BROOKINGS, S.D. - Large Animal Veterinarian Dr. Tom Noffsinger will introduce cattle producers to low-stress handling techniques and teach them how to effectively communicate with their cattle during a seminar at the Tri-County Ag Day June 8 beginning at 10:30 at the SDSU Cottonwood Research Station.

BROOKINGS, S.D. - A Pork Quality Assurance Plus Certification training session will be held May 22 at 10 a.m. at South Dakota State University, Brookings, in the Animal Science Complex.

BROOKINGS, S.D. - SDSU Extension will host "Cattle Marketing: An Explorative Approach" at the Mitchell Region Extension Center, Mitchell, S.D. June 5 at 11:30 a.m. While cattlemen realize some of the most rewarding times in the history of their industry, due to unprecedented price levels, they may need to guard against complacency as there are several factors that could threaten that status. What if interest rates increased by 2 percent or 3 percent? What if the U.S. dollar increased in value? What if feeder and fed cattle prices moderated? What if input costs continue to increase? The mini-conference will address these concerns.

BROOKINGS, S.D. - South Dakota cattle producers are encouraged to include anthrax vaccine in their vaccination program when they turn out cattle to summer pastures this spring, says Dr. Russ Daly, SDSU Extension Veterinarian and Dr. Dustin Oedekoven, South Dakota State Veterinarian

BROOKINGS, S.D. - Fertility is influenced by many factors, and one of the best methods to look at factors that influence fertility is with the 'Equation of Reproduction,' says George Perry, SDSU Extension Beef Reproductive Management Specialist.

BROOKINGS, S.D. - Fertility is influenced by many factors, and one of the best methods to look at factors that influence fertility is with the 'Equation of Reproduction,' says George Perry, SDSU Extension Beef Reproductive Management Specialist