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Interested in gaining practical experience and confidence working with cattle?
Join us for a hands-on Beef Cattle Learning Workshop designed to help beginning farmers, ranchers, and landowners develop essential livestock management skills.
Plan to attend this workshop to build practical skills, gain valuable knowledge in cattle management, and connect with other beginning producers and agricultural professionals.
Limited spaces available, invite a friend and join us for two days of learning, networking, and hands-on ranch experience.
The first 10 Active-Duty Military and Veteran applicants are eligible for a $362 stipend for attending and completing both days. Please bring proof of status.
Throughout the event, participants will engage in demonstrations, guided instruction, and hands-on cattle working activities covering:
- Beef Cattle Breeds & Selection
- Cattle Behavior & Low-Stress Handling
- Cattle Health Management
- Herd Health Practices (Hands-On)
- Stocking Rates & Grazing Planning
- Pasture & Ranch Management
- Beef Cattle Breeds & Selection Learn how to identify common beef cattle breeds and understand their characteristics, strengths, and management considerations. Participants will explore breed selection strategies that align with production goals, environmental conditions, and market demands.
- Cattle Behavior & Low-Stress Handling Understand how cattle think, move, and react in different situations. Instructors will demonstrate safe, effective, low-stress cattle-handling techniques to reduce the risk of injury for both animals and handlers while improving herd management efficiency.
- Cattle Health Management Gain practical knowledge of basic herd health practices, including mineral nutrition, disease prevention, and recognizing early signs of illness. Participants will learn how proper nutrition and preventative care contribute to a healthy and productive herd.
- Herd Health Practices (Hands-On) Participants will observe and practice common cattle management procedures, including vaccinations, deworming, tagging, and general herd health maintenance. This hands-on portion allows attendees to see real-world cattle working techniques in action.
- Stocking Rates & Grazing Planning Learn how to evaluate pasture conditions, determine appropriate stocking rates, and develop grazing strategies that support both livestock productivity and long-term land health.
- Pasture & Ranch Management Explore practical pasture management techniques, including forage utilization, rotational grazing concepts, and maintaining productive grazing systems that support sustainable cattle operations.
Event Questions
For questions regarding event details, please contact the event organizer bj.groskreutz@agnet.tamu.edu.
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Cancellations and Refunds
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Accessibility Statement
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