2013 Convention Seminars Packed with Information
Boehringer Ingelheim Seminar
Dr. Mac Devin was raised on a diversified, irrigated farm and ranching operation in the Texas Panhandle. After earning a bachelor of science degree in agronomy from Texas Tech University in 1973, he returned to the family farming operation, working in a family partnership from 1973 until 1985. He jokingly says, “I gained lots of practical experience during my short but colorful career as a cow-calf and stocker operator.”
In 1985, Devin was admitted to Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and received hid Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1989. For the next few years, he enjoyed general veterinary practice, including extensive cattle herd health, feedlot and equine work.
In 1997, he entered industrial practice supporting livestock and equine products for Fort Dodge Animal Health (FDAH). When the FDAH cattle products were acquired by Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica Inc. (BIVI) in late 2009, Devin joined BIVI as a Senior Professional Services Veterinarian – Cattle, supporting the Southern Region.
Devin’s areas of expertise include infectious (respiratory and reproductive) disease and parasitology in beef cattle and horses.
He is a member of Academy of Veterinary Consultants, American Association of Bovine Practitioners, American Veterinary Medical Association and Texas Veterinary Medical Association.
“How to Use Satellite/Marketing Group Sales to Spotlight Your Beefmaster Operation”
This seminar will be a panel format discussing the do’s and don’ts of consigning cattle to satellite and/or marketing group sales. Learn how to make the most out of your consignment. This will be a question and answer session for the members. Be prepared to ask questions. The more member participation, the more knowledge learned. Panel members include” Derek Frenzel, Mike Green, Tom Hood, Anthony Mihalski and Bruce Robbins. Moderator: BBU Director of Field Services Jason Bates.
“Living with Beefmasters: The Inside Edition”
An educational hour of Beefmaster veterans sharing that there are many different ways to be successful in the Beefmaster breed. Panel members will share their recipe for success with their hands-on approach to breeding Beefmaster cattle. Come learn different strategies that might help you reach the goals you have set for your operation. Have questions ready to ask the panel. Panel members include: Steve Carpenter, Steve Emmons, Lorenzo Lasater and Hans Wittenburg. Moderator: BBU Chief Operations Officer Collin Osbourn.