Symposium Schedule

The following is the schedule for the 2011 Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Annual Research Symposium and Annual Meeting June 1-4, 2011. Visit the Newsroom for summaries, proceedings, PowerPoint presentations and audio.

Wednesday, June 1, 2011
	Noon–5 p.m.	Early Registration
	5 p.m.–7 p.m.	Opening Reception
	7 p.m.–9:30 p.m.	NAAB Symposium: • Welcome, Bill Donald, president, National Cattlemen's Beef Association *• Genetic Improvement from Artificial Insemination and Synchronization: Everybody Wins!* Mike Tess, Packhorse Services LLC, and John Paterson, Montana State University *• They Call Me Dr. Discard,* Clif Marshall, VP Production, Select Sires/NAAB

Thursday, June 2, 2011
	7 a.m.	Registration
	8 a.m.–10:30 a.m.	General Session I: Role of Genetic Evaluation Technology in Enhancing Global Competitiveness — Chair: Jeff Jacobsen, Dean of Agriculture, Montana State University
	8:10 a.m.–8:45 a.m.	• Role of Genetic Evaluation Technology in Enhancing Global Competitiveness, Scott Newman, Genus PLC, Hendersonville, Tenn.
	8:45 a.m.–9:20 a.m.	• Role of Genetic Evaluation Technology in Enhancing Global Competitiveness, Robert Williams, director of breed improvement and foreign marketing, American International Charolais Association, Kansas City, Mo.
	9:20 a.m.–9:55 a.m.	• An AI Industry Perspective on the Role of Genetic Evaluation Technology in Enhancing Global Competitiveness, Willie Altenberg, associate vice president-beef marketing, Genex Cooperative Inc., Shawano, Wis.
	10 a.m.–10:30 a.m.	Break
	10:30 a.m.–11:20 a.m.	General Session II: Genetics in Improving Animal Health — Chair: Mark Jutila, Veterinary Molecular Biology Department, Montana State University
	10:30 a.m.–10:55 a.m.	• Evidence of Genetic Variability in Cattle Health Traits: Opportunities for Improvement, Mark Enns, Colorado State University, Fort Collins
	11:05 a.m.–11:30 a.m.	• Integrating Animal Genomics with Animal Health: Genetics of Vaccine Response in Cattle, Michael Gonda, Department of Animal and Range Sciences, South Dakota State University, Brookings
	11:30 a.m.–11:55 a.m.	• Environmental and Management Factors Influencing BVDV Antibody Levels and Response to Vaccination in Weaning Calves, Erika Downey, Animal Science Department, Iowa State University, Ames
	12:10 p.m.–2:30 p.m.	Beef Improvement Federation Awards Luncheon I: Commercial Producer of the Year, Baker Scholarship Award, Roy Wallace Award, Ambassador Awards, BIF Continuing Service Awards, Graduate Fellowship Recipient Recognition
	2:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.	Concurrent Committee Meetings (Technical Sessions) • Advancements in Cow Herd Efficiency — Chairman: Mark Enns, CSU • Live Animal, Carcass and Endpoint — Chairman: Robert Williams, AICA • Advancements in Selection Decisions — Chairman: Bob Weaber, University of Missouri
	6:30 p.m.–on	Best of Bozeman — Food and Entertainment at Emerson Center for the Arts and Culture, 111 S. Grand Ave.

Friday, June 3, 2011
	7 a.m..	Registration
	8 a.m.–10:30 a.m.	General Session III: New Traits in National Cattle Evaluation — Chair: Kathy Creighton-Smith, Montana Angus Association
	8 a.m.–8:10 a.m.	• Welcome, President Cruzado, Montana State University
	8:10 a.m–8:45 a.m.	• Measuring Feed Efficiency in Beef Cattle: Minimizing Inputs Across the Whole Production Chain, Steve Moore, University of Alberta, Canada
	8:45 a.m.–9:20 a.m.	• Selecting for Female Fertility: What Can Be Learned From the Dairy Experience, Christian Maltecca, Animal Science Department, North Carolina State University, Raleigh
	9:20 a.m.–9:55 a.m.	• What Weighting Should be Giiven to BRD Resistance in Selection Decisions? Alison Van Eenennaam, Animal Science Department, University of California-Davis
	10 a.m.–10:30 a.m.	Break
	10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.	General Session IV: A Toolbox Full of Genetic Prediction Tools: Is Profit in There, Too? — Moderator: Dan Moser, Kansas State University Panelists: Lauren Hyde (American Simmental Association), Steve Radakovich (Radakovich Cattle Co.), Doug Frank (ABS Global)
	11:30 a.m.–noon	Business Meeting
	12:10 p.m.–2:30 p.m.	BIF Awards Luncheon II: Seedstock Producer of the Year Award, Pioneer Award, President’s Address, International Guest Recognition, 2012 BIF Conference Invitation
	2:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.	Concurrent Committee Meetings (Technical Sessions) • Advancements in Genetic Prediction — Chairman: Mark Thallman, USDA-ARS • Advancements in Emerging Technologies — Chairman: Jack Ward, American Hereford Association • Advancements in Producer Applications — Chairman: Jane Parish, MSU

Saturday, June 4, 2011
		Post-conference Tour #1
		Post-conference Tour #2

Symposium Schedule

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Thursday, June 2, 2011

Friday, June 3, 2011

Saturday, June 4, 2011