Pasture to Plate Program

Those who participated in the initial Pasture to Plate field trip to Eden Shale Farm back in May, mark your calendars for Wednesday, September 30 for session two. If you missed the first session and would like to check out the progress of the cattle and learn more about management of feeder cattle, please feel free join the group! The topics addressed will be as follows: Health ? Discussion of potential health issues that are common in feedlot cattle; cover any preventative measures and treatments Nutrition ? Review the rations being fed to the cattle and give a performance update; discuss potential nutritional disorders common to feedlot cattle and how to manage to prevent Live Animal Evaluation ? Discuss live animal evaluation and evaluate cattle on the hoof. Ultrasound ? Briefly discuss ultrasound technology and demonstrate the technology. Environmental Stewardship ? Brief overview of the regulations for confinement feeding; view vegetative filter strip area for controlling runoff; discuss manure nutrient output from a finishing animal and putting these nutrients to use as fertilizer; and other best management practices. Session two will be an evening meeting, from 4-7:30 p.m. on the 30th. If you would like to ride in the Extension van with the group, please call 633-4593 to sign up.