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Increasing animal value focus of Chandler cattle conference
CHANDLER, Okla. – Cattle producers can get a peek inside the thought process of an experienced order buyer at the Central Oklahoma Cattle Conference Oct. 25 in Chandler, and that knowledge could potentially result in increased value for their feeder calves and cull cows.
“One of our goals with the conference was to clear up some confusion producers can have about why their cattle don’t bring the same price as those of somebody else,” said Kent Barnes, Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service area livestock specialist.
To accomplish that goal, conference planners sought out Jim Loftin, a highly experienced and respected order buyer and rancher from Tahlequah, to provide insights into real-world evaluation of live feeder calves and cull cows.
“It’s going to be a live-animal demonstration that will provide producers with management ideas that can improve the marketability of their cows and calves,” Barnes said.
The 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. conference will take place at the Agri-Civic Center, located at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds on Highway 66, west of Chandler.
Cost is $10 per person if pre-registering and $15 per person at the door. Registration forms will be available at all Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service county offices beginning in September. Participants are asked to pre-register by Oct. 18.
“Pre-registering really helps us out in terms of meal planning and preparation, as well as ensuring we have sufficient numbers of hand-out materials available to all participants,” said Mick Jones, Lincoln County Extension director.
The conference will feature a number of sessions in addition to the live-animal demonstration.
Glenn Selk, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension cattle reproduction specialist, will lead a session about factors that affect cull cow prices.
Dave Lalman, OSU Cooperative Extension beef specialist, will share recommendations about using byproduct feeds as a supplement to various quality forages.
Dr. Dan Thomson, Kansas State University veterinarian, will discuss practical tips on producing healthier, more valuable calves.
“Beef producers are involved in one of the most rapidly changing industries in the United States,” Selk said. “Management tools that can add value to calves and cows are beneficial additions to any cattle producer’s operational toolbox.”
Scott DeWald, executive vice president of the Oklahoma Cattleman’s Association, will provide introductory remarks at the conference.
A trade show will be featured to allow participants to view agricultural-related products and services they might find of value.
The conference is sponsored by the Lincoln County Cattle-Producers Association and Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, part of the OSU Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.
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