2003 Missouri Livestock Symposium
2003 Missouri Livestock Symposium
Schedule & Speakers
Friday, December 5, 2003 |
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| Trade Show Doors Open ~ 4 pm | |
| 6 pm | Free Co-sponsored Beef Dinner |
| 7 | USDA AG Update ~ Secretary of Agriculture Ann Veneman (Invited) |
| 7:15 | Celebrating Women's Contributions to the Livestock Industry ~ Sheri Spader, Past President of the Missouri Cattlemen's Association |
| 7:45 | How to Profit from Cattle Cycles ~ Dr. Harlan Hughes, Livestock Specialist, Laramie, WY Link |
| 8:15 | Presentation of Northeast Missouri Livestock Person of the Year Award |
8:30 pm |
Al Pell, Host of Television's Ag Day ~ Sponsored by KTVO Ottumwa/Kirksville & Sydenstricker's, Kirksville |
Saturday, December 6, 2003 |
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Trade Show is Open 8 am ~ 8 pm |
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BEEF CATTLE SECTION |
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| Facilitator: Dr. Dave Patterson, University of Missouri Link | |
| 9 am | Vaccinating Techniques, Cattle Health & BQA ~ Dr. Richard Randle, DVM, University of Missouri Link |
| 10 | Fall vs. Spring Calving - Is it Time to Change ~ Jim Gerrish, Idaho Link |
| 11 | New Research Offsetting the Fescue Problem ~ Dr. Dee Cross, Clemson University Link |
| 11:30 | Governors Style Luncheon ~ Co-sponsored by Missouri Department of Agriculture and Missouri's finest commodity groups and organizations! |
| 2 | Current Issues in the Beef Industry ~ Dr. Gary Smith, Colorado State University Link |
| 3 | Cattle Ranching Made Profitable ~ Kit Pharo, Cheyenne Wells, Colorado Link |
| 4 | Beef Business Savvy ~ Dr. Harlan Hughes, Laramie, Wyoming Link |
| 6 pm | "A Taste of Kirksville" ~ Sponsored Meal |
Horse Section |
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| Facilitator: Dr. Charlie Apter, Truman State University Link | |
| 9 am | West Nile & Other Health Issues ~ Dr. David Cross, Assistant Professor, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri Link |
| 10 | Feeding & Conditioning for Power & Stamina ~ Dr. Gary Potter, Texas A&M Link |
| 11 | Visit the Trade Show!! |
| 11:30 | Governors Style Luncheon ~ Co-sponsored by Missouri Department of Agriculture and Missouri's finest commodity groups and organizations! |
| 2 | Horse Selection - Helpful Advice from a Top Horse Judge ~ Dr. Dr. Gary Potter, Texas A&M Link |
| 3 | Reproduction Issues with Fescue & Horses ~ Dr. Dee Cross, Clemson University Link |
| 6 pm | "A Taste of Kirksville" ~ Sponsored Meal |
Sheep Section |
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| Facilitator: Dr. Duane Keisler, University of Missouri Link | |
| 9 am | Where We've Been, Where We're Headed ~ Guy Flora, Cardington, Ohio Link |
| 10 | Getting Smarter at Lambing Time ~ Dr. Woody Lane, Roseburg, Oregon Link |
| 11 | Smart De-worming Reducing Cost by 90% ~ David Moore, DVM, Kirksville, MO |
| 11:30 | Governors Style Luncheon ~ Co-sponsored by Missouri Department of Agriculture and Missouri's finest commodity groups and organizations! |
| 2 | Sheep Lessons Learned from World-Wide Travels ~ Dr. Javier Lara, Queretaro, Mexico Link |
| 3 | Nutrition, Management, & Money - The Key Decisions ~ Dr. Woody Lane, Roseburg, Oregon Link |
| 4 pm | Producing Consumer Products from Sheep ~ Dr. Gary Smith, Colorado State University Link |
| 6 pm | "A Taste of Kirksville" ~ Sponsored Meal |
Forages Section |
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Facilitator: Dr. David Davis, University of Missouri Link |
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| 9 am | Mineral Supplementation for Beef Cows and Stockers ~ Dr. K.C. Olson, University of Missouri Link |
| 10 | Palatability, Grazing Management & Tall Fescue ~ Dr. Fred Provenza, Utah State University Link |
| 11 | Visit the Trade Show!! |
| 11:30 | Governors Style Luncheon ~ Co-sponsored by Missouri Department of Agriculture and Missouri's finest commodity groups and organizations! |
| 2 | Stockpiling & Fertilizing Pastures (Why I've Changed My Mind) ~ Jim Gerrish, Idaho Link |
| 3 | Fescue News Update ~ Dr. Rob Kallenbach, University of Missouri Link |
| 4 | Variety Implications for Grazing Management & Tall Fescue ~ Dr. Fred Provenza, Utah State University Link |
| 6 pm | "A Taste of Kirksville" ~ Sponsored Meal |
Environment Section |
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| Facilitator: Dr. Bob Broz, University of Missouri Link | |
| 9 am | Wind Power Update ~ Rick Anderson, Missouri Department of Natural Resources Link |
| 10 | Promoting Renewable Energy ~ Dr. David Osterberg, University of Iowa Link |
| 11 | Visit the Trade Show!! |
| 11:30 | Governors Style Luncheon ~ Co-sponsored by Missouri Department of Agriculture and Missouri's finest commodity groups and organizations! |
| 2 | Timber Management & Sustainability ~ Dr. Hank Stelzer, University of Missouri Link |
| 3 | Solar Power Possibilities for the Farm ~ Glenn Lloyd, Missouri Department of Natural Resources Link |
| 6 pm | "A Taste of Kirksville" ~ Sponsored Meal |
Around-the-Home Section |
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| Facilitator: Charles Chaney, University of Missouri Link | |
| 9 am | Gardening Tips ~ Dr. Steve Salt, Kirksville, Missouri Link |
| 10 | Eating Right, Living Healthy ~ Teri Jo Oetting, MS, RD, Director of Nutrition Education, Missouri Beef Industry Council Link |
| 11 | Visit the Trade Show!! |
| 11:30 | Governors Style Luncheon ~ Co-sponsored by Missouri Department of Agriculture and Missouri's finest commodity groups and organizations! |
| 2 - 3 | Holiday Flower Arranging: Back by Popular Demand (2 hours) ~ Jennifer Barnes, Horticulture Specialist, University of Missouri Outreach & Extension, Kirksville, MO Link |
| 6 pm | "A Taste of Kirksville" ~ Sponsored Meal |
Outside-the-Box Section |
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| Facilitator: Darla Campbell, University of Missouri Link | |
| 9 am | Stock Dog Selection & Training ~ Bridget Fridley, Cameron, Missouri Link |
| 10 | Meat Goats: Growing in Demand & Popularity ~ Dr. Elizabeth Walker, Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri |
| 11 | Visit the Trade Show!! |
| 11:30 | Governors Style Luncheon ~ Co-sponsored by Missouri Department of Agriculture and Missouri's finest commodity groups and organizations! |
| 2 | Hoop Buildings: A Good Option for You? ~ Dr. Joe Zulovich, University of Missouri Link |
| 3 | What's Happening in Brazil Ag & Why You Should Care! ~ Joe Horner, University of Missouri Link |
| 4 | Stock Dog Selection & Training ~ Bridget Fridley, Cameron, Missouri Link |
| 6 pm | "A Taste of Kirksville" ~ Sponsored Meal |
More Beef Cattle & Repeat Sessions Section |
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| Facilitator: Joe Koenen, University of Missouri Link | |
| 9 am | Why Not Cattle Feeding in Missouri? ~ Dr. Dan Loy, Iowa State University Link |
| 10 | Practical Cattle Working Facilities ~ Kent Shannon, University of Missouri Link |
| 11 | Visit the Trade Show!! |
| 11:30 | Governors Style Luncheon ~ Co-sponsored by Missouri Department of Agriculture and Missouri's finest commodity groups and organizations! |
| 2 | Idea's for Success ~ Dr. Harlan Hughes, Laramie, Wyoming Link |
| 3 | BSE, FMD, & CWD: Potential Problems for Beef Producers ~ Dr. Gary Smith, Colorado State University Link |
| 4 | Producing Cattle that fit Your Environment ~ Kit Pharo, Cheyenne Wells, Colorado Link |
| 6 pm | "A Taste of Kirksville" ~ Sponsored Meal |
Evening Entertainment |
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| 7:30 pm | Roping Demonstration by Area Youth |
| 8 pm | The John Conlee Show |
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