2023 Symposium & Sale

Symposium Schedule

The Eastern Alliance for Production Katahdins will host the 3rd Annual Symposium and Sale at the Morehead University Agricultural Complex, 25 M S U Farm Drive, Morehead, KY on July 8th, 2023.

8:30 am – Registration

9:00 am – Dr Camren Maierle – Nutrition & Parasitism: The Future of Feed Efficiency

10:00-10:45 am CONCURRENT SESSIONS – Dr Andrew Weaver – Data Collection & Submission 101 or Dr Chris Fletcher DVM – Necropsy Demonstration

11:00-11:45 am CONCURRENT SESSIONS – Dr Andrew Weaver – Practical Steps for Flock Genetic Improvement or Dr Chris Fletcher DVM – Necropsy Demonstration

12:00-1:30 – Lunch

1:30-2:15 pm – Dr Scott Bowdridge – Selection for Parasite Resistance is Selection for Immunity

2:30-3:15 pm – Dr. Ron Lewis – Broadening our Breeding Objective: Incorporating Robustness & Climatic Resilience into Decision-Making

3:30-4:15 pm – Small Group Discussion with presenters

4:30 pm EAPK Annual Meeting

The barns will be open for sale animal viewing throughout the day and into the evening until the conclusion of the sale.

Motel Options

There are a couple hotel options at the exit.  EAPK has a block of rooms set aside at the Hampton Inn.  Another option is the Best Western, Red Roof Inn and a Motel 6.

Hampton Inn
500 Hampton Way
Morehead, KY 40351
606-780-0601
Best Western
110 Toms Dr
Morehead, KY 40351
606-784-5796
Red Roof Inn
175 Toms Dr
Morehead, KY 40351
606-784-2220
Motel 6
602 Fraley Dr
Morehead, KY 40351
606-784-8882