Beef Summit

Bringing the Industry Together. Advancing Beef Production.

The PAC Beef Summit is where feedyard professionals, veterinarians, and industry leaders come together for real conversations and forward-thinking solutions. It’s more than a meeting — it’s a space to build relationships, share insight, and stay ahead of what’s coming next in cattle feeding.

April 7, 2026

April 8, 2026

Scott City, KS

Kearney, NE

Grow Your People. Grow the Industry.

The Beef Summit is designed for those who care about the future of cattle production. Through expert panels, collaborative sessions, and relevant industry updates, this event delivers real value. Whether you’re working in day-to-day operations or leading long-term strategy, you’ll leave with new ideas, clearer focus, and stronger connections.

TIMELY INDUSTRY
DISCUSSIONS

Stay up to date on the most pressing topics in beef production. Learn what’s changing, what’s working, and where the industry is heading.

HONEST
CONVERSATIONS

We tackle the topics that don’t always make it into formal agendas. From sustainability to succession planning, you’ll hear from voices across the industry.

MEANINGFUL
NETWORKING

The Beef Summit brings together owners, managers, veterinarians, caregivers, and industry partners. Build relationships that make a difference on your operation.

THE PAC
APPROACH

This event reflects PAC’s commitment to data-driven, people-first beef production. Our goal is simple: bring people together and leave them better than they came.

Beef Summits are for

cattle producer conference

  • Feedyard owners and general managers

  • Veterinarians and consultants

  • Caregivers and team leaders

  • Nutritionists and allied industry professionals

  • Anyone invested in the future of beef production

REGISTER TODAY

Agenda

Tuesday, April 7 - Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center, Scott City, KS

Wednesday, April 8 - Holiday Inn/Younes Center, Kearney, NE

11:30 AM – Lunch, Sponsored by Zoetis

12:30 PM – Welcome & PAC Business Update, Dr. Dan Thomson, PAC

1:15 PM – Theileria Update, Dr. Cassandra Olds, Kansas State University

1:45 PM – Individual Animal Management and Hoof Trimming, Bryant Hess, Appleton Steel

2:30 PM – Break, Sponsored by Huvepharma (Scott City) and Elanco Animal Health (Kearney)

3:00 PM – The Fundamentals of Transitions in Leadership, Ownership, Decision-Making, control and Power: Some of the Most Difficult Steps a Leader Will Walk, Dr. Nels Lindberg, PAC

3:45 PM – Keynote, Dr. Bo Brock, Brock Veterinary Clinic