Pre-conference Tour: Two Virginia Stocker Operations

Managing the Health of Stocker Calves
Dr. John Currin, DVM Dipl ABVP Clinical Professor & Extension Veterinarian, VA-MD Regional College of Veterinary Medicine

Managing Pastures for the Stocker Operations
Dr. Mark McCann, Beef Extension Specialist, Virginia Tech

Considerations in Buying Stocker Calves
Mr. Sidney Riley, Stocker Operator and Order Buyer, Bluff City, TN

Livestock Risk Protection Insurance for Stocker Operations
Ms. Tammy McKinley, Extension Specialist, University of Tennessee

Beef Cattle Outlook and Industry Changes
Dr. Emmit Rawls, Livestock Marketing Specialist, University of Tennessee