Beef producers seminar set for Nov. 1

Beef producers are encouraged to attend the 2007 Beef Producers Seminar, Nov. 1. The seminar begins at 4:30 p.m., and takes place at the Nodaway County/Community Fair building in Maryville, Mo. Cost of admission to the event is $10 per person and includes a beef dinner.

Darla Eggers, director of the Missouri Cattlemen's Foundation, will serve as emcee for the evening's events. The seminar features three guest speakers discussing beef cattle management topics.

Dr. Larry Hollis will discuss the proper handling of cattle. Hollis has worked in various aspects of the cattle industry, including the fields of veterinary service and education. Specializing in health management, he currently serves as the Extension Beef Veterinarian at Kansas State University.

Dr. Justin Sexten will present on creative cattle nutrition. Sexten has experience in all phases of the beef industry and currently serves an Extension specialist for the University of Missouri. His work focuses on beef cattle nutrition, with an emphasis in feeding management, grazing systems and co-product utilization.

In addition to animal handling and nutrition topics, a "realizer" program presentation by Dr. Joe Powell will cover animal health management. Powell has practiced veterinary medicine for more than 40 years. He operates Nodaway Veterinary Clinic, Maryville, Mo.

For more information regarding the 2007 Beef Producers Seminar and to register for the meal, please contact the livestock specialist in your area or the Andrew County Extension Center at 816-324-3147.

The Beef Producers Seminar is sponsored by VitaFerm, the American Angus Association and University of Missouri Extension.

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Date: 10/2/07

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