Fuel growth, one insightful topic at a time
Herd health
Participants will emerge equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to proactively manage beef cattle herd health and ensure the well-being and prosperity of their herd.
Marketing & Business Management
participants will emerge equipped with the knowledge, skills, and strategic insights necessary to navigate the complexities of beef cattle marketing and business management, driving profitability, resilience, and competitiveness in the dynamic livestock industry.
Nutrition & Forages
Participants will emerge equipped with a comprehensive understanding of beef cattle nutrition and forages, along with practical sills and strategies to enhance the health, productivity, and sustainability of beef cattle operations through informed nutritional management practices.
Precision technologies
Participants will emerge equipped with a deep understanding of precision technologies in beef cattle management and the practical skills and strategies necessary to leverage these technologies effectively to enhance productivity, efficiency, and sustainability in modern beef production operations.
Reproduction
Participants will emerge equipped with a comprehensive understanding of beef cattle reproduction, along with the practical skills and strategies to optimize reproduction performance, genetic progress, and overall herd productivity within beef cattle operations.
Meat Sciences
Participants will emerge equipped with a comprehensive understanding of Meat sciences with an emphasis on beef, along with the practical knowledge and insights to enhance beef production efficiency, meat quality, and consumer satisfaction within the dynamic beef industry landscape.
Registration
Registration is all inclusive!
Adults: $175.00
College: $100.00
Association and Business Meetings
There will be ample time and space to host your annual, semi- annual, quarterly, or monthly meeting at the virginia beef cattle University conference. Interested in hosting an association or Business Meeting in conjunction with BCU?
Hands-on Workshops and Educational Breakout Sessions
These hands-on workshops and breakout sessions will provide you with practical tools, proven strategies, and expert insights you can take home and implement! From Herd health and nutrition to ,marketing and management, each session is designed to help you make confident, informed Decisions on your operation.
Network with Cattle Industry Corporations
Network with the cattle industry Corporations through a happy hour on Thursday night!
Enjoy wonderful Prime Rib Smoked at The VT Meat Lab!
The Prime Hour: Beef and Brews
Enjoy a delicious prime rib dinner and Happy hour at the virginia Tech German Club!
Key Note Speaker Announcement Coming Soon!
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