Montana "Cattle Buyers" Summit
Thursday, May 15, 2008 — Holiday Inn Grand Montana in Billings
This is a special industry event designed for anyone in the cattle industry who markets cattle — as well as ranchers, cattle feeders and agricultural lenders — to introduce the new initiatives of Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) programming.
Cattle buyers are a very important part of our industry and it’s our responsibility to keep them in the loop as to we’re doing in BQA programming. As more and more feedyards, ranchers, truckers and others in the industry become BQA certified and buy into BQA principles and practices, it’s important that everyone in the beef production and marketing chain know what BQA is all about.
Part of the summit will include "Round Table" breakout discussions to allow participants to formally assess BQA programming and provide input into how BQA can better fit the needs of the industry’s cattle marketing segment.
BQA is a producer–led concept to address pre–harvest production practices that increase beef demand and improve consumer confidence in the beef industry. Similar programs are being held this spring and summer in selected locations around the U.S. As a strong supporter of BQA, Schering–Plough Animal Health is the marquee sponsor of the Cattle Buyers Summit.
There’s no registration fee for the Cattle Buyers Summit and lunch will be provided, but anyone wanting to attend is asked to RSVP Mo Harbac, Montana Beef Network, PO Box 7922, Bozeman, MT 59717, call 406-994-4323 or email: mharbac@montana.edu.
| Cattle Buyers Summit Holiday Inn Grand Montana in Billings |
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| Wed, May 14 — Early Arrivals Reception | |
| 6:30–7:30 — BVD–PI Screening Programs — Dr. Bruce Hoffman, DVM, Animal Profiling International, Inc., Manhattan, MT | |
| Thurs, May 15 — Main Event Agenda | |
| 8:00 — Registration 8:30 — BQA Strategic Plan / New Initiatives 9:00 — Beef Checkoff Overview 9:15 — The Cattle Supply Chain 10:00 — Break 10:30 — Managing the #@*%& Paperwork |
11:00 — 2005 & 2007 Beef Quality Audits Noon–1:15 — Lunch / Market Outlook 1:15 — Value of Beef Verification Programs 2:00 — Round Table Breakouts 3:00 — Round Table Reports 4:00 — Adjourn |
Speakers
- Clint Peck, Montana State University
- Charlene Rich, Montana Beef Council
- Jim Warren, 101 Livestock, Aromas, CA
- Kristen Larson, Prewitt & Co., Sidney, MT
- Dr. Gary Smith, Colorado State University
- Jim Robb, Livestock Marketing Information Center, Lakewood, CO
- Andy Kellom, Verified Beef, Bozeman, MT
- Dr. John Paterson, Montana State University
- Dr. Eric Moore, DVM, Schering–Plough Animal Health
This program sponsored in part by beef checkoff dollars.
Montana Beef Quality Assurance,
2116 Broadwater Ave., Suite 307/11
Billings, MT 59102,
406-896-9068,
cpeck@montana.edu
Montana Beef Network,
119 Linfield Hall
Bozeman, MT 59718,
406-994-4323,
mharbac@montana.edu