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Cattlemen’s Boot Camp Set for Sept. 21 and 22
By
Aimee Nielson
LEXINGTON, Ky., (Aug. 22, 2007) – A unique event open to cattle
producers will offer perspective on all cattle industry segments
including production practices, marketing and end product merit.
The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture in partnership
with the American Angus Association and the Angus Foundation
will conduct a Cattlemen's Boot Camp Sept. 21 and 22 at the
Fayette County Cooperative Extension office in Lexington.
The Boot Camp, beginning at noon on Friday, Sept. 21, is
designed for new and veteran cattle producers alike. First
topics of discussion will include the present and future of the
beef industry and consumer beef preferences. After a short bus
ride to the UK College of Agriculture meats lab, participants
will learn hands-on about economic differences in carcasses and
quality and yield grade determinations.
After dinner, conference organizers will present a case study
entitled “It’s Sale Time.”
Boot Camp continues bright and early at 7 a.m. on Saturday,
Sept. 22 with breakfast and sessions on such topics as
“Repro/Making Estrus Synchronization Work,” “Economics and Cow
Herd Nutrition,” “Source and Age Verified Cattle Programs,”
“Producing High Quality Beef” and a question and answer period.
Although Boot Camp officially adjourns after lunch, Angus
Association members may chose to participate in an optional
workshop.
Registration for Boot Camp is $75, which includes meals and
materials. Space is limited and the deadline for preregistration
is August 31. Registration forms can be obtained from
Kris Sticken at the Angus
Foundation, 816-383-5100. You may also download the registration
form online at
http://www.angus.org/KY_registration_form.pdf.
Contact Fayette County Cooperative Extension office at
859-257-5582 for local information and directions. |
Contact: Kris Sticken, 816-383-5100
Josh Long, 859-257-5582
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