Miami International Agriculture&Cattle Show

Miami International Agriculture & Cattle Show
International Producer Seminar
Tropical Park Community Center
March 19th, 2010

In-depth education and discussion sessions geared toward professionals in the agriculture and cattle export/import, production and bio-tech fields are just some of the topics to be covered during the symposium. The presentations will include educators from the University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS). The theme for this year’s symposium is Cattle Health and Management , along with other very relevant topics. A simultaneous English-Spanish translation service will be available.

Our trade show is aimed at the development of international business-to- business relationships amongst breeders, producers and Allied Industries. In-bound trade mission participants as well as domestic industry representatives have been able to establish beneficial linkages during this event and this years’ event is ramping up to be even more rewarding than ever.

8:00 AM Arrival
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Welcome and Orientation for the Seminar, Renee’ Strickland, Florida Cattlemen’s Association - (Commissioner Souto, should welcome briefly). Not sure as to whom should be the facilitator for the remainder of the seminar just yet.
9:00 AM – 9:45 AM Forage Systems for Tropical and Subtropical Regions, Dr. Joao Mauricio Bueno Vendramini, Assistant Professor, Agronomy - Forage Specialist University of Florida IFAS, Range Cattle Research and Education Center
9:45 AM – 10:30 AM Mineral Nutrition and Supplementation, Dr. John Arthington, Professor and Center Director, University of Florida, IFAS, Range Cattle Research and Education Center
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Export Documentation Requirements, USDA Veterinarian (TBD) and Renee’ Strickland, Florida Cattlemen’s Association
11:15 AM – 11:45 AM Q&A
11:45 AM – Noon Wrap Up
Noon - 1:00 PM Lunch With Open Discussion

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