June 26, 2003

 

Fly Ash, Bedding and Flax to Be Highlighted at Carrington Field Day July 15

The use of fly ash, bedding management and feeding research for feedlot and cow calves will be highlights of the livestock tour at the annual field day, Tuesday, July 15, at the North Dakota State University Carrington Research Extension Center.

"Our latest research is shared at this annual event. It is an opportunity for producers to interact with researchers and extension staff about current issues and management concerns," says Karl Hoppe, NDSU livestock specialist at the center. "It also gives cattle owners and the rest of the cattle industry a chance to ask questions and suggest topics that need study."

Speakers will be available for one-on-one discussions following the livestock tour. A special consulting area will be available for discussions during the noon meal.

The field day begins at 9 a.m. with registration and coffee. Developments in beef production and research will be highlighted during the livestock tour beginning at 9:30 a.m. Topics will include:

• The use and value of fly ash for hardening cattle feedyard surfaces will be shared by Vern Anderson, animal scientist at the center and Deb Hassett, researcher at UND’s-Energy and Environmental Research Center
• An overview of the economics of owning or leasing beef cows will be conducted by Steve Metzger, Carrington Farm Business Management instructor.
• Feeding field peas in calf diets during the receiving period will be discussed by Vern Anderson. Anderson will also review a study that shows how bedding enhances feedlot performance on the northern plains.
• A review of the need for testing manure for nutrient composition will be shared by Charles Linderman, Extension livestock waste management specialist.
• Hoppe will discuss results from the Dakota Feeder Calf Show and Feedout. The Feedout project shows cattle producers the value of their pen-of-three calves based on their feeding and carcass performance.
• The latest information on using flax as a feed for cattle will be presented by Travis Maddock, graduate research assistance, NDSU Animal and Range Sciences, Fargo.
• Since cow supplements are not equal, the value of different types of supplements will be discussed by Teresa Bauman, graduate research assistance, NDSU Animal and Range Sciences, Fargo.
• Using annual forages as a grazing crop for cattle will be outlined by Chip Poland, Area Extension livestock specialist at the NDSU Dickinson Research Extension Center.

The Carrington Research Extension Center is located 3.5 miles north of Carrington on Highway 281. In addition to the livestock tour, crop management tours and other events will also be featured. Morning sessions will begin at 9 a.m. and afternoon sessions will begin at 1 p.m. A sponsored noon lunch will be served.

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Source: Karl Hoppe, (701) 652-2951, khoppe@ndsuext.nodak.edu
Editor: Rich Mattern, (701) 231-6136, richard.mattern@ndsu.nodak.edu