Effective Stockmanship seminar set for MSGA convention
The Montana Beef Quality (BQA) assurance program will present an “Effective Stockmanship” seminar at the Billings MetraPark Expo Center, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009 at 10:00-11:45 a.m. & 2:00-3:45 p.m. as part of the Pfizer Cattlemen’s Colleges.
“Effective Stockmanship” has been brought about by the efforts of Curt Pate of Montana and Texas native Ron Gill. Both have a passion for improving the stockmanship skills of cattlemen. Working horseback and on foot, these two men – and now with Ron’s wife, Debbie – have been conducting stockmanship trainings across the country over the past several years.
“Come to the MSGA convention and see how stockman everywhere are paying closer attention to their livestock handling skills as the beef industry comes under more and more scrutiny by animal welfare activist groups,” said Clint Peck, Montana’s director of BQA. “This is an event the entire family, as well as ranch employees, will find useful and enjoyable.”
Beyond the obvious ethical concerns, low-stress cattle handling works to reduce sickness, reduce labor costs and improve animal performance and gain. Come to Billings and see how Effective Stockmanship it can work – and pay – for your operation. For more details contact Peck at (406) 896-9068 or [email protected].
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The Montana Stockgrowers Association, a non-profit membership organization, has worked on behalf of Montana’s cattle ranching families since 1884. Our mission is to protect and enhance Montana ranch families’ ability to grow and deliver safe, healthy, environmentally wholesome beef to the world.