Logan Chappell
850.718.5506
Randy Davis
337.523.4107
Josh Churchwell
813.967.5176
Dr. Todd Anderson
850.849.8181
October 28-30, 2024
Artificial Insemination Course
Applied hands-on course will train participants in all aspects of A.I. and synchronization. Each day we will spend time in cows, practicing the chute-side A.I. techniques. Each day will start with hands-on training the cows. This course will end with the opportunity for participants to receive a certificate of certification for AI. The cost is $350 and will include meals and refreshments. BQA certification is included in registration fee for this course.
Applied Beef Cattle Skills
A chute side practicum will focus on basic cattle productive skills that will enhance your ability to manage your herd. An array of basic skills will be covered that will include cattle handling, pulling calves, tubing calves, tagging, castration, dehorning, giving injections, implanting and more. This course is designed for participants who are looking to expand their knowledge of applied management practices and will leave having had the opportunity practice these skills on live cattle. The cost is $250 and will include meals and refreshments. BQA certification is included in registration fee for this course.
Beef Quality Assurance Training
A BQA certification will be offered as a stand-alone program on the morning of Wednesday, October 28, 2024. Completing this program will result in BQA certification. Producers can only attend the BQA training, without attending the other tracks. A steak lunch will be sponsored by Josh Churchwell with Merck Animal Health following the training.
Registration
Registration is on a first come-first served basis. Please use this link to complete registration and submit payment. BQA Certification is included in the Applied Beef Cattle Skills and A.I. Certification tickets. If you wish to attend the BQA training ONLY, select the BQA-only ticket.
If the ticket you wish to purchase is sold, select the waitlist ticket. This will put you on the waitlist, and you will be notified if a spot opens.
Link to Register.
Location and Contacts
4925 Hwy 162, Greenwood, FL 32443
Kalyn Waters
EM: kalyn.waters@ufl.edu
Ph: 407-619-9862
PCC Team
Leaders
Dr. Angela Maria Gonella-Diaza
Assistant Professor
Beef Cattle Reproduction
North Florida Research and Education Center
3925 Highway 71 Marianna, FL 32466
Phone: 850-526-1612
Kalyn Waters, M.S.
Holmes County Director, Agent III
Cattle Reproduction and Ranch Management
UF/IFAS Extension Homes County
703 B East Hwy 90, Bonifay, FL 323425
Phone: 850-547-1108
Daniella Heredia, M.S.
Biological Scientist; Ph.D Student
Beef cattle reproduction lab
North Florida Research and Education Center
3925 Highway 71 Marianna, Fl 32448
Phone: 850-5261637
Kasey Aukema, M.S.
Agriculture, Agent I
UF/IFAS Extension Walton County
732 N. 9th Street DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433-3804
Phone: 850-892-8172
Nick Simmons, M.S.
County Extension Director and Commercial Livestock Agent III
UF/IFAS Extension Escambia County
3740 Stefani Rd., Cantonment, FL 32533
Office phone: 850-475-5230 ext. 1103