black cattle and a couple of black cattle with white faces standing behind a fence as it rains — Proper heifer development is critical to the health and productivity of a cattle herd. (Photo by Todd Johnson, OSU Agriculture)

December webinars to discuss research on heifer development

Monday, December 4, 2023

Media Contact: Gail Ellis | Editorial Communications Coordinator | 405-744-9152 | gail.ellis@okstate.edu

The Oklahoma State University Beef Extension program will host two Rancher’s Thursday Lunchtime Series sessions in December. Both hourlong webinars will focus on research updates now available on heifer development.

The Rancher’s Thursday Lunchtime Series features timely information on beef production, management and marketing from the OSU Extension beef cattle team, experienced ranchers and scientists. The following sessions are free and begin at noon.

Dec. 14 – Beef Heifer Development and Lifetime Productivity

Rick Funston, University of Nebraska

Dec. 21 – Heifer Development Strategies

Dan Stein, Oklahoma State University

Registration is required. For more information, contact David Lalman at 405-744-6060 or david.lalman@okstate.edu.