2026 Dairy Beef Short Course
2026 Dairy Beef Short Course to cover calf health, growth technologies, and feedlot facilities
Dairy producers, feedlot operators, and industry professionals should plan to attend the 2026 Dairy Beef Short Course on Tuesday, March 17 in Sioux Falls, SD. The program runs from 9:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at the Denny Sanford Premier Center and features a full day of research-based information on feeding and managing beef-on-dairy cattle.
“This year’s program has something for everyone in the beef-on-dairy supply chain, from early calf management all the way through carcass outcomes and facilities,” said Gail Carpenter, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
Kimmi Devaney of Progressive Dairy will serve as emcee for the day. Presenters and topics include:
• Lessons in Lung Health — Dr. Joe Armstrong, Zoetis
• Energetics of Changes in Liver Size and Health in Calves — Dr. Kendall Swanson, North Dakota State University
• The Effect of Growth Enhancing Technologies on Mineral Requirements in Beef Cattle — Dr. Dathan Smerchek, Iowa State University
• What’s Going on With Carcass Size? — Dr. Warren Rusche, South Dakota State University
• Facilities: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly — Industry and producer panel
Morning speakers will also participate in a panel discussion before lunch. Lunch is provided.
Registration is $75 per adult, plus $15 for a printed copy of the presentations. College students may register at a discounted rate of $20.
Register online at https://go.iastate.edu/DBSC2026
The deadline to register is March 10.
Meet our 2026 Program presenters
Dr. Joe Armstrong, DVM, Zoetis Technical Service Veterinarian
Dr. Joe Armstrong, DVM, Zoetis Technical Service Veterinarian
Dr. Joe Armstrong, DVM, Zoetis Technical Service Veterinarian
Dr. Joe Armstrong will be speaking about, "Lessons in Lung Health."
Dr. Kendall Swanson, North Dakota State University
Dr. Joe Armstrong, DVM, Zoetis Technical Service Veterinarian
Dr. Joe Armstrong, DVM, Zoetis Technical Service Veterinarian
Dr. Kendall Swanson will be speaking about, "Energetics of Changes in Liver Size and Health in Calves."
Dr. Dathan Smerchek, Iowa State University
Dr. Joe Armstrong, DVM, Zoetis Technical Service Veterinarian
Dr. Warren Rusche, South Dakota State University
Dr. Dathan Smerchek will be speaking about, "The Effect of Growth Enhancing Technologies on Mineral Requirements in Beef Cattle."
Dr. Warren Rusche, South Dakota State University
Dr. Warren Rusche, South Dakota State University
Dr. Warren Rusche, South Dakota State University
Dr. Warren Rusche will be speaking about, "What’s Going on With Carcass Size?"
Kimmi Devaney, Progressive Dairy
Dr. Warren Rusche, South Dakota State University
Kimmi Devaney, Progressive Dairy
Kimmi Devaney of Progressive Dairy will serve as emcee for the day.
2024 Dairy Beef Short Course
The 2024 Dairy Beef Short Course was held in-person during the Central Plains Dairy Expo March 21 in Sioux Falls, SD. The proceedings and impact report can be downloaded below.
The recordings of each of the sessions is also available here:
- Q&A Dr. Bob & Lauren CPDE 2024
- Lauren Kimble CPDE 2024
- Dr. Bob Weaber CPDE 2024
- Dr. Kenneth G Odde CPDE 2024
- Dr. Derrell S Peel CPDE 2024
- Q & A Dr. Derrell & Dr. Ken CPDE 2024
Thank you to Central Plains Dairy Expo for the access to the recordings.
What participants are saying...
"I liked how everyone talked and asked questions, it was more like a conversation and less like they were talking at you."
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