Content by Paige Madison

Black cow with three young calves in early spring.

SDSU Extension welcomes new livestock production and stewardship field specialist

August 11, 2026

South Dakota State University Extension is pleased to welcome Paige Madison as a new Livestock Production and Stewardship Field Specialist.

Skidloader being used to turn compost pile.

Guidelines for Livestock Carcass Disposal in South Dakota

Everyone who works with or owns animals tries their best to keep all animals alive. In turn, they also know there will always be normal mortality. Thus, we need to keep in mind the regulations surrounding disposal.