The Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course has a rich tradition and historical place in the programs emanating from the Department of Animal Science at Texas A&M University. Dating as far back as 1942, Professor John K Riggs started the first in a series of Beef Cattle

Headquarter Hotel: Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center 6000 W Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee, FL 34746 Tel: 407-586-2000 Rate: $150 per night Group: 2017 ABBA Convention Schedule Day  Time Activity Thursday, September 21 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Golf Day / Spa Day 5:00 p.m. ABBA Executive Committee Meeting

Will be handling in January 17-18, 2018 at MCM Elegante - Odessa, Tx.

Tentative Schedule Monday, January 29 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. ANCW Ag Tour 4:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. ANCW Meetings 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Pre-Convention Agriculture Tour Dinner Tuesday, January 30 7:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Registration 6:30 a.m.-5:00p.m. Pre-Convention Agriculture Tour 7:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m. ANCW Meetings 2:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Cattlemen’s College Demo Sessions

The International Brangus Breeders Association (IBBA) will host the 2018 World Brangus Congress (WBC) February 27 – March 3, 2018, in Houston, Texas. The WBC will be held during the world renowned Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. A pre-WBC tour will be offered February 21 – 26

The 2018 Cattle Raisers Convention and Expo brings the best education and information to cattle industry participants. The event is open to all ranchers, landowners and cattle industry participants. You’re guaranteed to walk away with ideas and energy that will have a profound and profitable impact on your ranching