Extension Symposium: Value of Low Stress Livestock Handling in Livestock Production Practices*

Extension Symposium: Value of Low Stress Livestock Handling in Livestock Production Practices* June 25, 2015, Thursday Ruidoso Convention Center, Ruidoso, New Mexico • 12:00 – 1:00 PM LUNCH (Provided) Sponsored by New Mexico Beef Council, Opening Comments by Dina Chacón-Reitzel, Executive Director • 1:00 – 1:30 Addressing Animal Welfare and Low Stress Livestock Handling Dr. Temple Grandin, Professor of Animal Sciences, Colorado State University • 1:30 – 2:20 Principles of Low Stress Stockmanship Mr. Guy Glosson, Mesquite Grove Ranch, Jayton, TX • 2:20 – 2:25 Introduction by Dr. John Paterson, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Producer Education • 2:25 - 2:55 Managing a Successful Feedyard BQA and Animal Care Program: Lessons Learned, Challenges and Opportunities Mr. Ben Weinheimer, Vice President, TX Cattle Feeders Association • BREAK 2:55 – 3:15 PM • 3:15 – 3:35 Extension Programming in South Dakota to Improve Livestock Handling Dr. Ken Olson, Extension Beef Specialist, South Dakota State University • 3:35 – 3:55 Teaching Stockmanship Across the Generations Mr. Billy Whitehurst, Extension Agent, Madison-Jefferson Counties, Whitehall, MT, Montana State University • 3:55 – 4:15 Stewardship and Stockmanship: Increasing Awareness of Beef Quality Assurance in Idaho Dr. Benton Glaze & Dr. John Hall, Extension Beef Cattle Specialists, University of Idaho • 4:15 – 5:00 Roundtable Discussion: Future Topics and Format for the WSASAS Extension Symposium Everyone present participating, Dr. Jim Sprinkle, University of AZ, moderator Due to strong industry support by the sponsors listed below, we are able to provide this Symposium at a reduced rate of only $25 for each attendee (including lunch). To register for this Symposium, please log on https://www.asas.org/membership-services/asas-sections/western-section/meetings by clicking Registration. You will either need to enter your existing registration or Create a New Visitor Registration. After logging in, you will see an option for “Extension Symposium” with the same fee listed for both members and nonmembers. The host hotel for this convention will be the Lodge at Sierra Blanca and it is within walking distance of the Convention Center. Total fees for the basic room at the Lodge is $131/night (using the meeting code WSASA15). Information about the WSASAS Annual Meeting is available at https://www.asas.org/membership-services/asas-sections/western-section/meetings . Please contact Jim Sprinkle at sprinkle@ag.arizona.edu or 928-970-0589 for questions regarding this symposium.