TUESDAY, AUGUST 20, 2019
MORNING SESSION
Welcome — Neal Schrick, University of Tennessee Animal Science
PowerPoint (3.7 MB pdf) | Video
Know the game you’re playing — Justin Rhinehart, University of Tennessee Animal Science
PowerPoint (1.2 MB pdf) | Proceedings (135 KB pdf) | Video
Physiology of the estrous cycle — Sarah Moorey, University of Tennessee Animal Science
PowerPoint (3.8 MB pdf) | Proceedings (735 KB pdf) | Video
Making a calf — Lannett Edwards, University of Tennessee Animal Science
PowerPoint (15.7 MB pdf) | Proceedings (668 KB pdf) | Video
Advancements in synchronization of estrus — David Patterson, University of Missouri
PowerPoint (61.6 MB pdf) | Proceedings – Heifers (894 KB pdf) | Proceedings – cows (1.1 MB pdf) | Video
Herd health protocols for reproductive success — Marc Caldwell, University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine
PowerPoint (3.7 MB pdf) | Proceedings (221 KB pdf) | Video
Placental immunity and fetal infections — Andi Lear, University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine
PowerPoint (4.9 MB pdf) | Proceedings (159 KB pdf) | Video
AFTERNOON SESSION
Attainment of puberty — Rodolfo Cardoso, Texas A&M University Animal Science
PowerPoint (2.9 MB pdf) | Proceedings (211 KB pdf) | Video
Heifer management and development — George Perry, South Dakota State University Animal Science
PowerPoint (3.2 MB pdf) | Proceedings (285 KB pdf) | Video
Pregnancy diagnosis — Ky Pohler, Texas A&M University Animal Science
PowerPoint (17.2 MB pdf) | Proceedings (140 KB pdf) | Video
Managing the pregnant female: fetal programming — Caleb Lemley, Mississippi State University Animal & Dairy Sciences
PowerPoint (5.8 MB pdf) | Proceedings (904 KB pdf) | Video
Postpartum interval: management of anestrus after first calving — Les Anderson, University of Kentucky Animal & Food Sciences
PowerPoint (3 MB pdf) | Proceedings (163 KB pdf) | Video
Characteristics of successful reproductive management programs — Vitor Mercadante, Virginia Tech University Animal & Poultry Science
PowerPoint (7.9 MB pdf) | Proceedings (493 KB pdf) | Video
Reproductive technology application for small herds — Sandy Johnson, Kansas State University Animal Sciences & Industry
PowerPoint (8.6 MB pdf) | Proceedings (2.3 MB pdf) | Video
IVF vs. ET: making the decision to use one or both — Cliff Lamb, Texas A&M University Animal Science
PowerPoint (14.3 MB pdf) | Proceedings (258 KB pdf) | Video
Producer panel: Choosing and using reproductive technologies — Jonathan Perry, Deer Valley Farms; Johnny Rogers; and Kevin Yon, Yon Family Farms
AWARD PRESENTATIONS
Service to Industry Award — Merlyn Sandbulte; Rock Valley, Iowa; ABS Global, beef district business manager
Service to Industry Award — Steve Trantham; Marshfield, Mo.; GENEX, retired as associate vice president of regional production services
Pioneer Award — Jim Lauderdale
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2019
MORNING SESSION
Predicting and promoting fertility in bulls — Joe Dalton, University of Idaho
Proceedings (171 KB pdf) | Video
Nutritional development of young bulls — Jason Smith, University of Tennessee Animal Science
PowerPoint (8.9 MB pdf) | Proceedings (78 KB pdf) | Video
Synchronization of estrus for natural service and bull power after first timed AI — Adam Summers, New Mexico State University Animal & Range Science
PowerPoint (2.6 MB pdf) | Proceedings (234 KB pdf) | Video
Genomic selection for reproductive traits — Jonathan Beever, University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture Genomics Center
PowerPoint (11.6 MB pdf) | Proceedings (115 KB pdf) | Video
Fitting cow herd genetics to match your forage resources — David Lalman, Oklahoma State University Animal & Feed Science
PowerPoint (4.9 MB pdf) | Proceedings (243 KB pdf) | Video
Impacts of fescue toxicosis on the success of reproductive technologies — Daniel Poole, North Carolina State University Animal Science
PowerPoint (8.6 MB pdf) | Proceedings (230 KB pdf) | Video
Selecting and managing temperament for reproductive success — Reinaldo Cooke, Texas A&M University Animal Science