By Andi Anderson
Feedlot producers are invited to attend the 2025 Dairy Beef Short Course on March 25 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This program will cover essential aspects of managing dairy-beef crossbreds, including implants, vaccination strategies, early calf nutrition, and feedlot economics.
According to experts, dairy-beef crossbreds offer benefits such as improved marbling and yield grades, but they may also have higher rates of illness and carcass price variations. However, these cattle present advantages like source verification and consistent pen uniformity, making them a viable option for cattle feeders.
The event will feature industry professionals discussing a variety of topics:
- Implant Use in Feedlots – Zachary Smith, South Dakota State University
- Effective Vaccination Plans – Jennifer Spencer, Texas A&M University
- Preparing Dairy-Beef Calves – Gail Carpenter, Iowa State University
- Feedlot Research on Crossbreds – Garland Dahlke, Iowa State University
- Economic Considerations in Dairy-Beef – Melanie Pimentel-Concepcion, Michigan State University
- Hoof Health in Feedlot Cattle – Sara Erickson, TELUS Agriculture
The short course will take place at the Denny Sanford Premier Center from 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Details are available on the I-29 Moo U website.
Online registration opens by Jan. 31, with a $75 fee ($15 extra for printed materials). Students can register for $20. The deadline is March 14.
This event is organized by I-29 Moo University in collaboration with several universities and industry sponsors. For more details, contact Beth Doran at 712-737-4230 or doranb@iastate.edu.
Photo Credit: iowa-state-university
Categories: Iowa, Livestock, Beef Cattle, Dairy Cattle