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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.

Upcoming

Feeding Beef Cattle During Drought Conditions

In-Person Upcoming Meeting Schedule

August 20th – Patrick County
September 3rd - Caroline/King George
September 15th - Craig County Farm Bureau
September 24th - SPAREC
September 29th - Scott County

More dates to come
For additional information, including meeting times and locations, please contact your local Virginia Cooperative
Extension office.

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Department of Agriculture (USDA), and local governments, and is an equal opportunity employer. For the
full non-discrimination statement, please visit ext.vt.edu/accessibility.
If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations
to participate in this activity, please contact Emily Bowman at (540) 231-2792/TDD*) during business
hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event. *TDD number is (800) 828-1120.

View the Emergency Drought Management Webinar Series

Watch Part III

Watch Part II

Watch Part I

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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.

Former Program Materials - Resources

VCE Beef Publications

Livestock Emergency Preparedness

VT Beef Cattle Center

Beef cattle in a field of rolling hills with snow facing camera. — An educational initiative dedicated to helping Virginia livestock producers achieve up to 300 days of grazing each year through improved pasture management and environmental stewardship.

Protocols, resources, and strategies to improve the success of on-farm reproductive technologies and enhance profitability of beef cow-calf production.

eBeef.org

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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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.
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The Virginia Beef Cattle University is a multi-day educational and networking event designed for beef cattle producers and industry professionals. Visit the VBCU website for event details, registration, schedules, speakers, educational sessions, accommodations, sponsor and exhibitor information, and resources.

Beef Extension Contacts

Genetics / Bull Test Stations

Extension Veterinarian

Youth

Have a question or need help with a beef cattle situation?

Virginia Cooperative Extension is here to help. To find your local Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) Extension Agent, visit your county’s website or call your local Extension office.