At the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association annual meeting next year (February 4-7, 2014 in Nashville, Tenn.) you can register for a really great program called “Cattlemen’s College”. You can get registration information by clicking HERE.
Monday, February 3rd
It’s a hands-on forum utilizing live cattle that includes…
Manners Matter: Keeping Your and Your Cattle Alive and Well:
The “do’s and don’ts” for processing cattle through a chute, with Dr. Arn Anderson.
Selection of Replacement Heifers for Fertile Longevity:
The visual, genetic and DNA evaluation to forecast performance, with Dr. Jerry Lipsey.
Selection of Replacement Bulls for Fertility:
The next step in EPDs using genomic enhancement and visual enhancement traits, with Dr. Kent Anderson
Cattlemen’s College Reception immediately following educational sessions:
Kick-off Reception Cattlemen’s College attendees will be treated to some great southern hospitality as we kick off the 21st annual event with our partner Zoetis Animal Health.
Following the cattle handling sessions, attendees will have a chance to visit with fellow cattlemen and several of the presenters for the event and enjoy some good food and live music.
General Session
Tuesday, February 4
7:30 am – 8:30 am
Keynote Speaker Bob Langert, Corporate Vice President Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability at McDonald’s Corporation.
Sustainability and the Future of Beef – What does the largest buyer of U.S. beef – a company that serves 69 million global consumers a day – see ahead for the sustainability of our industry? Bob Langert, who heads the global approach in this area for the McDonald’s Corporation, will share his company’s sustainable supply chain vision and how beef fits.
Breakout Sessions
Tuesday, February 4 – 8:15 am – 9:15 am
Ranch Sustainability and Beef Sales
Vaccinations: The Tip of the Iceberg – Vaccination programs as part of a complete herd health plan, with Dr. Arn Anderson
What are Consumers Saying About Beef? – The industry’s response to a consumer demands, with Dr. Molly McAdams
The Ecology and Economics of Drought – Management. Recognizing drought conditions and implementing effective mitigation strategies, with Drs. Rod Heitschmidt and Richard Connor
U.S. Beef and the Global Marketplace – With China emerging as the world’s largest meat importer and Brazil continuing to expand beef production, what will be the new competitive environment for U.S. beef?, with CattleFax Staff
9:30 am – 10:30 am
Stop the Fighting on the way to the Funeral Home! – Avoiding potential family squabbles that can break up businesses, with Jolene Brown
Beef Cattle Welfare: Importance, Issues and Progress – The impact of animal welfare on well-being, production and marketing, as well as responsible sourcing and how it’s done, with Dr. Karen Schwartzkopf-Genswein and Dean Danilson (Tyson).
The 5th Dimension: How the actions of the Individual Producer Affect the Larger Beef Community – Moving beyond traditional financial accounting to help shape success and sustainable cattle operations, with Mike Nichol and Robin Faulkner
Market Scenarios and Dynamics – Global markets, commodity prices, and their impact on profitability, with Dr. Michael Swanson
New Beef Cuts and Methods of Preparing Beef (Session I) – Focus on carcass evaluation, with Phil Bass (Certified Angus Beef)
10:45 am – 11:45 am
What Were the Smartest Things Our Families Did to Maintain Ranch Profitability, Sustainability and Family Values? (Panel Discussion) – Passing on the legacy and heritage of ranches
Feed Efficiency: Opportunities and Challenges – Improving feed efficiency in ranch
production practices, with Dr. Larry Berger and Cody Jorgenson
Maintaining Profitability with Stockers (Panel Discussion) – Post-weaning, pre-feedlot factors that are important to attaining profitability, with Dr. Dale Blasi, Brad Ethridge and Brian Celsor
What is the Latest in Beltway Gossip? – Congress plans and legislative changes that may affect your operation, with Roger Bernard
New Beef Cuts and Methods of Preparing Beef (Session II) – Focus on carcass utilization, with Bridget Wasser and Steve Wald (NCBA)
Additional Educational Programs – Free!
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
BQA Training Session: Stockmanship and Stewardship – This hands-on session, held at the Events Center, will be conducted by Curt Pate and Dr. Ron Gill.
3:15 pm – 5:00 pm
Bovine Emergency Response Seminar – Those attending the Bovine Emergency Response Plan course will learn important information to improve knowledge and skills for response to cattle transportation accidents, involving semi tractor-trailers and stock trailers. Attendees will acquire techniques related to scene arrival, background and response actions, biosecurity, proper animal care and handling, humane euthanasia, mortality handling and disposal. Hands-on training will provide knowledge in animal handling, euthanasia, extraction of animals from trailers, triage and containment. This session is intended for first responders, law enforcement, and veterinarians.