I-29 Moo University Dairy Beef Short Course to Focus on Carcasses and Animal Health: Transitions to Webinar for 2020
With the City of Sioux Falls, SD declaring a state of emergency due to the spread of COVID-19, the Central Plains Dairy Expo was canceled. The I-29 Moo University Dairy Beef Short Course has traditionally lead the Expo on Tuesday of Expo week. As one of the premiere dairy beef events in North America, it has been transitioned to a webinar for 2020 to minimize any possible exposure to the virus. It will continue be held on Tuesday, March 24 from 10 am to 3 pm (CDT) with a one-hour break from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm.
The presenters are industry leaders from across the country who are driving the national discussion on dairy beef and will present this year’s program via a webinar format. For those who are currently registered, you will receive a link for the morning and afternoon webinar sessions to attend and will be able to view, listen and ask questions at the end of the program.
Registration details
The new format has removed restrictions on attendance because of room size and seating limitations so additional registrations can be made at:
https://extension.sdstate.edu/event/2020-dairy-beef-short-course
The registration fee will continue at $25 and will be payable on-line. The links will be sent upon registration to the webinar. An electronic copy of the proceedings will also be emailed to participants at the conclusion of the webinar. The registration will remain open until Tuesday, March 24th.
For additional information contact SDSU Extension Dairy Specialist Tracey Erickson at 605.882.5140.
Short Course speakers
- Dr. Ty E. Lawerence, Professor of Animal Science, West Texas A&M University
- Bill Munns, Marketing & Product Management, JBS Beef
- Kevin Hueser, Senior VP Beef Margin Management, Tyson Fresh Meats
- Russ Daly, DVM, SDSU Extension Veterinarian
- Jan Shearer, DVM, MS, Professor Vet Diagnostic & Production Animal Medicine, ISU
For a complete agenda, click here for the brochure of visit the SDSU Extension Event Webpage.
The Dairy Beef Short Course, hosted by I-29 Moo University, is a collaboration of South Dakota State University, University of Minnesota, Iowa State University, North Dakota State, and University of Nebraska Extension Services, Iowa State Dairy Association, South Dakota Dairy Producers Association, Nebraska State Dairy Association and MN Milk Producers Association.
The I-29 Moo University Collaboration was established as a multi-state learning community, the I-29 Moo University Collaboration connects extension dairy staff and dairy producers from North and South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska to share research, information and management practices through workshops, webinars, monthly e-newsletters and on-farm tours. For more information about the I-29 Moo University Collaboration and programs go to their webpage.
Agenda
I-29 Moo University – Dairy Beef Short Course 2020
The complete agenda is available at:
9:30 am - Registration
10:00 am - “Finishing Dairy Cattle for Beef: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly” – Dr. Ty Lawrence, Professor of Animal Science, West Texas A&M University
11:15 am - Panel Discussion ~ “Being Conscious of Packer Programs That Fit Dairy and Dairy Beef Carcasses”
- Bill Munns – Marketing & Product Management, JBS Beef -“the Commercial Science Behind Purebred Holstein Beef”
- Kevin Hueser – Senior VP Beef Margin Management, Tyson Fresh Meats, “Dairy Cross Opportunities in the Plant”
12:30 pm - Lunch & Sponsors
1:30 pm - “Health Considerations for Dairy Beef Cattle During the Feeding Period” – Dr. Russ Daly,
DVM, SDSU Extension Veterinarian
2:00 pm - “Feedlot Cattle Lameness and Economic Impact” – Dr. Jan Shearer, DVM, MS, Professor Vet Diagnostic & Production Animal Medicine, ISU
2:30 pm - Roundtable Discussion with all Speakers
3:00 pm - Wrap-up & Adjourn
2020 I-29 Moo University Sponsors include:
Gold Level: STgenetics, Sealpro;
Silver Level: FormAFeed, Central Plains Dairy Foundation, Elanco, Automated Waste Systems;
Bronze Level: Nebraska State Dairy Association, Alforex Seeds, Iowa State Dairy Association, South Dakota Dairy Producers, Western Iowa Dairy Alliance, AminoPlus Ag Processing, Inc., Minnesota Milk, DCC Waterbeds, AgroPur, American Agco Trading Company, Phileo Lesafre Animal Care, Associated Milk Producers Inc., DiamondV, ProAg Engineering, Inc.,Cottonseed, LLC, Trans-Ova Genetics, Quality Liquid Feeds, Pipestone Veterinary Services, Ag Country - Farm Credit Service.
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