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All Livestock Content

South Dakota State University on-site wean-to-finish barn.
Sep 02

SowBridge Webinar: On-farm semen management - tips and tricks

Join swine industry experts from around the nation for a webinar about management strategies to optimize semen use on September 2 beginning at 11:15 a.m. CDT.

South Dakota State University on-site wean-to-finish barn.
Aug 05

SowBridge Webinar: What are cull sow buyers looking for?

Join swine industry experts from around the nation for a webinar about managing cull sows to increase profitability on August 5 beginning at 11:15 a.m. CDT.

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

SowBridge Webinar: Water quality, biofilms, and water line management

Join swine industry experts from around the nation for a webinar about strategies for water line management to improve water quality on July 1 beginning at 11:15 a.m. CDT.

South Dakota State University on-site wean-to-finish barn.
May 27

SowBridge Webinar: Gilt feeding strategies to enhance longevity and productivity

Join swine industry experts from around the nation for a webinar about how various feeding strategies during the gilt development period effect lifetime productivity on May 27 beginning at 11:15 a.m. CDT.

South Dakota State University on-site wean-to-finish barn.
May 06

SowBridge Webinar: When to process piglets in relation to survival

Join swine industry experts from around the nation for a webinar about the effects of processing timing on piglet survival on May 6 beginning at 11:15 a.m. CDT.

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Beef Quality Assurance

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

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Direct Marketing Lamb: Selling to the Ethnic Market

The ethnic market plays a crucial role in the success of the American lamb industry. Learn some keys to success for taking advantage of seasonal demand and price fluctuations in this growing market, including when and where to sell.

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Animal Health & Care

The health and well-being of animals matters to all who care for them.

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Agriculture

Both livestock and crops are essential to South Dakota's agricultural industry.

A group of black heifer calves in a feedlot.

Using Feedlot Manure as a Crop Nutrient Source

Factsheet that reviews the steps to obtain a manure application rate based on crop need, soil and manure testing.