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Chandler to host Central Oklahoma Cattle Conference
CHANDLER, Okla. – Cattle producers looking for management ideas that can improve the marketability of cows and calves should register now to attend the Central Oklahoma Cattle Conference Oct. 25 in Chandler.
Studying management options is important because ranchers today have more coming at them than ever before, said Mick Jones, Lincoln County Extension director.
“There are traditional issues such as the effect of weather and animal health to new concerns such as the way biofuel production can affect grain prices and availability,” Jones said. “Producers will be able to pick up a lot of practical information at the conference.”
The 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. conference will take place at the Agri-Civic Center, located at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds on Highway 66, west of Chandler.
Cost is $10 per person if pre-registering and $15 per person at the door. Registration forms will be available at all Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service county offices beginning in September. Participants are asked to pre-register by Oct. 18.
“We will be providing a ribeye steak lunch,” Jones said. “Pre-registering really helps us out in terms of meal planning and preparation, as well as ensuring we have sufficient numbers of hand-out materials available to all participants.”
Scott DeWald, executive vice president of the Oklahoma Cattleman’s Association, will provide introductory remarks.
Glenn Selk, OSU Cooperative Extension cattle reproduction specialist, will lead a session about factors that affect cull cow prices.
Dave Lalman, OSU Cooperative Extension beef specialist, will share recommendations about using byproduct feeds as a supplement to various quality forages.
Dr. Dan Thomson, Kansas State University veterinarian, will discuss practical tips on producing healthier, more valuable calves.
Jim Loftin, an order buyer and rancher from Tahlequah, will give his perspective on evaluating live feeder calves and cull cows.
The conference will conclude with a panel discussion featuring Lalman, Loftin, Thomson and Kent Barnes, OSU Cooperative Extension area livestock specialist.
“Beef producers are involved in one of the most rapidly changing industries in the United States,” Selk said. “Management tools that can add value to calves and cows are beneficial additions to any cattle producer’s operational toolbox.”
A trade show will be featured to allow participants to view agricultural-related products and services they might find of value.
The conference is sponsored by the Lincoln County Cattleman’s Association and Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, part of the OSU Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.
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