Wednesday, Sept. 27

THE STARTING GATE
8:15 a.m., Welcome
Bud Smith, President
American Angus Association
Russell Springs, Ky.


8:30 a.m., Where Angus Genetics Fit in the Beef Industry
Gary Smith
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, Colo.

9:15 a.m., The Science and the Sizzle
John Stika
Certified Angus Beef LLC
Manhattan, Kan.

9:45 a.m., The Essential Tack for Winning
John Crouch
American Angus Association
Saint Joseph, Mo.

10:30 a.m. Break


Thanks to our conference partner Pfizer Animal Health.


THE GREAT RACE
11 a.m., Angus Genetics in Crossbreeding
and the Option for Straightbred Commercial Herds

Sally Dolezal
Dolezal Enterprises
Derby, Kan.

11:45 a.m., The Business of Commercial Beef
Production
Mike Kasten
3M Ranch
Millersville, Mo.


Conference attendees enjoyed RMH Certified Angus BeefHeat-and-Serve Pot Roast.

12:30 p.m., Lunch

1:30 p.m., Increased Profit Through Industry Coordination
Minnie Lou Bradley
Bradley 3 Ranch
Memphis, Texas

Ray Ramsey
Michigan Livestock Exchange (MLE)
Richmond, Va.

Steve Hunt
U.S. Premium Beef
Kansas City, Mo.

3:00 p.m. Break

THE FINISH
3:30 p.m., Beating the Odds to Win the Race
Mark Gardiner
Gardiner Angus Ranch
Ashland, Kan.

4:15 a.m., Charge
Richard Spader
Executive Vice President
American Angus Association
Saint Joseph, Mo.




In Appreciation:
We would like to offer a special thanks to our conference partner, Pfizer Animal Health,
for its support.