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| 7:00 a.m. |
Exhibitor Hall opens each day |
| Tuesday, December 2, 2008 |
Estrus Synchronization — Moderator: Jim Lauderdale, Lauderdale Enterprises |
| 8:00 a.m. |
Welcome — Lance Perryman, Colorado State University |
| 8:10 a.m. |
Setting the Stage: Where We’ve Been and Where We Are Today — Jim Lauderdale, Lauderdale Enterprises |
| 8:30 a.m. |
Physiological Principals of the Estrous Cycle — Michael Smith, University of Missouri |
| 9:10 a.m. |
Understanding Postpartum Anestrus and Puberty — Jack Whittier, Colorado State University |
| 9:45 a.m. |
Break |
| 10:15 a.m. |
Synchronization Protocols for Heifers — David Patterson, University of Missouri |
| 10:45 a.m. |
Synchronization Protocols for Cows — Cliff Lamb, University of Florida |
| 11:15 a.m. |
Protocol Sheets/Estrus Synchronization Planner — Sandy Johnson, Kansas State University Research and Extension |
| 11:45 a.m. |
Remembering Roy Wallace’s Impact on Our Business — Jim Lauderdale |
| 11:50 a.m. |
Question-and-Answer Session |
| 12:15 p.m. |
Lunch |
Management & Nutrition — Moderator: Larry Rowden, ABS |
| 1:15 p.m. |
Bob Taylor: A Legacy to Remember — Tom Field, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association |
| 1:30 p.m. |
Keynote Address: Reality Check: If AI Is So Good, Why Are We Challenged with Its Use in Commercial Beef Operations? — Ivan Rush, University of Nebraska |
| 2:20 p.m. |
Management Factors Influencing Fertility in Synchronized and Natural Breeding Programs — George Perry, South Dakota State University |
| 2:50 p.m. |
Break |
| 3:20 p.m. |
Nutritional Influences on Reproduction — Rick Funston, University of Nebraska |
| 4:00 p.m. |
Question-and-Answer Session |
| 4:15 p.m. |
Producer Panel Discussion: Implementing an AI Program and the Benefits — Moderator: Willie Altenberg, Genex
Panelists:
- Carl Hansen, Hansen Ranch, Livermore, Colo.
- Kevin Miller, Croissant Red Angus, Briggsdale, Colo.
- Laura Teague, Teague Diversified, Fort Morgan, Colo.
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| 5:30 p.m. |
Reception and Informal Speaker |
| Discussion in Trade Show Area with light hors d’oeuvres |
| 6:30 p.m. |
Dinner on your own |
| Wednesday, December 3, 2008 |
Fertility-related Factors — Moderator: Aaron Arnett, Select Sires |
| 8:00 a.m. |
Genetic Selection for Fertility and Performance — Denny Crews, Colorado State University |
| 8:40 a.m. |
Insemination-Related Factors Affecting Fertilization in Estrus-synchronized Cattle — Richard Saacke, Virginia Polytechnic Institute |
| 9:20 a.m. |
Industry Application of Technology in Male Reproduction — Jim Graham, Colorado State University |
| 9:55 a.m. |
Break |
| 10:25 a.m. |
Using Natural Service: Bull Management Considerations — Roger Ellis, Colorado State University |
| 11:05 a.m. |
Marketing Advantages for Calves With Performance and Source Information — Casey Gabel, Cattle-Fax |
| 11:40 a.m. |
Question-and-Answer Session |
| Noon |
Lunch |
Advances & Health-related Issues — Moderator: Don Trimmer, Accelerated Genetics |
| 1:00 p.m. |
New Advancements in Technology — George Seidel, Colorado State University |
| 1:35 p.m. |
Diseases of Concern in Reproduction: BVD and Trichomoniasis — Bob Mortimer, Colorado State University |
| 2:10 p.m. |
High-Mountain Disease: Why Are We Concerned About It with AI Programs? — Tim Holt, Colorado State University |
| 2:40 p.m. |
What Does the Future Look Like for Application of Reproductive Technology? — Ronnie Green, Pfizer Animal Genetics |
| 3:05 p.m. |
Remaining Questions |
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Adjourn |
