Nebraska Extension to host webinar on low pregnancy rates in young cows

Lincoln, Neb., Feb. 19 —Low pregnancy rates in young cows can significantly impact herd replacement costs and long-term profitability for cow-calf producers. To address this challenge, Nebraska Extension will host a webinar, Considerations of Causes of Low Pregnancy Rates in Young Cows, on Tuesday, March 10.

The webinar will begin at 6:30 p.m Mountain time (7:30 p.m. Central) and focus on key biological and management factors that influence reproductive success in young cows.

Topics and presenters include:

Heifer Development – Dr. Rick Funston and Dr. Kacie McCarthy
Genetic Selection – Dr. Matt Spangler
Nutrition for the Cow – Dr. Karla Wilke
Infectious Diseases and Infertility – Dr. Brian Vander Ley and Dr. Matt Hille.

The first 40 minutes of the program will feature short presentations from each speaker, followed by a live questions-and answer session. Participants will have the opportunity to engage directly with Nebraska Extension specialists, veterinarians and educators.

The webinar is open to cow-calf producers, veterinarians and consultants. The goal of the program is to encourage discussion around low pregnancy rates in young cows and to provide research-based insights that can be applied in herd management decisions.

There is no cost to attend, but advance registration is requested. To register, email Aaron Berger at [email protected] by Friday, March 6. A recording of the webinar will be made available to registered participants following the program.

If you would like to attend an in-person location to view the webinar and engage in discussion with other producers, the following locations will also host the webinar. Please RSVP by March 6.

-Buffalo County, Office Building, 1400 E 34th St., Kearney, Brent Plugge, 308-236-1235
-Holt County Courthouse Annex, 128 N 6th St., O’Neill, Bethany Johnston, 402-336-2760
-Nance County Office, 304 3rd St., Fullerton, Josie Crouch, 308-536-2691
-Sheridan County Office, 800 South Loofborrow St., Rushville, Brock Ortner, 308-327-2312
-Lincoln County Office, 402 W. State Farm Rd. Snyder Building., North Platte, Randy Saner, 308-532-2683
-Central Sandhills Area Office, Thomas County Courthouse, Thedford, TL Meyer, 308-645-2267

For more information, contact Berger at 308-235-3122 or [email protected]