2003 Sessions

Production Track

PR 101 - Genetics for Cowboys
How do you select the right bull for your cowherd? Does that sire meet your genetics goals? Find out how leading cattlemen have put EPDs, carcass data and genetic information to work.

PR 102 - Emergency Response Systems for Livestock Operations
What would you do with your cattle if an emergency occurred in your area? State Veterinarians from around the country provide plans to save your herd.

PR 201 - Facilities for Low Stress Handling
Design your own handling facilities in this hands-on training session through a corral design Quality Assurance Pilot Project.

PR 202 - Capturing the Value of Preconditioned Calves
Both stocker and cow-calf producers can benefit from preconditioning, but how do you realize the value associated with these programs? Learn what works and how to reap the rewards.

2002 Sessions

Production Track

PR101: CowCalf Clinic: Putting the Pieces Together
Speakers: Dr. Tom Field, Colorado State University; Dr. Dell Allen, EXCEL CorporatioDonnell Brown, R.A. Brown Ranch; Dr. John McNeill, Texas A&M University; Dr. Doug Hixon, University of Wyoming; Dr. Mike Hildreth, South Dakota State University; Dr. Bill Beal, Virginia Tech University
From genetics to the right grid, find out how to optimize a herd's performance through this day-long session. The interactive session will take you through a herd example from grazing management to reproduction/A.I. considerations and on to which grid best fits the cattle. Participants will have a chance to test their knowledge and win prizes with a special interactive response system during the session.

PR102: Feedlot Animal Health
Speakers: Dr. Dee Griffin, Great Plains Veterinary Extension Center; Dr. John Mayer,
Midlands Consulting, P.C.
Find out about health and biosecurity management strategies that can help optimize the performance and profitability of your cattle.

PR103: Developing a Biosecurity/Bioterrorism Plan for Your Operation
Speakers: Dr. Jerry Jaax, Kansas State University; Dr. Bob Smith, Oklahoma State University
Learn about both the human and animal concerns with biosecurity and bioterrorism from both the military and quality assurance perspective. Also, find out how to keep your cattle at minimum risk for infectious disease.

PR201: Pre-Harvest Beef Safety Research
Speakers: Dr. Robin Anderson, Dr. Robert Elder, USDA/ARS
Hear the latest in research on E-coli, FMD and other animal diseases from USDA/ARS and university scientists.

PR202: Stocker Cattle Management
Speakers: Dr. Dale Blasi, Kansas State University; Dr. Gerry Stokka, Pfizer Animal Health
Learn about the latest in technology and health programs to improve your stocker cattle's performance and profitability.