Calving School
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- In anticipation of calving season, Kansas State University faculty and staff are planning a series of events from November through January to help boost producers’ chances of a successful year.
Interested persons are asked to pre-register for the calving schools by contacting the local site. Each workshop is hosted by faculty from K-State’s Department of Animal Sciences and Industry, and K-State Research and Extension.
The program will outline overall calving management that includes stages of the normal calving process and tips to handle difficult calving situations. K-State Research and Extension beef veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff said the event will increase knowledge, practical skills and the number of live calves born.
“Our goal is for producers to leave better prepared for calving season,” Tarpoff said. “We will discuss timelines on when to examine cows for calving problems, and when to call your vet for help if things are not going well. It’s an excellent program regardless of experience level.”
Presenters will also demonstrate proper use of calving equipment on a life-size cow and calf model. Several of the meetings will cover such topics such body condition scoring cows, colostrum management and animal health product storage and handling.
The schedule includes:
• Tuesday, Nov. 19, 5:30 p.m., Morris County Fairgrounds Community Building, Council Grove, Kansas; RSVP to Flint Hills Extension District at 785-767-5136, or email Shannon Ney at [email protected]
• Tuesday, Dec. 10, evening, Alfalfa County Fairgrounds, Cherokee, Oklahoma; RSVP to Barber County Extension Office at 620-886-3971, or email Justin Goodno at [email protected]
• Thursday, Jan. 9, evening, Edwards County Fair Building, Kinsley, Kansas; RSVP to Edwards County Extension Office at 620-659-2149, or email Martin Gleason at [email protected]
• Tuesday, Jan. 14, evening, Franklin County Fairgrounds, Celebration Hall, Ottawa, Kansas; RSVP to Marais des Cygnes District Extension Office at 913-294-4306, or email Katelyn Barthol at [email protected]
• Thursday, Jan. 16, midday, Lane County Fair Building, Dighton, Kansas; RSVP to Walnut Creek District Extension Office at 785-222-2710, or email Jared Petersilie at [email protected]
• Thursday, Jan. 16, Trego County Fairgrounds, Commercial Building, Wakeeney, Kansas; RSVP to Golden Prairie District Extension Office at 785-743-6361, or email Clint Bain at [email protected]
• Thursday, Jan. 23, KSU Polytechnic College Center, Salina, Kansas; RSVP to Central Kansas District Extension Office at 785-309-5850, or email Cade Rensink at [email protected]
Mark your calendars to attend Thriving Across Generations: Succession Planning in Rural Kansas to be held Wednesday, March 11, 2020 From 5:30 – 9:00 pm at Fort Hays State University Union.
The featured speaker for this event is Rick Feltenberger, Regional Director at the FHSU Kansas Small Business Development Center. Participants will choose one of three breakout sessions. Farm succession planning will be led by Roger McEowen, Professor of Agricultural Law and Taxation. Tom Byler currently works for both Emporia State University and Washburn University SBDCs and will discuss Small Business Succession. Fort Hays State University’s Tony Gabel will speak about estate plans for your family.
The $20 registration fee per person will include a meal and an estate planning notebook. Online registration will be available after January 17, 2020 with early registration due by March 2, 2020. Registration of $30 will be accepted at the door with no guarantee of a meal.
Thriving Across Generations: Succession Planning in Rural Kansas