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VTBeef - Home of the Beef Extension Program at Virginia Tech

Enhancing the profitability and sustainability of beef cattle production systems through enhanced production efficiency and value-added ventures.

Black Angus Sketch

Illustration of an a Black Angus cow from the side.

Screenshot of the linked pdf. — Click image above to open the flyer.

October 18 - 19, 2024
Virginia 2024 Cattlemen's Boot Camp

Blacksburg, VA

Educational opportunities for producers at all levels to either brush up on their current knowledge or learn the basics. The Boot Camp will include a variety of relevant and essential topics that the cattle industry faces today through hands-on experiences for the full educational experience! Topics will include:

HERD HEALTH
GENETICS
NUTRITION
MARKETING
REPRODUCTION
OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT

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If you are a person with a disability and require any auxiliary aids, services or other accommodations for any Extension event, please discuss your accommodation needs with the Extension staff at your local Extension office at least 1 week prior to the event.

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Guidance

This is an emerging situation with new information becoming available almost daily.

The latest news, guidance for producers and veterinarians, biosecurity recommendations, and links to CDC and FDA information can be found below.

Guidance - HPAI

A recording of the April 30, 2024 webinar produced by Virginia Cooperative Extension and the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine can be accessed above.

Learn more about our Beef Programs & Events

Virginia Tech's Beef Cattle Extension events and programs help serve the beef cattle industry address the segments of the beef industry. The primary focus of these programs is to enhance the profitability and sustainability of beef cattle production systems through enhanced production efficiency and value-added ventures.

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Virginia Beef Quality Assurance Program , redirect
As part of the Mid-Atlantic BQA program, Virginia BQA educates and certifies producers in best management practices that improve the safety and quality of beef.
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Virginia Premium Assured Heifer Program (VPAHP)
As part of the Mid-Atlantic BQA program, Virginia BQA educates and certifies producers in best management practices that improve the safety and quality of beef
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Virginia Beef Cattle Improvement Association , redirect
Since 1955, Virginia BCIA in partnership with Extension has worked to enhance the genetics of Virginia beef cattle herds. BCIA sponsors the state’s central bull development program and serves as an educational conduit to the beef cattle industry.
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Virginia Master Cattleman Program
This is a seven-session course that provides essential information for beef producers in the areas of economics, nutrition, forages, reproduction, genetics, herd health, and marketing. The program is offered on an area basis by local Virginia Cooperative Extension agents and is taught by local agents and Virginia Tech specialists.
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Virginia Quality Assured Feeder Cattle Program , redirect
Extension partners with the Virginia Cattlemen’s Association and local cattlemen’s associations for the VQA program which encourages the use of scientifically-based cattle health and management procedures for feeder cattle. Producers that manage their cattle utilizing the VQA guidelines are eligible to market their calves through the VQA certified feeder cattle program.
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Tri-State Beef Conference
The Tri-State Beef Conference is an educational program for cow/calf producers and stocker operators to learn about managing production and price risk. The annual conference is presented by University of Tennessee Extension, Virginia Cooperation Extension, and North Carolina Cooperative Extension.