FOUNDATION PRINCIPLES

Physiology of the estrous cycle — Mike Smith, University of Missouri Curators’ Professor in animal science

PowerPoint (4.8 MB pdf) | Proceedings | Video

Estrous synchronization protocol evolution and practical application — Dave Patterson, University of Missouri professor and extension beef specialist

PowerPoint (10.5 MB pdf) | Proceedings | Heifer protocols | Cow protocols | Video

Synchronization planner — Sandy Johnson, Kansas State University Extension beef specialist, Colby, Kan.

PowerPoint (7.6 MB pdf) | Proceedings | Video

General considerations for implementing an artificial insemination program or other reproductive technologies — George Perry, South Dakota State University, professor and extension specialist in beef reproduction management

PowerPoint (2.4 MB pdf) | Proceedings | Video


APPLICATION

Considerations for utilizing reproductive technologies in Bos indicus-influenced cattle — Jordan Thomas

PowerPoint (11.9 MB pdf) | Proceedings | Video

Use of artificial insemination in beef cattle in northern Mexico — Andrés Quezada-Casasola, Universidad Autonoma de Ciudad Juarez

PowerPoint (7.2 MB pdf) | Video

Successful and profitable application of artificial insemination in the Southwest — Clint Sexson, All West Select Sires

PowerPoint (2.6 MB pdf) | Video

Managing stress for reproductive success — Cliff Lamb, Texas A&M University head of the Department of Animal Science

PowerPoint (8.2 MB pdf) | Proceedings | Video


COW AGE, NUTRITIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

Rangeland heifer development strategies — Bruce Carpenter, Texas A&M University associate professor and extension livestock specialist

PowerPoint (5.3 MB pdf) | Proceedings | Video

Nutritional programming of puberty in Bos indicus-influenced beef heifers — Rodolfo Cardoso, Texas A&M University assistant professor, Department of Animal Science, physiology of reproduction

PowerPoint (2.6 MB pdf) | Proceedings | Video

Preparing for the breeding season in a drought — Eric Scholljegerdes, Texas A&M University associate professor in animal science, ruminant nutrition

PowerPoint (4.6 MB pdf) | Proceedings | Video

Management decisions impacting reproduction and longevity in the Southwest — Adam Summers, New Mexico State University assistant professor of animal science, cattle physiology

PowerPoint (4.0 MB pdf) | Proceedings | Video

Impacts of water quality on reproduction — Craig Gifford, New Mexico State University Extension beef cattle specialist

PowerPoint (2.6 MB pdf) | Video


BULLS

Predicting and promoting fertility in bulls — Joe Dalton

PowerPoint (7.3 MB pdf) | Proceedings | Video

Bull selection, development and management in the Southwest — Clayton Gardner of Manzano Angus, John Heckendorn of J-C Angus and Tate Pruett of Brinks Brangus

Video


HEALTH

Economics of trichomoniasis — John Wenzel

PowerPoint (3 MB pdf) | Proceedings | Video

Pregnancy diagnosis in cattle: when, why and how — Ky Pohler

PowerPoint (16 MB pdf) | Proceedings | Video

Impact of fly control on cattle performance — Brandon Smythe, New Mexico State University

PowerPoint (7.5 MB pdf) | Proceedings | Video


BENEFITS OF IMPROVING GENETICS

EPDs and how to use them — Darrh Bullock, University of Kentucky

PowerPoint (2.5 MB pdf) | Proceedings | Video

EPDs and reasonable expectations in commercial crossbred operations — Jared Decker, University of Missouri

Proceedings | Video

Practical application of genomic tests in beef production — Megan Rolf

PowerPoint (4.1 MB pdf) | Proceedings | DNA Sample Collection | How to Get Started | Parentage Testing | How DNA Testing Will Affect EPD Accuracy | Video

Utilizing EPDs to improve carcass qualities in Bos indicus-influenced cattle — Adolfo Sanchez, Red Doc Farms

Video