The 64th Annual Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course will run from August 6-8, 2018. The course is one of the largest cattle-related educational events in the country, drawing over 1,700 participants for its 20 educational sessions and various live demonstrations. Topics for the Beef Cattle Short Course include nutrition, reproduction,
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Animal Related Courses Available Online from Penn State
Are you interested in online courses to explore new career options or to enhance your current qualifications? Penn State Extension has a selection of self-paced courses available online at very reasonable prices (especially when you consider the cost of comparable college classes). These are non-credit courses, though one noted below
Veterinary Scholarships Offered by Dairy Association
The National Dairy Herd Information Association (DHIA) is now accepting applications for its veterinary student scholarship program. The $1,500 scholarships are available to third and fourth year veterinary students at AVMA accredited schools. Applicants will be judged on their interest and involvement in the dairy industry, as well as their interest
15 Best Beef Cattle Internships
Are you interested in working with beef cattle? The beef industry values hands-on experience, and internships can be a great way to learn practical skills. Here are 15 of our favorite beef cattle internships (listed alphabetically): The American Angus Association, the largest beef breed organization in the United States, offers three
World Dairy Expo Begins
The 50th annual World Dairy Expo begins tomorrow in Madison, Wisconsin. This massive event draws more than 70,000 attendees from 90 countries each year. World Dairy Expo also features a particularly large trade show, with more than 875 participating companies displaying the latest innovations in dairy related technology. The new
World Livestock Auctioneer Championship
The 53rd annual World Livestock Auctioneer Championship will be hosted in Lexington, Kentucky from June 15-19, 2016. More than 30 top livestock auctioneers will compete in this popular and entertaining event. If you have an interest in auctioneering (or just livestock in general) you might wish to attend the fast-talking