SW MO Beef Cattle Conference set for Feb. 27 in Springfield

STOCKTON, Mo. – “Heifer development, cattle health and taxes are important to cattle producers,” says Patrick Davis, University of Missouri Extension livestock field specialist. Therefore, MU Extension is partnering with Missouri State University (MSU) to provide the SW MO Beef Cattle Conference, which will educate cattle producers on a variety of current topics in the cattle industry.

“The conference will be on Feb. 27 at the Christopher S. Bond Learning Center at the Darr Agricultural Center, which is part of the Darr Agriculture College at MSU,” says Davis. This facility is at 2401 South Kansas Expressway, Springfield. The conference will begin with registration at 9:30 a.m. and lasts throughout the day.

“This conference will discuss many current topics in the cattle industry with the goal of providing education to make cattle operations successful,” says Davis.

Topics and presenters

• Heifer development nutrition. Adam McGee, assistant professor in animal science, MSU.
• Financial considerations related to buying versus raising replacement heifers. James Mitchell, assistant professor and extension economist, University of Arkansas
• Hot topics in beef cattle health. Craig Payne, extension veterinary director, MU Extension
• Cattle operation tax implications due to political policies. Wesley Tucker, agribusiness field specialist, MU Extension.

“Agriculture businesses that support the conference will have booths set up,” says Davis. Attendees can visit the booths and learn how their products can help improve their beef cattle operation.

For more information or to have a booth, contact the Cedar County MU Extension Center at 417-276-3313. Deadline to register for a booth and pay the fee is Feb. 13.

Lunch is included with registration. Conference fee is $20 per person. Registration and fee are required by Feb. 20. Register online or make checks payable to the MU Extension in Cedar County and mail to the Cedar County MU Extension Center, 113 South St., Stockton, MO 65785. No refunds for cancellations after the registration deadline. No walk-in registration is allowed.

For more information on registration, contact the Cedar County MU Extension Center at 417-276-3313 or Davis at davismp@missouri.edu.