December 1 & 2, 2017 | Harrah’s Hotel & Casino | Kansas City, MO
Make plans to join other Shorthorn enthusiasts in Kansas City for the ASA Annual Meeting – Forum and Awards Banquet. This is an excellent opportunity for learning, fellowship, and an all-around good time with fellow Shorthorn breeders!
Don’t forget to make your hotel reservations!!! Click here for a direct link to Harrah’s and the ASA room block.
Friday Afternoon, December 1
Workshops by ASA Staff
Topics include:
– Digital Beef Q&A
– Contemporary Grouping
– DNA Testing Q&A
– Marketing/Promotion
Friday Evening Social
Saturday December 2
Saturday Morning
A top-notch program of speakers from across the beef cattle industry, including:
– Dr. Bob Weaber (Kansas State University): Genomics
– Matt Woolfolk (American Shorthorn Association): Importance of Whole Herd Reporting
– Dr. Mark Johnson (Oklahoma State University): Blending Performance With Phenotype
– Industry Panels: Shorthorn Genetics & Their Role in the Commercial Industry
- Dr. Larry Kuehn (USDA Meat Animal Research Center)
- Jeff Gooden (Valley Oaks Angus)
- Douglas Olsen (Olsen Ranches)
- Bryce Schumann: Moving the Breed Forward
Saturday Afternoon
ASA Annual Meeting
Saturday Evening Social
ASA Awards Banquet