Animal Bytes

January 10, 2013

Minnesota Beef Cow/Calf Days

The University of Minnesota Extension Service and Beef Team will again offer the Cow/Calf Days program in February. The Minnesota Board of Animal Health is pleased to be a part of this event. Board staff members will provide information on changes to rules pertaining to cattle and how farmers can obtain free official identification for their livestock. Other topics include cattle handling, marketing, market trends and reproductive technologies to improve profits. A registration fee of $20 includes a meal and copy of the proceedings. Please pre-register with the location coordinator at least one week prior to the event.

  • February 11: Mora - 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
    Jail Meeting Room
    (218) 384-3511 or salze003@umn.edu
  • February 12: Morris - 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
    WCROC
    (612) 626-1704 or joh04848@umn.edu
  • February 13: Pipestone - 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
    MN West Community College
    (507) 825-6715 or boers010@umn.edu
  • February 14: Rochester - 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
    Rochester Event Center
    (425) 246-6131 or devanpaulus@gmail.com
  • February 15: Montgomery - 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
    Hilltop Hall
    (507) 357-8230 or stouf002@umn.edu
  • February 19: Staples - 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
    Central Lakes College
    (218) 327-4490 or lstanley@umn.edu
  • February 19: Bagley - 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
    American Legion
    (218) 694-6151 or stordahl@umn.edu
  • February 20: Lancaster - 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
    New City Hall
    (218) 843-3674 or johns854@umn.edu
  • February 21: Warroad - 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
    Patch Restaurant
    (218) 327-4490 or lstanley@umn.edu
  • February 22: Grand Rapids - 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
    Itasca Community College
    (218) 327-4490 or lstanley@umn.edu

Addressing Veterinarian Shortage Areas in Minnesota

Help by identifying areas in need

Veterinarians working in food animal medicine may be eligible for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP). The program helps qualified veterinarians offset their student loan debt in return for their service in shortage situations. The Board would like your input on areas of veterinary shortage in Minnesota for this program. The Board must approve and submit shortage nominations by March 1, 2013. To provide information, please contact Dr. Linda Glaser or at 651-201-6828. Last year, six shortage area nominations in Minnesota were approved and three veterinarians received awards to offset student loan debt.

Bovine Tuberculosis Certification Training

To test cattle for bovine tuberculosis (TB) in Minnesota, accredited veterinarians must be certified by the Board of Animal Health. To become certified, accredited veterinarians and fourth-year veterinary students may attend a free TB certification training session at the University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine.

  • When: Wednesday, January 23, 2013 - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m
  • Where: University of Minnesota, St. Paul Campus Pomeroy Center, Room 215
  • How: Pre-register by calling 651-201-6836
  • Cost: Free

This course will be taught by Board of Animal Health and USDA veterinarians. Two credits may be applied towards continuing education requirements