By Leslee Hackett
Hosted by the AgriLife Extension beef and forage committees in Bell, Bosque, Coryell, Falls, Hill, Limestone and McLennan counties, the program allows participants to hear the latest updates on the stocker cattle industry from agency and local experts.
The event will run from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the West Auction Barn, 20645 Interstate 35 N. Frontage Road, with registration beginning at 7:30 a.m. A vendor showcase will be available throughout the day.
The registration fee is $20. Breakfast will be provided by AgTrust Farm Credit, and a steak lunch will be included. Attendees must register by June 19 by contacting the AgriLife Extension office at McLennan County at 254-757-5180 or emailing s-mclellan@tamu.edu.
One Texas Department of Agriculture integrated pest management continuing education unit will be available.
Program agenda
Speakers and topics include:
- New World Screwworm Update — Sonja Swiger, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension entomologist and professor, Department of Entomology, Stephenville.
- Chute-Side Stocker Cattle Processing — Jared Ranly, DVM, Ranly Veterinary Services, Lott.
- Be Aware: Online Marketplace Scams — Marvin Wills, special ranger, Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, Gatesville.
Source : tamu.edu