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Ranching 101 Seminars Scheduled For November 15th and 17th

published: November 9th 2011
source: TSCRA

The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) will host a Ranching 101 seminar, Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 1 p.m. at TSCRA headquarters in Fort Worth.

Attorney Chad Lee will discuss laws, leasing and liability. Each seminar, which is free, is designed to give participants practical, sound guidance on the tools and equipment needed to get started in ranching.

While the seminar is designed for people starting off in the ranching business or looking to improve their existing operation, anyone interested in the cattle business is invited to attend. A series schedule is listed below.

Tuesday, Nov. 15
Laws, Leasing and Liability
Lease structure, example leases and rates, tips for absentee landowners, hiring employees and liability concerns for paid and unpaid workers

Tuesday, Jan. 17
Animal Health and Disease Management
Common diseases and treatment, choosing a veterinarian, creating a herd health plan, necessary vaccinations and antibiotic use concerns about residues

All seminars will be held at TSCRA Headquarters, 1301 W. Seventh Street in Fort Worth from 1-5 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month, excluding December.

A complete agenda can be found at http://www.tscra.org/education/ranching101.html.

Space in each session is limited. Participants should RSVP to Stacy Fox at sfox@tscra.org or by calling 800-242-7820.

TSCRA’s Ranching 101 seminars are sponsored by Pfizer Animal Health.