Live demonstrations highlight Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course

Whether it’s learning about virtual fencing or equipment to treat unwanted brush or proper cattle handling techniques, the 70th annual Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course on Aug. 5-7 in Bryan-College Station has a demonstration of interest to livestock operators.

The three-day annual event, hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Animal Science at Texas A&M, is expected to attract as many as 2,000 producers from around the world.

While many may attend for the Texas Aggie Prime Rib Dinner or the Cattleman’s College, a big attraction to the nationally and internationally recognized event are the live demonstrations offered each year on the final day, said Jason Cleere, Ph.D., conference coordinator and AgriLife Extension beef cattle specialist in the Department of Animal Science, Bryan-College Station.