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
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
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