2004 Missouri Livestock Symposium
2004 Missouri Livestock Symposium
Schedule & Speakers
Friday, December 3, 2004 |
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| Trade Show Doors Open ~ 4 pm | |
| 6 pm | Free Co-sponsored Beef Dinner |
| 7:00 |  Peter
Hofherr, Missouri Director of Agriculture and David Baker, MU Assistant Dean Agriculture & Natural Resources |
| 7:15 | Animal Welfare & What it Means to Your Farm ~ Dr. Temple Grandin, Colorado State University, Link |
| 7:45 | Attitude of Gratitude ~ Dr. Garry Lacefield, University of Kentucky, Link1, Link2 |
| 8:15 | Presentation of Northeast Missouri Livestock Person of the Year Award |
8:30 pm |
Orion Samuelson - Award Winning Farm Broadcaster, U.S. Farm & News Report; WGN Radio, Chicago, IL, Link |
Saturday, December 4, 2004 |
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Trade Show is Open 8 am ~ 5 pm |
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BEEF CATTLE SESSIONS - SECTION I |
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| Facilitator: Brent Bryant, Executive V.P., MO Cattlemen's Association | ||
| 9 am | Reproduction & Estrus Synchronization Strategies ~ Dr. D. Patterson, University of Missouri Link | |
| 10 | Nat'l Animal I.D. ~ Dr. Michael Coe, DVM, Global Animal Management, Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah Link | |
| 11 | The Latest on Beef Breeds ~ Dr. Larry Cundiff, USDA-MARC, Clay Center, Nebraska, Link | |
| 11:30 | Governors Style Luncheon ~ Co-sponsored by Missouri Department of Agriculture and Missouri's finest commodity groups and organizations! |
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| 2 | How Skilled are YOU at Bull Buying ~ Dr. John Edwards, Express Ranches, Yukon, Oklahoma, Link | |
| 3 | Selection to Improve Carcass Value ~ Dr. C.K. Allen, Beef Cattle Producer, Savannah, Missouri, Link | |
| 4 | Practical Cattle Working Facilities ~ Dr. Temple Grandin, Colorado State University, Link | |
| 7:30 pm | Roping Demonstration by Area Youth | |
| 8 pm | The Ronnie McDowell Show | |
Beef Cattle Sessions - Section II |
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| Facilitator: Dr. K.C. Olson, University of Missouri Link | ||
| 9 am | Missouri Cattle Health Update & Nat'l Animal I.D. Program ~ Dr. Taylor Woods, State Veterinarian, MO Dept. of Agriculture, Link | |
| 10 | Grass Fed Beef is Gaining Momentum ~ Dr. Cindy Daley, Chico State University, Chico, California, 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! |
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| 2 | Fly Control Strategies & New Products ~ Dr. Ken Holscher, Iowa State University, Link | |
| 3 | New Livestock Risk Protection Program ~ Dr. Art Barnaby, Kansas State University, Link | |
| 4 | USDA Beef Cattle Research News ~ Dr. Larry Cundiff, USDA-MARC, Clay Center, Nebraska, Link | |
| 7:30 pm | Roping Demonstration by Area Youth | |
| 8 pm | The Ronnie McDowell Show | |
Horse Sessions |
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| Facilitator: Dr. Charlie Apter, Truman State University Link | ||
| 9 am | Pasture Forages for Horses ~ Dr. Garry Lacefield, University of Kentucky, Link1, Link2 | |
| 10 | Advice on Breeding Horses ~ Dr. Gary Potter, Texas A&M University Link | |
| 11 | Horse Requirements and the National Animal I.D. Program ~ Dr. Michael Coe, Salt Lake City, Utah Link | |
| 11:30 | Governors Style Luncheon ~ Co-sponsored by Missouri Department of Agriculture and Missouri's finest commodity groups and organizations! |
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| 2 | Horse Behavior & Management ~ Dr. Temple Grandin, Colorado State University, Link | |
| 3 | Equine Dentistry in the 21st Century ~ Dr. Pat Pence, DVM, Kimberly, Idaho, Link | |
| 4 | Nutritional Support for Athletic Horses ~ Dr. Gary Potter, Texas A&M University Link | |
| 7:30 pm | Roping Demonstration by Area Youth | |
| 8 pm | The Ronnie McDowell Show | |
Forages SESSIONS |
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Facilitator: Mike Bradley, NRCS District Conservationist |
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| 9 am | Forages Update ~ Dr. Rob Kallenbach, University of Missouri Link | |
| 10 | Year Round Grazing Systems for Fall and Spring Calving ~ Dr. J.R. Russell, Iowa State University, Link | |
| 11 | Low Stress Weaning Strategies & Innovative Forage Systems ~ Dr.David Davis, Superintendent, FSRC, Linneus, Missouri, Link | |
| 11:30 | Governors Style Luncheon ~ Co-sponsored by Missouri Department of Agriculture and Missouri's finest commodity groups and organizations! |
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| 2 | Winter Grazing Systems ~ Dr. J.R. Russell, Iowa State University, Link | |
| 3 | Producing and Storing High Quality Hay ~ Dr. Garry Lacefield, University of Kentucky, Link1, Link2 | |
| 4 | Year Round Grazing Systems for Fall & Spring Calving ~ Dr. J. R. Russell | |
| 7:30 pm | Roping Demonstration by Area Youth | |
| 8 pm | The Ronnie McDowell Show | |
Stock Dogs: Swine: Meat Goats: Aquaculture SESSIONS |
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| Facilitator: Darla Campbell, University of Missouri Link | ||
| 9 am | Farm Ponds - Farm Profits ~ Bart Hawcroft, Aquaculture Specialist, MO Department of Agriculture, Link | |
| 10 | Stock Dog Selection & Training ~ Bruce Campbell, Healdsburg, CA, Link | |
| 11 | Meat Goat Feeds & Feeding ~ Dr. Dan Morrical, Iowa State University, Link | |
| 11:30 | Governors Style Luncheon ~ Co-sponsored by Missouri Department of Agriculture and Missouri's finest commodity groups and organizations! |
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| 2 | Production Hog Contracts ~ Chris Boessen, University of Missouri | |
| 3 | Feeding Tips for Commercial & Club Pig Producers ~ Dr. Marcia Shannon, Swine Specialist, University of Missouri, Link | |
| 4 | Swine A.I. - Practical Tips for Producers of Any Size ~ Dr. Tim Safranski, Swine Specialist, University of Missouri, Link | |
| 7:30 pm | Roping Demonstration by Area Youth | |
| 8 pm | The Ronnie McDowell Show | |
Around-the-Home Sessions |
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| Facilitator: Joe Koenen, University of Missouri Link | ||
| 9am | Making the Grade with Nutrition Dense Meals ~ Teri Jo Oetting, MS, RD, Director of Nutrition Education, Missouri Beef Industry Council Link | |
| 10 -12 | Gardening Tips (2 hours) ~ Dr. Steve Salt, Kirksville, Missouri Link | |
| 11:30 | Governors Style Luncheon ~ Co-sponsored by Missouri Department of Agriculture and Missouri's finest commodity groups and organizations! |
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| 2 | Dietary Trends & Facts ~ Dr. Cindy Daley, Chico State University, Chico, California, Link | |
| 3 - 4 | Holiday Flower Arranging: Back by Popular Demand (2 hours) ~ Jennifer Barnes, Horticulture Specialist, University of Missouri Outreach & Extension, Kirksville, MO Link | |
| 7:30 pm | Roping Demonstration by Area Youth | |
| 8 pm | The Ronnie McDowell Show | |
Sheep SeSSIONS |
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| Facilitator: Charles Bedinger, Catlin, IL | ||
| 9 am | Feeding Smart ~ Dr. Dan Morrical, Iowa State University, Link | |
| 10 | 40 Years of Raising Sheep ~ Dr. Wes Patton, Chico State University, Chico, California, Link | |
| 11 | Getting the Labor Out of Sheep Production ~ Mike Caskey, Pipestone Minnesota, Link | |
| 11:30 | Governors Style Luncheon ~ Co-sponsored by Missouri Department of Agriculture and Missouri's finest commodity groups and organizations! |
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| 1 | Business or Way of Life? ~ Dr. Wes Patton, Chico State University, Chico, California, Link | |
| 2 | Evaluation & Use of Breeds ~ Dr. Kreg Leymaster, USDA-MARC, Clay Center, Nebraska, Link | |
| 3 | Successful Producer Traits ~ Mike Caskey, Pipestone Lamb & Wool Program, Pipestone, Minnesota, Link | |
| 4 pm | Lamb Cutting Demonstration ~ Bruce Campbell, Healdsburg, California, Link | |
| 7:30 pm | Roping Demonstration by Area Youth | |
| 8 pm | The Ronnie McDowell Show | |
crops Sessions |
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| Facilitator: Dr. Mark Campbell, Truman State University, Link | ||
| 9 am | Visit the Trade Show!! | |
| 10 | High Yielding Corn ~ Francis Childs, Manchester, Iowa | |
| 11 | Stored Grain Pest Control ~ Ken Holscher, Iowa State University, Link | |
| 11:30 | Governors Style Luncheon ~ Co-sponsored by Missouri Department of Agriculture and Missouri's finest commodity groups and organizations! |
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| 1 | High Yielding Corn ~ Francis Childs, Manchester, Iowa | |
| 2 | Soybean Rust Update ~ Dr. Laura Sweets, University of Missouri, Link | |
| 3 | Soybean Aphid & Other Emerging Insect Problems ~ Dr. Wayne Bailey, University of Missouri, Link | |
| 4 | Nutrient Management & Crop Production ~ Dr. Steve Cromley, University of Missouri Link | |
| 7:30 pm | Roping Demonstration by Area Youth | |
| 8 pm | The Ronnie McDowell Show | |
Evening Entertainment |
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| 7:30 pm | Roping Demonstration by Area Youth | |
| 8 pm | The Ronnie McDowell Show | |
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