KOMA 4-State Beef Cattle Conference Jan. 19

STOCKTON, Mo. — The KOMA Beef Cattle Conference begins at 4 p. m. Jan. 19, 2016, at the Stockton United Methodist Church Family Life Center in Stockton.

The KOMA (4 - State) Beef Cattle Conference is a joint effort by the University Extension programs in Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri and Arkansas.

“The conference is designed to provide the latest information on beef cattle production, marketing, economics, nutrition and forage utilization,” said Dr. Patrick Davis, livestock specialist, University of Missouri Extension.

Presenters and presentations at the meeting include the following:

• Dr. David Lalman, beef cattle extension specialist at Oklahoma State University, will present, “Cattle Mineral Supplementation.”

• Dr. Scott Brown, assistant research professor in agricultural and applied economics at University of Missouri will present, “Do lower cattle prices signal the use of risk management tools by cattle producers?”

• Dr. Craig Payne, University of Missouri associate extension professor of veterinary medicine at the University of Missouri will present, “Antibiotic Label Changes and Veterinary Feed Directive”

The evening meal will be catered by Maggie Mae’s Tea Room of Miller.

“That same evening, agriculture businesses that have supported the event will have booths. Attendees can visit and learn how their products can help improve their beef cattle operation,” said Davis.

The cost of the event — for those who pre-register and pay prior to Jan. 15, 2016, — is $20 per person. Payment at the door will cost $30 per person.

To register for the program, or for details on this event, contact the Cedar County MU Extension Center at (417) 276-3313 or email to cedarco@missouri.edu.