K-State to host 26th annual Beef Stocker Field Day Sept. 25

 

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Officials say topics target top issues in stocker industry

At a glance: Navigating the unknown for the stocker operator and fueling performance from the inside out are among topics planned for the 2025 Kansas State University Beef Stocker Field Day on Thursday, Sept. 25.

More information: katie Smith, 785-532-1267, katiesmith@ksu.edu

Related: K-State Beef Stocker Field Day (registration and information)

 

Aug. 29, 2025

K-State Extension news service

MANHATTAN, Kan. – Navigating the unknown for the stocker operator and fueling performance from the inside out are among topics planned for the 2025 Kansas State University Beef Stocker Field Day on Thursday, Sept. 25.

The conference will take place at the K-State Beef Stocker Unit.

Registration is $25 and due Sept. 11. Walk-in registration is available for $35. To register, go to asi.ksu.edu/stockerfieldday. For more information, contact Katie Smith at 785-532-1267 or katiesmith@ksu.edu.

“The 26th annual K-State Beef Stocker Field Day is geared towards providing the most updated information to beef producers as possible” said Dale Blasi, K-State professor of animal sciences and industry, and beef cattle extension specialist. “The morning session will dive deep into the current beef market and what might be coming down the road. Attendees will learn more about K-State’s work devoted to growing beef cattle and beef x dairy calves.”

The day will start with a welcome at 10:30 a.m. and will conclude around 5 p.m. This year’s event is sponsored by Kemin.

Topics for this year’s agenda include:

  • Navigating the Unknown for the Stocker Operator.
  • Fueling Performance from the Inside Out: Gut Integrity and Micronutrients Support.
  • Making Treatment Choices for Reducing BRD and Death Loss.
  • Theileria, the Anaplasmosis of Stocker Cattle.
  • Managing Growth in the Dry Lot – the K-State Program Feeding Approach.
  • Beef x Dairy Growing Strategies.

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