CattleCon 2026: Jones Hamilton Company — Herd Health and Effeciency

Jones Hamilton Company shares insights on herd health, efficiency, and innovation for cattle producers this year at NCBA CattleCon in Nashville.

NASHVILLE, TENN. (RFD NEWS) — We are celebrating the final day of CattleCon 2026 in Nashville, where companies are showcasing a range of new ideas and technologies to the U.S. cattle industry.

RFD Network’s Kirbe Schnoor hit the trade show floor to catch up with Dr. Joey Bray and Shane Jurgensen of Jones Hamilton Company, a firm dedicated to herd health and efficiency.

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