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Producers get hands-on learning experience
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Editor
 | Lori McBrayer of Jacksboro, left, takes a turn at working calves during the BQA Herd Health Seminar put on by the Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation May 19 at the Campsey Ranch. (Photo by Jana Lynn Rupe) |
Ranchers and farmers from north Texas and some from Oklahoma spent May 19 with representatives from the Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation and Jack County AgriLife Extension learning new techniques and strategies for better business production in the ever-changing cattle industry.
Local Extension agent Heath Lusty welcomed the group of more than a dozen to the Jack County Youth Fair Barn, where the morning was filled with valuable information in a classroom setting with presentations about cattle handling; vaccinations, including types, handling, administration and timing; recordkeeping; dehorning; and castration.
During the afternoon session, participants made their way to the South Campsey Cattle Co. as guests of Mike and Julie Campsy of Jacksboro, where the group took a pasture walk, reviewed prescribed fire techniques and discussed how to survive wildfires.
Participants also received hands-on Beef Quality Assurance procedural demonstrations on topics ranging from vaccinations and branding to dehorning and castration.
Using the facilities and equipment at the ranch, participants were guided through a hands-on demonstration about low stress cattle handling.
“This is an excellent opportunity for all farmers and ranchers to refresh their skills in handling cattle, as well as learn some invaluable information that may improve their operation.” said Robert Wells, Ph.D., livestock consultant with the Noble Foundation.
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