Denise Schwab

Beef Specialist
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Area of Expertise
beef cow nutrition, pasture and forage management, grazing management, cost analysis and herd records, feedlot nutrition, heifer development, cow reproduction and calving, estrus synchronization, bull reproduction breeding soundness, weaning management and preconditioning, genetics and selection, data management and monitoring, marketing, margin and risk management, facilities and housing, water quality, feedlot health management, implants and feed additives
Education
M.S., Iowa State University, 1987
B.S., Iowa State University, 1983
Awards
National Extension Leadership Development Program, 2011
NACAA Distinguished Service Award, 2008
ISU Extension R.K. Bliss Award. 2008
Phi Kappa Phi; Gamma Sigma Delta
Iowa State University Extension Association, Treasurer
ISUEA Achievement Award 1987
ISU Extension Achievement Award, 1997
Professional & Scientific Council, 1999-2002
Epsilon Sigma Phi, Mid-Career Award 1997
American Society of Animal Science
National Association of County Agricultural Agents, 4-H & Youth Program Award 1991
National Association of Extension 4-H Agents, NAE4HA Achievement Award 1988
Contact
319-721-9624
319-472-4739
501 First Ave
Vinton
Iowa
52349
Region: 
3