shop online at www.missourivalleyshopper.com January 26, 2016 • Page 3 Heifer Implementing New Dietary Guidelines Development Webinar Series BROOKINGS, S.D. - Beginning Feb. 10, 2016 and throughout the month, SDSU Extension will host the second Annual Heifer Development Webinar Series, Managing Bred Heifers for the Future. “This four-part webinar series will focus on the management of bred heifers with the objective of providing producers with research-based tools they can use to effectively manage their herds in today’s cattle market,” said Taylor Grussing, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist. The webinar series will run February 10, 17, and 24 and will conclude on March 2. All sessions will start at 12:30 p.m. (CST)/ 11:30 a.m. (MST) and run for one hour. Grussing encourages anyone who is interested to register, even if they may not be able to watch the webinar live. Each webinar session will be recorded and emailed out to participants, allowing those who missed the live session to watch it at a later date. Driven by change Like the first webinar series launched in 2015, SDSU Extension this second series is meant to respond to changes in the industry, Grussing explained. “When cattle values escalated to unprecedented levels in 2014, U.S. beef producers responded by retaining more replacement heifers and expansion of the U.S. cowherd began. However, as the market in 2016 returns to more normal conditions, successful cattle producers need to focus on risk management while tending to their young herds, specifically bred heifers,” Grussing said. Webinar schedule: February 10, 2016: Topic: Nutritional Management of Bred Heifers: Focus on Late Gestation and Early Lactation. Presenters include; Ken Olson, Professor & SDSU Extension Beef Specialist and Adele Harty, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist. Session details: Understanding nutrient requirements during each stage of production is important no matter the age of the animal. However, bred heifers are still growing while experiencing their first pregnancy and therefore require additional nutrients to meet both their own growth requirements, but also the growth, development, and health of the fetus. This session will discuss how to provide the best nutritional management to bred heifers during the last trimester of gestation and into early lactation for optimum performance by both the heifer and the newborn calf. February 17, 2016: Topic: Health Management: Preparing Bred Heifers for Calving. The session presenter is, Russ Daly, Professor, SDSU Extension Veterinarian, State Public Health Veterinarian. Session details: Applying a good herd health program to a heifer development operation can be the first step to decreasing the chances of calving difficulty and minimizing death losses throughout the calving season. This session will focus on health preparation of bred heifers prior to calving, as well as their health performance through the calving process and then post-calving management. February 24, 2016: Topic: Heifer Development Marketing Options and Budgets Presenters include; Tim Petry, NDSU Extension Service Livestock Marketing Economist and Heather Gessner, SDSU Extension Livestock Business Management Field Specialist. Session details: Knowing cost of production is critical to profitability in a cow/calf operation. Especially during this time of downward price pressure, areas of profit leaks need be identified and minimized to maintain profitability on the ranch. This session will identify and discuss areas of risk management and budgets for bred heifers which producers can use to develop plans to deal with market challenges. March 2, 2016: Topic: Reproductive Management: Rebreeding 1st Calf Heifers. Presenters include; Taylor Grussing, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist and George Perry, Professor & SDSU Extension Beef Reproductive Management Specialist. Session details: Pregnancy status is the number 1 reason cows are culled from the herd annually. Young females are commonly the most difficult to re-breed and keep in the herd due to nutrient competition to meet requirements for maintenance, growth, lactation and reproduction. This session will discuss postpartum management strategies to prepare 1st calf heifers for successful rebreeding and the importance of calving interval on herd longevity. To Register To join the Webinar, a one-time registration fee of $25 will provide access to all webinar sessions. To register, visit the “Heifer Development Webinar: Managing Bred Heifers for the Future” registration link at the iGrow events page. To learn more visit iGrow Beef or if you have questions, contact Taylor Grussing, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist at 605.995.7378 niGrow Too many mouths to feed? Place an ad in the Missouri Valley Shopper today! BROOKINGS, S.D. - Following the new Dietary Guidelines released by the USDA could reduce South Dakotan’s risk for major chronic diseases, explained SDSU Extension Nutrition Field Specialists and Registered Dietitians, Megan Erickson and Megan Olesen. “There is a large body of evidence out there that shows the link between our diet and activity level and the risk of developing many chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes and heart disease,” Olesen said. “These new guidelines encourage healthy eating patterns we can all focus on and adopt which are proven to reduce these risks.” The new Dietary Guidelines encourage healthy eating patterns like limiting intake of sugar and saturated fat to less than 10 percent of your daily calories, limiting sodium to less than 2,300 milligrams per day and increasing physical activity. Released every five years by the USDA, the 2015 Dietary Guidelines differ from past guidelines which were more focused on specific individual dietary components, such as food groups and nutrients - whereas the new guidelines emphasize overall eating patterns including the combination of foods and drinks that people consume daily. “Instead of telling you what you can and can’t eat, the healthy eating patterns provided within the new Dietary Guidelines provide South Dakotans with a path to improving health through nutrition,” Erickson explained. Because eating patterns are the combination of foods and drinks you eat over time; they are adaptable to a person’s taste preferences, traditions, culture and budget. “We are excited about this change since it is more realistic to achieve a healthy eating pattern that emphasizes small shifts toward a healthy lifestyle,” Erickson said. Although change is never easy, when the result is reduced risk of chronic disease, it’s worth adopting, Olesen explained. “Research shows that about half of American adults have one or more preventable, diet-related disease. You don’t have to be one of them,” Olesen said. To aid South Dakotans in adopting the new guidelines, the specialists put together some tips. To find complete list of guidelines, visit the Health.gov website. Tips to reduce sugar: 1. Satisfy the craving. Try eating a piece of fresh fruit or fruit salad. 2. Swap out the pop. Select sugar-free or low-calorie beverages. Water is always the best choice. 3. Moderation. Select smaller portions of your favorite desserts. Tips to reduce salt: 1. Utilize the Nutrition Facts label to check for sodium. 2. Flavor your food with fresh herbs and spices or a salt-free alternative, such as Mrs. Dash. 3. Avoid processed foods as they tend to be higher in sodium. Cooking from scratch is a great way to control the sodium content. Tips to reduce fat: 1. Select lean cuts of meat such as a top sirloin steak. 2. Read food labels to choose foods lower in saturated fats and higher in polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats. 3. Choose lower fat forms of foods and beverages, such as fat-free or low-fat dairy. Tips to increase nutrient dense options: 1. Aim to make your plate half fruits and vegetables. 2. Select healthier cook- ing methods such as baked or roasted instead of fried and prepare foods using liquid instead of solid fats (ex: Canola oil vs. butter). 3. Read the labels to choose fresh, frozen, or canned foods without added salt or sugar. 150 minutes of physical activity According to the Department of Health and Human Services’ Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, adults need at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity each week and should perform musclestrengthening exercises on two or more days each week. Children ages 6 to 17 years need at least 60 minutes of physical activity per day, including aerobic, muscle-strengthening, and bone-strengthening activities. To keep South Dakota workers moving, SDSU Extension Field Specialists Tara Shafrath and Nikki Prosch developed and released Active in the Workplace a 5-part, workout video series. “These workouts take five to 10 minutes to complete, so instead of heading to the break room for coffee in the morning or afternoon, folks who spend their days at a desk or in meetings can complete one or two of these videos to engage in physical activity for a quick break,” said Nikki Prosch, Health & Physical Activity Field Specialist. Access the Active in the Workplace video series on the SDSU iGrow Youtube channel. For more healthy tips, readers can visit the Choose My Plate website for information on the recommended intakes for each food group based on age, sex, and activity level and for more tips on creating a healthy eating pattern. 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