Ronald Reagan Equestrian Center
at Tropical Park
March 20, 21 and 22, 2009
(March 19 - vendor/registrant set-up day)
7900 SW 40th Street
Miami, Florida, USA 33155

Industry Focused Symposium and Trade Show

In-depth education and discussion sessions geared toward professionals in the agriculture and cattle export/import, production and bio-tech fields are just some of the topics to be covered during the symposium. The presentations will include educators from the University of Florida, College of Veterinary Medicine, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS). The theme for this year’s symposium is Cattle Health and Management , along with other very relevant topics. A simultaneous English-Spanish translation service will be available.

Our trade show is aimed at the development of international business-to- business relationships amongst breeders, producers and Allied Industries. In-bound trade mission participants as well as domestic industry representatives have been able to establish beneficial linkages during this event and this years’ event is ramping up to be even more rewarding than ever.

Educational Sessions

Thursday, March 19

Cattle Health and Management Part I

• 9:15 AM
• Herd Health Programs for Cow/Calf Herds
• Dr. Max Irsik, UF Vet School, Beef Cattle Extension Vet
• 10:20 AM
• Johne’s Disease in a Beef Herd
• Dr. Owen Rae, Associate Professor, UF Vet School
• 11:05 AM
• Upper Limb Lameness in Beef Cattle
• Dr. Jan Shearer, Professor, UF Vet School

Cattle Health and Management Part II

• 1:30 PM
• Breeding Soundness Exams for Beef Bulls
• Dr. Owen Rae, Associate Professor, UF Vet School
• 2:15 PM
• Reproductive Diseases in Beef Cattle
• Ms. Amy Stieler, UF Vet School
• Ms. Angela Spann, UF Vet School
• 3:30 PM
• Crooked Calf Disease
• Ms. Sarah Beatty, UF Vet School

Friday, March 20

• 8:30  AM
• Import/Export Processes
• Tony Ojeda, Executive Director
•  Jay Molina International Trade Consortium  “Miami-Dade County: Global Gateway

• 8:35  AM
• Inspection and Certification Process
• Dr. Laura Moya, Animal Health Technician, USDA- APHIS Veterinary Services

• 9:05 AM
• Miami International Airport and the Miami-Dade Seaport as an Agriculture, Cattle and Ornamental Plant Export Center
• Presentations from Industry Liaisons from the Miami International Airport and Seaport   

• 10:30 AM
  • Export Services 
    • Mr. Albert Oses, President, Florida Customs Brokers & Forwarders Associatio

• 11:15 AM
• Panel Discussion with International and Domestic Cattle Industry Representatives
• Facilitated by Renee Strickland, Strickland Ranch and Exports, Inc.

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