluation and methods to monitor implant success. Zeb Gray of Diamond V will lead a hands-on total mixed ration audit focused on improving ration consistency from formulation through delivery to the feed bunk.

Additional sessions will focus on advanced bunk management and feed intake evaluation with Dave Rueber of Innovative Ag Services, as well as foot health, mobility and carcass impacts associated with heavier market weights presented by Aimee Wertz-Lutz, director of the Iowa Beef Center.

Registration

To register, participants can call the ISU Extension and Outreach Dubuque County office at 563-583-6496 and prepay the $60 fee. Registration and payment are due by Feb. 24, and the program is limited to 40 participants.

For more information, contact Schwab at 319-721-9624