Beef producers looking to improve herd health and productivity are invited to attend the ‘Building Better Herds’ workshop on December 16 in Emporia.

Hosted by extension agents from Lyon and Coffey Counties and the Flint Hills Extension District, this event will cover herd health, nutrition, and range management. “Building Better Herds” will be held at the Bowyer Building on the Lyon County Fairgrounds in Emporia and will focus on these and other factors to help beef producers.

The day will start with registration at 9:30 a.m. A discussion on body condition scoring (BCS) will begin at 10:00 a.m. Agents will share tips to help evaluate the body condition of your animals. Knowing the body condition of your cattle will allow you to adjust rations and feeding protocols to have your animals in

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