Jeff Robe, Oklahoma Quality Beef Network Coordinator
Spring branding is right around the corner, and now is the time to start planning ahead for calf vaccinations. The Oklahoma Quality Beef Network (OQBN) in conjunction with several Oklahoma State County Extension offices are offering Spring Calf Health Workshops. Some of the topics discussed will include vaccinating for VAC-45 programs, recent research looking at BRD vaccine type and timing of use, vaccine handling, and needle size and selection. Guest speakers from the animal health industry will also be on hand to discuss vaccine products. Programs will also include “Make and Take Vaccine Coolers” and Beef Quality Assurance training. Vaccine coolers are by RSVP only. Please contact your local County Extension Educator for more details about a specific meeting as some content varies.
Meeting Schedule:
May 5th – Noble County Spring Calf Health Workshop
Location: Noble County Fairgrounds
Time: 10:30am – 2:30pm (Lunch provided)
Contact: Chad Webb (580) 336-4621
Grady County Spring Calf Health Workshop
Location: Grady County Fairgrounds
Time: 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Contact: Allie Minor (405) 224-2216
May 9th – Washington County Spring Calf Health Workshop
Location: TBD
Time: 11:00am- 1pm (Lunch provided)
Contact: Kennedy McCall (918) 534-2216
May 12th – Pawnee County Spring Calf Health Workshop
Location: Pawnee County Fairgrounds, Women’s Building
Time: 11am-2pm (Lunch provided)
Contact: Rick Clovis (918) 762-2735
May 18th – Comanche/Tilman County Spring Calf Health Workshop
Location: Chattanooga Civic Center, Chattanooga, OK
Time: 11:30AM – 1:30PM (Lunch provided)
Contact: Trevor Vaughn (580) 355-1176 or Aaron Henson (580) 335-2515
May 19th – Kay County Spring Calf Health Workshop
Location: Southern Plains Livestock Market, 606 N. 29th St. Blackwell, OK 74631
Time: 10:30am – 1:30pm (Lunch provided)
Contact: Kay County Extension (580) 362-3194