Free-choice mineral is a common part of cow-calf management, but is your program meeting the needs of your cattle?
This two-part webinar series will help producers understand the key decisions behind mineral supplementation and then apply those decisions using a new mineral evaluation calculator.
Participants are encouraged to attend both sessions. The first session explains the concepts needed to make sound mineral decisions, while the second session shows how to apply those concepts when selecting a mineral and managing a mineral program.
This series is designed for cow-calf producers, Extension educators, nutrition consultants, and others interested in improving mineral decision-making in cow-calf production systems.
Webinar 1: Cow-Calf Mineral Basics (July 13, 8 pm CT)
This session will provide the foundation for evaluating and selecting a mineral program. We will discuss mineral as a form of insurance, why subclinical deficiencies can limit performance, and which minerals are stored in the body and which require more consistent intake. We will also cover common mineral challenges in cow-calf systems, how forage testing can help guide mineral decisions and why you have to look at more than just the amount of one mineral to understand what the animal can actually use.
Webinar 2: Meeting Needs and Managing Intake (July 20, 8 pm CT)
Building on the foundation from Session 1, this session will focus on applying mineral knowledge to real-world decisions. We will demonstrate a new calculator tool to help evaluate mineral products or formulate a custom mineral. We will work through real-world scenarios and cover practical strategies for managing mineral intake.
Register here.
Funded By
North Central Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education
Iowa Beef Industry Council
