New this year , the 31st annual Cattlemen ’ s College , sponsored by Zoetis , will be held in conjunction with CattleCon24 , Jan . 31-Feb . 2 , in Orlando , Florida . This premier educational experience draws more than 1,000 attendees every year and includes networking , idea sharing and informative sessions .

“ We have a packed schedule featuring industry experts discussing a variety of trending topics ,” said Michaela Clowser , director of Producer Education with the NCBA . “ We are excited to offer educational sessions all three days of convention .”

Cattlemen ’ s College begins Wednesday , Jan . 31 with keynote speaker Dr . Clay Mathis , Animal Science department head

at Texas A & M University . Mathis will discuss how recent industry challenges have created opportunities that can add resiliency to ranching systems .

The 2024 Cattlemen ’ s College schedule is designed to help cattle producers improve and grow cattle herds . Sessions will be held in classrooms as well as on the NCBA Trade Show floor and will feature industry leaders tackling innovative topics including nutrition , reproduction , genetics , sustainability , biosecurity and herd health .

Each year , the Cattlemen ’ s College agenda is developed based on feedback from producers , and their comments drive the program . One past attendee reflected , “ The biggest take away I found from attending Cattlemen ’ s College is there is always a newer or better way of doing things . Falling under that idea of , ‘ we ’ ve always done it this way ’ is dangerous . Never be afraid of trying things a different way .”

With so much information presented , it is nearly impossible to experience all Cattlemen ’ s College has to offer in person . To make it easier to access content , all sessions will be recorded and available for registered attendees to watch at any time in the future . To register , select the Education Package , which offers the best value and combines admission to the convention and Cattlemen ’ s College . For more information , visit convention . ncba . org .

Cattle producers attending Cattlemen ’ s College are eligible to apply for the Rancher Resilience Grant . The first 75 grant applicants will receive reimbursement for registration and up to three nights hotel . For more information and to apply , visit www . ncba . org / producers / rancher-resilience-grant .

9:30 - 10:30

1:30 - 2:30

TBA

THURSDAY , FEBRUARY 1ST Zoetis - Herd Health : Right Way Right Time :

Better Cow Health for Better Calves

A Continued Concern , Bovine Congestive Heart Failure

Building Back the Beef Herd with Biosecurity in Mind

Future of the Beef System :

10:00 - 11:00

11:15 - 12:15

3:00 - 4:00

Evaluating the Evolving Carcass

Current Financial Planning and Tax Trends

Trade in the Era of Deglobalization

10:00 - 11:00

11:15 - 12:15

3:00 - 4:00

10:00 - 11:00AM

11:15 - 12:15PM

3:00 - 4:00

Creating a Blueprint for Sustainable Beef Production

Capturing Value with Your Cull Cattle

Factors Affecting Reproductive Efficiency

Genetic Tools to Advance Your Herd

Systematically Selecting the Right Cattle for You

Using Genomics to Unravel the Secrets of Heterosis

Sustainable Strategies for Genetic Improvement

9:30 - 10:30

1:30 - 2:30

TBD

10:00 - 11:00

12:45 - 1:45

2:00 - 3:00

Zoetis - Herd Health :

FRIDAY , FEBRUARY 2ND

A Systems Approach to Immunology and Vaccine Protocols

Competing Chuteside for Healthier Animals

Taking the Crisis Out of Crisis Management

Optimizing Nutrition :

Short-term Decisions with Long-term Consequences

Connecting the Dots with Nutrition and Developing Females

Ranch Diagnostic Tools : Where do I Even Start ?

Better Decisions for Better Outcomes :

10:00 - 11:00

12:45 - 1:45

2:00 - 3:00

10:00 - 11:00

12:45 - 1:45

2:00 - 3:00

Weather and Market Risks , Expecting the Unexpected

Recognizing and Managing Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus ( BVDV )

Raising the Bar on Breeding Soundness Evaluation

Systematically Rebuilding the Herd :

Is Your Land Ready ?

Are Your People Ready ?

Is Your Operation Ready ?

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