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UW-Madison Division of Extension is hosting a free Cow-Calf Workshop on August 24, 2026, in Arcadia, WI at Solhjem Farms; registration requested by August 19.

Free Cow-Calf Workshop in Westboro, WI on Sept. 23, 2026, 4–8:30pm. Facility tour, supper, and sessions on biosecurity, pasture management, and culling. RSVP by Sept. 14: (715) 748-1413.

Join the Parasite Patrol Tour on August 4 to learn data-driven management and fight dewormer resistance in sheep and goats.

The WI Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection and UW-Madison Division of Extension have teamed up to provide Holding the Line premises biosecurity mapping workshops around the state to help livestock producers and veterinarians draft maps for their livestock operations. 

New World screwworm (NWS) has been on the minds of livestock producers as it made its way north across the southern U.S. border. 

New Dairy Goat AI Training Program pairs 5 weeks of online modules with a hands-on workshop in Cuba City, WI, or UC Davis, CA. Registration required.

Spring 2026 cattle feeder projections outline expected costs, sale prices, and margins using regional averages; producers should apply their own data for accurate decisions.

A tick species new to the U.S. is spreading fast — and Wisconsin livestock producers need to know about it. The Asian longhorned tick has already been found in Michigan, Illinois, and Iowa. One female can lay up to 3,000 eggs, and thousands of ticks can feed on a single animal at once. Learn what to look for and how to protect your herd.

This workshop and its two hands-on sessions focus on managing the health and production risks posed by intestinal parasites (helminths) to flocks and herds.

Sheep producers preparing for the lambing season can sharpen their skills and build confidence at the upcoming Cyclone Lambing School, an educational program focused on effective lambing management and problem‑solving. 

Maybe you are new to beef production or perhaps you are a dairy producer thinking about adding or transitioning to beef production. If so, join the School for Beginning Beef Production.

Carefully read all labels and packaging so that the product you purchase is in fact the one you want, and this applies to your purchase of ear tags and electronic identification (EID) tags.