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AdvertisementSheep, meat goat speakers highlight 2009 Missouri Livestock SymposiumMissouri The Missouri Livestock Symposium, for good reason, has become one of the best known and premier events for livestock producers in the United States. Not only is the program free, it features internationally known speakers on all species of livestock, stock dogs, and forages. It also features a well- known keynote speaker in the evening Dec. 4 and concludes with big-time country music to close out the program Dec. 5. This year's Missouri Livestock Symposium is scheduled for Dec. 4 and 5 at the Kirksville Middle School, 1515 S. Cottage Grove, Kirksville, Mo. Complete program details can be found at www.missourilivestock.com, by calling 660-665-9866, or e-mailing lanen@missouri.edu and putting MLS in the subject line. The sheep and meat goat program was recently announced by Garry Mathes, chair of the Missouri Livestock Symposium planning committee. According to Mathes, "we are excited about both the speakers and the topics that have been confirmed for the 2009 Missouri Livestock Symposium." Mathes goes on to say, "each year our committee works very hard to identify the best possible speakers and the most relevant topics--this year I think we have succeeded once again." This year's speakers and topics in the Sheep Section are: Choosing the Right Antibiotics/Treatments for Common Sheep Ailments, Dr. Robert Fielder, DVM, Mac Arthur, Calif.; Why Treat When You Can Prevent Disease Problems, Fielder; Alternative Dewormers--Do They Work on Sheep, Dr. Charlotte Clifford-Rathert, Jefferson City, Mo.; Strategies for Genetic Improvement of Parasite Resistance in Sheep, (Dr. Dave Notter, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.; Genetic Improvement Opportunities for the American Sheep Industry, Notter; and Making Pastures and Forages Work for Sheep, Dean Oswald, University of Illinois. The Missouri Livestock Symposium concludes at 8 p.m., Dec. 5 with a country music concert by Curb Recording artist Steve Holy, best known for his number one hits Brand New Girlfriend and Good Morning Beautiful. Concert tickets are the only cost associated with the Missouri Livestock Symposium and can be purchased in advance by calling the Adair County Extension Center at 660-665-9866. Seating is limited and tickets are sold on a first come first sold basis. Advertisement
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