7:30-8:00 am ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Registration
8:00 am – 8:05 am …………………………………………..Welcome, Beef Quality Assurance Introduction
Dr. Shane McLellan, CEA McLennan County – Texas AgriLife Extension
8:05 am – 8:15 am ……………………………………………………………………….. Texas Beef Council Update
Jason Bagley, Vice President, Beef Resources – Texas Beef Council
8:15 am – 8:25 am …………………………….. Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Update
Emily Lochner, Executive Director Engagement & Education – TSCRA
8:25 am – 9:15 am …………………………………………………………………………………………… Freezer Beef
Dr. Jade Cooper, Extension Meat Specialist – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
9:15 am – 9:30 am ………………………………………………………………………… (Visit our Vendors) Break
9:40 am – 10:40 am……………………… Improving Profit and Beef Carcass Integrity (Demonstration)
Dr. Jeff Sarchet, DVM, Senior Veterinarian – Zoetis Animal Health
10:50 am – 11:50 ……………………………………….. Low Stress Handling of Livestock (Demonstration)
Dr. Ron Gill, Animal Science Program Leader – Texas AgriLife Extension
12:00 am– 1:00 pm …………………………………………………………………………. Lunch and Visit Vendors
1:00 pm – 1:40 pm ……………………………….. Veterinarian Feed Directive & Future of Antibiotic Use
Jason Swain, Livestock Production Specialist – Zoetis Animal Health
1:40pm – 2:00 pm …………………………………………………….. Sponsor Presentations and Door Prizes
2:00 pm – 2:40 pm …………………………………………………… Transportation: Proper Hauling of Cattle
Brian Uptmore, Cattleman, Rancher, Auctioneer – West Auction
2:40 pm – 3:25 pm ……………………………………………………………… Beef Quality Assurance Wrap Up
Dr. Ron Gill
Sponsors:
Hosted by Extension Beef and Forage Committee’s in Bell, Bosque, Coryell, Falls, Hill, Limestone and McLennan Counties