K-State eyes 25th annual Beef Stocker Field Day Sept. 26
Kansas State University will host its 25th annual Beef Stocker Field Day on Sept. 26 with an eye on many of the most relevant topics in the industry.
The day’s events begin at 9:30 a.m. at the K-State Beef Stocker Unit and will conclude around 4:30 p.m. This year’s event is sponsored by Huvepharma.
“This year’s program reflects the challenging landscape our industry is experiencing,” said Dale Blasi, K-State professor of animal sciences and industry, and beef cattle extension specialist. “The experiences and thoughts of our assembled speakers and panelists will provide insights as we progress into an unknown future.”
Topics on this year’s agenda include:
- Beef cattle outlook.
- Coccidiosis: The Silent Thief Robbing Profits in your Stocker Operation.
- Recommendations for managing calves the first 30 days on feed.
- Future Trends in the Kansas cattle feeding industry.
- Rethinking your pasture burning plans: Save time, save money, and improve range conditions.
Registration is $25 and is due by Sept. 13. Walk-in registration is available for $35.
Registration is available online at asi.ksu.edu/stockerfieldday. For more information, contact Katie Smith at 785-532-1267, or katiesmith@ksu.edu.
