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72nd Annual Beef Cattle

Short Course

Adding Value Through Nutrition and Management

 Wednesday, May 10 - Friday, May 12

The 72nd Annual Beef Cattle Short Course will be held on May 10-12, 2023.  We are excited to offer a dynamic program with renowned speakers of relevance for the Florida Beef Industry. As in previous years, the program will start on Wednesday after lunch (1:00 PM) and will adjourn Friday at noon. This year’s Short Course will focus on nutritional and management strategies that can enhance the profitability and sustainability of the beef industry. The program includes lectures from renowned guest speakers and outstanding University of Florida faculty members, including research updates, hands-on activities, and plenty of opportunities for networking. During this event, the Department of Animal Sciences will offer the Annual UF Brahman Bull and Brahman Heifer Sale, including on-site viewing of animals. We are looking forward to visiting with you at the 2023 Beef Cattle Short Course, the premier educational event for the Florida Beef Industry.

Register for this event by visiting: https://tinyurl.com/yv93p5rk.


Hotel Accommodations

Homewood Suites by Hilton (Full Renovation 2022) - Gainesville

Hilton Garden Inn - Gainesville

Contact Us

Shelby O. Thomas
(352) 392-1916
soesterreicher@ufl.edu

Nicholas DiLorenzo
(352) 526-1615
ndilorenzo@ufl.edu 

Location and Directions

UF/IFAS Extension Professional Development Center
2142 Shealy Dr
Gainesville, FL 32608

General Information