The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (AgriLife) will host the 2014 Kenneth and Caroline McDonald Eng Foundation’s symposium on Sept. 18-19 in San Antonio. This is the second annual symposium sponsored by the Eng Foundation, which is the foundation established as a legacy of Caroline’s memory and as an aid in beef cattle research.
The symposium, titled “Innovative Intensification in Cow-Calf Systems,” will feature current research that explores how cattle producers can meet industry challenges and opportunities, according to AgriLife Today. Researchers from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Oklahoma State University and Texas A&M University will present topics including innovative intensification of cow-calf production, sustainable beef systems, fetal programming, cow efficiency, herd nutrition, management and health.
The event is open to the public and cattle ranchers who are interested in opportunities to expand production or increase land-use efficiency. Preregistration cost is $125 and student price is $50. Day of symposium cost is $150.
For more information, contact the Eng Foundation at 575-743-6331 or engnm@hotmail.com, or call Texas A&M University Department of Animal Science at 979-845-1541.