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Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle

2005-09-01 - 2005-09-02

The excellent pregnancy rates possible with today’s synchronization systems and the increasing opportunities to get paid for specific known genetics make estrous synchronization and AI (artificial insemination) even more valuable tools than they have been in the past. This meeting is for anyone interested in beef cattle reproduction and estrous synchronization, including producers, veterinarians, AI technicians

List of Events

Wednesday, Sept. 1 presentations:

Welcome
Rick Funston, Assistant Professor, University of Nebraska West Central Research and Extension Center
Don Beermann, Department Head, Animal Science, University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
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Follicular Growth and The Estrous Cycle
Freddie Kojima, Assistant Professor, Animal Science, University of Missouri.
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PGF-2 Alpha in Estrous Synchronization: History, Efficacy and Utilization
Jim Lauderdale, Lauderdale Enterprises, Inc., Augusta, Michigan
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Estrus Synchronization Systems-GnRH
Darrel Kesler, Professor, Animal Sciences and Veterinary Clinical Medicine, University of Illinois
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Estrus Synchronization Systems-MGA
Dave Patterson, Professor, Animal Science, University of Missouri.
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Estrus Synchronization Systems-CIDR
Cliff Lamb, Associate Professor, North Central Research/Outreach Center, University of Minnesota. (Includes pre-lunch Q&A session.)
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Fertility of Natural vs. Synchronized Estrus
George Perry, Assistant Professor, Animal and Range Science, South Dakota State University
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Timing of Vaccinations in Estrous Synchronization Programs
Richard Randle, Associate Professor, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri
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Cost and Comparisons of Estrous Synchronization Systems
Sandy Johnson, Assistant Professor and Livestock Specialist, Kansas State University
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Puberty and Anestrus: Dealing With Non-Cycling Females
Jeff Stevenson, Professor, Animal Science and Industry, Kansas State University
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Nutrition and Reproduction Interactions
Rick Funston, Assistant Professor, University of Nebraska West Central Research and Extension Center
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Supplementation and Weaning Strategies to Optimize Reproductive Performance
Don Adams, Professor, University of Nebraska West Central Research and Extension Center
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Utilizing Advanced Reproductive Technologies

Producer and Industry Panel:
Burke Teichert, Rex Ranches, Ashby, Nebraska
Larry Rowden, ABS, Broken Bow, Nebraska
Stewart Rasmussen, Select Sires, Rushville, Nebraska
Moderator: Larry Corah, Certified Angus Beef

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Thursday, Sept. 2 Presentations:

Welcome Back
DeLynn Hay, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Cooperative Extension Program Leader
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Breeding Soundness Exams and Beyond
Peter Chenoweth, Professor, Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University
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Insemination Related Factors Affecting Fertilization in Estrous-Synchronized Cattle
Richard Saacke, Professor Emeritus, Dairy Science, Virginia Polytechnic Institute
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Ubiquitin As An Objective Marker of Semen Quality and Fertility in Bulls
Peter Sutovsky, Assistant Professor, Animal Science, University of Missouri
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Industry Application of Technology in Male Reproduction
Mel DeJarnette, Reproduction Specialist, Select Sires, Inc., Plain City, Ohio
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Ultrasound--Early Pregnancy Diagnosis and Fetal Sexing
Cliff Lamb, Associate Professor, North Central Research/Outreach Center, University of Minnesota
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Reproductive Tract Scoring
Dave Patterson, Professor, Animal Science, University of Missouri
Richard Randle, Associate Professor, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri
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Question & Answer Session
Question & Answer Session
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Semen Quality Assessment
Peter Chenoweth, Professor, Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University
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Utilizing Advanced Reproductive Technologies
Veterinarian panel
Fred Lehman, DVM, Pfizer
Lee Jones, DVM, MS, Frontier Genetics International, Curtis, Nebraska
Jim Clement, DVM, Mandan, North Dakota
Vince Traffas, DVM, Smith Center, Kansas
Moderator: Richard Randle
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