The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s annual convention—2024 CattleCon—is being held in Orlando, Florida, at the end of January 2024.
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s (NCBA) annual convention, 2024 CattleCon, is “where the beef industry meets,” according to the NCBA website. This year’s convention and trade show are being held in Orlando, Florida. See the details below.
Details of 2024 CattleCon
The following details concerning 2024 CattleCon are from the NCBA website:
When: January 30 to February 2, 2024
Where: Orange County Convention Center South Concourse
9899 International Dr.
Orlando, Fl 32819
What: According to the NCBA website, the event is a “unique and comprehensive experience that brings together education, networking, business opportunities, advocacy, and fun for the whole family, all under one roof…where the beef industry meets to learn, connect, grow, and enjoy.”
Schedule:
Pre-Con Tuesday, January 30, 2024
7:30AM: Ag Tour
11:30AM: Grazing Management Workshop
2PM: NCBA Executive Committee Meeting
4:30PM: Regional Meetings
Day 1, Wednesday, January 31, 2024
9AM: D.C. Issues Update
11:30AM: Cattlemen’s College General Session & Lunch, Dr. Clay Mathis, Dept. Head of Animal Science, Texas A&M
1PM: Wednesday Policy Committee Meetings
1:30PM: BQA Producer Forum
3PM: Opening General Session, Jon Dorenbos, Magician and Former American Football Player
4:30PM: First Timer Meat-Up, Flamingo Fiesta Welcome Reception in the Trade Show
7PM: NCBA PAC Reception & Live Auction
Day 2, Thursday, February 1, 2024
6:30AM: BEEFit 5K
8AM: General Session II, Jim Carroll, Futurist, Author, Innovation Expert
9AM: NCBA Trade Show
9:30AM: Cattle Chats Tools, Techniques & Strategies to Improve Grazing, Rob Cook, Chairman, National Grazing Lands Coalition
10AM: Checkoff Highlight Session
Thursday Policy Committee Meetings
Cattlemen’s College:
-Cattlemen’s College Better Cow Health for Better Calves
-Cattlemen’s College Creating a Blueprint for Sustainable Beef Production
-Cattlemen’s College Evaluating the Evolving Carcass
-Cattlemen’s College Systematically Selecting the Right Cattle for You, Dr. Bob Weaber, Professor / Extension Specialist, Kansas State University
Cattle Chats:
-Optimizing Cattle Health Through Mineral Nutrition, Dr. Chris Ashworth, Global Research and Development Veterinarian, Zinpro
10:30AM
Cattle Chats:
-Cattle Chats From Protection to Detection: BVDV’s Impact in a Vaccinated Herd, Dr. George Perry, Professor, Texas A&M University, Dr. Jim Rhoades, Senior Professional Services Veterinarian, IDEXX
11:15AM
Cattlemen’s College:
=Cattlemen’s College A Continued Concern, Bovine Congestive Heart Failure, Kelli Retallick, Director of Genetic
-Cattlemen’s College Capturing Value with Your Cull Cattle, Lily Edwards-Callaway, Assistant Professor of Livestock —-Behavior and Welfare, Colorado State University
-Cattlemen’s College Current Financial Planning and Tax Trends, Kent Bacus, Executive Director, Government Affairs, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Jason Thomas, Partner, CPA, JD, Frost, PLLC
-Cattlemen’s College Using Genomics to Unravel the Secrets of Heterosis, Dr. Raluca Mateescu, Professor of Quantitative Genetics & Geonomics, Dept. of Animal Sciences, University of Florida
1PM: Sustainability Forum
2:30PM: Checkoff Committee Meetings
Cattle Chats:
-Cattle Chats Applying ART to Your Herd, Garrett Stanfield, Regional Business Manager, Trans Ova Genetics, Dakota Moyers, Regional Business Manager, Trans Ova Genetics
3PM
Cattlemen’s College:
-Cattlemen’s College Building Back the Beef Herd with Biosecurity in Mind, Brian Dorcey, Director of Veterinary Strategy, Farmers Business Network
-Cattlemen’s College Factors Affecting Reproductive Efficiency, Dr. Angela Gonella, Assistant Professor, University of Florida
-Cattlemen’s College Trade in the Era of Deglobalization, Don Close, Terrain
-Cattlemen’s College Sustainable Strategies for Genetic Improvement, Dr. Emily Stackhouse, Research Manager: Livestock and Environment, Alltech, INC.
4PM: Hoppy Hour Trade Show Reception
5PM: Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame Reception & Dinner
6PM: Environmental Stewardship Award Reception
7PM: Palm Tree Pachanga, Paul Bogart, Music Artist, Mango’s Tropical Cafe
Day 3, Friday, February 2, 2024
8AM: General Session III- 2024 U.S. & Global Protein & Grain Outlook Session
9AM: NCBA Trade Show
9:30AM
Cattle Chats
-Cattle Chats Real-world Benefits ($$) of Managing for Improved Soil Health, Dr. Jeff Goodwin, Director, Center for Grazinglands and Ranch Management
10AM
Cattlemen’s College:
-Cattlemen’s College A Systems Approach to Immunology and Vaccine Protocols
-Cattlemen’s College Weather and Market Risks, Expecting the Unexpected, Ross Bronson, Ag Risk Consultant, Redd Summit Advisors, Dr. Cadra Krueger, Beef Territory Sales Manager, Alltech, INC.
-Cattlemen’s College Short-term Decisions with Long-term Consequences, Dr. Dusty Abney, Cow/Calf Nutritionist, Cargill Animal Nutrition
-Cattlemen’s College Is Your Land Ready?, Jacob Gilley, Senior Technical Livestock and Grazing Specialist, Eastern US, American Farmland Trust, Dr. Robert Wells, Executive Director, Integrity Beef Alliance
-Cattle Chats Optimizing Cattle Health Through Mineral Nutrition, Dr. Chris Ashworth, Global Research and Development Veterinarian, Zinpro
10:30AM
-Cattle Chats From Protection to Detection: BVDV’s Impact in a Vaccinated Herd, Dr. George Perry, Professor, Texas A&M University, Dr. Jim Rhoades, Senior Professional Services Veterinarian, IDEXX
11AM: Beef Industry Forum
Emerging Leaders Luncheon
12:45PM
-Cattlemen’s College Competing Chuteside for Healthier Animals
-Cattlemen’s College Recognizing and Managing Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVDV), Dr. George Perry, Professor, Texas A&M University
-Cattlemen’s College Connecting the Dots with Nutrition and Developing Females, Justin Rhinehart, Assistant Dean, University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture
-Cattlemen’s College Are Your People Ready?, Dan Leahy, President, Foundation for Ranch Management
2PM: Blue Jacket Social
-Cattlemen’s College Raising the Bar on Breeding Soundness Evaluation, Dr. Chance Armstrong, Associate Clinical Veterinarian, Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine
-Cattlemen’s College Ranch Diagnostic Tools: Where do I Even Start?, Jacob Gilley, Senior Technical Livestock and Grazing Specialist, Eastern US, American Farmland Trust, Dr. Jeff Heldt, Beef Technical Services Lead and US Ruminant Innovation Lead, Micronutrients USA LLC
-Cattlemen’s College Is Your Operation Ready?
2:30PM
-Cattle Chats Applying ART to Your Herd, Garrett Stanfield, Regional Business Manager, Trans Ova Genetics
Dakota Moyers, Regional Business Manager, Trans Ova Genetics
3PM: Pups & Popsicles Trade Show Reception
Board of Directors
5PM: Roto Mixer Pre-Party
8PM: Cowboys & Coasters. The Bellamy Brothers, Music Artists
How: Register here.
See the convention website for the complete schedule.
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