Thousands of ranchers, farmers visit College Station for 70th Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – The annual Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course began Monday, marking a successful start and great turnout.
Over the course of three days, farmers and ranchers travel from all over the world to learn how to produce cattle efficiently and sustainably in College Station.
It’s the largest-attended beef cattle educational program in the world, covering topics including but not limited to animal health, nutrition, reproduction, and genetics.
The event also offers cattleman’s college seminars where attendees can learn about AI transforming livestock farming, parasite control programs, landowner rights, and more.
A beef cattle specialist with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Jason Cleere, told KBTX he was thrilled to be at the course once again.
“When 2,000 ranchers come to town, the university opens their doors to us,” Jason Cleere said. “I mean, we are part of the university, but they openly welcome the ranchers to come to town. The faculty and staff here on campus, they enjoy it.
Cleere said this is an ever-important course because people come from all over to gain knowledge and bring it back home with them.
“To make sure they are doing a good job taking care of the land, but also taking care of their cattle,” added Cleere. “And do it to where it’s economical where they can support their family as well.”
The event is open to the public through Wednesday, August 7. All booths and sessions are located in Rudder Tower on Texas A&M’s campus.
Tuesday’s event is from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Wednesday from 7:30 a.m. to noon.
