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Prairie View A&M University College of Agriculture and Human Sciences (CAHS) Cooperative Extension Program (CEP) will be hosting a Herd Management Clinic at the Wharton Livestock Auction on June 10, 2022, from 9 – 12 pm. The program seeks to educate guests on various herd management practices, supply networking opportunities, and offer strategies to improve management methods.

The workshop will cover many topics, including preconditioning calves, understanding culling criteria, and buying vs. raising replacement heifers as a value-added practice. Attendees will hear from PVAMU Farm Foreman Asim Davis, TAMU Extension Beef Specialist Jason Cleere, Ph.D., and TAMU Extension Livestock Specialist Ron Gill, Ph.D. The day will begin with a light breakfast and an introduction from Wharton/Austin County Extension Agent Braxton Mitchell. Then guest speakers will begin their seminars before the event adjourns at noon.

The clinic is part of the Livestock Management Programs and in partnership with CAHS Agriculture and Natural Resources (AgNR). The Wharton Livestock Auction will be located at 3230 N Richmond Rd., Wharton, TX 77488. To register for the event, please visit the link above. For more information, please contact Braxton Mitchell at 979-532-3371, email bjmitchell@pvamu.edu.