The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) is hosting a two-day Stockmanship and Stewardship (S&S) event in Caldwell, Ohio on September 29-30, 2023. The event is open to all cattle producers and will focus on low-stress cattle handling, Beef Quality Assurance (BQA), and industry updates.
The event will feature presentations from experts in the field, including Dr. Kirsten Nickles of Certified Angus Beef, Dr. Julia Herman of NCBA, and Dr. Dave Sjeklocha of Merck Animal Health. Participants will also have the opportunity to get hands-on training in best management practices and to get BQA certified.
The full schedule of events is as follows:
Friday, September 29
- Certified Angus Beef Programming in Sustainability and BQA by Dr. Kirsten Nickles
- Biosecurity for Beef Cattle Operations by Dr. Julia Herman
- ASK A VET! with Dr. Julia Herman, Dr. Dave Sjeklocha, and Dr. Justin Kieffer • Dinner – Sponsored by Certified Angus Beef
- Beef Cattle Health Issues by Dr. Dave Sjeklocha
Saturday, September 30 • Breakfast in Sale Barn – Sponsored by Certified Angus Beef
- BQA Chute-Side by Dr. Ron Gill and Dr. Dave Sjeklocha
- Cattle Handling & Loading/Transport by Dr. Ron Gill and Curt Pate
- Lunch – Sponsored by Certified Angus Beef
- Beef Cow Nutrition by Dr. Kirsten Nickles
- Beef Cattle Reproduction by Dr. Alvaro Garcia Guerra
- Forage and Fencing by Christine Gelley, Ted Wiseman, and Garth Ruff
Registration is now open and there are a variety of options to fit your budget. Full registration is $75, one-day registration is $40, and student registration is $40 (with proof of valid student ID).
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Categories: Wisconsin, Livestock, Beef Cattle