The University of Maryland Department of Animal Science in partnership with University of Maryland Extension has designed these short course to provide producers educational information and hands-on training in several areas of beef production. Whether you're just thinking of starting your own beef production operation or have been in the industry for years, these short courses will have something for all.
Please contact Racheal Slattery, Beef and Dairy Coordinator at 301-405-1392 or via email rslatt@umd.edu with any questions or concerns.
Series I: Fundamentals of Beef Cattle Production
Series I: This two-day introductory workshop covers many areas of the beef cattle industry in both a classroom and hands-on environment. The experience is designed as an introduction course for beginners, as well as a refresher for more experienced cattle producers.
Series I - This Series will be returning in May & June 2022
Contact Racheal Slattery, Beef and Dairy Extension, at 301-405-1392 or via email rslatt@umd.edu to register by mail/check.
More Information on Series I
Topic areas that will be covered include: Determining Daily Operating Costs and Budgets, Understanding EPD's, Animal Health and the Veterinary Feed Directive, Body Condition Scoring, Nutrition, Forage Sampling and Storage, Pasture Management and Paddock Development.
To participate in the Maryland Beef Producer's Short-Course Series I - Cost $75, the workshop is open to the first 40 registrations.
Please contact Racheal Slattery, Beef and Dairy Extension at 301-405-1392 or via email rslatt@umd.edu with any questions or concerns.
Dates & Locations
| Region | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Eastern Shore MD |
May 13-14, 2022 |
May 13: 10am-4pm |
Wye Angus |
|
Western MD |
June 3-4, 2022 |
June 3: 10am-4pm |
WMREC |
For more information about this program or if you have any questions or concerns, please contact Racheal Slattery either via email (rslatt@umd.edu) or phone (301-450-1392)
Agenda
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| Day 1 – Classroom Based Location: Will depend the date of the workshop |
|
| 10:00 am | Welcome & Introductions |
| 10:15 am | Economics |
| 10:55 am | Break |
| 11:00 am | Body Condition Scoring |
| 11:20 am | Cattle Health |
| 12:00 pm | Lunch |
| 12:30 pm | Reproduction |
| 1:15 pm | Genetics & EPD's |
| 2:00 pm | Minute Break |
| 2:10 pm | Pasture Management |
| 3:00 pm | Nutrition |
| 3:45 pm | Day 1 Wrap Up & Reminders for Day 2 |
| 10am | Welcome & Introductions |
| 10am | Welcome & Introductions |
| 10am | Welcome & Introductions |
| Day 2 – Farm Based Location: Will depend the date of the workshop |
|
| 9:00 am | Welcome |
| 9:15 am | Animal Health – Chute Side |
| 9:45 am | Body Condition Scoring - Chute Side |
| 10:50 am | Minute Break |
| 11:00 am | Facilities Development/Management - Farm Tour |
| 12:00 pm | Lunch |
| 12:30 pm | Hay and Pasture Management – Field Tours |
| 1:15 pm | Shortcourse Wrap-Up, Questions |
Series III: Pasture Development and Management
Series III: Good pastures are important part to a successful beef operation. This one day workshop will cover various aspects of good pasture development and management in both a classroom style and hands-on outdoor environment. Participants are encouraged to bring fresh plants (weeds, forages, etc) that they need help identifying, as well as forage and soil analysis reports that they need help interpreting. This program is supported by the Department of Animal and Avian Sciences, University of Maryland, through an endowment from the Jorgensen Family Foundation.
More Information on Series III
** Series III Short Course Fall 2021 **
This course has been approved for 4 MD Nutrient Management and 8 Pesticide Applicator Recertification (1A, 3A, 3C, 10*, PVT*) Credits
**The Nov 19th workshop on the Eastern Shore has also been postponed due to scheduling conflicts**
Topics covered: Soil fertility, setting up a pasture system, common forages, weeds and weed management, extending the grazing season - using annuals and cover crops, matching forages with animal nutrition, cost-share programs.
Educational resources will include: All presentations and handouts as well as producer resources.
To participate in the Maryland Beef Producer's Short-Course Series III - Cost $35, the workshop is open to the first 30 registrations.
Please contact Racheal Slattery, Beef and Dairy Extension at 301-405-1392 or via email rslatt@umd.edu with any questions or concerns.
Dates & Locations
| Region | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Western MD |
Friday, October 1, 2021 |
8:45am-3:30pm |
7303 Sharpsburg Pike Boonsboro, MD 21713 |
|
Northern MD |
Friday, October 29, 2021 |
8:45am-3:30pm |
3525 Conowingo Rd Street, MD 21154 |
|
Southern MD |
Friday, November 5, 2021 |
8:45am-3:30pm |
Charles County SCD 4200 Gardiner Rd Waldorf, MD 20601 |
Agenda
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 8:45-9:00am | Registration and Refreshments – Welcome |
| 9:00-9:30am |
Soil Fertility and Management: Good Pastures Start with the Soil Andrew Kness, UMD Extension-Harford County |
| 9:30-10:00am |
Setting up a Pasture System: How to set up a System that works for your Farm Racheal Slattery, UMD Dept. of Animal Sciences |
| 10:00-10:30am |
Not all Forages are the Same: Common Forages and their Adaptability and Utility in a Pasture System Dr. Amanda Grev, UMD Extension-WMREC |
| 10:30-10:40am | Break |
| 10:40-11:10am |
Principals of Weed Management: Weed ID and Management in Pastures Kelly Nichols, UMD Extension Montgomery County |
| 11:10-11:40am |
Extending the Grazing Season: Using Summer Crops and Annuals Jeff Semler, UMD Extension-Washington County |
| 11:40-12:10pm |
Matching Forages with Cattle Nutrition Dr. Sarah Potts, UMD Extension-WMREC |
| 12:10-12:30pm |
Financial Assistance: Cost-share Programs for Cattle Producers NRCS |
| 12:30-1:00pm | Lunch |
| 1:00-1:30pm |
Soil Health (Hands-on) Andrew Kness and Jeff Semler |
| 1:30-3:00pm |
Pasture Assessment and Grazing Management with in Field Plant Identification (Hands-on) Dr. Amanda Grev, Jeff Semler, Kelly Nichols |
| 3:00-3:30pm |
Wrap-up and Questions: Including participant samples for plant ID and soil or forage report analysis interpretation. |
Series II: Beef Cattle Reproduction
Series II: Reproductive efficiency has long been recognized as the most important aspect of commercial beef production. This one-day session will assist producers in improving their herd management and selection for reproductive performance which could significantly improve profit potential.
Series II - This Series may be offered at a future date
More Information on Series II
Topic areas that will be covered include: Beef Genetics, Choosing the right bull for your program, Reproduction, Synchronization Protocols and Artificial Insemination, Calving.
