2007 Missouri Livestock Symposium
2007 Missouri Livestock Symposium
Schedule & Speakers
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Friday, November 30, 2007 |
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| Trade Show Doors Open ~ 4 pm | |
| 6pm | Free Co-sponsored Beef Dinner |
| 7 | Welcome ~ Dr. Michael Ouart, Vice Provost and Director, University of Missouri Extension link; Dave Baker, Assistant Dean MU Agriculture & Natural Resources Extension link, Dr. Rod Geisert, Director, Division of Animal Sciences, University of Missouri link and Mr. Matt Boatright, Deputy Director, Missouri Department of Agriculture link |
| 7:20 | Classic Tractor Contest Winners Announced ~ Carol Kellum, KTVO General Manager link & Max Armstrong link |
| 7:30 | Recognition of Long-Time Northeast Missouri Large Animal Veterinarians, Dr. Neil Olson, Dean, University of Missouri-Columbia College of Veterinary Medicine link and Dr. Taylor Woods, Acting State Veterinarian link |
| 7:45pm | Presentation of Northeast Missouri Livestock Person of the Year Award - Mr. Kenneth Eitel, Greencastle, MO |
8:00pm |
Max Armstrong - Award Winning Farm Broadcaster and Co-Host of "This Week in Agribusiness" link |
Saturday, December 1, 2007 |
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Trade Show is Open 8 am ~ 5 pm |
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BEEF CATTLE |
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| Facilitator: Dr. Rod Geisert, Director, Division of Animal Sciences, University of Missouri link | |
| 9am | Keeping Feed Costs in Check ~ Dr. Justin Sexten, University of Missouri link |
| 10 | How Commercial Producers Can Turn Cattle Information Into Profits ~ Mark Gardiner, Gardiner Angus Ranch, Ashland, KS link |
| 11 | Magic Bullets or the Real Deal? Products and Strategies that Improve Cattle Performance on Fescue Pastures ~ Dr. Dee Cross, Clemson University SC link & Dr. Dave Davis, Forage Systems Research Center, University of Missouri link |
| 12pm | Governors Style Luncheon ~ Co-sponsored by Missouri Department of Agriculture and Missouri's finest commodity groups and organizations! |
| 2 | Cattle Handling Facilities; Learn From One of the World's Best! ~ Dr. Temple Grandin, Colorado State University link |
| 3 | The Latest on BVD-An Expert's View ~ Dr. Julia Ridpath, USDA National Veterinary Services Laboratory, Ames, IA link |
| 4 | How Commercial Producers Can Turn Cattle Information Into Profits ~ Mark Gardiner, Gardiner Angus Ranch, Ashland, KS link |
| 7:30pm | The Bellamy Brothers |
Stock DOGs |
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| Facilitator: Darla Campbell, Agri Business Specialist, Northeast Region, University of Missouri Extension link | |
| 9am | Visit our great trade show |
| 10 | Selecting a Working Dog Pup ~ Laura Stimatze, Joe & Laura Stimatze Working Cow Dogs, Macksville, KS link |
| 11 | Starting Your Dog on Cattle ~ Laura Stimatze, Joe & Laura Stimatze Working Cow Dogs, Macksville, KS link |
| 12pm | Governors Style Luncheon ~ Co-sponsored by Missouri Department of Agriculture and Missouri's finest commodity groups and organizations! |
| 2 | Advanced Cow Dog Training ~ Laura Stimatze, Joe & Laura Stimatze Working Cow Dogs, Macksville, KS link |
| 3 | Care & Health Considerations for the Working Dog ~ Dr. Richard Meadows, DVM, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri link |
| 4 | Visit our great trade show! |
| 7:30pm | The Bellamy Brothers |
equine |
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| Facilitator: Marci Jennings, State Equine Specialist, University of Missouri link | |
| 9am | Healthy Pastures for Healthy Horses ~ Mark Kennedy, UDSA/NRCS link |
| 10 | Horse Sense Made Common ~ Ken McNabb, Cody, WY link |
| 11 | Horse Behavior & Handling ~ Dr. Temple Grandin, Colorado State University link |
| 12pm | Governors Style Luncheon ~ Co-sponsored by Missouri Department of Agriculture and Missouri's finest commodity groups and organizations! |
| 2 | Fescue Fears: What Horse Owners Need to Know ~ Dr. Dee Cross, Clemson University, SC link |
| 3 | Overcoming Your Riding Fears ~ Ken McNabb, Cody, WY link |
| 4 | Overcoming Your Riding Fears (continued) ~ Ken McNabb, Cody, WY link |
| 7:30pm | The Bellamy Brothers |
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Sheep |
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| Facilitator: Dr. Lyndon Irwin, Professor of Animal Science, Missouri State University, Springfield, MO link | |
| 9am | Practical Economical Feeding of the Ewe Flock ~ Dr. Dave Thomas, University of Wisconsin link |
| 10 | How Sheep Breeds Measure-Up in a Low-Input, Pasture Lambing Production System ~ Dr. Kreg Leymaster, USDA Meat Animal Research Center, Clay Center, NE link |
| 11 | Useful Tools for Genetic Improvement of Sheep Health & Perfomance ~ Dr. Dave Thomas, University of Wisconsin link |
| 12pm | Governors Style Luncheon ~ Co-sponsored by Missouri Department of Agriculture and Missouri's finest commodity groups and organizations! |
| 2 | New Concepts in Parasite Control & Smart Deworming Practices ~ Dr. Ray Kaplan, DVM, University of Georgia link |
| 3 | New Concepts in Parasite Control & Smart Deworming Practices (continued) |
| 4 | Q & A with the Experts ~ Dr. Kreg Leymaster link and Dr. Dave Thomas link |
| 7:30pm | The Bellamy Brothers |
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MEAT Goats |
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| Facilitator: Dr. Beth Walker, Professor of Animal Science, Missouri State University, Springfield, MO link | |
| 9am | Meat Goats-Hobby or Business? ~ Linda Coffey, Agriculture Specialist, National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service, Fayetteville, AR link |
| 10 | New Concepts in Parasite Control & Smart Deworming ~ Dr. Ray Kaplan, DVM, University of Georgia link |
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| 12pm | Governors Style Luncheon ~ Co-sponsored by Missouri Department of Agriculture and Missouri's finest commodity groups and organizations! |
| 2 | Goat Grazing Behavior & Pastures ~ Mark Kennedy, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service link |
| 3 | Moving On-Other Opportunities with Meat Goats ~ Margo Hale, Agriculture Specialist, National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service, Fayetteville, AR link |
| 4 | Don't Miss the Target-Planning for Success! ~ Linda Coffey & Margo Hale, ATTRA Agriculture Specialists, Fayetteville, AR link |
| 7:30pm | The Bellamy Brothers |
Forages |
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Facilitator: Mr. Mike Bradley, USDA/NRCS District Conservationist link |
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| 9am | Alfalfa for Hay & Silage ~ Dr. Garry Lacefield, Extension Professor & Extension Forage Specialist, University of Kentucky link |
| 10 | Producer Panel ~ Moderators: Dr. Dave Davis, Superintendent, University of Missouri Forage Systems Research Center, Linneus, MO link & Tim Clapp, Grasslands Conservationist, USDA/NRCS, Macon, MO link Producers: Martin Turner, Elmer, MO link; Harry Cope, Truxton, MO link; Kenneth Suter, Wyaconda, MO link |
| 12pm | Governors Style Luncheon ~ Co-sponsored by Missouri Department of Agriculture and Missouri's finest commodity groups and organizations! |
| 2 | Alfalfa for Grazing ~ Dr. Garry Lacefield, Extension professor & Extension Forage Specialist, University of Kentucky link |
| 3 | Ask the Forage Experts-Open Question & Answer Session ~ Dr. Garry Lacefield, Extension professor & Extension Forage Specialist, University of Kentucky link, Dr. Dave Davis, Superintendent, University of Missouri Forage Systems Research Center, Linneus, MO link & Dr. Dee Cross, Clemson University SC link |
| 4 | Ask the Forage Experts-Open Question & Answer Session (continued) |
| 7:30pm | The Bellamy Brothers |
Wildlife & Conservation |
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| Facilitator: Mr. Ken Berry, Acting Coordinator, Northeast Missouri Resource Conservation & Development Council, Inc. link | |
| 9am | Profitable Pastures for Livestock & Wildlife ~ Max Alleger, Missouri Department of Conservation link & Joe Horner, University of Missouri Commercial Agriculture Program link |
| 10 | Myths & Facts on Farm Raised Energy ~ Justin Johnson, Missouri Prairie Foundation link & Joe Horner, University of Missouri link |
| 11 | Lease Hunting Opportunities ~ Dr. Robert Pierce, University of Missouri Extension link & Rick Merritt, Malinmor Hunt Club, Eolia, MO link |
| 12pm | Governors Style Luncheon ~ Co-sponsored by Missouri Department of Agriculture and Missouri's finest commodity groups and organizations! |
| 2 | Putting Conservation Dollars in Your Pocket ~ Steve Mowry, Missouri Prairie Foundation link & Keith Jackson, MO Department of Conservation link |
| 3 | Training Bird Dogs ~ Mike Hicks, Malinmore Hunt Club, Eolia, MO link |
| 4 | Winging It - Game Bird Basics ~ Dr. Lyndon Irwin, Missouri State University link |
| 7:30pm | The Bellamy Brothers |
Around-the-Home |
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| Facilitator: Dr. Mark Campbell, Professor, Sciences Division, Truman State University, Kirksville, MO link | |
| 9am | Kansas City Star Revisited (Quilting Program) ~ Jeanne Poore, Overland Park, KS (continued until 10:30) |
| 11 | Meat Buying Tips-Things Everyone Should Know ~ Dr. Glenn Wehner, Professor of Animal & Meat Science, Truman State University, Kirksville, MO link |
| 12 | Governors Style Luncheon ~ Co-sponsored by Missouri Department of Agriculture and Missouri's finest commodity groups and organizations! |
| 2 | Is Small Wind Right for Your Site? ~ Deborah Lee, University of Illinois link |
| 3 | Scraps, Scraps, and More Scraps (Quilting Program) ~ Jeanne Poore, Overland Park, KS |
| 7:30pm | The Bellamy Brothers |
Evening Entertainment |
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| 7:30pm | The Bellamy Brothers |
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