Schedule

10:20 AM – Welcome and Introductions

10:30 AM – Beef Cattle Outlook – Mr. Chris Prevatt, The University of Florida, Ona
An overview of how the market has behaved over recent past and how the market looks for cattle production in the future.

11:10 AM – Receiving Nutrition – Dr. Jason Smith, Texas AgriLife Extension, Amarillo
Developing a nutritional strategy to set up cattle for success post-weaning.

11:50 AM – Break

1:10 PM – Technologies and Strategies for Diagnosing Sick Cattle – Dr. Brent Credille, The University of Georgia, Athens
Treatment cost can significantly reduce or eliminate profitability. What strategies can minimize treatment while maximizing performance?

1:50 PM – Mineral Supplementation – Dr. Katie VanValin, The University of Kentucky, Princeton
Do minerals really matter? How does the weaning process affect mineral status and how are requirements met?

2:30 PM – Wrap-up and Discussion