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2010 Mid-South Stocker Conference
Schedule
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The Conference will get underway on February 23 with a tour of stocker and market operators in the area as well as a reception and trade show of 20-25 exhibits. The next day will consist of presentations focused on practices that will contribute to reducing costs affiliated with stocker cattle production. In addition, a report of the National Stocker Survey and health problems will be made by BEEF and industry outlook will be presented by Cattle-Fax.

Tuesday, February 23

10:00 am.—12:00 Noon On-site registration ($125) and check-in

10:00 am. - 3 p.m. Trade Show Set Up

12:00 Noon             Pre-conference Tour
                              Tours will be made to three operations that are
                              involved in stocker cattle production & marketing.

6:00 p.m.                Reception at the Convention Center and visit Trade                               Show sponsored by Bayer Animal Health
                                                Dinner
                                After Dinner Presentation
                               “Why Vaccines May Not Work Every Time”
                                Dr. Robert Smith

Wednesday, February 24

8:00 a.m. On-site Registration ($125)

9:00 a.m. Welcome– Dr. Jim Neel

9:05 a.m. Health Management of High Risk Cattle
Dr. Robert Smith

9:50 a.m. Guidelines for Developing Custom Grazing Contracts-
Dr. Derrel Peel

10:35 a.m. Break and Visit Trade Show

11:15 a.m. Panel Discussion– Custom Stocker Programs

12:05 p.m. Lunch and Visit Trade Show

1:15 p.m. Afternoon Session-Moderator-Dr. Roy Burris

1:20 p.m. Key Findings From The National Stocker Survey
Mr. Wes Ishmael

2:05 p.m. Industry Outlook for Stocker Operators and the Beef
Industry– Mr. Michael Murphy, Cattle-Fax