February 12, 10 am – 3:00 pm. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection, Wisconsin Beef Council, and UW Madison Division of Extension Livestock Program are hosting a series of workshops that will focus on producing quality beef in Wisconsin. To register, go to https://bit.ly/3GSZtuJ or call the Wisconsin Beef Council at (800) 728-BEEF (2333) or 608-833-7177.
Workshops will be from 10 am to 3 pm. Topics will include:
- Live cattle evaluation and discussion with packer representatives – packer & sale barn managers
- Impacts on value: shrink, mud, dirt and fitness for transport
- Meat quality defects – real examples from the packing plant
- 2022 National Beef Quality Audit Results
- Quality and yield grades discussion and hands-on practicum
- Pre-harvest factors that impact meat quality
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Feeding and management practices to produce cattle the market seeks
Workshops are FREE, lunch is provided. Pre-register at least 7 days in advance to ensure enough food and handouts for all.
