North Dakota State University Extension will host its annual calving school on Friday, Jan. 23, at the North Central Research Extension Center in Minot. The program will offer two session times, either from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. or 5-9 p.m.

Program topics will cover key areas of calving season management, including maternal nutrition, effective record-keeping and calving kit preparation, hands-on calving demonstrations, proper vaccination and colostrum management and best management practices to support healthy cows and calves.

The cow-and-calf model, which debuted at the 2025 NDSU Extension Calving School to simulate abnormal delivery assistance, will return in 2026. A new rotation schedule will provide participants with hands-on experience learning techniques for managing a variety of calving complication scenarios.

The program will be led by Lacey Quail, NDSU Extension livestock management specialist; Dr. Jake Galbreath, NDSU Extension veterinarian; Dr. Kelly Schaefer of Schaefer Veterinary Service and NDSU Extension agents Paige Brummund of Ward County and Kathryn Slavick of McHenry County.

“Whether you are well seasoned or new to calving cows, this workshop will provide you with tips, tools and hands-on activities to be better prepared for the upcoming calving season,” Brummund said.

To register, call 857-6444.