Montana State University Extension to Co-host Montana Nutrition Conference and Livestock Forum April 8-9 in Bozeman

Annual event brings together producers, researchers and industry experts

PUBLISHED ON March 3, 2025

BOZEMAN, Mont. — Montana State University Extension and the Montana Feed Association will co-host the annual Montana Nutrition Conference and Livestock Forum on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 8 and 9, at the Best Western Plus GranTree Inn in Bozeman, 1325 N. Seventh Ave.

The theme for this year’s conference is “Beefing Up the Herd: Developing, Backgrounding and Evolving for Success.” Beef cattle experts from MSU and other institutions will share expertise on heifer nutrition, backgrounding steers, vaccination protocols for backgrounding calves, breed genetics, the RFID tag requirement and more. CattleFax market analyst Matthew McQuagge will share the latest cattle market outlook during Tuesday’s keynote address.

Graduate students in the MSU Department of Animal and Range Sciences will share livestock research and other agriculture-related research during a networking social and poster contest. A trade show will be held throughout the conference, with industry and other representatives showcasing products and services.

“This annual event brings together producers, researchers and industry experts to share knowledge and practical insights around livestock production,” said Sam Wyffels, MSU Extension beef cattle specialist and assistant professor in the Department of Animal and Range Sciences. “Whether you’re interested in market updates, new technology or herd health, this is a great opportunity to connect and learn.”

Cost information and registration is online at ecommerce.montana.edu/abio/. For more information and a detailed conference schedule, visit animalrangeextension.montana.edu/beef/nutritionconference.html.

— Montana State University