Range Beef Cow Symposium XX
2007-12-11 - 2007-12-13
Fort Collins is pleased to be hosting the Range Beef Cow Symposium XX. It is sponsored by the Cooperative Extension Service and animal science departments of South Dakota State University, Colorado State University, the University of Wyoming and the University of Nebraska. The biennial symposium has a reputation of being an excellent educational program, offering practical production management information since the first symposium in Chadron, Neb., in 1969.
List of Events
Tuesday Morning, Dec 11
Industry Issues
How Will the Beef Industry be Affected by the 2007 Farm Bill?
Brad Lubben, University of Nebraska Public Policy Specialist.
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Panel: Antagonisms and Protagonisms of Alternative Energy Sources and Their Effects on Ranchers
Moderator: Tom Field, Colorado StateUniversity
Leanne Stevenson, natural resources and policy section manager, Wyoming Department of Agriculture
Tony Frank, renewable energy development director, Rocky Mountain Farmers Union
John Stulp, Colorado commissioner of agriculture (invited)
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Leanne Stevenson, natural resources and policy section manager, Wyoming Department of Agriculture
Tony Frank, renewable energy development director, Rocky Mountain Farmers Union
John Stulp, Colorado commissioner of agriculture (invited)
International Markets: Supply, Demand, Ability to Pay, Distribution of Wealth
Brett Stuart, international market analyst, Cattle-Fax
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Tuesday Afternoon Dec. 11
Consumer, Products and Markets
Improving Human Health with Beef Products
Marilyn Schnepf, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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Our Success Story: How Do We Sell Beef in Our Restaurant?
John Pickerel, Buckhorn Steak and Roadhouse, Winters, Calif., 2006 National Beef Backer Award winner
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Our Success Story: How Do We Sell Beef as a Retailer?
Charlie Winters, CostCo Wholesale Corp., Corporate Offices, Issaquah, Wash.
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Our Success Story: How Do We Sell Beef as a Natural Beef Retailer into a Branded Natural Beef Program?
Doc & Connie Hatfield, Country Natural Beef, Brothers, Oregon
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Our Success Story: How Do We Sell Branded Beef Direct to the Consumer?
Robbie LeValley, Colorado Homestead Ranches, Paonia, Colorado
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Tuesday Afternoon Dec. 11
Cow-Calf Nutrition
Using Byproduct Feeds in Cow-Calf Programs
Ivan Rush, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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Cow Condition and Reproductive Performance
Julie Walker, South Dakota State University
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Wednesday Morning, Dec 12
Management Practices
Why Did We Move to June Calving? And How Do We Make It Work with Public Grazing Lands?
Paul Redd, Redd Ranches, Paradox, Colorado
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How Do I Put Together a Production System That is Best for Me? What Does 40 Years of Research Say?
Terry Klopfenstein, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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How Have we Benefited from Weaning Calves at a Younger-Than-Traditional Age?
Trey Patterson, assistant manager, Padlock Ranch, Ranchester, Wyoming
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Wednesday Morning, Dec 12
Reproductive Management
Successful AI and Synchronization Secrets: "It's in the Details"
Cliff Lamb, University of Minnesota
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New Approaches (and Targets) for Heifer Development
Rick Funston, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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Nutrition During Gestation and Fetal Programming
Kim Vonnahme, North Dakota State University
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Wednesday Afternoon, Dec 12
Animal Health
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The Immune System and Recovery from Sickness in Cattle
Gordon Brumbaugh, Pfizer Animal Health
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Basic Principles Used in "The Sandhills Calving System" and How They Apply to Other Production Environments
Dave Smith, DVM, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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Wednesday Afternoon, Dec 12
Cattle Selection and Genetics
Ultrasound-based Selection: Pitfalls and Rewards
Steve Paisley, University of Wyoming
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Gene Testing for Production and Carcass Traits: What Does it Mean to a Rancher?
Bob Weaber, University of Missouri
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Genetic Information Made Easy: How to Sort Through the Chaff to Find the Nuggets
Willie Altenburg, Altenburg Super Baldy Ranch, Wellington, Colorado
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The Value of Heterosis in Cow Herds: Lessons From the Past That Apply to Today
Matt Spangler, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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Thursday Morning, Dec. 13
Range and Forage Management
Monitoring Grazing Lands: How, Why, When, What?
Paul Meiman, Colorado State University
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Working with Federal Agencies to Develop Win-Win Programs for Ranchers and the Public
Eric Peterson, Extension educator, Pinedale, Wyoming
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Delivery of Supplements on Rangelands
Ken Olson, South Dakota State University
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Thursday Morning, Dec. 13
Markets and Marketing
Creating and Being Rewarded for Value in Calves
Moderator: Wayne Tatman, Extension Education, University of Wyoming
Tim Davis, CowSense
Jim Lerwick, Producer, Pine Bluffs, Wyoming
Glenn Smith, AgInfoLink
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Tim Davis, CowSense
Jim Lerwick, Producer, Pine Bluffs, Wyoming
Glenn Smith, AgInfoLink
Market Outlook
Randy Blach, Cattle-Fax
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