MANHATTAN, Kan. – Navigating the unknown for the stocker operator and fueling performance from the inside out are among topics planned for the 2025 Kansas State University Beef Stocker Field Day on Thursday, Sept. 25. The conference will take place at the KSU Beef Stocker Unit.
“The 26th Annual KSU Beef Stocker Field Day is geared towards providing the most updated information to beef producers as possible” said Dr. Dale Blasi. “The morning session will specifically deep dive into the current beef market and what might be coming down the road. Attendees will learn more about the KSU work devoted to growing beef cattle and beef x dairy calves.”
The day will start with a welcome at 10:30 a.m. and will conclude around 5:00 p.m. Sponsoring this year’s event is Kemin.
Topics for this year’s agenda include:
- Navigating the Unknown for the Stocker Operator
- Fueling Performance from the Inside Out: Gut Integrity & Micronutrients Support
- Making Treatment Choices for Reducing BRD & Death Loss
- Theileria, the Anaplasmosis of Stocker Cattle
- Managing Growth in the Dry Lot – the K-State Program Feeding Approach
- Beef x Dairy Growing Strategies
Registration is $25 and due Sept. 11. Walk-in registration is available for $35. To register go to asi.ksu.edu/stockerfieldday. For more information, contact Katie Smith at 785-532-1267 or katiesmith@ksu.edu.