Ohio Cattlemen’s Association to Host Roundup Meetings Across Ohio

| October 5, 2026


This fall, the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) will once again host its Roundup Meeting series at locations across Ohio. The meetings are open to all beef producers, and OCA membership is not required to attend. 


Each meeting is free to attend and includes dinner, but registration is required. Meeting topics will vary by location, with each program featuring timely information designed to help producers prepare for the year ahead. 

Dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m., followed by the program from 6-8 p.m. 

New OCA members who join at the meetings will receive a free Allflex tagger provided by Merck Animal Health. 

The 2026 Roundup Meeting schedule is: 

October 22 – OSU Caldwell: 17105 Bond Ridge Rd., Caldwell, OH 43724 

  • Hay Sampling Program Results & Hay Improvement Strategies – Garth Ruff, The Ohio State University Extension 
  • TMR & Beyond: Rethinking Winter Feeding – Dr. Haley Linder, The Ohio State University 

October 27 – Loudonville Equity: 803 N. Mt. Vernon Ave., Loudonville, OH 44842 Sponsored by J-Star Equipment 

  • Making Self-Fed Supplements Work – Ryan Bapst and Mick Schaefer, Hubbard Feeds/Crystalyx
  • Alternative Feeds & TMR: A New Approach to Winter Feeding – Jason Hartschuh, The Ohio State University Extension 

November 10 – Hord Livestock:  911 OH-98, Bucyrus, OH 44820 Sponsored by AgCredit

  • Interest Rates, Stress and Key Financial Takeaways – Josh McBride, AgCredit 
  • Prioritizing the Cow to Rebuild a Sustainable Herd – Aaron Arnett, STgenetics 

November 17 – Ohio CAT Lima:3639 E. Bluelick Rd., Lima, OH 45801 Sponsored by Ohio CAT

  • Deworming and Implant Success – Seth Clark, Merck Animal Health 
  • Prioritizing Calf Health for Feedlot Success – Four Star Veterinary Service 

Registration and additional information can be found at www.ohiocattle.org under the Events & Programs tab by selecting Roundup Meetings. Producers can also contact the OCA office at (614) 873-6736 or [email protected].