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South Dakota State University on-site wean-to-finish barn.
Apr 01

SowBridge Webinar: Managing large litters

Join swine industry experts from around the nation for a webinar about strategies to effectively manage increasing litter size on April 1 beginning at 11:15 a.m. CDT.

South Dakota State University on-site wean-to-finish barn.
Mar 04

SowBridge Webinar: New World Screwworm - What to look for?

Join swine industry experts from around the nation for a webinar about identifying New World Screwworm as it threatens U.S. livestock production on March 4 beginning at 11:15 a.m. CST.

group of young piglets

Swine

Providing pork producers with the research-based information and resources they need to keep South Dakota swine herds healthy and profitable is a focus of our team. 

South Dakota State University on-site wean-to-finish barn.
Feb 04

SowBridge Webinar: The role of specialized people in reducing sow mortality

Join swine industry experts from around the nation for a webinar about the role of specialized people in reducing sow mortality on February 4 beginning at 11:15 a.m. CST.

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Beef Quality Assurance

South Dakota producers have the option to receive beef quality assurance (BQA) certification.

Producer observing a group of cattle in a holding pen.
Jan 22

Beef Quality Assurance Training @ Leola

SDSU Extension will host a Beef Quality Assurance training on January 22 from 6:00-8:30 p.m. at the Leola Municipal Building (742 Sherman St, Leola, SD 57456)for anyone involved in raising or handling cattle.

A person standing next to a blue container with cows
Feb 13

Beef Quality Assurance Training @ Huron

SDSU Extension will host a Beef Quality Assurance training on February 13 from 1:00-3:30 p.m. at Nordby Exhibit Hall (1070 Third St SW, Huron, SD 57350) for anyone involved in raising or handling cattle.

A group of five people stands in a circle inside a group of pens
Feb 12

Beef Quality Assurance Training @ Madison

SDSU Extension will host a Beef Quality Assurance training on February 12 from 2:00-4:30 p.m. at the SDSU Extension Lake County Office (1000 Egan Ave S, Madison, SD 57042) for anyone involved in raising or handling cattle.

A group of participants of the beefSD program
Feb 12

Beef Quality Assurance Training @ Watertown

SDSU Extension will host a Beef Quality Assurance training on February 12 from 9:00-11:30 a.m. at the SDSU Extension Coddington County Office - Room B(1910 W Kemp Ave, Watertown, SD 57201) for anyone involved in raising or handling cattle.

two ranchers carrying feed buckets to small group of cattle
Feb 10

Virtual Beef Quality Assurance Training

SDSU Extension will host a virtual Beef Quality Assurance program on February 10 from 2:00-4:30 p.m. CST for anyone involved in raising or handling cattle.