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Range Beef Cow Symposium XV |
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Contents
Industry Issues
International MarketsMerlyn Carlson, Meat Export Federation and Rancher, Lodgepole, NE
Future of International Markets - Beef CattleNorman L. Dalsted, Colorado State University
Beef Quality Assurance - Past, Present & FutureGary Smith, Colorado State University
Cattle Selection / Genetics
Realities of Cow Herd Genetics: Expectations and ImpactDon Marshall, South Dakota State University
Bull Genetics: Purebreds, Composites, Full-Sibs & Half-SibsJim Gosey, University of Nebraska
Selection Emphasis for Carcass TraitsJohn Crouch, American Angus Association
Breeding for Profit: An Introduction to Selection Index ConceptsMike MacNeil, USDA Fort Keogh Livestock and Range Research Station, Miles City, MT
Health
Basic ImmunologyLynn Woodard, Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory
Bovine Viral DiarrheaHana Van Campen, Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory
The Value of a Health Program to the Rancher and FeederJim Sears, Consulting Veterinarian, Bridgeport, NE
Meats
Addressing the Beef Tenderness ProblemChris Calkins, University of Nebraska
Overview of a TQM Approach for Improving Beef TendernessDaryl Tatum, Colorado Stare University
B-Maturity: Factors Affecting Physiological MaturityJ. Brad Morgan, Oklahoma State University
Reproductive Toxicology: Pine Needles and Plant EstrogensBob Short, USDA Fort Keogh Livestock and Range Research Station, Miles City, MT
Ingestion of Ponderosa Pine Needles by CattleScott Kronberg, South Dakota State University
Synchronization Programs UpdateTom Geary, Colorado State University
Bull Fertility: BSE, Abnormalities, Etc.Glenn Coulter, Agriculture Canada, Lethbridge
Factors Affecting Calf SurvivalBob Bellows, USDA Fort Keogh Livestock and Range Research Station, Miles City, MT
Calving DifficultyBob Mortimer, Colorado State University
People
Cows and Computers: Choosing Records Management SoftwareMartha Malm Ellis, Malm Ranch, Albin, WY
Computer Software Selection: Financial
Kory Bierle, Madsen Ranch, Midland SD
Empowering People
Burke Teichert, Rex Ranch (Nebraska), Sheridan Ranches and Deseret Ranches (Wyoming)
Networking PeopleBarry Dunn, South Dakota State University
Marketing
Characterization of AlliancesMike Miller, CATTLE FAX, Denver, CO
Pricing/Formula Grids: Which Fit and Which Don't FitDillon Fuez, University of Nebraska
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Innovative Marketing Panel: |
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U.S. Premium Beef, Ltd.: A New Producer-Owned Marketing SystemBill Miller, CMO, US Premium Beef, Manhattan, KS |
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Fink Beef GeneticsGalen Fink, Fink Beef Genetic Systems, Manhattan, KS |
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Carcass Value MarketingDick Kjerstad Kjerstad Feedyard, Quinn, SD |
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Innovative Marketing and Angus AmericaDoug Hoff, Angus America, Bison, SD |
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