University of Missouri Beef Research and Teaching Farm Field Day

Date: September 17, 2009

Time: 8:00 AM -4:30 PM

The goal of the field day is to showcase the beef research and extension programs conducted at the farm. Our goal is to provide timely and valuable information
on beef cattle nutrition, reproduction, management and genetics to area beef producers. Additional research conducted at the farm and important to the beef enterprise including forage management, use of by-product feeds, animal identification, ultrasound and weighing technologies, among other topics will be showcased.

Schedule

8:00 AM	Registration begins (open throughout day)
	Coffee and donuts
	Visit with sponsors
9:00 AM	Welcome
9:30 AM	"Selection for Improved Feed Efficiency."
	Dr. Robert Weaber, University of Missouri
10:00 AM	“Judicious Use of Antimicrobials (Antibiotics) in Cattle”
	Craig Payne, University of Missouri
10:30 AM	“Emerging Social Ethics and Agriculture”
	Terry Engle, Colorado State University
11:30 AM	Free Luncheon
	Door Prize Drawing
	Visit with Sponsors
1:00 PM	NCBA Stockmanship and Stewardship Seminar and Demonstration
	Curt Pate and Ron Gill
3:00 PM	Pasture Walk
4:30 PM	Conclusion