The Range Beef Cow Symposium, held biennially since 1969, is sponsored by the Cooperative Extension Service and animal science departments at the University of Wyoming, South Dakota State University, Colorado State University, and the University of Nebraska. Known for its practical production management insights, the symposium rotates among Colorado, western Nebraska, western South Dakota, and Wyoming, focusing on beef production issues in the Western U.S.
The symposium attracts nearly 800 attendees and more than 80 agribusiness vendors. Highlights include evening Bull Pen Sessions, where attendees engage directly with speakers for deeper discussions, and commercial displays showcasing industry innovations and products.
Previous Proceedings
2023—Range Beef Cow Symposium XXVIII, Loveland, Colorado
Click here for full proceedings from the 2023 Range Beef Cow Symposium, presented by the Cooperative Extension Services and Animal Science Departments of University of Wyoming, Colorado State University, South Dakota State University, and University of Nebraska—Lincoln.
- Marketing Feeder Calves for Increased Value—2
- Darrell S.Peel, Oklahoma State University
- Principles for Successful Livestock Grazing Management on Western Rangelands—13
- K.E.Jablonski and K.R.Stackhouse-Lawson, Colorado State University
- Ionophores and Reproduction: What is the Benefit for Range Cows and Heifers?—15
- J.Travis Mulliniks and Juliana Ranches, Oregon State University, Jacki A.Musgrave and Kacie L.McCarthy, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
- Should We Be Supplementing More Vitamin A to Pregnant Beef Cows?—23
- Mary Drewnoski and Hannah Speer, University of Nebraska-L incoln
- Carrying Capacity Enhancement with Intensified Grazing—31
- Justin D.Derner, USDA-Agricultural Research Service
- Cattle Market Import/Export Balance—41
- Katelyn McCullock, Colorado State University
- Herd Health Planning: Protecting Your Cow Herd—47
- Russell F.Daly, South Dakota State University
- Reproductive Vaccine Effects on Reproductive Performance in Beef Cattle—53
- George A.Perry, Texas A&M AgriLife Research, Russell F. Daly and Christopher C. Chase, South Dakota State University
- Managing Reproductive Efficiency: Taking a Systems Approach—61
- Shelby L.Rosasco, University of Wyoming, Kacie L.McCarthy, University of Nebraska - Lincoln
- T.R.A.C. 2022 Priority Report: Colorado Cow-Calf Business Benchmarks—73
- 2022 National Beef Quality Audit: Executive Summary—81
2021—Range Beef Cow Symposium XXVII, Rapid City, South Dakota
Click here for full proceedings from the 2023 Range Beef Cow Symposium, presented by the Cooperative Extension Services and Animal Science Departments of University of Wyoming, Colorado State University, South Dakota State University, and University of Nebraska—Lincoln.
2019—Range Beef Cow Symposium XXVI, Mitchell, Nebraska
Presented by the Cooperative Extension Services and Animal Science Departments of University of Wyoming, Colorado State University, South Dakota State University, and University of Nebraska—Lincoln.
Proceedings
Not all session presenters provided a proceedings paper. All Proceedings links below are to PDF files.
Agenda and Symposium information
Lots of Technology and Management Options – How Do You Choose Whats Right for Your Operation?
K.C. Olson - Department of Animal Science, South Dakota State University
Implementing Profitable Reproductive Technologies
Julie Walker, George Perry and Jerica Rich - Department of Animal Science, South Dakota State University
Capturing the Value of Artificial Insemination in Commercial Herds
John B. Hall, Ph.D. - Extension Beef Specialist, University of Idaho
Benefits of Crossbreeding in Commercial Herds
J. Benton Glaze, Jr., Ph.D. - Extension Beef Cattle Specialist, Department of Animal & Veterinary Science, University of Idaho
Alternative Meats and Alternative Statistics: What Do the Data Say?
Alison L. Van Eenennaam, Ph.D. - Cooperative Extension Specialist, Department of Animal Science, University of California, Davis
Test, Don't Guess! Why You Should Analyze Feeds and Forage and How to Use the Results
Janna Block - North Dakota State University Extension Livestock Systems Specialist
Cowpieology: Does NUTBAL work?
Adele Harty - Cow/Calf Field Specialist, South Dakota State University Extension
Jay Jenkins - Extension Educator, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Resources for Completing Your Estate & Transition Plan
Bethany Johnston - Nebraska Grazing Lands Coalition, Ranch Transition Task Manager
Cow Lease - Cash versus Shares - Determining what is "Fair"
Aaron Berger - Beef Systems Extension Educator, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Adding Value to Our Product: a Cow/calf, Feedlot and Meat Industry Perspective
Dr. Amanda Blair - Department of Animal Science, South Dakota State University
Our Journey Through Risk Management in the 21st Century
Wacey Kirkpatrick - Kirkpatrick Cattle Company, Fort Pierre, SD
Utilizing Technology to Better Understand Rangeland and Cattle Grazing Dynamics
Mitch Stephenson - Assistant Professor, Range Management Specialist, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Pulmonary Arterial Pressure EPD and Their Utility for Cow-Calf Producers
S.E. Speidel, M.G. Thomas and R.M. Enns - Department of Animal Science, Colorado State University
Maternal Influences on the Calf Rumen Microbiome and Subsequent Impacts on Performance and Efficiency
Hannah C. Cunningham-Hollinger - Department of Animal Science, University of Wyoming
Correcting Malpresentations at Calving
Caitlin Wiley - Assistant Clinical Professor, Iowa State University
2017—Range Beef Cow Symposium XXV, Cheyenne, Wyoming
Presented by the Cooperative Extension Services and Animal Science Departments of University of Wyoming, Colorado State University, South Dakota State University, and University of Nebraska—Lincoln.
Proceedings
Not all session presenters provided a proceedings paper. All Proceedings links below are to PDF files.
Agenda and Symposium information
Drought Management: Similar Horizons but Different Perspectives
Justin D. Derner - USDA-Agricultural Research Service, Rangeland Resources and Systems Research Unit, Cheyenne, WY and Fort Collins, CO
Hailey Wilmer - USDA-Agricultural Research Service, Rangeland Resources and Systems Research Unit, Cheyenne, WY and Fort Collins, CO, USDA Northern Plains Climate Hub
Dannele E. Peck - USDA-Agricultural Research Service, Rangeland Resources and Systems Research Unit, Cheyenne, WY and Fort Collins, CO, USDA Northern Plains Climate Hub
David J. Augustine - USDA-Agricultural Research Service, Rangeland Resources and Systems Research Unit, Cheyenne, WY and Fort Collins, CO
Developing a Mineral Program: Combining the Art and the Science
Mary Drewnoski - Beef Systems Specialist, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Using Technology to Increase Quality and Profitability
Troy Hadrick - Managing partner in Hadrick Enterprise, Faulkton, South Dakota
Genetic Selection vs. Visual Appraisal: Is it a Conundrum?
M.L. Spangler - Department of Animal Science, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
R. L. Weaber - Department of Animal Science and Industry, Kansas State University
National Beef Quality Audit – 2016
Deb VanOverbeke, Keith Belk, and Jeff Savell
Managing Reduced Forage Production at Bieber Red Angus Ranch
Craig Bieber
The Mechanics of Estate and Generation Transition Planning
Pamela Epp Olsen - Cline Williams, Wright Johnson & Oldfather, LLP, Lincoln, NE
What's Your Beef? Time To Tell Our Story!
Rob Eirich - Nebraska Director of Beef Quality Assurance & Extension Beef Educator, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Influence of Modified Live Vaccines on Reproductive Performance in Beef Cattle.
George A. Perry - Department of Animal Science, South Dakota State University
Russell F. Daly - Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Department, South Dakota State University
Christopher C. Chase - Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences Department, South Dakota State University
TB Management Tips for Beef Herds
Jim Logan - Wyoming State Veterinarian
Farm Service Agency – Farm Loans
Becky Gerlach - FSA Acting Farm Loan Chief Wyoming
Scott Miller - FSA Farm Loan Chief Colorado
Key Drivers of Cowherd Profitability
C.P. Mathis and R.V. Machen - King Ranch® Institute for Ranch Management, Texas A&M University-Kingsville
Frame Scoring Beef Cattle: Why and How
K.C. Olson and J.A. Walker - Department of Animal Science, South Dakota State University
Body Condition Scoring in Beef Cows
Karla H. Jenkins - Cow/Calf Specialist, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Steve Paisley - Extension Beef Cattle Specialist, University of Wyoming
2015—Range Beef Cow Symposium XXIV, Loveland, Colorado
Presented by the Cooperative Extension Services and Animal Science Departments of University of Wyoming, Colorado State University, South Dakota State University, and University of Nebraska—Lincoln.
Proceedings
Not all session presenters provided a proceedings paper. All Proceedings links below are to PDF files.
NOTE: A synopsis for each Symposium session and the Pre-Symposium BQA Certification Workshop session is available on the Symposium Newsroom page. Additional resources may include the speaker's PowerPoint file, audio recording of the session, and more.
Why does Consumer Opinion Trump Science (Animal Welfare, GMOs, Food Animals vs Pets)?
Ronnie Green
Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Animal Welfare Implications of Beef Industry Practices: Including Dehorning, Castration, and Branding Practices
Jason Ahola
Department of Animal Sciences, Colorado State University
Challenges with Heifer Selection: How Many Should I Breed and What are They Worth?
Ron Lemenager, Purdue University
Scott Lake, University of Wyoming
Producer Perspective on Using Reproductive Technologies
Chad Blair
Managing Partner, Blair Brothers LLC
Impact of Estrous Synchronization and AI on Cowherd Performance Over Time
G. Cliff Lamb
North Florida Research and Education Center, University of Florida
Feed Efficiency in the Range Beef Cow: What Should We Be Looking At?
H. H. “Trey” Patterson
Padlock Ranch Company
Cow Feed Efficiency Unknowns Including Utilization of Range Forages
Douglas L. Olsen
Olsen Ranches, Inc.
A Taste For Quality
Angus Foundation-funded Research
Economically Relevant Traits and Selection Indices
Matt Spangler
Department of Animal Science, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Crossbreeding Strategies: Including Terminal vs. Maternal Crosses
Bob Weaber
Department of Animal Science and Industry, Kansas State University
How to Use Commercially Available Genomic Predictions
Michael Gonda
Department of Animal Science, South Dakota State University
High Altitude Disease, PAP, Feedlot Hypetension and Respiratory Issues
J.M. Neary, Department of Animal and Food Sciences, Texas Tech University
F.B. Garry, T.N. Holt, G.M. Krafsur, P.S. Morley, Department of Clinical Sciences, Colorado State University
R.D. Brown, K.R. Stenmark, Division of Pediatric Critical Care, University of Colorado at Denver
R.M. Enns, M.G. Thomas, Department of Animal Sciences, Colorado State University
Managing Compromised and Weak Calves at Birth
Franklyn B. Garry, DVM, MS, Integrated Livestock Management Program, Colorado State University
Jason E. Lombard DVM, MS, National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS)
Cow Supplementation: Getting the Best Bang for Your Buck
Ken Olson
Department of Animal Science, South Dakota State University
Use of Annual Forages in a Grazing Livestock System
Nancy Peterson
Plum Thicket Farms, Gordon, Nebraska
Effects of Grazing on Grass
Casey Matney
School of Natural Resources and Extension, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Incorporating a Yearling Stocker Enterprise to the Cow/Calf Operation: Buy, Sell or Hold?
Mark Frasier
F Cross Cattle Company, Fort Morgan, CO
The Focus My Millenial Generation Needs
Cassie Lapaseotes
Lapaseotes Feedyard, Bridgeport, Nebraska
Feedlot and Carcass Data: Making "Cents" and Making Decisions
Julie Walker
Beef Specialist, South Dakota State University
Manage Risk on the Average Size Cow/Calf Operation
Wayne Fahsholtz
AgWin Group Consulting, Dayton, Wyoming
De-Commoditizing the Feeder Calf Market: Providing Objective Information to Buyers
Tom Brink
Top Dollar Angus, Inc.
Global Market Landscape
Duane Lenz
General Manager, CattleFax, Centennial, Colorado
2013—Range Beef Cow Symposium XXIII, Rapid City, South Dakota
Presented by the Cooperative Extension Services and Animal Science Departments of University of Wyoming, Colorado State University, South Dakota State University, and University of Nebraska—Lincoln.
Proceedings
NOTE: All links below are to PDF files.
Policy Issues and the Beef Industry (PDF 105KB)
Roger Bernard, Policy Analyst, Informa Economics
Beef Trade: A Decade of Perspective (PDF 191KB)
Gregg Doud, President, Commodity Markets Council
Using Crop Residues and By-Products to Limit Feed Cows in Confinement (PDF 168KB)
Karla H. Jenkins, Cow/calf, Range Management Specialist
University of Nebraska Panhandle Research and Extension Center
Fetal Programming: Implications for Beef Cattle Production (PDF 263KB)
A. F. Summers and R. N. Funston (Beef Repro Physiologist)
University of Nebraska West Central Research and Extension Center
Preganant Cow Nutrition: Effect on Progeny Carcass and Meat Characteristics (PDF 441KB)
A.D. Blair, D.A. Mohrhauser, A.R. Taylor, K.R. Underwood, R.H. Pritchard, and A.E. Wertz-Lutz
Department of Animal Science, South Dakota State University
Nutritional Management Post-AI to Enhance Pregnancy Outcomes (PDF 147KB)
S.L. Lake, Department of Animal Science, University of Wyoming
R. Arias, North Central Research & Outreach Center, University of Minnesota
P. Gunn, Department of Animal Sciences, Purdue University
G.A. Bridges, Department of Animal Sciences, South Dakota State University
How Can Sexed Semen Be Used in Commercial Beef Herds? (PDF 177KB)
John B. Hall, PhD
Nancy M. Cummings Research, Extension, and Education Center
and
J. Benton Glaze, Jr., PhD
Twin Falls Research and Extension Center
Department of Animal and Veterinary Science, University of Idaho
Managing Annual Cow Costs (PDF 119KB)
Julie Walker, SDSU Beef Extension Specialist, South Dakota State University
Producer Panel – Managing Cow Costs to Improve Profitability (PDF 741KB)
Moderator: Dr. Jack Whittier, Colorado State University
Panel Members:
James Sewell – TA Ranch – Saratoga, WY
Ed Blair – Blair Brothers LLC – Sturgis, SD
Chip Ramsay – Rex Ranches – Whitman, NE
10 Inspired Questions for Perpetuating Generational Ranches (PDF 85KB)
Dave Specht, Advising Generations LLC of Connell, WA
Adding Value to the Home Operation to "Make Room" for Future Generations (PDF 82KB)
Don Schiefelbein, Schiefelbein Farms, Minnesota
Sorting Through the Science, Marketing, and Realities of DNA Tools for Genetic Prediction (PDF 179KB)
Dr. Milt Thomas, John E. Rouse Chair of Animal Breeding
Department of Animal Sciences, Colorado State University
Understanding and Applying Economically Relevant Traits (ERT) and Indices for the Commercial Cattle Rancher (PDF 108KB)
R. Mark Enns, Department of Animal Sciences, Colorado State University
From Imagination To Reality: Using DNA From An Exceptional Carcass To Produce A Sire Or Donor Cow (PDF 82KB)
Dean Hawkins, Ph.D. and Ty Lawrence, Ph.D.
Department of Agricultural Sciences, West Texas A&M University
Economic Value of Managing Genetics How to capture the value? (PDF 319KB)
Lisa M. Elliott, Commodity Marketing Specialist,
Department of Economics, South Dakota State University
Animal Health Effects of the October 2013 Blizzard: Observations (PDF 136KB)
Faculty from South Dakota State University and Colorado State University
Range Weed Control: During and After Drought (PDF 87KB)
Darrell L. Deneke, Extension IPM Coordinator, South Dakota State University
Integrating Conservation Programs into Rangeland Management (PDF 133KB)
Al and Simone Wind, Wind Ranch, Newell, SD and Conservation Agency partners
Quality Beef by the Numbers (PDF 87KB)
Mike Kasten, Program Director of the Quality Beef by the Numbers Program, Missouri
Opportunities and Obstacles for Breeding Cattle Exports (PDF 299KB)
Tony Clayton, President, Clayton Agri-Marketing, Inc.
2011—Range Beef Cow Symposium XXII, Mitchell, Nebraska
Presented by the Cooperative Extension Services and Animal Science Departments of University of Wyoming, Colorado State University, South Dakota State University, and University of Nebraska—Lincoln.
Content
NOTE: All links below are to PDF files.
Industry Issues
Policy Affecting the Cattle Industry
Senator Mike Johanns, Nebraska
Public Issues (PDF 78KB)
Trent Loos, LoosTales
Positioning the Range Beef Herd for the Next 25 Years
Implications of the Ethanol Industry for Cow-Calf Producers (PDF 317KB)
Ted Schroeder, Agricultural Economics, KSU
Current Inventory - Causes and Effects, Where are We Headed?
Jim Robb, Livestock Marketing Information Center
Cost of Production - Calculating your Unit Cost Production (PDF 220KB)
Aaron Berger, Extension Educator, UNL
The Changing Structure of Beef Production: Stockers, Calf Feds, and Yearlings (PDF 310KB)
Tom Brink, JBS Five Rivers Cattle Feeding
Cattle and Resource Management
What are Sub-Therapeutic Antibiotics and Can We Do Without Them? (PDF 366KB)
Mike Apley, Production Medicine, Clinical Pharmacology, KSU
Weaned Calf Growing Options: How Do We Economically Produce a 1,000 lb Steer for Feedlot Entry? (PDF 368KB)
Terry Klopfenstein, Ruminant Nutrition, UNL
Cow Side of Producing a 1,000 lb Feeder, Cow Size and Expenses (PDF 368KB)
Ken Olson, Justin Waggoner, John Jaeger, Beef Specialist, SDSU & KSU
Determining Who Makes Land Use Decisions, Land Ownership or Land Control and What Decision Options Exist (PDF 157KB)
Dave Goeller, North Central Risk Management Education Center
Land/Enterprise and Ownership Transfer
Meyring (PDF 846KB), Blair (PDF 195KB), Marcy, Producer Panel
Genetics and Selection
Genomics for the Rancher: How Does it Work and What Does it Mean? (PDF 171kB)
Jack Whittier, Beef Specialist, CSU
Implemenation of Marker Assisted EPDs (PDF 463KB)
Matt Spangler, Beef Genetics, UNL
Feed Efficiency - How Should it be Used for the Cow Herd? (PDF 174KB)
Andy Roberts, Research Scientist, USDA, ARS
Product
Importance of Steak Origin to Restaurant Customers (PDF 157KB)
Chris Calkins, Nebraska Beef Industry
How to Capture Added Value for the Calves Produced
Troy Marshall, Marshall Cattle Company, CO
Update on Preconditioning Beef Calves Prior to Sale by Cow/Calf Producers
Todd Thrift, Beef Cattle Management, University of Florida
Cutting Through the Myths to Feed a Growing Global Population (PDF 1MB)
Travis Choat, Elanco Animal Health
Activities and Benefits from Exporting Beef (PDF 249KB)
Paul Clayton, US Meat Export Federation
50 Years of Beef Reproduction Through my Eyes: Past, Present and Future (PDF 131KB)
George Seidel, Distinguished Professor, Biomedical Sciences, CSU
Health Management
Vaccination - What the Heck am I Doing? (PDF 86KB)
Jerry Stokka, Pfizer Animal Health
Labor Solutions for Ranch Operations, How to Find and Retain Quality Employees
Harry Knobbe, Harry Knobbe Feedyards, NE
Land and Resource Management
Economic Model for Multiple Land Use (PDF 327KB)
John Ritten, Agricultural and Applied Economics, UW
Optimizing Range Management for Game Bird Habitat (PDF 116KB)
Ben Geaumont, Wildlife Biologist, NDSU
Planning Ahead to Save AUMs and the Cow Herd in Times of Forage Shortage (PDF 267KB)
Jerry Volesky, Range and Forage Specialist, UNL
2009—Range Beef Cow Symposium XXI, Casper, Wyoming
Presented by the Cooperative Extension Services and Animal Science Departments of University of Wyoming, Colorado State University, South Dakota State University, and University of Nebraska—Lincoln.
Contents
Industry Issues
Federal Policy Impacts on Beef Producers
Cynthia Lummis
Wyoming Issues Update, CWD and Brucellosis
Dean Galey, University of Wyoming
Beef Export Considerations for the Industry
Jim Robb, Livestock Marketing Information Center
Advocates for Agriculture: Discovering Your Influence Power
Troy and Stacy Hadrick, Vale, SD
Animal Rights as a Mainstream Phenomenon
[Shortened Version for Reading in Australia]
Bernie Rollin, Colorado State University
Extensive Heifer Development Systems
Rick Funston, University of Nebraska, Jeremy Martin, University of Nebraska, Andy Roberts Fort Keogh, USDA/ARS
Common $ense Heifer Management
Patsy Houghton, Heartland Cattle, McCook, NE
Impact of Method of Heifer Development and Post-AI Management on Reproductive Efficiency
George Perry, Julie Walker, Cody Wright, and Ken Olson South Dakota State University
Profitable Cow and Heifer Pregnancy Rates
Jack Whittier, Colorado State University
Genetics
Opportunities for Selection: Level 2
Ronnie Green, Pfizer Animal Health
Genetic Abnormalities
Jon Beever, University of Illinois
Integrating Information into Selection
Connee Quinn, Quinn Cow Company, Chadron, NE
Integrating Information into Selection
Loren Berger, Stapleton, NE
Beef Product Demand
U.S. Beef Demand Drivers and Enhancement Opportunities: A Research Summary
James Mintert, Purdue University
Glynn Tonsor, Kansas State University
Ted Schroeder, Kansas State University
"Feeding the World, Challenges and Opportunities for the U.S. Beef Industry
Clint Peck, Montana BQA
New Beef Products Research
Chris Calkins, University of Nebraska
Beef Cattle Selection
Selecting for Efficiency
Nick Hammett, Commercial Marketing Manager, Circle A Angus Ranch, Iberia, MO
Limitations and Challenges with RFI
Dorian Garrick, Iowa State University
Genetics of Disease Resistance
Mark Enns, Colorado State University
Using Information to Make Informed Selection Decisions
Matt Spangler, University of Nebraska
Range Management and Monitoring
Managing Annual Bromes in the Northern Great Plains
Lance Vermeire, Matt Rinella, and Jennifer Muscha, Fort Keogh, USDA/ARS
Livestock and Vegetation Responses to Stocking Rate and Grazing System
Justin Derner, High Plains Grassland Research Center, Cheyenne, WY, USDA-ARS
Implementing Range Monitoring
Roger Gates, South Dakota State University
Adding Value to the Calf Crop
Impacts of Calf Nutritional Management on Quality Grade
Lake, University of Wyoming
Bovine Respiratory Disease & Diagnostic Veterinary Medicine (Managing Respiratory Diseases in the Herd)
Don Montgomery, Wyoming State Veterinarian Laboratory
"Making Tough Decisions" for the Ranch
Jim Lerwick, Wyoming
Establishing Priorities and Sticking to Them
Douglas Olsen, Nebraska
Management and Nutrition
Rumen Physiology for the Rancher
Ivan Rush, University of Nebraska
Bull Management and Nutrition
Julie Walker, South Dakota State University
Two Best and Two Worst Decisions
Kory Bierle, Madsen Ranch, Midland, SD
The Two Best Decisions I Have Made
John Maddox, Nebraska
Economic Outlook
Economic Analysis of Production Systems
Dillon Feuz, Utah State University
Cattle Outlook
Brett Stuart, Cattle-FAX
2007—Range Beef Cow Symposium XX, Fort Collins, Colorado
Presented by the Cooperative Extension Services and Animal Science Departments of University of Wyoming, Colorado State University, South Dakota State University, and University of Nebraska—Lincoln.
Contents
Industry Issues
The Impacts of the U.S. Corn/Ethanol Policy on the U.S. Cattle Industry
Andrew Gottschalk, Sr VP, R J O'Brien & Associates and Owner of HedgersEdge.com, LLC, Engelwood, CO
Panel Part 1: Antagonisms and Protagonisms of Alternative Energy Sources and Their Impacts on Ranchers
Leanne Stevenson, Natural Resources and Policy Section Manager, Wyoming Department of Agriculture
Panel Part 2: Small Wind Systems for the Ranch, Home and Business.
Tony Frank, Renewable Energy Development Director, Rocky Mountain Farmers Union
Consumers, Products and Markets
Improving Human Health with Beef Products
Marilyn Schnepf, University of Nebraska
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
Our Success Story: How do we sell branded beef direct to the consumer?
Robbie LeValley, Colorado Homestead Ranches, West Slope of Colorado
Cow-Calf Nutrition
Using By-Product Feeds in Cow/Calf Programs
Ivan Rush, University of Nebraska
Cow Condition and Reproductive Performance
Julie Walker and George Perry, South Dakota State University
Management Practices
Why did we move to June calving - and how do we make it work with public grazing lands?
Paul and Stephen Redd, Redd Ranches, Paradox, Colorado
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
Benefits of Weaning Calves at Younger than Traditional Ages
Trey Patterson, Assistant Manager, Padlock Ranch, Ranchester, Wyoming
Successful AI and Synchronization Secrets: "It's in the Details."
G. Cliff Lamb, University of Minnesota
Heifer Development - Then and Now
Rick Funston, University of Nebraska
Nutrition During Gestation and Fetal Programming
Kim A. Vonnahme, North Dakota State University
Animal Health
Preparing Calves for the Feedlot.
Daniel Thomson, Kansas State University
The Immune System and Recovery from Sickness in Cattle
Gordon W. Brumbaugh, DVM, Specialty Veterinary Operations, Pfizer Animal Health, Wellborn, Texas
Basic Principles Used in the "Sandhills Calving System" and How They Apply to Other Production Environments
David R. Smith, University of Nebraska
Cattle Selection and Genetics
Ultrasound-Based Selection: Pitfalls and Rewards
Steve Paisley, University of Wyoming
Gene Testing for Production and Carcass Traits: What Does It Mean to a Rancher?
Bob Weaber, University of Missouri-Columbia
Genetic Information Made Easy: How to Sort through the Chaff to Find the Nuggets
Willie Altenburg, Altenburg Super Baldy Ranch, LLC, Fort Collins, Colorado
The Value of Heterosis in Cow Herds: Lessons from the Past that Apply to Today
Matthew Spangler, University of Tennessee-Martin
Range and Forage Management
Monitoring Grazing Lands: How, Why, When, What?
Paul J. Meiman, Colorado State University
Working with Federal Agencies to Develop Win-Win Programs for Ranchers and the Public
Eric Peterson, Area Natural Resource Education Specialist, Mountain West Extension Area, Wyoming Cooperative Extension Service
Delivery of Supplements on Rangelands
Kenneth C. Olson and Adele Harty, South Dakota State University
Markets and Marketing
Creating and Being Rewarded for Value in Calves.
Tim Davis, CowSense
Creating Value and Preserving Margin with Commercial Cows
Jim Lerwick, Lerwick Bros. LLC, Pine Bluffs, Wyoming
Marketing for Added Value
Glenn Smith, USA Country Manager, AgInfoLink USA, Longmont, Colorado
1990-2015 Range Beef Cow Symposiums
The Range Beef Cow Symposium proceedings from 1990 to 2015 are archived on the University of Nebraska—LIncoln Digital Commons site.