K-State Ellis County Extension

Ellis, Barton and Midway Extension Offices are teaming up to offer a calving school on Wednesday, December 9th at the Dole-Specter Conference Center, Fossil Creek Hotel & Suites, in Russell .

The meal will begin at 5:30 p.m. with the program starting at 6 pm. There is a nominal fee of $5.00 per person and an RSVP is requested by Monday, November 30. Call the Midway Extension District Office in Russell at (785) 483-3157 to register.

Dave Rethorst, DVM and outreach director of the Beef Cattle Institute and former practicing veterinarian will show and demonstrate first-hand using a life size dystocia simulator cow and calf. The audience will be able to see how to address different calving situations and watch Dr. Rethorst perform the manipulations.

Additional topics covered will be the normal calving process, when to intervene, how to manage difficult births, tips for using the calf puller and nutrition during pregnancy.