CCCA Beef Field Day Aug. 6

Make plans to attend the 2nd Annual Cannon County Cattlemen’s Association Beef Field Day scheduled for Saturday, August 6th beginning at 9:00 a.m.

The Field Day is hosted by Fred and Cindy Adams farm in Readyville. The event will begin with a Junior Calf Show beginning at 9:00. The Show is open to any youth wishing to exhibit a beef animal.

A rope halter is always a handy item to have around the farm. Materials will be provided for Field Day attendees to make a halter following the Junior Show. Following lunch, Beth Jones representative from Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health is sponsoring a Live Beef Quality Assurance demonstration.

Participants will see firsthand the damage caused from improper use of vaccines and antibiotics.

Throughout the day, producers will have the opportunity to visit the commercial exhibits. Product representatives representing Pharmaceuticals, Feed and Service Companies is sponsoring the meal and will have product information available.

There is no cost to attend the Cannon County Cattlemen Beef Field Day. For more information, contact Bruce Steelman at 563-2554, Davy Sneed (563-4056) or Shirley Dennis (563-4123).