Master Cattleman Application

What is the Master Cattleman Program?

The Louisiana Master Cattleman program began in the summer of 2004. The course includes 10 three-hour lectures on all aspects of beef production. It is commodity-specific program to enhance the profitability of beef producers by equipping them with important information on all aspects of beef production. The program will be provided statewide in various multi-parish areas. It will allow participants to add farm management/marketing components related to beef production. Upon completion of the Master Cattleman program, participants should be better able to increase farm profitability while being environmentally sustainable.

Master Cattleman Application

The Master Cattleman Program curriculum consists of 10 three-hour blocks including:

  • Animal Handling
  • Animal Health/Biosecurity
  • Beef Quality Assurance
  • Nutrition
  • Reproduction
  • Breeding and Selection
  • Pasture Management
  • Weed Control in Pastures
  • Economics and Marketing
  • End Products

Southeast Region Master Cattleman Program Details

Tentative Classes

DateTentative Classes
04/07/2025Animal Handling
04/14/2025Nutrition
04/21/2025Reproduction
04/28/2025Breeding & Genetics
05/05/2025Pasture Management
05/12/2025Pasture Weed Control
05/19/2025Economics
05/26/2025Animal Health/Biosecurity
06/02/2025Beef Quality Assurance
06/09/2025End Product

Class Information

Tuition Cost:

$200 check or money order Due by 03/24/2025

Time: 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Dates: April 7, 2025 – June 9, 2025

Location: Multi-purpose Recreational Center, Highway 16, St. Helena Parish

For more information: St. Helena Parish Extension Office – 225-222-4136

Visit our website: www.lsuagcenter.com

Louisiana State University Agricultural Center
Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station
Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service
Matthew R. Lee, Vice President of Agriculture

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