January 24, 2018
Lincoln, Neb. — Beef feedlot managers, owners, employees and supporting industry personnel will learn new information related to feedlot nutrition and health at Nebraska Extension’s 2018 Beef Feedlot Roundtables Feb. 6-8 in Bridgeport, Lexington and West Point.
University and industry representatives will speak about new disease emergence, euthanization protocols for cattle, impact of calf nutrition on the cow, BQA transportation issues, and other timely nutrition topics for feedlot operators.
Preregistration is available by phone, fax, e-mail or mail, and requested by Feb. 2. Cost is $20 for those who preregister, and will be accepted at the door. Cost for those who have not preregistered will be $40.
Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. at each location with welcome and introduction at 1 p.m. Roundtables will conclude at 4:45 p.m. Refreshments will be served at the meeting.
Exact dates and locations are as follows:
- BRIDGEPORT: Feb. 6, Prairie Winds Community Center, 428 N Main St.
- LEXINGTON: Feb. 7, Dawson County Extension Office, 1002 Plum Creek Parkway
- WEST POINT: Feb. 8, Nielsen Community Center, 200 Anna Stalp Ave.
For more information or to request a registration form contact Galen Erickson at 402-472-6402 or gerickson4@unl.edu.
2018 Beef Feedlot Roundtables are sponsored by Nebraska Extension and the Nebraska Beef Council.
Galen Erickson
Cattle Industry Professor of Animal Science
402-472-6402
gerickson4@unl.edu