NCTA Launches Cow-Calf College

CURTIS, NE, APRIL 28, 2008:  Farm and ranch managers are invited to attend the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture's Cow/Calf College.

Scheduled for May 15-17, 2008, at the Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis , Nebraska , the college is sponsored NCTA and Land O'Lakes/Purina Feeds.

Management and production topics to be discussed include:

• Using distillers grains for cows;
• Heifer development;
• Cattle-handling principles;
• Immunology and biosecurity;
• Working with your banker; and
• Herd health programs.

The college also will include an overview of the new 100-Cow Ownership Advantage Outreach program, hands-on workshops, BQA and ultrasound demonstrations, low-stress cattle handling hands-on exercises, and irrigated grass tours.  Experts on hand to present will include:

• Dr. Lynn Locatelli, national expert on low-stress cattle handling
• Dr. Aaron Stalker, Beef and Range Specialist, University of Nebraska
• Dr. Rick Funston, Reproductive Physiologist, University of Nebraska
• Dr. Dee Griffin, Feedlot Production Veterinarian, University of Nebraska
• Dr. Jerry Woodruff, Field Veterinary Consultant, Fort Dodge Animal Health

The schedule is flexible, so participants can attend any day or all three days. Registration is $200 for the entire college or $100 per day, which includes two meals and a notebook of reference materials. Lodging is available for an additional cost. Deadline for registration is May 7, 2008.

For additional information or to register, contact Jeff Tidyman, Continuing Education Coordinator, at 1-800-3CURTIS.