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Campus Map (Wildlife Center)

Dates:

July 20-24, 2009

Location:

Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Kingsville, Texas

Summary: 

Mastering the science and art of grazing management is of critical importance for successful ranch management.  One of the most important steps in ranch planning is to establish the correct stocking rate of the ranch's pasture and range resources, carefully considering the variation in precipitation within seasons and between years, while balancing the needs of both livestock and wildlife.  A second critical step is to develop strategic and operational plans to accomplish the specific goals and objectives of the ranch.  This course will provide participants with the tools to determine the correct stocking rate of their ranch and to develop sound grazing management programs that will help them achieve the goals for their ranch.

CEU's are available through the Society for Range Management.  Contact us for more information.

Learning Objectives: 

• Give participants a basic understanding of the physiological processes, morphological development, nutritional qualities, palatability of range plants, economic analysis of costs and benefits and supplementation strategies as a basis for grazing management for domestic and wild animals.
• Help participants understand the impact of grazing systems on vegetation, livestock, wildlife, watersheds and profitability.
• Direct participants in the process of selecting and developing grazing strategies.

Instructor:

Dr. J. Alfonso Ortego
Associate Professor & Research Scientist
Casesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute
Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Fees:

$500 - Covers materials, equipment, refreshments and lunches.

To Register:

Contact the King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management at 361-593-5401 or visit http://krirm.tamuk.edu.  Space is limited so early registration is recommended.