Advanced Workshop In Cattle Reproduction And Genetics
JACKSON, MO.
University of Missouri Extension in cooperation with the SEMO Cattlemen’s Association is hosting “Beef Cattle ReproGene, Taking the Next Steps in Beef Cattle Reproduction and Genetics” meeting on Tuesday evening, March 28, 2017 at the Cape Girardeau County Extension Office in Jackson, MO. The program will begin at 5:30 p.m., with dinner provided by the SEMO Cattlemen. Presenters included Dr. David Patterson, MU Extension State Specialist – Beef Cattle Reproduction; Dr. Jared Decker, MU Extension State Specialist – Beef Cattle Genetics; and Jordan Thomas, MU Animal Science Research Specialist.
Topics covered during the meeting include estrous synchronization protocols for heifers and cows, split-time AI and use of sex-sorted semen, EPDs and genomic prediction basics and using genomic predictions for increased profitability.
Cost for the program is $5 per person. Registration is due by March 24. To register, for more information or questions, please contact the Cape Girardeau County MU Extension Office at 573-243-3581 or by email at LarimoreE@missouri.edu. ∆