Register now for S.D. beef seminars
by Steve Suther
Profit. That’s a word cattlemen would like to hear more often in connection with their herds.
“Managing for Success,” a seminar series focused on that very topic, is coming to South Dakota at the end of August.
“We’re excited to gather commercial cattlemen to talk about some new research and information that’s easy to apply on the ranch,” says Paul Dykstra, beef cattle specialist with Certified Angus Beef LLC (CAB). “The meal and education cost no more than your time.”
Pfizer’s Animal Health and Animal Genetics divisions have teamed up with CAB to offer an afternoon program and steak supper at three South Dakota locations:
- August 29 at Redstone Feeders in De Smet, starting at 2 p.m.
- August 30 at the Best Western Ramkota Hotel in Aberdeen, starting at 2 p.m.
- August 31 at the Mead County Community Hall in Union Center, starting at 3 p.m.
Larry Gran, of Pfizer Animal Genetics, will kick off the agenda with his discussion on the use and application of DNA technology for commercial cattlemen.
Dykstra will cover the impacts of health and genetics—particularly growth and carcass traits—on the value of calves and feeder cattle.
Pfizer’s Dr. Gerald Stokka will wrap up the sessions with his presentation on the growth enhancement of pasture cattle, including the effects of nutrition, implants, ionophores and parasites on growth and reproduction.
The De Smet location includes a tour of the hosting feedlot, and Aberdeen attendees will tour the Northern Beef Packers plant that is currently under construction.
“We hope producers will walk away with some new, practical information,” Dykstra says. “In today’s environment, every little detail matters to final profitability.”
Producers who would like to attend this educational forum should respond by August 15, contacting their local Pfizer representative or CAB’s Marilyn Conley by phone 800-225-2333, ext. 298, or email mconley@certifiedangusbeef.com.
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