Final All Things Beef workshop in Marshalltown set for Feb. 19
2/7/25
Black cows grazing in pasture.
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa – Beef producers are invited to attend an Iowa State University Extension program to learn about estrus synchronization and artificial insemination. ISU extension beef specialist Chris Clark said this session will include basic information about estrus synchronization strategies and the use of artificial insemination of beef cows.
"We will cover some options for estrus synchronization, reference the protocols from the Reproductive Task Force and maybe experiment briefly with Iowa State’s Estrus Synchronization Planner," he said. "Then we plan to talk a little bit about the basics of artificial insemination (AI). This is not an AI certification class with all the hands-on practice, but we will talk through some potential benefits of using AI as well as bovine anatomy and technique. It would be a good primer to get someone ready for an AI certification course."
The All Things Beef workshop, final one in the Marshalltown series, will be held Feb. 19 at 5:30 p.m. at the Marshall County Extension Office located at 2608 S 2nd St., Marshalltown. Please RSVP to Chelsea Llewellyn by email at chelsea@iastate.edu, by phone at 641-752-1551 or by text at 515-421-9345. There is no charge for the workshop. A light supper will be provided.
For more information, please contact Chris Clark at 712-250-0070 or by email at caclark@iastate.edu
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The Iowa Beef Center at Iowa State University was established in 1996 with the goal of supporting the growth and vitality of the state’s beef cattle industry. It comprises faculty and staff from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and College of Veterinary Medicine, and works to develop and deliver the latest research-based information regarding the beef cattle industry. For more information about IBC, visit www.iowabeefcenter.org.
Contact:
Chris Clark, Iowa State University Extension beef specialist, 712-250-0070, caclark@iastate.edu
