By Scout Nelson
North Dakota State University’s Carrington Research Extension Center is set to host the annual NDSU Feedlot School on Jan. 17-18. Designed for cattle producers, feeders, and industry professionals, the intensive course covers feedlot production, nutrition, waste management, and marketing. Karl Hoppe, Extension livestock systems specialist, emphasizes the competitive nature of cattle feeding and the need for a holistic approach to enhance profitability.
The Feedlot School addresses various aspects, including facility design, budgeting, cattle requirements, health management, and market outlook. Instructors, including faculty from NDSU departments and research extension centers, offer expertise in Northern Plains feedlots. The program includes commercial feedlot and research facility tours. Participants benefit not only from comprehensive learning but also ongoing interactions with regional cattle experts. Topics encompass financial planning, feed additives, disease management, bunk reading, and alternative market programs.
The school aims to equip attendees with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in cattle feeding and emphasizes the long-term relationship between participants and instructors. With a registration fee of $200, inclusive of meals, interested individuals are encouraged to register by the Jan. 5 deadline. Register online at ndsu.ag/feedlot-school24. Participants must make their own lodging arrangements.
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Categories: North Dakota, Livestock, Beef Cattle, Dairy Cattle