The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection, Wisconsin Beef Council, and UW Madison Division of Extension Livestock Program are hosting a series of workshops that will focus on producing quality beef in Wisconsin. Workshops will be from 10 am to 3 pm. Topics will include:

• Feeding and management practices to produce cattle the market seeks
• Live cattle evaluation and discussion with packer representatives – packer & sale barn managers
• Impacts on value: shrink, mud, dirt and fitness for transport
• Meat quality defects – real examples from the packing plant
• 2022 National Beef Quality Audit Results
• Quality and yield grades discussion and hands-on practicum
• Pre-harvest factors that impact meat quality

Locations and Dates:

• Dec. 3, 2024 – Equity Richland Center, 26702 County Hwy O, Richland Center, WI
• Feb. 12, 2025 – Bloomington Livestock Exchange, 9663 County Hwy A, Bloomington, WI
• Feb. 26, 2025 – Altoona Equity Coop Livestock, 5150 US-53, Eau Claire, WI
• Feb. 28, 2025 – Milwaukee Stockyards, N3645 Co Rd J, Reeseville, WI

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.beeftips.com/cattlemens-corner/monthly-checkoff-updates/producing-quality-beef-workshops/