Responsible expansion of Iowa’s cow herd program to be held in Hedrick
8/8/25
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HEDRICK, Iowa – Are you thinking about expanding your beef herd? An educational program provided by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach set for August 28 in Hedrick will offer a variety of topics pertinent to that deliberation. Keokuk County extension program coordinator Emily Belvel said the "Responsible expansion of Iowa’s cow" event begins at 5:30 p.m. with a meal, followed by information and discussion led by ISU extension beef specialist Patrick Wall.
“Information to be shared is centered on appreciation and depreciation, opportunity and risk, and management strategies to reduce your replacement rate,” she said. “Patrick will lead the session and will be joined by new Iowa Beef Center director and extension feedlot specialist Aimee Wertz-Lutz.
Potential topics could range from nutritional management of first-calf heifers to animal selection. There is no charge for the program or the meal, thanks to local supporters and sponsors Keoco Auction Company of Sigourney, Merck Animal Health, and Keokuk County Cattlemen’s Association. The location is Hedrick City Hall, 109 Main St.
Those who plan to attend should register no later than August 21 by calling any of these county extension offices:
- Jefferson County at 641-472-4166
- Keokuk County at 641-622-2680
- Mahaska County at 641-683-5841
- Wapello County at 641-682-5491
Contact Wall for more information about the program by phone at 515-450-7665 or email at patwall@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.
Contacts:
Emily Belvel, Keokuk County extension program coordinator, 641-622-2680, ebelvel@iastate.edu
