Fall Herd Management School
Fall Herd Management School at the Penn State Beef Education Center
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Oct 31, 2009 from 09:00 am to 04:00 pm |
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| Where | Penn State Beef Education Center, University Park, PA |
| Contact Name | John Comerford |
| Contact Email | jxc16@psu.edu |
| Contact Phone | (814) 863-3661 |
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The Fall Herd Management School is designed for both the new and the experienced herd manager. |
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Deadline for Registration: October 23, 2009
The Fall Herd Management School is designed for both the new and the experienced herd manager.
The program will allow you to more effectively manage the herd and the winter feeding program to reduce costs while optimizing your resources for future production.
The cost of the program is $50 per person and includes lunch, breaks, and handout materials. The maximum class size will be 25 people, so register early.
This way to More Information and the Registration Form (pdf).
Program Schedule
Weaning calves
- Methods
- Feeding
- Health
- Identification
Evaluating Cows
- Body weight
- Body Condition Scores
- Vaccinations
- Mouths and Udders
- Pregnancy Detection
Replacement Heifers
- Selection
- Feeding
- Health
Hay and Forages
- Quality and bale weights
- Feeding systems
- Storage systems
Supplements
- Minerals
- Grain
- Protein supplements
