A beef cattle short course will be held on March 5 at Irwinville 8:30-9:30 a.m. Registration and Visit with Sponsors
9:30 a.m. Welcome & Introductions
Dr. Jacob Segers, Extension Beef Specialist, UGA
9:45 a.m. Georgia Cattlemen’s Update
Ms. Katelyn Malia, Director of Public Relations and Industry Information, GCA
10:00 a.m. Using Organic Minerals in Southeastern Cow/Calf Production
Dr. Matt Hersom, Extension Beef Specialist, UF
10:30 a.m. Break
10:45 a.m. Integrating Crop and Livestock Production Systems
Dr. Marcello Wallau, Extension Forage Specialist, UF
11:30 a.m. Technology in the Herd: Now and Down the Road
Mr. Jason Duggin, Extension Beef Specialist, UGA
12:00 p.m. Lunch – Provided by UGA Tifton’s FFA Club (included with registration)
1:00 p.m. The Value of Genetic Testing
Dr. Ashby Green, Neogen
1:30 p.m. Emerging Vaccine Technology
Dr. Clay Reynolds, Boehringher Ingelheim.
2:00 p.m. Advantages of a Modern Breeding Soundness Exam
Dr. Lee Jones, Food Animal Health Field Investigator, UGA
2:30 p.m. Wrap up, Evaluations and Door Prizes