Elevate your herd - Wisconsin beef workshops

By Blake Jackson

Wisconsin's cattle ranchers, are you ready to optimize your herds and maximize profits? Join the "Producing Quality Beef" workshops in February and March and unlock the secrets to raising high-demand cattle that command premium prices. 

• Live Cattle Evaluation: Kick off your day with a live cattle evaluation led by expert packing plant buyers. They'll dissect the physical traits that fetch top dollar, from ideal body conformation to desirable fat cover. Learn what consumers crave and how to tailor your breeding and management strategies to meet their needs. 
• Unveiling Market Trends: Dive deep into the latest National Beef Quality Audit results. Discover areas for improvement and capitalize on emerging trends in consumer preferences. Gain firsthand insights into quality defects that impact pricing and learn how to minimize their occurrence in your herds. 
• Hands-on Learning: Put theory into practice! Roll up your sleeves and master the art of quality and yield grading. Measure ribeye size, assess back fat thickness, and test your skills at assigning quality grades to real beef ribs. This interactive session will equip you with the tools to confidently evaluate your own cattle and target market demands. 
• Feeding and Management Secrets: Explore the finer points of feeding and management practices that produce the finished cattle packers seek. Learn how to optimize nutrition, address pre-harvest factors impacting meat quality, and ensure your animals arrive at the market in peak condition. 

Where and When: 

• Feb 9th: Bonduel Equity Livestock Sale Barn, Bonduel WI 
• Feb 20th: Monroe Equity Livestock Sale Barn, Monroe WI 
• Feb 29th: Sparta Equity Livestock Sale Barn & Club 16, Sparta WI 
• Mar 14th: Stratford Equity Livestock Sale Barn & Country Aire, Stratford WI 

Bonus: Each workshop includes a delicious lunch and is completely free to attend. Pre-register 7 days in advance to secure your spot and ensure enough food and handouts for everyone. To register, go to https://bit.ly/3GSZtuJ or call the Wisconsin Beef Council at (800) 728-BEEF (2333) or 608-833-7177. 

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