Nebraska Extension will offer a comprehensive three-part webinar series titled “Fundamental Knowledge for Successful Calving Season.” The live webinar will be offered on January 8, 13, and 15, from 7:30 – 8:45 p.m. CT, and will conclude with an interactive in-person workshop offered in four different locations on January 21-23. The event will provide invaluable information for farmers, ranchers, and veterinary professionals involved in the calving process.
Webinar Series Topics:
- January 8—Understanding Normal: The discussion includes the stages of labor, what happens to the cow and calf during delivery, recognizing and managing abnormalities, and when and how to assist delivery.
- January 13 – First 24 hours: post-calving care for cows and calves. Reviewing normal vitals for the cow and neonatal calf and recognizing and managing complications in the first hours of life, including the importance of colostrum management.
- January 15 – 48 hrs and Beyond: Keeping cow and calf healthy and thriving. Topics include nutritional requirements, common health concerns, and managing environmental stress in the first 2 months of life.
Each webinar will be co-led by Dr. Becky Funk, DVM, Animal Health Teaching and Nebraska Extension Specialist, and Dr. Lindsay Waechter-Mead, DVM, Nebraska Extension Livestock Educator, allowing participants to engage and ask questions.
The series will hold In-Person workshops with hands-on training from January 21 to 23. Participants will practice their skills using a life-sized cow and calf model. This opportunity will provide practical experience in a supportive environment, ensuring participants leave with confidence and competence.
In-Person Workshop opportunities:
- January 21 – Box Butte County Extension Office. 415 Black Hills Avenue
Alliance at 6 p.m. MST - January 22 – Sandhills Public School. 107 Gandy Ave Dunning at 1 p.m. CST
- January 22 – Oconto Community Center. 101 W 6th S Oconto at 6 p.m. CST
- January 23 – Blue Hill Community Center. 555 W Gage St, Blue Hill at 6 p.m. CST
The registration fee is $80 for the webinar series plus the workshop. The workshop is only $30. Register at https://cvent.me/3YDblK