By Denise Schwab
To help Iowa cattlemen and women prepare for a successful calving season and subsequent breeding period, Iowa Beef Center has scheduled two Advanced Calving Clinics for Jan. 13, 2025, according to Iowa State University Extension and Outreach beef specialist Denise Schwab.
Session topics cover essentials from conception to calving, including nutrition basics during gestation and early lactation, assisting at calving, colostrum management, baby calf health and care, and decisions based on calving data.
“We anticipate attendees will really enjoy the hands-on session led by clinical assistant professor Caitlin Wiley from the ISU College of Veterinary Medicine," Schwab said. “This session focuses on troubleshooting dystocia issues utilizing a life-size cow model.”
Thanks to the cooperation and sponsorship of the Edgewood Vet clinic and the Keystone Vet Clinic, Dr. Sami Kemp and Dr. Abbey Smith will be discussing newborn calf care and management. Dr. Grant Dewell, ISU extension beef veterinarian, will discuss colostrum management in beef herds and Randie Culbertson, ISU Extension and Outreach cow-calf specialist, will discuss decision making based on calving records and data. Schwab will present on gestational nutrition.
Because the sessions are designed for individual hands-on learning, attendance is limited to 50 participants per clinic location and preregistration is required. Thanks to program sponsors, the cost is $25 per person, which includes a meal.
Those who want to attend should register at least two days in advance of their desired location date by contacting the respective county extension office.
- Jan. 13 — Arlington Event Center, 853 Main St., Arlington; 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.; contact ISU Extension and Outreach Fayette County at 563-425-3331 or email Deb at [email protected]
- Jan. 13 — St. Mary’s Parrish Center, 2200 2nd Ave., Vinton; 4:30 – 9:30 p.m.; contact ISU Extension and Outreach Benton County at 319-472-4739 or email Patti at [email protected]
For more information or questions contact Denise Schwab, ISU Extension and Outreach beef specialist, 319-721-9624, [email protected].
Source : iastate.edu