Greetings Producers and Friends of the LSU AgCenter!

Welcome to the Beef Cattle Connection Newsletter. Your editor here is Brittany Zaunbrecher, ANR Agent for Beef Cattle and Forages covering parishes of St. Landry, Avoyelles, Evangeline, and Allen. I recently transitioned to this role mid-August of 2023 after working the past nine years in 4-H Youth Development in Cameron Parish.

I grew up raising and showing Simmental Cattle in Donaldsonville, LA in 4-H and across the country. My family had and still has a small seedstock operation. I attended Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and studied Agricultural Business with a concentration in Management. I was active in the Block and Bridle Club and a member of the livestock judging team. Since working for the LSU AgCenter, I earned my master’s in agriculture Extension, Education, and Evaluation (AEEE). I’ve consistently helped at livestock shows, including the State Fair of Louisiana, SW District Livestock Show, and LSU AgCenter State Livestock Show. I am excited to share my passion for the beef cattle industry here in the central region of the state. Feel free to reach out to me by email at bzaunbrecher@agcenter.lsu.edu.

What You’ll Find in This Newsletter

My goal is to provide you with information about upcoming events and opportunities in the area and across the state, such as field days, meetings, classes, and any other events that would be of interest. I will also plan to provide you with the latest news and information on the issues affecting you, whether it be drought or other weather-related conditions, pasture and forages planting, fertilization, and management, marketing your cattle, and more.