By Blake Jackson
University of Missouri Extension will host a summer grazing workshop for livestock producers on Friday, May 22, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Dallas County Annex-Commissioners Office.
The educational program is designed to help cattle producers better manage common summer challenges affecting grazing livestock and pasture health.
During the three-hour session, participants will learn how to identify weed and brush species commonly found in pastures throughout the growing season. Instructors will also discuss practical methods for controlling invasive plants that can reduce forage quality and pasture productivity.
The workshop will additionally focus on livestock health concerns that often emerge during warmer months. Topics will include summer forage toxicity risks, along with strategies for managing flies and ticks that can impact cattle performance and animal well-being.
The course will be led by MU Extension Plant Sciences Specialist Caleb O’Neal and Livestock Specialist Andy McCorkill, who will provide guidance based on field experience and current research.
The meeting will take place in the Dallas County Governmental Annex Building meeting room on the east side of the square in Buffalo. Producers interested in attending can contact the Dallas County MU Extension Center for registration details and additional information at (417) 345-7551.
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