| 9:30 a.m. |
Registration/Coffee |
| 10:00 a.m. |
Introductions |
| 10:15 a.m. |
Beef Cattle Outlook Dr. Glynn Tonsor, Kansas State University
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| 11:00 a.m. |
Producer Panel Dr. Cassandra Olds, Kansas State University Margaret Ann Smith, Southlex Cattle Co. - Lexington, VA Dr. Gregg Hanzlicek, KSU Diagnostic Laboratory Dr. Don Coover, SEK Genetics - Galesburg, KS
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| 12:15 p.m. |
BBQ Brisket Lunch - View Posters |
| 1:00 p.m. |
The Alltech Method: Proven Strategies for Stocker Cattle Performance Dr. Vaughn Holder, Research Director, Alltech |
| 2:00 p.m. |
Considerations for Using Corn Silage in Growing/Backgrounding Programs Dr. Galen Erickson, University of Nebraska
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| 2:45 p.m. |
Break |
| 3:15 p.m. |
Optimizing Mineral Nutrition of Calves – Pre- and Post-Weaning Strategies Dr. John Arthington, University of Florida
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| 4:00 p.m. |
Developing Tactics of When and Where to Pen Cattle Dr. John Groves, Livestock Veterinary Service - Eldon, MO
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| 5:00 p.m. |
Cutting Bull’s Lament 2026
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*After the program, be our guest for Prairie Oysters