Rancher's University

Rancher's University is an interactive session for livestock producers. This year's event will be held in Moose Jaw, SK.

About this Event

Join us at Rancher's University to learn from experts on topics of cow-calf mineral nutrition, pasture pest management, water treatment for livestock, cattle marketing, genetic vs. phenotypic selection, breeding soundness and more.

Day 1


🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:35 AM
Registration and Welcome

🕑: 10:35 AM - 11:05 AM
S-CAP Funding Opportunities For Your Farm
Host: Jaycee Adrian, Farm Management Extension Specialist

🕑: 11:05 AM - 11:20 AM
Break

🕑: 11:20 AM - 12:00 PM
ADOPT Project Updates

🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch

🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Pasture Pests - Gophers and Grasshoppers
Host: Dr. James Tansey, Pest Management Specialist

🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Mineral Basics & Choose Your Mineral
Host: Dr. Stephanie Hansen, Iowa State University

🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:15 PM
Break

🕑: 03:15 PM - 04:15 PM
Mineral Status - Blood Testing vs. Liver Biopsies
Host: Dr. Stephanie Hansen, Iowa State University

🕑: 04:15 PM - 05:30 PM
Water Treatment Panel

🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Day 1 Evaluations and Wrap Up

🕑: 06:00 PM
Supper

Day 2


🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:35 AM
Registration and Welcome

🕑: 10:35 AM - 12:00 PM
Calf Marketing Options Panel

🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch

🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Breeding Stock Selection - What You See vs. What You Don't
Host: Garner Deobald, Bovigen

🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Depart for Bovigen

Info: RR 2272 Moose Jaw, SK

🕑: 03:00 PM
Arrival at Bovigen/Break

🕑: 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Concurrent Sessions
Host: Garner Deobald, Bovigen

Info: AI, embryo transfer, foot structure, and heifer confirmation

🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:15 PM
Day 2 Evaluations and Wrap Up