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Range Beef Cow Symposium XIX


Presented by
Cooperative Extension Services and the Animal Science Departments of
December 6, 7 and 8, 2005, Rapid City, South Dakota

Contents

Industry Issues
Food-Borne Pathogens -- Control Through Management
Terry Klopfenstein, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
The Future of the Beef Industry
Gary Smith, Colorado State University
New Demands on Beef Products
Jim Coakley, Coleman Natural Beef, Sterling, CO

Beef and the Consumer
Restauranteur's Perspective on Animal ID
Gilbert Angus Ranch, Buffalo, SD

Genetics
Heterosis/Cross Breeding
Jim Gosey, University of Nebraska Lincoln
Improving Feed Efficiency Through Genetics
Mark Allan, USDA Agriculture Research Service, Clay Center, NE
Using New Selection Tools
Mark Enns, Colorado State University
Utilizing Carcass Traits in a Breeding Program
Rich Blair, Vale, SD

Reproduction
Management Strategies to Reduce Embryonic Loss
Tom Geary, USDA Agricultural Research Service, Miles City, MT
Factors Affecting Breeding Success
George Perry, South Dakota State University
Heifer Development Strategies to Increase Returns
Trey Patterson, Padlock Ranch, Ranchester, W

Range and Nutrition
Forecasting Forage Production
Sandy Smart, South Dakota State University
Distillers Grains for Range Cattle
Ivan Rush, University of Nebraska Scottsbluff
Supplementation, Winter Cow Nutrition
Don Adams, University of Nebraska North Platte

Animal Health
Trichomoniasis
Russ Daly, South Dakota State University
Putting BVD Control on Your Radar Screen
Jim Kennedy, Colorado State University
Getting the Most Out of a Vaccine Program
Charlie Stoltenow, North Dakota State University

Management
Family Communication in Ag Operations: Getting the Cards on the Table
Randy McKee, Estate Planning Services, Inc., Rapid City, SD
"Decoding" the Alphabet Soup of Animal I.D. and Marketing Programs
Jack Whittier, Colorado State University
Managing and Marketing Cull Cows
Cody Wright, South Dakota State University

Business and Marketing
Key Indicators of Success in Ranching: A Balanced Approach
Barry Dunn, King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management, Kingsville, TX
Determining the Best Time to Wean
Steve Paisley, University of Wyoming
A Producer's Experience on Moving Calving Date
Mark McCarty, Two-Dot Ranch, Cody, WY
Performance of Cattle on Natural Beef Program
Turk Stovall, ORIgen, Huntley, MT
State of the Beef Industry And Cattle Market Situation And Outlook
Randy Blach, CattleFax, Denver, CO




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