Course Fee - $50

Beef cattle management has many components. Experienced ranchers spend a lifetime learning, however, there some critical components that will need to be identified and studied before responsibly entering into this type of enterprise. In this basic course, students are introduced to all of the important components of beef cattle management. The beef cattle feeding and nutrition program for small producers is typically fairly concentrated due to the smaller acreage available. Basic nutritional needs are discussed per class of animal and expected growth goals. Options are presented balancing protein and energy needs. The subject of waste management is also discussed ensuring the environmentally sound practices. The most common beef cattle breeds are provided including discussion on traits of each. The basic breeding systems used by cattle producers are detailed and the simple genetics incorporated. Matching breed (maternal and paternal traits) to agricultural enterprise is a main educational goal. The small farm producer has many options to market beef cattle raised. Tradition forms of trade as well as technologically advanced options are presented as well as methods used to reduce risk. This course will address a comprehensive need for education for small landowners entering into an operation including beef cattle.

Once you have registered for the course, Texas AgriLife Extension Conference Services will email to you a confirmation of your registration, a receipt and the course enrollment key.  For questions regarding the course, please contact Rebecca Parker at (979)255-7556 or r-parker@tamu.edu and/or Jenny Leone at (972)952-9258, The course will be delivered through The Extension Online Campus located at http://campus.extension.org. Students will need to create an account at this site before class begins.

If a cancellation becomes necessary, please send notification to agrilifevents@ag.tamu.edu.  Cancellations received before first day of the course will receive a $44 refund.