Everything you want to know about beef. All in one place. From live cattle working to tractor equipment and Brush Buster’s demonstrations, ranchers will get an in-depth look at the beef industry during the 62nd annual Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course slated for Aug. 1-3 at Texas A&M University in College Station.
Additional topics will include beef cattle business management, carcass value determination and an industry trade show.
“The live cattle handling demonstration will give participants the chance to see proper low-stress cattle penning techniques, working facility design and proper calf processing techniques,” said Dr. Jason Cleere, Extension beef cattle specialist in College Station and conference coordinator.
The short course is the premier beef educational event in the Lone Star State, attracting more than 1,400 attendees annually, according to Cleere.
The program will feature 20 sessions to provide participants with an opportunity to choose workshops based on their level of production experience and needs of their ranch.
“Concurrent workshops will feature information on introductory cattle production, forage management practices, range management, nutrition and reproduction, record keeping, genetics, purebred cattle and much more,” he said.
All demonstrations will be held Aug. 3 at various locations, according to AgriLife Today.
Participants can earn at least seven Texas Department of Agriculture pesticide continuing education units if they are already licensed.
“The goal of the short course each year is to provide sessions on basic beef cattle production practices, as well as the most cutting-edge information needed by beef cattle producers,” Cleere said. “We think we have information for everyone to take home and apply to their operations.”
Registration is $180 per person before July 25 or $220 afterwards. The registration fee includes educational materials, a copy of the Beef Cattle Short Course proceedings, trade show admittance and admissions to the prime rib dinner, lunches, breakfasts and daily refreshments.
Click here for registration information and a tentative schedule. Call 979-845-6931 with any questions.