Missouri Livestock Symposium ~ Schedule & Speakers

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Schedule & Speakers
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Friday, December 2, 2011
Trade Show Doors Open ~ 4 pm
6 pm	Free Co-sponsored Beef Dinner
7:00	Welcomes ~ Andy Jackson, Missouri Livestock Symposium Committee Member and Friday Evening M.C. and Mr. Pat Williams, Superintendent, Kirksville R-III School District ~~ Special Remembrance (MLS Committee Member Jerry Whittom) ~~
7:05	Patriotic Tribute ~ Audra Jackson, LaPlata, Missouri link
7:10	Welcomes Dr. Jon Hagler, Director, Missouri Department of Agriculture *link* Dr. Rod Geisert, Director, Division of Animal Sciences, University of Missouri-Columbia link Karen Brinkman, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service link John Kleiboeker, Executive Director, Missouri Beef Industry Council link
7:35	Recognition of Important Guests
7:40	Classic Tractors Contest Winners Announced
7:45	Agriculture Educators Lifetime Achievement Award: TBD
8:00 pm	Presentation of Northeast Missouri Livestock Person of the Year Award: Mr. Bob Perry, Bethel, MO link

Keynote Speaker
8:15 pm	Food Fights ~ Mike Adams, Host of AgriTalk *link*

Saturday, December 3, 2011
Trade Show is Open 8 am ~ 5 pm
BEEF CATTLE (Combined Beef Cattle and Forages Sessions in the Morning)
Facilitator: Dr. Rod Geisert, Director, Division of Animal Sciences, University of Missouri link
9 am	Ranching for Profit: Working on the Business ~ Dave Pratt, Ranch Management Consultants, Inc., Fairfield, CA *link*
10	Ranching for Profit: 3 Secrets to Profits ~ Dave Pratt, Ranch Management Consultants, Inc., Fairfield, CA *link*
11	Ranching for Profit: Knowing What the Numbers Mean ~ Dave Pratt, Ranch Management Consultants, Inc., Fairfield, CA *link*
12 pm	Governors Style Luncheon ~ Co-sponsored by Missouri Department of Agriculture and Missouri's finest commodity groups and organizations!
2	Feed Costs, Feed Efficiency, and Profit ~ Dr. Justin Sexton, Beef Cattle Feeding Specialist, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO link
3 - 4 pm	Expert Beef Cattle Panel: The Latest on Beef Cattle Health, Feeding and Management ~ Moderator Dr. Jon Hagler, Director Missouri Department of Agriculture *link Panel Members to be announced soon. Please check back.***
7:30 pm	Becky Blackaby ~ Becky Blackaby Web Site or her MySpace Page to see her videos

equine
Facilitator: Emily Costello, Lecturer Equine Science and Equestrian Coach, Truman State University link
9 - 11 am	Update on Horse Wound Care ~ Dr. Ted Stashak, DVM, Santa Rosa, CA *link*
11	Expert Horse Panel ~ Moderator Dr. Jon Hagler, Director Missouri Department of Agriculture *link Panel Members to be announced soon. Please check back.***
12 pm	Governors Style Luncheon ~ Co-sponsored by Missouri Department of Agriculture and Missouri's finest commodity groups and organizations!
2	Expert Horse Panel ~ Moderator Dr. Jon Hagler, Director Missouri Department of Agriculture *link Panel Members to be announced soon. Please check back.***
3	Standing While Mounting ~ Van Hargis, Sulfur Springs, TX - The Horseman with a Message *link*
4 pm	Bit by Bit (Bit Education) ~ Van Hargis, Sulfur Springs, TX - The Horseman with a Message *link*
7:30 pm	Becky Blackaby ~ Becky Blackaby Web Site or her MySpace Page to see her videos

Sheep
Facilitator: Dr. Beth Walker, Missouri State University, Springfield, MO link
9 am	Important Parasites in Sheep ~ Dr. T.A. Yazwinski, University of Arkansas *link*
10	Controlling Worms in Sheep ~Dr. T.A. Yazwinski, University of Arkansas *link*
11	Breeding Better Sheep ~ Dr. Robert Fielder DVM, Veterinarian and Producer, MacArthur, CA *link*
12 pm	Governors Style Luncheon ~ Co-sponsored by Missouri Department of Agriculture and Missouri's finest commodity groups and organizations!
2	Hoof Health and Management ~ Susan Schoenian, University of Maryland *link*
3	Choosing the Correct Antibiotics When Treating Sheep ~ Dr. Robert Fielder DVM, Veterinarian and Producer, MacArthur, CA *link*
4 pm	Reducing Feed Costs~ Susan Schoenian, University of Maryland *link*
7:30 pm	Becky Blackaby ~ Becky Blackaby Web Site or her MySpace Page to see her videos

MEAT Goats
Facilitator: Dr. Charlotte Clifford-Rathert, State Small Ruminant Extension Specialist, Lincoln University link
9 am	Hoof Health and Management ~ Susan Schoenian, University of Maryland *link*
10	Breeding Better Goats ~ Dr. Robert Fielder DVM, Veterinarian and Producer, MacArthur, CA *link*
11	Important Parasites in Goats ~ Dr. T.A. Yazwinski, University of Arkansas *link*
12 pm	Governors Style Luncheon ~ Co-sponsored by Missouri Department of Agriculture and Missouri's finest commodity groups and organizations!
2	Controlling Worms in Goats ~ Dr. T.A. Yazwinski, University of Arkansas *link*
3	Choosing the Correct Antibiotics When Treating Meat Goats ~ Dr. Robert Fielder DVM, Veterinarian and Producer, MacArthur, CA *link*
4 pm	Reducing Feed Costs ~ Susan Schoenian, University of Maryland *link*
7:30 pm	Becky Blackaby ~ Becky Blackaby Web Site or her MySpace Page to see her videos

Forages (Combined Forages and Beef Cattle Sessions in the morning)
Facilitators: AM: Dr. Rod Geisert, Director, Division of Animal Sciences, University of Missouri-Columbia link PM: Zac Erwin, University of Missouri, Regional Livestock Specialist, Lewis County link
9 am	Ranching for Profit: 3 Secrets to Profits ~ Dave Pratt, Ranch Management Consultants, Inc., Fairfield, CA *link*
10	Ranching for Profit: Working on the Business ~ Dave Pratt, Ranch Management Consultants, Inc., Fairfield, CA *link*
11	Ranching for Profit: Knowing What the Numbers Mean ~ Dave Pratt, Ranch Management Consultants, Inc., Fairfield, CA *link*
12 pm	Governors Style Luncheon ~ Co-sponsored by Missouri Department of Agriculture and Missouri's finest commodity groups and organizations!
2	Ranching for Profit: Hard Work and Harmony ~ Dave Pratt, Ranch Management Consultants, Inc., Fairfield, CA *link*
3	Ranching for Profit: Wealthy on the Balance Sheet, Broke at the Bank ~ Dave Pratt, Ranch Management Consultants, Inc., Fairfield, CA *link*
4 pm	Ranching for Profit: Questions and Answers ~ Dave Pratt, Ranch Management Consultants, Inc., Fairfield, CA *link*
7:30 pm	Becky Blackaby ~ Becky Blackaby Web Site or her MySpace Page to see her videos

Stock Dogs (AM) ~ Meat cutting and Cooking (PM)
Facilitator: Darla Campbell, Agriculture Business Specialist, University of Missouri Extension link
9 am	Stock Dog Training - It's Not Rocket Science ~ Lyle East, Clinton MO
10	Speaking the Language ~ Lyle East, Clinton, MO
11	Pups Versus Started Dogs ~ Lyle East, Clinton, MO
12 pm	Governors Style Luncheon ~ Co-sponsored by Missouri Department of Agriculture and Missouri's finest commodity groups and organizations!
2-4	New Beef Cuts and Cutting Demonstration ~ Bridget Wasser, Director, Product Enhancement Research, National Cattlemen's Beef Association, Denver, CO *link*
4 pm	America's Pork ~ Rob Christine, State Relationship Manager, Missouri Pork Association *link*
7:30 pm	Becky Blackaby ~ Becky Blackaby Web Site or her MySpace Page to see her videos

Around the home & farm
Facilitators: Tom Fuhrman, University of Missouri, link; Grant Phillips, USDA/NRCS link; John Hoehne, University of Missouri link
9-11 am	Livestock and Farm Protection ~ Lieutenant Phil Gregory, Division of Drug and Crime Patrol, Missouri Highway Patrol, Jefferson City, MO *link*
11	Tornado Safety and Emergency Management ~ Connie Burnham, Specialist Emergency Management, University of Missouri Extension *link*
12 pm	Governors Style Luncheon ~ Co-sponsored by Missouri Department of Agriculture and Missouri's finest commodity groups and organizations!
2	Backyard Poultry Production and Management ~ Jesse Lyons, Extension Associate Poultry Specialist, University of Missouri *link*
3	Grant Monies to Upgrade Farmstead Energy Efficiencies ~ Joe Kendrick, Extension Associate, University of Missouri Extension *link*
4 pm	Visit the Trade Show
7:30 pm	Becky Blackaby ~ Becky Blackaby Web Site or her MySpace Page to see her videos

Around the home and Farm
Facilitator: Jennifer Mayfield, Nutrition Health and Education Specialist, Northeast Region, University of Missouri Extension link
9 am	Missouri Farmers Care Program ~ Whitney Wallace, Missouri Pork Association *link*
10	The Science Behind the Art of Food ~ Dr. Melanie Grand, Assistant Professor, Missouri State University, Springfield, MO *link*
11	Exploring 110 Years of Food/Beverage Trends in the United States ~ Dr. Melanie Grand, Assistant Professor, Missouri State University, Springfield, MO *link*
12 pm	Governors Style Luncheon ~ Co-sponsored by Missouri Department of Agriculture and Missouri's finest commodity groups and organizations!
2	10 Foods/Beverages which have Changed the History of the World ~ Dr. Melanie Grand, Assistant Professor, Missouri State University, Springfield, MO *link*
3 - 4 pm	Floral Arranging: Take Home a Holiday Floral Arrangement ~ Jennifer Schutter, Regional Horticulture Specialist, University of Missouri Extension, Kirksville, MO link
7:30 pm	Becky Blackaby ~ Becky Blackaby Web Site or her MySpace Page to see her videos

Saturday Evening Entertainment
7:30 pm	Becky Blackaby ~ Becky Blackaby Web Site or her MySpace Page to see her videos

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