The Canadian Cattlemen's Association, the International Stockmen's Education Foundation and the Calgary Stampede are proud to host Canadian and international students at the 2006 International Livestock Congress - Calgary. One of our mandates is to reach out to those future leaders. To fulfill this mandate, we feature a student program as part of the ILC- Calgary. ILC-Calgary is proud to once again sponsor the first 24 students that reply to this announcement and meet the criteria listed below. The student program will start on Wednesday July 12 with a reception and presentation and run til Saturday July 15. We have invited over 31 international and Canadian agricultural colleges and universities to participate in this program. We think that this is a great opportunity for the students to meet the leaders of the industry, hear the issues in the industry and the experts' perspectives on these issues, meet other students working in the field of agriculture and possibly meet their future employer. Last year 28 agricultural students from Canada, the U.S., Mexico and New Zealand were sponsored to attend the ILC student program. In the past, several program alumni pursued and obtained employment with Alberta's agricultural industry players. Participating Students Wendy Bengochea, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota, USA Download - Student Report (PDF - 0.1 mb) I was born and raised on the family farm in Northeastern Montana along the Missouri River. Commercial cattle, small grains, and hay are the main production components. Involvement in many aspects of the farm and 4-H/FFA are what prompted me to choose a field in Agriculture. I knew very little about research until I attended college. I chose to attend Northwest College in Powell, WY for my A.S. Degree, spent a semester in France working with veterinarians, and then attended on to Montana State University-Bozeman, to obtain my B. S. Degree. It was there that I knew I wanted to further educate myself in Animal Agriculture and more specifically beef. I wanted a well rounded experience, so I worked for the American Simmental Association to gain business experience; I worked for the Animal Nutrition Center to gain research experience, and the State Veterinary Lab to gain laboratory experience. This all set me up to pursue a Masters Degree from North Dakota State University Department of Animal and Range Sciences. My research consisted of evaluating the degree of processing grain (barley and corn) in backgrounding cattle diets. Two feedlot trials and one metabolism trial was completed I obtained a job from North Dakota State University Extension Service. I am currently working and take classes to finish coursework in the Agribusiness and Range Science fields with the possibility of PhD work in range cattle. I enjoy learning about all aspects of beef cattle production and look forward to this experience. Crystal Buckner, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA Download - Student Report (PDF - 0.1 mb) I spent the first several years of my life growing up on a small crossbred cow/calf beef operation near Rolla, Missouri. After graduating from Rolla High School in 2000, I attended the University of Missouri-Columbia and completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science in 2004. Here, I was involved in many organizations and judging teams with emphasis focused around beef cattle production. I also completed two unique summer internships at a seedstock cow/calf operation in southern Missouri and a commercial feedlot in central Kansas. After graduation, I spent the last six months of 2004 in Nebraska participating in the Feedlot Management Specialization Training Internship hosted by Dr. Terry Klopfenstein and Dr. Galen Erickson. I then began working on my Master's Degree with the same professors in ruminant nutrition and I am currently in my second year of this program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. My research emphasis encompasses mostly the feedlot sector, with feeding ethanol byproduct feeds to growing and finishing cattle, how these aspects affect economic viability for producers, and the biochemical properties of these feeds upon cattle metabolism. I am personally interested in how nutrition can affect many aspects of the beef industry, including utilization techniques of land and crops by cattle, to the environmental impact cattle have upon the soil and air, to consumers' perceptions and understandings of the benefits of cattle production. Geneviève D'Amours, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada Download - Student Report (PDF - 0.1 mb) Geneviève D'Amours grew up in Quebec and spent two years studying animal science at McGill University before pursuing her studies in Veterinary Medicine. She completed her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from University of Montreal in 2001 and then continued her training at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (University of Sakatchewan), where she obtained a Master of Veterinary Science in Anatomic Pathology in 2003. Geneviève 's main interests lie in the relationships between veterinary medicine and human medicine, with a particular focus on food safety and the possible impacts of animal production practices on public health. She is currently pursuing a PhD in microbiology at the University of Calgary where she has found the opportunity to study antimicrobial resistance in feedlot cattle and the ability to interact with researchers of the Calgary Health Region. Her research project focuses on the molecular characteristics of tetracycline resistance in the bovine respiratory pathogen Histophilus somni (previously Haemophilus somnus) isolated from Alberta feedlot cattle. Specifically, she is looking at the genetic relatedness of different isolates and identifying the specific genes responsible of tetracycline resistance. This will hopefully enable her to elucidate the modes of transmission of antibiotic resistance genes as well as possible management practices that promote or impede the development of resistance in this organism. Kate Davies, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada I was born in England and grew up on a dairy farm milking around 130 cows and growing forage crops. My undergraduate degree was in Agriculture at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, England. I then traveled to New Zealand to work on 400 cow dairy farm for 8 months, during which time I also had the opportunity to travel. In 2002 I came to the University of Saskatchewan to start my MSc with Dr Rawlings at the WCVM on the 'The regulation of folliculogenesis in sheep'. Then in 2005 I came to the Department of Animal and Poultry Science at the University of Saskatchewan to start my PhD with Dr McKinnon my project title being 'Optimising ruminal microbial protein production in ruminants.' Protein that is supplied in excess of the animal's nutritional requirements is absorbed as ammonia-nitrogen (NH3-N) and then converted to urea in the liver; and subsequently expelled in the urine. However, this process leads to the excretion of NH3-N, into the environment, which leads to the inefficient use of feed nitrogen and can be damaging to the environment. Ruminants have the ability to constantly recycle urea between the rumen and the liver, providing a mechanism to conserve nitrogen and in turn support microbial protein synthesis. The aim of the project is to develop feeding strategies that will increase urea recycling to the rumen in order to optimize microbial protein synthesis therefore maximizing the efficiency of feed nitrogen utilization and leading to a reduction in nitrogen excretion into the environment, for growing beef cattle. Dannis Denieko, Olds College, Olds, Alberta, Canada I am from Young, Saskatchewan, which is approximately 100 kilometers southeast of Saskatoon. My family started farming in the area in 1957, and in 1961 began laying the foundations of our current farm just east of town. This is where my grandfather, father, and uncle base their operations now. Currently I am holding strong the family tradition and buying into the agriculture business. My roots in agriculture are focused in two main areas, beef and cropping. As a boy a great amount of my education was handed down to me from my father as I rode in the tractor with him. I was always questioning why life had to be the way it was, my mind trying to understand my father's ways. Now, I am the one driving the tractor with a slight understanding, and putting in a few more hours at that. My family now crops approximately 7000 acres. In the later months of winter, when I'm not in school, a great deal of my time is given to calving. Generally we are getting around 530 calves coming through to spring, and still growing. Here, I would say that the facts of life were displayed before my eyes. Also, a lesson in dedication was passed between generations. Literally, on the other side of the fence I come to learn another fact. Where there is a beginning there must be an end. Here I spend a great deal of the remainder of my time, at the 3500 head feedlot. In the future I hope to keep working with horses and explore the value adding possibilities offered by our current production. Jenny Freeborn, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA Download - Student Report (PDF - 0.1 mb) I grew up on my family's Western Oregon farm raising primarily grass seed, wheat, and other crops, but also a herd of Hereford/Murray Grey commercial cattle. My sister and I are the third generation on our current land. The cattle were my primary interest from the start, and I showed steers, heifers, and cow-calf pairs through FFA in high school. I also participated in livestock judging and many other livestock oriented groups. From a distance, I still help to manage the herd through bull selection and sales, and plan to return to my family farm in some capacity when I finish school. I originally came to Colorado State University wanting to be a veterinarian, but changed my mind and double majored in Ag Business and Animal Science. I joined the Beef Interest Group at CSU last spring to further my knowledge of the industry. Through my college career I focused on beef cattle and agricultural policy, and am preparing to go to UC Davis next year to further my education in their Ag Economics graduate program with a focus on ag policy. Ultimately, I will look to obtain a Ph.D. in Ag Economics, and work at a land grant university or another government agency, studying, writing, and teaching about agriculture. Eventually, I would like to return fully to production agriculture with a diversified farm/ranch, and make a stable income raising cattle, horses, and crops for the remainder of my years. Mèlanie Gagnè, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada Download - Student Report (PDF - 0.1 mb) My name is Mèlanie Gagnè and I am currently doing a bachelor in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences with a major in Animal Science at McGill University in Montreal. With this degree, I plan to become an agronomist in Dairy and Beef production. I am presently working as such for the summer in partnership with an accredited agronomist and I simply love my role as an advisor for the producers. I have always been living in the country and have loved horses and other farm animals forever. My parents bought a small farm in 1995 where we have a few horses. I have been competing with my horse for many years in Cattle Penning. My special interest for beef cattle probably has something to do with these competitions but it really became stronger after I took a course in Beef Cattle Production last semester. I really got into it then and I now plan to start a small cow-calf operation when I get to take the farm over after my degree. I am convinced that my attendance to the International Livestock Congress 2006 as well as my participation into the student program will be a unique experience for me. I will get to meet important people of the industry, get a perspective of the challenges surrounding this industry and also see the main components of it in Alberta. I believe this will complete my formation nicely and will also help me in achieving both my personal and professional ambitions. Angela Greter, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada I love beef cattle! As an Albertan, I wish to support and promote our thriving beef industry. Although I was born and raised in the city of Red Deer, Alberta, this has not halted my agricultural interests at all. My grandfather is, and has always been, a hard-working Saskatchewan farmer. His farm is the first place that I was really exposed to beef cattle (among other livestock). I believe it was there that I first decided to pursue a veterinary degree. Following my high school graduation I was accepted into the pre-veterinary program at the University of Alberta. After two years of this program, during which I became more and more interested in other aspects of agriculture, I decided to switch into the Animal Science program. I am now entering my fourth year of a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture. Following my convocation in Spring 2007 I am planning to pursue a Masters in Animal Science. My main research interests are based on the effects of nutrition on reproduction within cattle. I am gaining lab and animal experience this summer through my studentship with one of the University reproduction groups. At the ILC this year, I am hoping to obtain valuable insight into the current status of the beef industry while also finding potential areas for me to focus my studies on. I would like to gain exposure to people that can help guide me into a future professional role in this industry. At the moment I am undecided as to where I want to go in this industry and I know that I have not realized all the amazing opportunities in this area. I hope that I can take the knowledge that I attain from this conference back to the University of Alberta to share with fellow students and professors. In short, I believe that this conference creates wonderful opportunities for international agriculture students to meet and work together to further the industry as a whole and I look forward to being a part of that. Rebecca Hickson, Massey University, Palmerson, New Zealand Download - Student Report (PDF - 1.5 mb) Rebecca Hickson is a second-year PhD student in Animal Science at Massey University, New Zealand. The topic of her PhD study is the effect of feeding level prior to mating and in early gestation in 15-month-old beef heifers, with particular emphasis on dystocia. Born in Gisborne, New Zealand, Rebecca grew up on a sheep and beef hill-country farm (extensively managed, grazing stock) where her parents now operate a Simmental bull stud. Rebecca has a Bachelor of Science with first class Honours in animal science and a Bachelor of Business Studies with a major in finance. During her undergraduate degree, she assisted with a progeny testing scheme for a Romney ram breeding group. Rebecca has experienced many aspects of sheep, beef and dairy production in New Zealand and has developed a particular interest in the productivity of beef herds on New Zealand sheep and beef farms. She is interested in the genetic improvement of the national beef herd, particularly the increased use of genetic information by both stud and commercial farmers, as well as in the reproductive performance of the beef cow herd. The dystocia focus of her PhD research is related to this interest, as increased use of heifer mating offers much potential to increase the productivity of commercial breeding cow herds. On completion of her PhD, Rebecca plans to work as an animal scientist in beef cattle research. Jill Hurt, Olds College, Olds, Alberta, Canada My name is Jill Hurt and I am from Crossfield, Alberta. I was raised on our family farm which consists of a diversified Feedlot, Cow-Calf, and Grain operation. I graduated from Olds College's Agricultural Production program majoring in Livestock Production and Management in 2003, and I am currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Applied Science majoring in Agribusiness. My studies have allowed my to take a more active role in the decision and management process on our family farm. During my time at Olds College I have served on the executive of the College's CAMA club, as the secretary of the Ag. Degree club and I have served two terms as an Agricultural Advocate where I have acted as an ambassador for the agricultural industry. I have been actively involved in the Alberta 4-H program for the past seven years, first as a 4-H member, where I was awarded the Spirit of 4-H award and then as a Junior leader where I have been sharing my passion for the livestock industry with 4-H youth. I am currently preparing to complete the directed field study portion of my program at Olds College, and from there I hope to continue my involvement in both our family farm, and the livestock industry as a whole. I believe that this is an extremely exciting time for our livestock industry, as we continue to grow and change taking into account how the global market place can effect our marketing decisions. Sara Konkel, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado, USA Download - Student Report (PDF - 0.1 mb) My interest in livestock started at a young age, growing up on a small farming operation in Weld County Colorado. As soon as I was old enough I immediately began showing market lambs and hogs. I showed on a local and national level for 10 years in 4-H and FFA. Show season became a family affair; both my parents and my two sisters would travel all over pulling a trailer behind the truck. As my high school graduation rolled around I knew that I wanted to pursue a degree in the agricultural, particularly within the livestock industry. I enrolled at Colorado State University in the fall to study Animal Science and Ag Business. I developed a strong interest in the beef cattle industry my second year at CSU, through my involvement in the Seedstock Merchandising. This is a program that allows students to become involved with the school beef herd and help promoted the Animal Science program. Through my experience I was given the opportunity to see many wonderful places and meet some really great people. After the completion of my bachelor 's degree at Colorado State University, I would like to continue my education at Oklahoma State University to obtain master 's degree in Agricultural Communications. Eventually, I would like to work for livestock or beef cattle publication, within the marketing and advertising division. Clayton Koopmann, University of California, Davis, California, USA Download - Student Report (PDF - 0.1 mb) My name is Clayton Koopmann and I am a fourth generation cattle rancher from Sunol, California. I currently run a small herd of registered Hereford and commercial cattle on my own, aside from my fathers operation. I was a member of both 4-H and FFA where I received my State FFA degree as well as my American Farmer Degree. I held offices in both organizations including treasurer, vice president, and president. I am studying Agricultural Management and Rangeland Resources at the University of California, Davis. I am the current president of the UC Davis chapter of Young Cattlemen's and I am planning on running for state office in July. Upon graduation I would like to acquire my Certified Rangeland Manager certificate and practice rangeland consulting in California and continue to build my cow herd to 300-400 head. Aside from school I work running equipment, building fence, and working for the UC Davis feed lot. My hobbies include team roping, hunting, fishing, welding, and writing cowboy poetry. I look forward to working in the beef cattle industry through out my life and working hard to do my part to protect and enhance the valuable agriculture industry. Danielle Lee, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada My name is Danielle Lee and I am from Calgary, Alberta. I grew up spending all my spare time on my Grandparents Jersey dairy farm in Springbank, just west of Calgary and only a few miles from my house. Although we no longer milk cows, we raise a variety of different livestock including cattle, sheep, and poultry to name a few, as well as put up many acres of hay. I am proud to be starting my own beef cattle herd on our fifth generation family farm. My family has always been involved in the dairy industry through volunteering with various organizations, including the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede. I have been a volunteer with the Calgary Stampede for almost my whole life, helping out at Aggie Days, the Spring Dairy Classic Show, and Ag-Tivity in the City during Stampede in July. Aggie Days is an agriculture education program held each spring in Calgary, which teaches and shows more than 8000 school children over three days and 20,000 of the general public on the weekend about Alberta's agriculture industry and where their food comes from. I am also involved in Agriculture Education events throughout Alberta, including events in Calgary, Edmonton, Leduc, and Red Deer. Along with my Mom, we present cow milking demonstrations for the public on behalf of Alberta Milk, to show people where their milk and quality dairy products come from. I am currently attending the University of Alberta in Edmonton, studying to receive my BSc. in Agriculture with a major in Animal Science. I am very involved in various clubs on campus, including the Agriculture and Judging Club. After graduating I plan on continuing my involvement with agriculture education programs throughout Alberta as well as my involvement with the Alberta Dairy Industry. By attending the ILC Student Program I hope to gain a better understanding and appreciation for the cattle industry here in Alberta, as well as network with and meet other people interested in agriculture and the cattle industry from all over the country and world. I hope to also take some of the things I learn at ILC to further help educate the public about agriculture and the safety of our food supply, especially here in Canada. Terry McLeod, University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada I grew up on a mixed farm in Southwestern Saskatchewan. There I was involved in both the livestock and grain operations. After graduating high school in 2002 I moved to Lethbridge to study Animal Science at LethridgeCommunity College. I graduated the program in 2004 and transferred to the University of Lethbridge where I received a B.Sc. in Agriculture Studies in April, 2006. In 2005 I married my high school sweet heart and two months ago we welcomed a healthy baby girl into the world. This May I began a full time job with Ranchers Beef packing plant located just outside of Calgary. The packing plant is a rancher owned vertically integrated agribusiness. It produces fully traceable product targeted for premium world markets. Production is to begin in early June. I plan to add to the company and remain an important part of my family's operation on the side. Pedro Veiga Rodrigues Paulino, Vicosa Federal University, Vicosa, Brazil Download - Student Report (PDF - 0.3 mb) I was born in Belo Horizonte and grew up in Goias (midwest of Brazil), a state which economy is based on dairy and beef cattle and agriculture as well. My research activities involve beef cattle nutrition and production. More specifically, I am involved with a project that is evaluating the performance, carcass traits, feed efficiency, body composition and nutritional requirements of Nellore cattle in Brazil. Nellore is a Bos indicus breed most predominantly in Brazil. Michael Rennick, Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada Download - Student Report (PDF - 0.1 mb) Michael Rennick grew up in a rural community called Hoyt, New Brunswick. Raised on a small, mixed farm, he gained experience with both livestock and horticulture. During high school, Michael worked summers as a dairy herdsman. After graduation, he taught English in Asuncion, Paraguay for one school year before being admitted to the Agricultural Technician program at the New Brunswick Community College in Woodstock, New Brunswick. Following graduation, Michael and his wife, Erika, worked in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba at a curriculum distribution warehouse. During his time there, he decided to return to school in hopes of studying to become a veterinarian. After two years of study in the B.Sc. (Agr.) program at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College, Michael was admitted to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program at the Atlantic Veterinary College. Now a father of two children and currently enjoying his fourth year of vet school, Michael looks forward to practicing bovine medicine in the very near future. With an equal interest in dairy and beef production, his cattle production interests include the prevention and treatment of both mastitis and lameness in dairy cattle and management options for small-holder cow/calf operations. John Michael Riley, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, USA Download - Student Report (PDF - 0.1 mb) John Michael Riley is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics at Kansas State University. His research interest includes livestock marketing and risk, with specific interest in beef cattle. He is currently working with Dr. Ted Schroeder on issues concerning beef cattle tenderness and grid pricing. Prior to Kansas State, John Michael received both his M.S. and B.S. in Agricultural Economics at Mississippi State University where his Master's Thesis title was "Optimal Futures Hedging Strategies When Grid Pricing Live Cattle". As an undergraduate he was a participant on the MSU livestock judging team and an officer of the MSU Collegiate Cattlemen's. John Michael is originally from Quitman, Mississippi and was raised on a small beef cow/calf operation. Della Rose Serna, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, USA Download - Student Report (PDF - 0.2 mb) My name is Della Rose Serna. I recently graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelors degree in Agricultural Economics. In the fall I will begin working towards my Masters degree at Purdue University. I grew up on a ranch in South Texas where we raise Santa Gertrudis, Texas Longhorn, and stocker cattle. I also participated in countless livestock shows throughout Texas and the U.S. Because of my education and background, I have gained knowledge into the cattle industry and I wish to continue it further. My research interests lie in assisting ranchers in incorporating an animal identification program into their management practices, and working with cattle associations to learn how they can utilize the strengths of their breed when marketing their cattle. Ashley Stewart, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Download - Student Report (PDF - 0.1 mb) Ashley grew up on a mixed farm near the Turtle Mountains in southwestern Manitoba. She has always been interested in the agriculture industry and continues to take an active part in the family grain and cattle operation. In fact, she also rents adjacent land which she has been cropping on an annual basis. Throughout elementary and high school, she has been very involved in the local church and 4-H club. Although she no longer lives in the community, as she is attending University, she still volunteers to help out at local functions whenever possible. Ashley completed a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, with a major in animal systems, in the spring of 2005. In January 2006, she started a master 's program under Dr. Kim Ominski (Department of Animal Science, University of Manitoba) and Dr. Henry Janzen (Research Scientist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Lethbridge, Alberta). Her project involves creating a model capable of predicting the net greenhouse gas emissions from a pasture system with differing season and rate of manure application. The project will encompass the animal, soil and manure components of the pasture system. After completing her master 's degree, Ashley would like to work in either the extension or nutrition areas of animal science. She believes that there are opportunities in both of these areas to work with producers and enable them to improve the environment while at the same time benefiting their farming operation. Ashely 's hobbies include outdoor activities such as hiking, camping and horseback riding, as well as reading. Alison Todd, Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana, USA Download - Student Report (PDF - 0.1 mb) My name is Alison Todd. I grew up on a ranch in Wood Mountain, Saskatchewan where my parents raise Red Angus cattle and have developed several springs on our ranch in order to establish and operate a water bottling company. The marketing of the spring water on our ranch has become our main priority. I completed my Bachelors degree at Montana State University in May of 2004, graduating with a degree in Animal Science, livestock industry option. Following graduation I was employed with Harris Ranch Beef Co., Selma, CA as a Food Safety Technician. I returned to Montana State University in the spring of 2004 to begin work on my master's degree. My research focused on the use of Coalbed Methane discharge water as an irrigation source for barley, concentrating on the effects it will have on forage quality with direct relation to livestock requirements. I completed my research in May, 2006. I am currently employed with Montana State University examining cereal forages for backgrounding beef cattle as well as vegetative management using sheep grazing. Coming from a Canadian agriculture background, I am very interested in the perspective industry leaders have regarding Canada's advanced ID program and how it will influence trade as well as future generations of Canadian cattlemen. The business of raising cattle has become a global industry and it is essential to be informed of the issues concerning livestock trade in a global market. It is imperative to understand all of the forces behind our rapidly changing beef industry. Why does ILC support a student program? First, to promote agricultural education and training of our industry with our future leaders. We want to continue to engage students to identify the issues in our industry, increase their awareness of these issues and their global impact. Students will have the opportunity to hear, learn from and interact with global agricultural industry experts. We believe this learning experience will encourage these promising young people to continue their career in agriculture. Second, to create vital exposure for our industry. Our industry today has a high demand for creative solutions. Getting youth involved at this level encourages a new generation with the energy, intellect and creativity we need to keep it sustainable. ILC - Calgary allows the students the opportunity to interact and learn from the agricultural industry professionals attending the conference as speakers, sponsors and stakeholders. Regardless of where the students are from, we are bringing young talent to this province - to experience and have an appreciation for Alberta agriculture and encourage our future agricultural industry leaders. How can you participate? We approach major agricultural universities and colleges for candidates. Faculty deans and directors nominate one student from their agricultural studies program, diploma either 2nd year or higher, degree program 4th year, or post graduate program. We are also keenly interested in those students who have indicated a desire to pursue a career that relates directly to agriculture. We defer to the dean or director's choice, however, would prefer if the student is in one the following programs: Agribusiness Agricultural Economics Animal Science Bioresource / Biosystems Engineering Farm Management / Technology Food Science Natural Resource Sciences Parasitology Soil science Plant science Entomology Dairy Equine Food Retail Farming The deadline for entry is May 1, 2006, and if they meet the criteria, the first 24 students will be chosen for the program. Please submit: one paragraph detailing why this student has been chosen for this program; the contact information for the student; and, 250 words of introduction of who they are and where their future interests lay by the deadline date. This information will be posted on our website. Students who participate in the program will be asked to submit a report after the congress on how attending the congress benefited their research interests or assisted in their career planning. The agenda: The following is the agenda to date. Watch for changes and final program: 2006 International Livestock Congress Student Program Wednesday, July 12, 2006 - Arrivals throughout the day 6:00 pm Meet in hotel Deerfoot Inn & Casino lobby for briefing regarding Stampede passes, contact information, agendas, bus arrangements, etc. 6:15 pm ILC Student program Ice Breaker Dinner (provided), Deerfoot Inn & Casino, sponsor and student presentations Thursday, July 13, 2006 7:00 am Board bus at Deerfoot Inn & Casino, box breakfast provided on bus 8:00 am - 10:30 am Tour of Cargill Plant Canadian Cattle Identification Agency presentation 11:00 am - 1:30 pm Student Career Workshop and lunch provided at the Round T Ranch 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Tour of Western Feedlots 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Tour of Tongue Creek Feeders 5:30 pm Return to Deerfoot Inn & Casino 7:00 pm ILC- Calgary Reception, Deerfoot Inn & Casino (dinner on own) Friday, July 14, 2006 6:30 am Meet in Deerfoot Inn & Casino restaurant for Continental breakfast (provided) 7:15 am Board bus for the Congress 8:30 am - 4:30 pm International Livestock Congress (lunch provided) and networking 4:45 pm - 6:00 pm Post congress reception, followed by dinner with guests (dinner provided) 9:00 pm - 12:00 am Free time to visit Calgary Stampede 12:15 am Board bus at pre-arranged location to go back to Deerfoot Inn & Casino Saturday, July 15, 2006 7:30 am - 10:30 am Industry Leader's Roundtable Breakfast at Deerfoot Inn & Casino (breakfast provided) 10:30 am - 5:00 pm Calgary Stampede Ag-Tivity Centre interactive session (depending on travel schedules) (meals on own) End of program. Cost of the program Transportation will be arranged by the congress coordinators from the student's home base and all other arrangements will be made by the ILC conference coordinators. Costs of the transportation to and from Calgary, cost of Registration, 3 nights accommodation based on shared accommodations at a Calgary hotel, meals and tour as outlined in the agenda will be covered by ILC. All other costs will be the responsibility of the participant. If you require more information contact the following coordinators: Iris Meck or Diane Rushforth c/o Iris Meck Communications Suite 180-6712 Fisher Street SE Calgary Alberta, Canada T2H 2A7 Phone: (403) 686-8407 Fax: (403) 255-4592 Email: iris@irismeckcom.com; or dianer@irismeckcom.com
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