LMAT Annual Meeting

Join us for a half-day meeting filled with insightful discussions, relevant information, and industry updates. This year's LMAT Annual Meeting will bring together industry experts, thought leaders, and livestock markets, dealers, and order buyers from across Texas.

Event Details:

  • Date: Sunday, April 13, 2025
  • Location: Cooper's BBQ - Llano Room, Fort Worth Stockyards
  • Time: 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Don't miss this chance to connect with like-minded livestock marketers, gain new perspectives, and improve your business. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, there's something for everyone at the LMAT Annual Meeting.

Mark your calendar, spread the word, and get ready for an unforgettable experience. We can't wait to see you there!

Registration
Registration is free. To register, please click here.

Meeting Agenda
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10:30 AM      Welcome 
Kelley Thigpen, LMAT President

10:35 AM      Nominating Committee Report and Election of New Directors
Bryan Forester, Nominating Committee Chair and LMAT Immediate Past President

10:40 AM      Update on USDA Packers and Stockyards Division
Speaker: Caleb Bott, Regional Director, Western Regional Office, Packers and Stockyards Division

11:15 AM      Updates on New World Screwworm, Animal Disease Traceability, and Secure Beef Supply Plans
Speaker: Dr. Bud Dinges, Executive Director, Texas Animal Health Commission

11:45 AM      Update on TSCRA Market Inspection
Speaker: Scott Williamson, Executive Director of Law Enforcement, Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association

12:00 PM       Luncheon
Speaker: Senator Kelly Hancock, Vice Chair of the Texas Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs (Invited)

1:00 PM         Protestor Management and How to Avoid Problems at Your Location
Speaker: Tim Niedecken, LMAT Executive Director

1:30 PM         Compliance Corner
Fast-paced updates designed to help your business maintain compliance with various state and federal laws

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality/EPA

  • Environmental requirements for livestock markets and dealers 
  • Complying with TCEQ/EPA rules

Department of Labor

  • Contract Labor vs. Employees
  • Hiring and Firing to Avoid Liability
  • How Employee Handbooks Help Employers

OSHA Requirements

  • How OSHA Views Livestock Operations
  • Reporting Requirements
  • Required Postings

2:15 PM         Break

2:30 PM         Texas Legislative Session and Dealer Statutory Trust Updates
Speaker: Tim Niedecken, LMAT Executive Director

3:00 PM         Open Forum

3:30 PM         Adjourn

Meeting Location:
Cooper’s BBQ – Llano Room
301 Stockyards Blvd.
Fort Worth, TX 76164
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Please note that LMAT reserves the right to close the meeting to visitors or outside guests at any time.