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Preparing Cattle for Market to Optimize Value

• Tuesday, June 9, 2015, 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Tuesday, June 9^th 6:00 PM

Ellis Farm in Rushford, NY (Address: 9423 West Centerville Rd Houghton, NY 14744)

In NYS many of our feeder calves go directly to auction with producers having little control over prices received. Working together producers, stockers and auction barns can improve prices for cattle in our state. Creating a consistent, quality stream of animals is a key factor to success of this statewide project. Cooperatively we can improve profitability and grow the beef industry.

Speakers & Topics:

• Vaccinations and health management for weaning or stocker cattle. Shannon Carpenter, DVM with Division of Animal Industry, NYS Department of Ag & Markets.

• Looking for new marketing outlet? Learn about the requirements and guidelines for setting up a feeder calf pool. Michael J. Baker, Beef Cattle Extension Specialist.

• Improve your skills in grouping cattle for market and try your hand at grading feeder cattle. Nancy Glazier, Small Farms Specialist, NWNY Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Team & Lynn A. Bliven, Issue Leader CCE Allegany/Cattaraugus County.

There is a requested donation of $10/person at the door to cover dinner and handouts for the program.Sponsored by Cornell Cooperative Extension and George & Linrae Ellis of Rushford Land & Cattle Company. For more information or to RSVP please contact Lynn Bliven Allegany/Cattaraugus County CCE: lao3@cornell.edu or by phone: 585-268-7644 ext. 18.

This program will serve as a BQA Recertification workshop. If you are Level 2 BQA Certified you will need to provide an updated Veterinarian Client/Patient Relationship (VCPR) form, if needed please request a form when you pre-register.

Last updated June 2, 2015