The must-see event at the NCBA Convention!

By Dana Charban

As the countdown to the Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in Phoenix, AZ is getting shorter, excitement is growing about the events that are going to unfold at the largest cattle conference in North America. As always, the conference will feature an exciting series of events and demonstrations, and this year’s lineup has expanded to include a brand-new event – the Arrowquip Cattle Handling Arena! Attendees will have the opportunity to learn the latest in cattle handling and livestock management practices from industry experts including stockman Ron Gill of Texas A&M University, and some of the top brands in the cattle industry! Additionally, attendees can run cattle through the system themselves and put what they have learned into practice throughout this two-day event.
When we asked Ron what we can expect during his session on Thursday afternoon, he said that:
“We’ll focus on things we can do from a behavior standpoint and then take advantage of that in the facilities. How training and acclimatization of cattle in the system improves flow, the way you release them out of the chute improves flow, the whole design and the way you bring cattle into the sweep system improves flow. It all ties together. How you handle them out in the pasture, how you handle them in the bigger pens, in the alleyway, and all that adds up to improving flow through a processing facility”.
In addition to the seminars with Ron Gill and Arrowquip’s own animal science expert, some of the top brands in cattle management will be presenting. Gallagher Animal Management will be joining on both days with a presentation on their livestock scales and equipment, and how these integrate with Arrowquip’s chutes and alleyways seamlessly. Additionally, Datamars, the makers of Temple Tags and Z-Tags, will be presenting a seminar on the importance of proper head restraint when adhering to best tagging practices. Datamars will be releasing their new UHF tag Identifast® at the NCBA, and this new product will be featured during their presentation!
This massive outdoor demonstration area will feature the world-renowned Q-Catch 86 Series cattle chute, the quietest manual chute ever manufactured. This chute is designed for ease of use, one-man operation, and maximum safety for the operator and their livestock. Arrowquip’s BudFlow® Cattle Tub, Easy Flow Alleys, and Q-Catch Head Holder will also be featured, along with the Q-Power 106 Series hydraulic squeeze chute. The 106 has all the features of the 86 with the added power of hydraulics, making it the ideal solution for the cow-calf operation.
Whether you are looking to upgrade your facility, test out the hottest equipment in the industry, learn the latest in livestock management technology, or to simply improve your cattle handling practices, there is something for everyone and every operation in the Arrowquip Arena at the Cattle Industry Convention.
If you would like more information or would like to arrange a product demonstration at the NCBA Trade Show, please visit arrowquip.com or contact Arrowquip at info@arrowquip.com.

THE ARROWQUIP ARENA

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Convention & NCBA Trade Show.

Thursday, February 1
11:00-11:45 | Top 10 Tips to Step Up Your Handling Setup
Your system should support you! Learn the top 10 design tips from Arrowquip’s Animal Scientist to make sure your system is on the right track.

2:00 – 2:45 | Creating Flow through Cattle Handling Facilities with Ron Gill
Cattle handling expert Ron Gill from Texas A&M University presents a seminar on proper cattle handling practices to create efficient cattle flow through your handling facilities.

4:00 – 4:45 | Data-Driven Decisions
for Productivity & Profit
You CAN manage what you can’t measure, you just can’t do it well. Learn the data you need to make the right decisions for your most successful operation ever with Gallagher.
Friday, February 2

11:00-11:45 | Tag Tech + Your Op = Pure Profit
Datamars demonstrates proper tagging techniques and shares how RFID tags can take your livestock management to the next level.

2:00 – 2:45 | Top 10 Tips to Step Up Your Handling Setup
Your system should support you! Learn the top 10 design tips from Arrowquip’s Animal Scientist to make sure your system is on the right track.

4:00 – 4:45 | Data-Driven Decisions
for Productivity & Profit
You CAN manage what you can’t measure, you just can’t do it well. Learn the data you need to make the right decisions for your most successful operation ever with Gallagher.