Cow-Calf Days arrive in February

Posted 1/24/01

Cow-Calf Days arrive in February

Updates on beef cow and calf issues will be the focus of ìCow-Calf Dayî programs at nine Minnesota locations next month.

The events are for beef producers with cow herds or anyone else with an interest in them. The University of Minnesota Extension Service is the sponsor.

The first five Cow-Calf Days will be held at Staples, Bagley, Greenbush, Grand Rapids, and Finlayson. Topics and speakers for these programs include:

ñBeef herd vaccination strategies, Scott Haskell, University of Minnesota veterinarian.
ñBeef cow artificial insemination, Cliff Lamb, University of Minnesota animal scientist.
ñCalving techniques to improve calf vigor and vitality, Bob Mortimer, Colorado State University veterinarian.
The last four events will be at Glenwood, Pipestone, Rushford, and Rochester. Topics and speakers for these programs include:
ñBreeds and grid marketing, Alfredo DiCostanzo, University of Minnesota animal scientist;
ñBeef herd vaccination strategies, Trevor Ames, University of Minnesota veterinarian;
ñBeef cow artificial insemination, Lamb;
ñHow cloning will affect the beef cattle industry, Audy Spell, director of operations, Cyagra, Inc., Manhattan, Kan.
ñVitamin and mineral supplementation, John Arthington, Uni-versity of Florida immunologist.
Dates, locations, times, and contacts for the Minnesota Cow-Calf Days are:
ïFeb. 7, Staples, Central Lakes College, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., contact Jim Carlson at (320) 632-0161.
ïFeb. 7, Bagley, American Legion, 6 to 10 p.m., contact Terry Nennich, (218) 694-6151.
ïFeb. 8, Greenbush, Fine Tymes Supper Club, 6 to 10 p.m., call Curt Nyegaard, (218) 463-1052.
ïFeb. 9, Grand Rapids, North Central Research and Outreach Center, 6 to 10 p.m., call Dan Brown, (218) 327-4490.
ïFeb. 10, Finlayson, Finlayson Community Center, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., call Troy Salzer at (218) 384-3511.
ïFeb. 13, Glenwood, Minne-waska House, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Kirby Hettver, (320) 589-7423.
ïFeb. 14, Pipestone, Minnesota West Technical College, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., call Philip Berg, (507) 825-6715
ïFeb. 15, Rushford, American Legion, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Jerry Tesmer can be reached at (507) 765-3896.
ïFeb. 15, Rochester, Holiday Inn South, 6 to 10 p.m., contact Steve Drazkowski at (651) 565-2662.