COLLEGE STATION Beef cattle producers can choose from more than 70 beef-related educational topics at the 49th Texas A&M University Beef Cattle Short Course on Aug. 4-6 at the University Center and Rudder Tower here.
This program contains information all beef producers should be aware of, said Dr. Larry Boleman, associate head of the department of animal science and conference coordinator.
“Beef producers have seen a lot of changes in the past year, including Country of Origin Labeling and other issues and topics,” Boleman said. “The short course will provide information for every beef producer, if they want to be prepared for the future.”
On Aug. 4, participants can choose what workshops are most important to their operations in the “Cattlemen’s College,” which includes basic ranch management, marketing, forage management, nutrition, meat science, pesticide application, profitability, reproduction, research updates and business management.
Two special “hands-on” sessions on Aug. 6 will feature live cattle handling and facilities and a beef cattle working workshop.
The general sessions will feature the “cutting-edge concepts and the newest topics with the best speakers in the nation to keep our producers informed,” Boleman said.
The general session on Aug. 4 will address national animal identification programs, cattle care and welfare, and Country of Origin Labeling. A special breeding and genetics general session on Aug. 5 will include information on breed type evaluations, and how to choose breeds for specific markets.
Registration includes admission to the trade show, which will feature more than 85 agricultural businesses or service exhibits.
The Short Course begins at 8 a.m. on Aug. 4 and continues through noon on Aug. 6. Pre-registration costs $110 per participant and is due by July 27. Registration materials are available online at http://animalscience.tamu.edu/ or by calling Boleman’s office at (979) 845-6931.
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