Get the details of the Herd Health Seminar, slated for August 21st in Plant City, for Florida beef producers.
Florida beef producers looking to improve the profitability of their beef production should attend the Herd Health Seminar in August. Put on by the South Florida Beef-Forage Program of the UF/IFAS Extension Service, the event aims “program to help producers learn more about the components of a herd health plan and proper vaccine management to maximize herd health,” according to the event registration page. See the details below.
Details of the Herd Health Seminar
These are the pertinent details of the Herd Health Seminar:
When: Thursday, August 21 · 6 – 8pm EDT
“Registration will begin at 5:30 with the program starting at 6:00pm. Dinner and educational materials will be provided as part of your registration.”
Where: Hillsborough County Cattlemen’s Association
6404 South County Road 39, Plant City, FL 33567
What:
-Components of a Herd Health Plan – Allie Williams
“A herd health management plan is vital to profitable beef production. The investment in the prevention of disease is less than the cost of treatment. Losses that are caused by poor herd health represent a major obstacle to the profitably of many cow/calf operations. Poor animal health can result in animal death, decreased reproduction efficiently, and decrease in growth and productivity. Many animal health problems can be controlled with good management, proper nutrition, and vaccination against infectious diseases. Preventing diseases through the use of a herd health management plan saves time and money.”
-Vaccine Management to Maximize Herd Health – Dr. Joao Bittar
“Dr. Joao Bittar with the UF/IFAS Veterinary College will discuss vaccine protocol and cow management, the different types of vaccines and when to use each type, and how to prevent vaccine failure.”
How: Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/herd-health-seminar-tickets-1497552593119?aff=oddtdtcreator
“Registration fee for this program is $ 15.00 if registered by August 11, 2025, and $ 25.00 if registered between August 12-18th. Pre-registration for this event is required as dinner will be served. For more information, please reach out to your area UF/IFAS Extension Livestock Agent or Allie Williams at allisonwilliams@ufl.edu”
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