The Range Beef Cow Symposium XIX has a reputation of being an excellent educational program for commercial cow/calf producers, beef industry and extension personnel. It is held every other year with the location rotating among the cooperating states.
The symposium is sponsored by Cooperative Extension and departments of Animal Science at Colorado State University, South Dakota State University, University of Nebraska and University of Wyoming.
Printed copies of the proceedings can be order can be ordered from: Dr. Ivan Rush, Extension Beef Specialist, University of Nebraska Panhandle Extension and Research Center, 4502 Avenue "I", Scottsbluff, NE 69361. In addition you can also download PDF summaries of Range Beef Cow Symposium speakers by clicking here.
DVD copies of the program can be ordered from Communications and Information Technology. Order form and more Info
List of Events
Industry Issues:
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Animal Disease and Trade Effects on our Markets
Jim Robb, Livestock Marketing Information Center
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Food-Borne Pathogens-Control Through Management
Terry Klopfenstein, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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The Future of the Beef Industry
Gary Smith, Colorado State University
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New Demands on Beef Products
Jim Coakley, Coleman Natural Beef, Sterling, CO
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Beef and the Consumer:
Chef Victor Matthews, Jr., Black Bear Restaurant, Green Mountain Falls, CO
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Animal Identification: Making It Work in the Cattle Industry
Gilbert Angus Ranch, Buffalo, SD
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Animal Identification: Making It Work in the Cattle Industry
Allen Bright, Anitoch, NE
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Animal Identification: Making It Work in the Cattle Industry
Mark Harmon, Joplin Regional Stockyards, Carthage, MO
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Genetics:
Jim Gosey, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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Improving Feed Efficiency Through Genetics
Mark Allan, USDA Agriculture Research Service, Clay Center, NE
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Using New Selection Tools
Mark Enns, Colorado State University
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Utilizing Carcass Traits in a Breeding Program
Rich Blair, Vale, SD
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Reproduction:
Tom Geary, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Miles City, MT
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Factors Affecting Breeding Success
George Perry, South Dakota State University
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Heifer Development Strategies to Increase Returns
Trey Patterson, Padlock Ranch, Ranchester, WY
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Range and Nutrition:
Dale Richardson, Rex Ranches, Lakeside, NE
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Forecasting Forage Production
Sandy Smart, South Dakota State University
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Distillers Grains for Range Cattle
Ivan Rush, University of Nebraska-Scottsbluff
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Supplementation, Winter Cow Nutrition
Don Adams, University of Nebraska-North Platte
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Animal Health:
Russ Daly, South Dakota State University
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Controlling BVD
Jim Kennedy, Colorado State University
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Getting the Most Out of a Vaccine Program
Charlie Stoltenow, North Dakota State University
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Management:
Randy McKee, Estate Planning Services, Inc., Rapid City, SD
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"Decoding" the Alphabet Soup of Animal I.D. and Marketing Programs
Jack Whittier, Colorado State University
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Managing and Marketing Cull Cows
Cody Wright, South Dakota State University
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Business and Marketing:
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Key Indicators of Success in Ranching: A Balanced Approach
Barry Dunn, King Ranch Institute of Ranch Management, Kingsville, TX
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Determining the Best Time to Wean
Doug Hixon, Department Head of Animal Science, University of Wyoming
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A Producer's Experience on Moving Calving Date
Mark McCarty, Two-Dot Ranch, Cody, WY
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Performance of Cattle on Natural Beef Program
Turk Stovall, ORIgen, Huntley, MT
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Market Outlook
Randy Blach, CattleFax, Denver, CO
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