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Virginia Hereford Field Day

Livestock Update, June 2000

Dan Eversole, Extension Animal Scientist, Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Va.
Saturday, July 15, 2000
(In conjunction with Animal Industry Day on Friday, July 14th)

Agenda
10:00 am - NoonRegistration and Stockman's Contest Viewing of Trade Show
Noon - 1 pmFree BBQ lunch (Served by students from Block and Bridle Club)
1:00 - 1:15Welcome -
Dr. Dan Eversole, Faculty Coordinator of Beef Teaching Herd
Dr. Gary Minish, Head
1:15 - 1:35Comments from the Virginia Hereford and American Hereford Associations
1:35 - 2:05Electronic Heat Detection System
2:05 - 2:35Interpreting Carcass EPDs
2:35 - 3:05Body Condition Scoring Workshop
3:05 - 3:30Awards and Recognition of Winners in Stockman's Contest



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