Speakers: Dr. T.R. Lansford, Texas Animal Health Commission; Dr. Dee Ellis, Texas A&M AgriLife  While New World screwworm is not currently in the United States,producers should prepare themselves for potential infestations. Learn how to use a NewWorld screwworm testing kit to identify suspicious cases in the field. This hands-ondemonstration walks through proper sample

Speaker: Dr. Clay Burson, ZinPro Sponsored by: ZinPro The long-term success of a cow herd is dramatically influenced by theselection and development of replacement females. This conversation will focus onselection criteria for identifying heifers that are a biological fit for your productionenvironment. Furthermore, we will consider strategies for building a quality heiferdevelopment program. Investing

Moderator: Kaleb McLaurin, Texas Beef Council Panelists: Matthew Barnes, Barnes Cattle; Megan Foote, Foote Family Meats Don’t miss the chance to learn how to take your beef from pasture to plate!Hear from industry leaders who are involved in the direct-to-consumer business,building loyal customer bases and driving profits. Walk away with fresh ideas andproven strategies

Speakers: Dr. Clay Mathis; Texas A&M University; Dr. Jason Smith; Texas A&MAgriLife Extension, Dr. Jason Sawyer; East Foundation, Garrett Stribling; EastFoundation, Eddie Reyna; East Foundation Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) is your opportunity to get clear,straightforward answers to common questions about cattle care and management. Thissession will cover the fundamentals of BQA, address common

Speaker: Elle Terhaar, ReproScan Technologies, LLC Are you getting the most out of your pregchecks? Understanding thebenefits and limitations of ultrasound technology can help your operation be moresuccessful when preg-checking. We will discuss the utilization of ultrasound technology,the types of equipment, and their limitations. We will also discuss the additional benefits of ultrasound: fetal

Speaker: Cody Trimble, Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Buying bulls and females is the foundation of any cattle operation, andcomposition matters. From reproductive indicators to hoof structure and genetics, take itall into consideration before the gavel drops on a new purchase with this live-animalsession.

Speakers: Dr. Dan Hale, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension; Drew Cassens, Texas A&M University; Kaylee Greiner, Texas Beef Council From beef primal to retail cuts, industry experts will demonstrate how a fullbeef carcass becomes meat items found on a grocery store counter. Don’t miss theaction in this hands-on, up-close beef cutting demonstration. Beef sponsored

Speaker: Roy Cox, Roy Cox Canine Connection Watch the teamwork between a skilled cow dog and its handler as theywork together to herd and manage cattle. This demonstration highlights the importanceof efficient cattle herding for ranches, emphasizing communication, precision, and therole herding plays in livestock safety and productivity.