AMARILLO — What can be learned from long term experience? Plenty, say organizers of the 1996 Ranch to Rail North beef producer conference.
The Ranch to Rail North Conference is scheduled for May 7 at the Civic Center in Amarillo.
“In addition to updating the 1995-96 information, we’re emphasizing interpretation of the data collected through the Ranch to Rail effort,” said Dr. F. T. “Ted” McCollum, area beef cattle specialist with the Texas Agricultural Extension Service. A portion of the program will feature four to five actual case studies based on cattle enrolled in past years.
The full-day event will kick off at 7:30 a.m. with registration, breakfast and a trade show. The morning segment will begin at 8:30 a.m. Breakfast will be compliments of Roche Animal Health and Nutrition.
McCollum, co-chairs the annual event with Dr. John McNeill, Extension beef cattle program leader from College Station. He will open the conference by introducing selected case studies to the audience beginning at 8:40 a.m.
“This segment, includes distribution of case study materials, a questionnaire, or grading sheet which has been designed to aid producers in comparisons of good versus bad management decisions, and to help in targeting specific methods to improve their cattle,” he said.
Randall County Feedyard manager Richard Winter of Canyon will review how the feedyard manages cattle enrolled in the program. A midmorning break will highlight the industry trade show.
Beef quality issues will be discussed by Dr. Dan Hale, Extension meat specialist in Texas A&M’s animal science department. The importance of management to improve calf value and maintain cow productivity will be addressed by Dr. L. R. Sprott, Extension beef cattle specialist from Bryan.
A complimentary noon luncheon, sponsored by Texas Cattle Feeders Association, requires an RSVP in order to provide an accurate count for the caterer. Contact McCollum at (806) 359-5401 for the noon meal registration.
An experts panel will be convened in the afternoon. Dr. Rick Machen, Extension livestock specialist from Uvalde, will moderate a discussion designed to provide an indepth review of the case studies introduced earlier in the day. This interactive session for producers will feature Dr. Ron Gill, Extension livestock specialist from Dallas, who will address cow/calf management issues. Feedlot performance is the topic for Dr. W. L. “Bill” Mies, A&M animal scientist who specializes in feedlot management and marketing issues. Cattle carcass information will be addressed by Ted Montgomery, professor of animal science at West Texas A&M University, Canyon.
An optional tour of Randall County Feedyards will conclude the event. Producers may use their own vehicles for drive to Canyon. Program sponsors of the Ranch to Rail North include Texas A&M Animal Science Department, Texas Agricultural Extension Service and Friona Industries.
For more information and to register for the noon luncheon, call Ted McCollum, Extension beef cattle specialist at the Texas A&M Research and Extension Center in Amarillo, (806) 359-5401.
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