Feedlot Innovation Center could revolutionize UNL research

Kristen Sindelar
Jul 15, 2022
Jul 15, 2022

UNL Feedlot Innovation Center Rendering 2 — When complete, the Feedlot Innovation Center near Mead, Neb., will allow research for feedlot cattle in different settings, including open lots, confinement barns and an individual feeding center.
Submitted photo by Settje Agri-Services and Engineering

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Like most extraordinary ideas, the Feedlot Innovation Center at Eastern Nebraska Research Extension and Education Center (ENREEC) near Mead, Nebraska, began with a vision. For Galen Erickson, PhD, that vision spurred from a desire to modernize the current feedlot research facilities.

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Feedlot innovation center 2.jpg — The work of Dr. Terry Klopfenstein throughout his 50-plus years at UNL greatly impacted the cattle industry. The Klopfenstein Feeding Technology Center is named in his honor.
Submitted photo

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Reporter Kristen Sindelar has loved agriculture her entire life, coming from a diversified farm with three generations working side-by-side in northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at Kristen.Sindelar@midwestmessenger.com.