Managed Grazing of Beef Cattle on AZ Rangelands
Dec. 6, 2012
Willcox
Valley Telecom Conference Building
752 East Maley Street
Moderator: Ms. Kim McReynolds – morning
7:30 – 8:20
8:20 – 8:30
8:30 – 9:10
9:10 – 9:50
9:50 – 10:10
10:10 – 10:50
10:50 – 11:30
11:30 – 12:00
12:00 – 1:00
Registration
Introduction of Sponsors and Welcome
Residual Feed Intake and Its Potential Application to AZ Rangelands
(Residual feed intake is the difference between the expected intake of the
animal and what they actually consume.)
Dr. Dan Faulkner, Beef Extension Specialist, University of Arizona
Targeted Grazing
(Targeted Grazing is the carefully controlled grazing of livestock to accomplish specific
vegetation management objectives.)
Dr. Larry Howery, Range Management Extension Specialist, University of Arizona
Break
Using Genetics to Manipulate Animal Intake, Distance from Water, and Use of Slopes
Dr. Derek Bailey, Professor & Director, Chihuahuan Desert Rangeland Research Center,
New Mexico State University
Adaptive Grazing Management on the Santa Rita Experimental Range
Dr. George Ruyle, Range Management Extension Specialist, University of Arizona
Mr. Andrew McGibbon, Santa Rita Ranch
Panel Discussion
Lunch
Moderator: Dr. Dean Fish – afternoon
1:00 – 1:50
1:50 – 2:25
2:25 – 3:10
3:10 – 3:20
Cost:Benefit Applications of Management Practices for AZ Range Cow Operations
(Supplementation, Vaccinations, Weaning Options, Retaining Yearlings)
Mr. Trent Teegerstrom ~ Associate Extension Specialist,
Dept. of Agricultural & Resource Economics, U of A
Strategic Planning to Better Manage the Effects of Drought
Dr. Doug Tolleson, Range Extension Specialist, V-V Ranch and U of A School of Natural
Resources and the Environment
Cattle Markets: Outlook and Issues
Mr. Jim Robb ~ Director, Livestock Marketing Information Center, Denver, CO
Evaluation & Wrap Up
Managed Grazing of Beef Cattle on AZ Rangelands
Dec. 7, 2012
Payson
Best Western Conference Center
801 N Hwy 87
Moderator: Dr. Jim Sprinkle – morning
7:30 – 8:20
8:20 – 8:30
8:30 – 9:10
9:10 – 9:50
9:50 – 10:10
10:10 – 10:50
10:50 – 11:30
11:30 – 12:00
12:00 – 1:00
Registration
Introduction of Sponsors and Welcome
Residual Feed Intake and Its Potential Application to AZ Rangelands
(Residual feed intake is the difference between the expected intake of the
animal and what they actually consume.)
Dr. Dan Faulkner, Beef Extension Specialist, University of Arizona
Targeted Grazing
(Targeted Grazing is the carefully controlled grazing of livestock to accomplish specific
vegetation management objectives.)
Dr. Larry Howery, Range Extension Specialist, University of Arizona
Break
Using Genetics to Manipulate Animal Intake, Distance from Water, and Use of Slopes
Dr. Derek Bailey, Professor & Director, Chihuahuan Desert Rangeland Research Center,
New Mexico State University
Grazing Patterns of Cattle Grazing Pinon Juniper Rangeland in New Mexico
Ms. Vanessa Prileson, Rangeland Management Specialist, Payson Ranger District, & former
graduate student, New Mexico State University
Panel Discussion
Lunch
Moderator: Dr. Sabrina Tuttle – afternoon
1:00 – 2:00
2:00 – 2:40
2:40 – 3:10
3:10 – 3:20
Cattle Markets: Outlook and Issues
Mr. Jim Robb ~ Director, Livestock Marketing Information Center, Denver, CO
Cost:Benefit Applications of Management Practices for AZ Range Cow Operations
(Supplementation, Vaccinations, Weaning Options, Retaining Yearlings)
Mr. Trent Teegerstrom ~ Associate Extension Specialist,
Dept. of Agricultural & Resource Economics, U of A
Strategic Planning to Better Manage the Effects of Drought
Dr. Doug Tolleson, Range Extension Specialist, V-V Ranch and U of A School of Natural
Resources and the Environment
Evaluation & Wrap Up