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Iowa Beef Center Announces Feedlot Short Course
Iowa Ag Connection - 06/15/2018
Based on the success of the initial beef feedlot short course in 2017, Iowa Beef Center at Iowa State University has planned a second event set for July 31-Aug. 2 in Ames. IBC program specialist Erika Lundy said the 2018 "Iowa Beef Center Feedlot Short Course" will provide classroom and hands-on instruction in a variety of topics, along with sessions at the Iowa State Beef Nutrition Farm and Couser Cattle Company in Nevada.
"Just as for our first short course last year, we're bringing in outside experts to help provide in-depth information on feed, data management, bunk management and health issues," Lundy said. "We received many good comments and helpful feedback from our first group of participants, which helped us decide to move forward with the event again this year."
Lundy said the attendance limit remains at 30 to encourage networking between attendees and presenters, and to allow demonstrations to be interactive and hands-on for all. Participants also will become Beef Quality Assurance certified during this short course.
The program will be held at the Hansen Agriculture Student Learning Center in Ames, and runs from 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 31, through noon on Aug. 2. The $350 per person registration fee covers transportation to and from classroom facilities and local feedlots, handouts and meals. The registration deadline is midnight, July 24 or if the course limit of 30 is reached. Any cancellation requesting a refund must also be received by midnight, July 24. See the short course website for registration information and links at http://www.aep.iastate.edu/feedlot.
Participants are responsible for making their own lodging arrangements, if needed. A block of rooms is available at the Sleep Inn & Suites, 1310 Dickinson Ave, Ames for those wishing to stay in Ames. Call 515-337-1171 for reservations.
"Because our agenda was designed with managers and employees in mind, we anticipate high interest again this year," Lundy said. "People who want to attend need to act quickly to ensure their registration."
Visit www.aep.iastate.edu/feedlot for online registration and additional course details.
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