STOCKTON, Mo. — There is remarkable technology available to beef cattle producers in the areas of reproduction and genetics. Learn how you can use these tools on your cattle operation to increase profits at the MU Extension ReproGene 2019 workshop “Taking the Next Steps in Beef Cattle Reproduction and Genetics.” This workshop will take place on March 4th at 4:00 p. m. at the Vernon County Fairgrounds Home Economics Building, 1488 East Ashland Street, Nevada, Mo. 64772.
MU Extension’s David Patterson, Jordan Thomas, and Jared Decker will lead this workshop. The topics covered include:
- Overview of AI Synchronization Protocols for Heifers and Cows
- Evaluation of Protocols for Two-Year-Olds Cows
- Split-Time AI and Use of Sex-Sorted Semen
- EPD & Genomic Prediction Basics
- How to use Genetic and Genomic Predictions for Increased Profitability
- Producer/presenter panel Q/A on topics discussed
In addition, there will be a genomics hands-on demonstration and discussion using registered Angus heifers from Norman Garton of Nevada, Mo.
Count on Us Catering of Nevada, Mo., will cater the dinner for the event.
Cost of the event is $25 per person if you register before February 26th or $35 per person at the door. Send registrations to the Cedar County MU Extension Center at 113 South Street, Stockton, Mo. 65785. For more information on the event, contact the Cedar County MU Extension Center at 417-276-3313 or Patrick Davis by email at davismp@missouri.edu.
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— University of Missouri Extension
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