Ranching 101
Ranching 101 seminars will give participants practical, sound guidance on the tools and equipment needed to get started in ranching. The first seminar will specifically focus on breeds, genetics and selection of cattle.
While these seminars are designed for people starting off in the ranching business or looking to improve their existing operation, anyone interested in the cattle business is invited to attend. A series schedule is listed below.
All programs are held at the TSCRA Headquarters office located at 1301 West 7th Street, Fort Worth, Texas, 76102. Programs are always on the 3rd Tuesdday of the month from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. If you are planning to attend, please RSVP at 800-242-7820 or sfox@tscra.org.
Ranching 101 is free to TSCRA members and $20 for non-members.
Upcoming Fort Worth Programs
- February 21, 2012 – Animal Nutrition
- Necessary nutrients
- Forage requirements
- Feed rations
- Dry vs. bred cow nutrition
- Calf nutrition
- Body condition scores
- March 20, 2012 – Pasture/Forage Management
- Native vs. improved
- Stocking rates
- Plant ID
- Grazing systems
- Hay management
- April 17, 2012 – Facilities/Processing
- Facility use and design
- Animal behavior and handling
- Dehorning
- Castration
- Vaccinating/doctoring
- May 15, 2012 – Marketing
- Types of marketing
- Where to market
- How to prepare cattle for marketing
- June 19, 2012 – Equine Management
- Uses for your horse
- Horse health and nutrition
- Equipping your horse
Presentations from previous programs
For more information, call 800-242-7820 or email sfox@tscra.org
Thanks to our Ranching 101 sponsor!
