OZONA – Range topics, predators and livestock issues will all be addressed during a multi-county program conducted by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service offices in Crockett, Sutton and Schleicher counties from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Oct. 26.
The program will be held in the Crockett County Fair Park Convention Center, located at 1301 Ave. AA in Ozona.
Three Texas Department of Agriculture continuing education units will be offered.
“Anthrax and predator problems have been a topic of concern with many landowners in Crockett, Sutton and Schleicher counties this year, as well as in previous years,” said Chase McPhaul, AgriLife Extension agent in Crockett County. “The purpose of this program is to educate producers and give them possible solutions to their predator issues as well as other ranch-related problems.”
The day’s topics and speakers will include:
– Recognizing and Managing Common Livestock Health Problems (including anthrax), Dr. Floron “Buddy” Faries, AgriLife Extension program leader for veterinary medicine at College Station.
– Least Cost, Most Effective Methods for Controlling Pricklypear, Juniper, Mesquite and Regional Perennial Weeds, Alyson McDonald, AgriLife Extension range specialist at Fort Stockton.
– Interpreting Evidence of Predation, Predator Biology, and Trapping Techniques and the Role of Predator Control in Predator Management, Saidor “Hoppy” Turman, Texas Wildlife Damage Management Service district supervisor at Fort Stockton.
Individual pre-registration is $10 by Oct. 22 and $15 thereafter. Lunch will be provided.
To pre-register or for more information, call the AgriLife Extension office in Crockett County at 325-392-2721.
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