Cattlemen and women attending the 2014 Cattle Raisers Convention will have the opportunity to attend information sessions on a number of topics affecting ranchers and landowners. The convention kicks off Friday, April 4 and runs through Sunday, April 6, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in downtown San Antonio.
Sessions on interstate cattle movement regulations, endangered species on private property, country-of-origin labeling costs, border security and rangeland sustainability are all scheduled. These sessions are in addition to information sessions on private property rights, surface water rights and the effect of the Affordable Care Act on ranchers. A complete schedule is below:
Detain, Deport, Defend
Hosted by the Brand and Inspection Committee
Saturday, April 5: 9-9:45 a.m.
Texas Department of Public Safety command staff will present an update on border security and report on successes of recent border security operations.
Understanding interstate movement regulations for cattle
Hosted by the Animal Health, Brand and Inspection and Marketing Committees
Sunday, April 6: 8-9 a.m.
Moving cattle across state lines can often be confusing. This session will
offer a summary of transportation requirements and ranchers' perspectives on how to improve the process.
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