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The Midwest Cattleman %u00b7 October 24, 2024 %u00b7 P11support and mentorship while gaining hands-on training and industry experience through the animal science curriculum,%u201d said Jodi Sterle, associate chair of teaching and undergraduate teaching coordinator in the ISU animal science department.%u201cBy participating in this program, students can gain valuable insights into the opportunities and challenges facing production animal veterinarians and prepare themselves for the rigorous veterinary curriculum, as well as a successful career.%u201dThe early acceptance program reserves the student a space in the College of Veterinary Medicine once they%u2019ve completed the pre-vet requirements. The student becomes a part of a group that will be provided with mentoring, hands-on learning, academic assistance and value-added experiences.%u201cOur goal is to identify students early in their time here continued from page 10continued from page 6INNOVATIVE at ISU who may be interested in rural vet medicine, and then pave a road toward success for these students as a food animal veterinarian or rural practitioner,%u201d Grooms said. %u201cThe earlier we can intervene, the more success we will see.%u201cHopefully by doing this, we%u2019re creating more veterinarians interested in rural practice.%u201dHigh school students considering agriculture studies at ISU also are being recruited and informed of the new program should they show interest in veterinary medicine.%u201cIf you%u2019re interested in veterinary medicine, and you%u2019re interested in rural or food animal veterinary practice, we have a program here at ISU that you should take a look at,%u201d Grooms said.iowafarmbureau.comof stocker demand this fall.Cull cow prices remain above year ago levels but did drop in September. Cull cow prices typically decrease to a seasonal low in October/November. However, boning cow prices increased counter-seasonally in the first week of October. The volume of cull cows in Oklahoma auctions in 2024 is down 32.5 percent year over year, consistent with the 16.4 percent year to date decrease in beef cow slaughter thus far this year. The reduced inventory of cows likely means that seasonal cull cow price pressure this fall will be less than usual.Oklahoma Steer Calf and Feeder Prices (Derrell Peel)FALL CATTLE MARKET