RANCHING 101
TSCRA is proud to announce the 2016 Ranching 101 schedule! Are you a new or small rancher? We have the program for you! Ranching 101 gets back to the basics with these monthly educational programs.
January 19 — Cattle Selection and Buying Basics • Bull, cow and replacement selection • Breed identifi cation and differences • How and where to buy cattle – livestock market vs. private treaty
February 16 — Cattle Health • Common disease identifi cation and treatment • Developing a herd health plan • When is it time to go to the vet?
March 15 — Cattle Nutrition • Nutritional needs of the cow
• Evaluating the need for and using supplements • The effects of nutrition on overall animal performance
April 19 — Livestock Marketing • Developing a marketing plan • Marketing basics • Marketing options
May 17 — Chuteside Demonstration (off-site) • Cattle handling techniques • Working cattle through a chute
• Vaccine and antibiotic stewardship June 21 — Rancher Panel Discussion • This is your chance to learn from the pros!
July 19 — Genetics, EPDs, and Artifi cial Insemination
• The role of genetics in your herd – e.g. hybrid vigor vs. purebred
• Understanding EPDs and how to use them to make management decisions • Using artifi cial insemination or a live bull
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August 16 — Range and Pasture Management • Stocking rates • Plant identifi cation • Fertilization and control options
September 20 — Land Leasing • Understanding a lease • Liability concerns • Drafting a sample lease
October 18 — Choosing the Right Equipment • Basic equipment used around the ranch • Buying equipment; new vs. used • Equipment maintenance
November 15 — Ranch Accounting and Taxes • Financial record keeping
• Accounting and tax practices unique to ranching
December 13 — Production Record Keeping • What records should be kept
• Utilizing production records in decision making on the ranch
• Record keeping software options Ranching 101 is held at the TSCRA Headquarters offi ce located at
1301 W. 7th Street, Fort Worth, Texas, 76102 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
Programs are free for TSCRA members and $20 for non-members.
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