Workshop on beef cattle and working horse feeding offered May 29-31
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension will host Feeding for the Optimal Production and Performance in Beef Cattle and Working Horse workshop series, May 29 to 31 from 6 to 9 p.m. The workshop series will be held in three locations: May 29 at the Red Willow Fairgrounds, McCook, Nebraska; May 30 at the Snyder Building, North Platte, Nebraska; and May 31 at The Peppermill Restaurant, Valentine, Nebraska.
4-H and FFA members, beef producers and horse owners of all types should check out this new workshop series.
Speakers will be Karla Jenkins, cow/calf specialist for the University of Nebraska at the Panhandle Research and Extension Center in Scottsbluff and Kathy Anderson, UNL Extension horse specialist, Lincoln, Nebraska.
“So many horses have a variety of jobs, from daily ranch or feedlot work and then heading off to a jackpot, rodeo or show. It is essential that horse owners focus on a consistent feeding plan to get the most from these working horses while avoiding problems such as colic,” Anderson said.
“In addition to some great basic information, this will help youth who are working to complete Levels 2 and 3 of the 4-H Horse Project Advancement Levels program.”
“From the cattle standpoint, we know that overfeeding cattle is expensive and open cows are too. So discovering a balance with your feeding program for cows in production enhances profitability,” Jenkins said.
“Also for 4-H youth, finished condition is the second top priority for the market beef class in 4-H. You’ll get some important tips to safely get your beef projects show ready.”
You can RSVP for McCook by contacting Red Willow County Extension at 308-345-3390 or [email protected]; for
North Platte, please contact the Lincoln County Extension office by May 25 at 308-532-2683 or [email protected]; or for Valentine please RSVP to the Cherry County Extension office by May 29 at 402-376-1850 or [email protected].
For more information, contact Kathy Anderson at 402-472-6414 or [email protected] or Karla Jenkins at 308-632-1245 or [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you.
