2009 Missouri Livestock Symposium
2009 Missouri Livestock Symposium
Schedule & Speakers
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Friday, December 4, 2009 |
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| Trade Show Doors Open ~ 4 pm | |
| 6pm | Free Co-sponsored Beef Dinner |
| 7:00 | Patriotic Medley ~ Audra Jackson, LaPlata, Missouri |
| 7:05 | Welcomes ~ Senator Wes Shoemyer link; State Representative Rebecca McClanahan link; State Representative Brian Munzlinger link; Dr. Jon Hagler, Director, Missouri Department of Agriculture, link; J.R. Flores, NRCS State Conservationist link; Dr. Rod Geisert, Director, Division of Animal Sciences, University of Missouri, link; David Baker, Assistant Dean, Agriculture Extension, University of Missouri, link |
| 7:30 | John Kleiboeker, Executive Director, Missouri Beef Industry Council link |
| 7:40 | Agriculture Under Attack ~ Dr. Craig Payne, State Extension Veterinarian, University of Missouri link |
| 7:50 | Classic Tractors Contest Winners Announced |
| 8:00 | Agriculture Educators Lifetime Achievement Awards |
| 8:10pm | Presentation of Northeast Missouri Livestock Person of the Year Award: Mr. Charles Selway, Williamstown, Missouri link |
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8:15pm |
Mike Adams ~ Host of AgriTalk (The
Voice of Rural America)
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Saturday, December 5, 2009 |
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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 | Taking Steps to Control Feed Costs ~ Dr. Justin Sexten, State Beef Cattle Nutrition Specialist, University of Missouri link |
| 10 | Antibiotic Pharmacology for Folks that Dip
and Wear Spurs ~ Dr. Dee Griffin, DVM, Production
Management Veterinarian & Professor, Great Plains Veterinary Educational
Center & University of Nebraska
link |
| 11 | 2010's Top Profit Tips ~ Lee Leachman,
Leachman Cattle of Colorado, Wellington, CO
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 | Pre & Post Weaning Calf Health-Strategies for Success ~ Dr. Brad White, DVM, School of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University link |
| 3 | Cattle Handling Strategies that are Good for
You & Your Cattle ~ Dr. Temple Grandin, Colorado State University
link
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| 4pm | Cattle Health: The Bottom Line ~ Dr.
Dee Griffin, DVM, Production Management Veterinarian & Professor,
Great Plains Veterinary Educational Center & University of Nebraska
link |
| 7:30pm | Steve Holy see his music video |
equine |
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| Facilitator: Emily Costello, IHSA Equestrian Team Coach, Truman State University link | |
| 9am | The Science Behind the Art of Horse Training, Part I ~ Dr. Doug Householder, College Station, Texas link |
| 10 | Today's Horse Industry & It's Effect On the Horse Owner Big or Small: Panel of Experts ~ Dr. Jon Hagler (Moderator) link , Doug Householder, Rick Lamb & Marci W. Crosby, Equine Instructor/Extension Specialist, University of Missouri link, Terry Geiler, Rolla Horse Auction, St. James, MO |
| 11 | Horse Industry Panel Continued |
| 12pm | Governors Style Luncheon ~ Co-sponsored by Missouri Department of Agriculture and Missouri's finest commodity groups and organizations! |
| 2 | The Science Behind the Art of Horse Training, Part II ~ Dr. Doug Householder, College Station, Texas link |
| 3 |
The Power of Natural Horsemanship:
Understanding & Using a Horse's Nature ~ Rick Lamb, The Horse Show,
Phoenix, AZ
link
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| 4pm | Horse Behavior Lessons for the Horse & Horse
Owner ~ Dr. Temple Grandin, Colorado State University
link
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| 7:30pm | Steve Holy see his music video |
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Sheep |
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| Facilitator: Dr. Beth Walker, Missouri State University link | |
| 9am | Making Pastures & Forages Work for Sheep ~ Dean Oswald, Extension Educator, Animal Systems, University of Illinois link |
| 10 | Alternative Dewormers-Do They Work on Sheep? ~ Dr. Charlotte Clifford-Rathert, State Extension Small Ruminant Specialist, Lincoln University, MO link |
| 11 | Choosing the Right Antibiotics / Treatments for Common Sheep Ailments ~ Dr. Robert Fielder, DVM, McArthur, CA link |
| 12pm | Governors Style Luncheon ~ Co-sponsored by Missouri Department of Agriculture and Missouri's finest commodity groups and organizations! |
| 2 | Why Treat When You Can Prevent Disease Problems? ~ Dr. Robert Fielder, DVM, McArthur California link |
| 3 | Strategies for Genetic Improvement of Parasite Resistance in Sheep ~ Dr. Dave Notter, Department of Animal & Poultry Sciences, Virginia Tech University link |
| 4 | Genetic Improvement Opportunities for the American Sheep Industry ~ Dr. Dave Notter, Department of Animal & Poultry Sciences, Virginia Tech University link |
| 7:30pm | Steve Holy see his music video |
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MEAT Goats |
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| Facilitators: Linda Coffey & Marge Hale, NCAT Agricultural Specialists, Fayetteville, Arkansas link | |
| 9am | Visit the Trade Show |
| 10 | Boer Goats Around the World ~ Fred
Homeyer, Antelope Creek Boer Goats, Robert Lee, TX
link |
| 11 | Meat Goat Industry & Marketing Options ~ Dr. Ken McMillin, Meat Scientist, School of Animal Sciences, Louisiana State University, LA link |
| 12pm | Governors Style Luncheon ~ Co-sponsored by Missouri Department of Agriculture and Missouri's finest commodity groups and organizations! |
| 2 | Alternative Dewormers for Goats-Do They Work? ~ Dr. Charlotte Clifford-Rathert, State Extension Small Ruminant Specialist, Lincoln University, MO link |
| 3 | Efficiencies for Meat Goat Profitability ~ Dr. Ken McMillin, Meat Scientist, School of Animal Sciences, Louisiana State University, LA link |
| 4pm | Increasing Carcass Yields in Meat Goats with
Sire Selection ~ Fred
Homeyer, Antelope Creek Boer Goats, Robert Lee, TX
link |
| 7:30pm | Steve Holy see his music video |
Forages |
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Facilitator: Dr. Mark Campbell, Agronomy Professor, Truman State University link |
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| 9am | Forage Systems Research Center Updates ~ Dr. David Davis, Superintendent, University of Missouri Forages System Research Center (FSRC), Linneus, MO link |
| 10 | Extending Grazing & Reducing Stored Feed Needs ~ Mark Kennedy, Grasslands Specialist, USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service, Houston, MO link |
| 11 | How, When, & Why of Getting Started with Stockpiling & Strip Grazing ~ John Turner, Grassland Conservationist, USDA/NRCS & Mike Houston, Producer, Monroe City, MO link |
| 12pm | Governors Style Luncheon ~ Co-sponsored by Missouri Department of Agriculture and Missouri's finest commodity groups and organizations! |
| 2 | Forage Choices: The Pros & Cons ~ David Otte, Forage Manager, Green Valley Seed, Kahoka, MO link |
| 3 | Extending the Pasture System ~ Ed Ballard, Animal Systems Specialist (retired), University of Illinois Extension link |
| 4pm | Economic Ways to Extend the Grazing System in a Cropping System ~ Ed Ballard, Animal Systems Specialist (retired), University of Illinois Extension link |
| 7:30pm | Steve Holy see his music video |
Stock Dogs, chef dave & Beef Cattle |
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| Facilitator: Darla Campbell, Agriculture Business Specialist, University of Missouri Extension link | |
| 9am | Selecting a Pup ~ Danny Shilling, Danvel Farm, Bois D'Arc, Missouri link |
| 10 | Beginning Stock Dog Training ~ Danny Shilling, Danvel Farm, Bois D'Arc, Missouri link |
| 11 | Beef Products & Cooking Demo with Chef Dave Zino ~ Executive Chef Dave Zino, Denver, Colorado link |
| 12pm | Governors Style Luncheon ~ Co-sponsored by Missouri Department of Agriculture and Missouri's finest commodity groups and organizations! |
| 2 | Advanced Dog Training ~ Danny Shilling, Danvel Farm, Bois D'Arc, Missouri link |
| 3 | Managing Genetic Defects in the Beef Herd ~ Dr. Bob Weaber, State Beef Cattle Geneticist, University of Missouri link |
| 4pm | Selection for Feed Efficiency ~ Lee Leachman,
Leachman Cattle of Colorado, Wellington, CO
link
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| 7:30pm | Steve Holy see his music video |
Around the home & farm |
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| Facilitator: Dan Yager, Resource Conservationist, USDA/NRCS link | |
| 9am | Companion Planting & Raised Bed Gardening ~ Jane Hays, Master Gardener, Macon County, Missouri (2 hour program) |
| 10 | Companion Planting & Raised Bed Gardening (continued) ~ Jane Hays, Master Gardener, Macon County, Missouri |
| 11 | Grapevine Diseases & Their Control ~ Andy Allen, Extension Associate Viticulturist, Institute for Continental Climate Viticulture & Enology, University of Missouri link |
| 12 | Governors Style Luncheon ~ Co-sponsored by Missouri Department of Agriculture and Missouri's finest commodity groups and organizations! |
| 2 | Managing Vineyard Nutrition ~ Andy Allen, Extension Associate Viticulturist, Institute for Continental Climate Viticulture & Enology, University of Missouri link |
| 3-5pm | Quilting Show & Tell ~ Lynne Hagmeier, Kansas Troubles Quilters, Bennington, Kansas (Tentative) link |
| 7:30pm | Steve Holy see his music video |
More FarM & Home and Renewable Resources |
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| Facilitator: Ken Berry, Coordinator, Northeast Missouri Resource Conservation & Development (RC&D) | |
| 9am | Visit the Trade Show |
| 10 | Smart Rural Communities & Smart Cities ~ Dr. Norm Scott, Bioenergy Professor, Cornell University, NY link and link |
| 11 | Prevention & Control of Nuisance Wildlife Around the Home & Farm ~ Dr. Bob Pierce, Fisheries & Wildlife Specialist, University of Missouri Extension link |
| 12pm | Governors Style Luncheon ~ Co-sponsored by Missouri Department of Agriculture and Missouri's finest commodity groups and organizations! |
| 2pm | Agriculture Under Attack ~ Dr. Craig Payne, State Extension Veterinarian, University of Missouri link |
| 3 | Livestock Price Forecast & Farm Bill Update & Implications ~ Dr. Patrick Westhoff, Research Associate Professor, Co-Director, Food & Agricultural Policy Research Institute, University of Missouri link |
| 4pm | Energy Savings for the Home & Farm ~ Dr. Michael Goldschmidt, Assistant Professor, University of Missouri link |
| 7:30pm | Steve Holy see his music video |
Evening Entertainment |
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| 7:30pm | Steve Holy see his music video |
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