Calving workshop to be held Feb. 25; still time to get registered

A calving workshop “Assisting the Beef Cow at Calving” will be offered Feb. 25 at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds, 5015 W Rodeo Rd Ave. in North Platte.
The program has free admission and is sponsored by Nebraska Cattlemen’s Lincoln County Affiliate, Stockman’s Veterinary Clinic and Nebraska Extension.
The program will start with a social at 5 p.m. CT, followed by presentations starting at 5:45 p.m. with a break for dinner at 6:45 p.m. A final presentation will end the evening at 8:30 p.m. CT
This program is being offered both in-person and virtually.
Topics discussed will include:
Handling Calving Difficulty with Emphasis on Decision Making.
Hows and Whys of Techniques for Providing Assistance.
The program will include hands-on activities with the use of a dystocia model cow. Speakers for the program include :
Extension Specialist Becky Funk, D.V.M. Assistant Professor of Practice, UNL School of Veterinary Medicine
Extension Specialist Lindsay Waechter-Mead, D.V.M., Clinical Practice Veterinarian, UNL School of Veterinary Medicine
Stockmans Veterinary Clinic staff
To preregister for the course in person contact Randy Saner by e-mail at randy.saner@unl.edu or by phone at 308-532-2683 or Levi Fisher by e-mail at lfisher@equitableonline.com or by phone at 308-532-7200.         If registering for the virtual session, please provide your e-mail when calling in or e-mailing.