Calving School Program to be held in Mankato, Kansas

The Kansas State Research and Extension Calving School will be held at 6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 19, at Mankato. To help prepare for the upcoming calving season, the program will outline overall calving management that includes stages of the normal calving process as well as tips to handle difficult calving situations.

A.J. Tarpoff, K-State extension beef veterinarian, who will be the featured speaker. The goals of the program are to increase knowledge, practical skills, and to increase the number of live calves born. The calving school will also share tips on when and how to intervene to assist the cow or heifer. Presenters will demonstrate proper use of calving equipment on a life-size cow and calf model.

“Our goal is for producers to leave better prepared for calving season,” Tarpoff said. “We will discuss timelines on when to examine cows for calving problems, and when to call a vet for help if things are not going well. We will also discuss calf care early in life. It’s an excellent program regardless of experience level.”

The calving school will be held at the Mankato Community Center. Be sure to RSVP to reserve dinner. The cost of this event is free if you register by Jan. 12. For more information on the event or to get registered, visit the Post Rock Extension website or call a Post Rock office.