Tuesday, June 18, 2019 |
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Young Producers Symposium |
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1 p.m. |
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Introduction to BIF, Lee Leachman, president of BIF |
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1:15 p.m.
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Drafting Your Team, Alan Hojer, Keep Farmers Farming manager, legacy consultant, First Dakota National Bank |
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2:00 p.m. |
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Building a Ranch Using Data, Trey Patterson, Padlock Ranch, Ranchester, Wyo. |
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2:45 p.m. |
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Thinking Outside the Box, Tom Field, Paul Engler Chair of Agribusiness Enterprenuership, University of Nebraska Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources |
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3:30 p.m. |
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Q&A Roundtable |
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5:30 p.m. |
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Opening Reception |
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7:00 p.m.-
8:30 p.m.
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National Association of Animal Breeders Symposium
- (7:00) Welcome and presentation of sexed semen research, George Perry, South Dakota State University
- (7:25) Collaborative research efforts, Jordan Thomas and Brent Mason
- (8:00) Panel discussion and Q&A
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Wednesday, June 19, 2019 |
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General Session I: Applications of Technology |
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7:45 a.m. |
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Welcome
— Barry Dunn, president of South Dakota State University |
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8 a.m. |
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New Technologies in Cattle Reproduction and the Correlated Acceleration of Genetic Gain
— Mark Allan, Trans Ova Genetics, Sioux Center, Iowa |
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8:45 a.m. |
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Update on Gene Editing
— Alison Van Eenennaam, extension specialist in animal biotechnology and genomics, University of California–Davis |
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9:30 a.m. |
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Question & Answer Session |
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10 a.m. |
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Break |
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10:30 a.m. |
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Elite Commercial Producer Panel — John Moes, Moes Feedlot, Watertown, S.D.; Trey Patterson, Padlock Ranch, Ranchester, Wyo.; Tylor Braden, King Ranch, Kingsville, Texas; and John Maddux, Maddux Cattle Co., Wauneta, Neb. |
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11:30 a.m. |
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What you heard: Summary of morning sessions
— Kevin Schultz |
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Noon |
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Awards luncheon |
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Presentation of BIF Commercial Producer, Continuing Service and Ambassador Awards and Roy Wallace Scholarship |
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Breakout Sessions:
- Technical Breakout — Advancements in Genomics & Genetic Prediction
Chairman: Mark Thallman, U.S. Meat Animal Research Center, Clay Center, Neb.
- (2:00) Introduction, Mark Thallman, U.S. Meat Animal Research Center
- (2:05) BIF Guidelines Update, Lauren Hyde, International Genetic Solutions
- (2:20) Would You Drive a Racecar Without Steering?, Lee Leachman, Leachman Cattle of Colorado
- (3:00) Decision Support Using Customizable Indices Across Breeds, Matt Spangler, University of Nebraska
- (3:40) Break
- (4:00) Detection and Treatment of Various Birth Weight Contemporary Group Recording Methods in the IGS Evaluation, Bruce Golden, Theta Solutions
- (4:40) Low-pass Sequencing to Genotype Cattle: Promises and problems, Warren Snelling, U.S. Meat Animal Research Center
- Technical Breakout — Advancements in Producer Applications
Chairman: Darrh Bullock, University of Kentucky
- (2:00) Introduction, Darrh Bullock, University of Kentucky
- (2:10) BIF Guidelines Update, Megan Rolf, Kansas State University
- (2:20) Can We Select for Structure? Foot Score EPD, Kelli Retallick, Angus Genetics Inc.
- (2:40) Beyond the Milk EPD: Udder Scores, Shane Bedwell, American Hereford Association
- (3:00) Fertility Traits: Where we are and opportunities for advancement, Bob Weaber, Kansas State University
- (3:30) Break
- (3:45) Getting the Most From Our Selection Tools: Decision support, Matt Spangler, University of Nebraska
- (4:30) Developing DNA Tests for Improved Fertility and Reduced Embryonic Loss in U.S. Cattle Breeds, Jerry Taylor, University of Missouri
- Technical Breakout — Advancements in Efficiency & Adaptability
Chairman: Mark Enns, Colorado State University
- (2:00) Introductions, Mark Enns, Colorado State University
- (2:05) Improving Thermotolerance in Beef Cattle: A genomic approach, Raluca Mateescu, University of Florida
- (2:50) The BIF Guidelines Wiki, BIF Guidelines Drafting Team
- (3:05) Genetic Control of Cattle Feet and Leg Structure, Jennifer Borman, Kansas State University
- (3:45) PAP, HMD and FHD: Alphabet Soup of what we know and don't know about genetics of pulmonary hypertension in cattle, M.G. Thomas, Colorado State University
- (4:30) PAP EPD: A new tool to improve adaptability, Kelli Retallick, Angus Genetics Inc.
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6:30 p.m. |
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Evening Social & Dinner at Club 71, SDSU campus |
Thursday, June 20, 2019 |
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General Session II: Utilization of Big Data |
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7:45 a.m. |
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Welcome — John Killefer, Dean of the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences, South Dakota State University |
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8 a.m. |
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The Next Generation of Genetic Tools — John Genho, senior director of technical services, Neogen |
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8:40 a.m. |
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An Update on the Latest Agri-tech Emerging in the Australian Grazing Industries
— Mark Trotter, Central Queensland University |
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9:20 a.m. |
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Break |
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9:50 a.m. |
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The Use of 'Big Data' in a Modern Swine Breeding Program Now and in the Future — Jeremy Howard, Smithfield Premium Genetics |
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10:30 a.m. |
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Question and answer session |
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11 a.m. |
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Wrap-up — Matt Perrier, Dalebanks Angus, Kansas |
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11:15 a.m. |
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Caucuses and Elections |
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12:30 a.m. |
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Awards Luncheon
- — Presentation of BIF Pioneer and Seedstock Producer awards
- — Frank Baker and Lary Cundiff scholarships
- — Introduction of newly elected BIF Board of Directors
- — Invitation to BIF 2020
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2-5:30 p.m. |
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Breakout Sessions:
- Technical Breakout — Advancements in Emerging Technology
Chairman: Megan Rolf, Kansas State University
- (2:00) Update on the BIF Guidelines Wiki, Darrh Bullock, University of Kentucky
- (2:15) Development of a Web-based Sire Selection Tool, Matt Spangler, University of Nebraska
- (3:00) Past, Present and Future of Genetic Embryo Testing in Cattle, Mark Allan, Trans Ova Genetics
- (3:45) Break
- (4:00) ROH and Genomic Inbreeding in Angus, Duc Lu, Angus Genetics Inc.
- (4:45) Individual Animal Supplementation Using SmartFeeds, Timothy DelCurto, Montana State University
- Technical Breakout — Advancements in End Product Improvement
Chairman: Tommy Perkins, International Brangus Breeders Association
- (2:00) BIF Guidelines Web Version Update, BIF Wiki Team Members
- (2:10) Using Genomics to Improve Meat Quality in Bos Indicus-influenced Cattle, Raluca Mateescu, University of Florida
- (2:45) From Label to Table: Understanding consumer preferences for beef, Amanda Blair, South Dakota State University
- (3:30) Use of Cloning in Beef Production, the WTAMU PrimeOne Project, David Lust, West Texas A&M University
- (4:15) Consumer Perceptions of Beef and Beef Production, Rick Husted, vice president strategic planning and market research, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
- (4:45) Ultrasound Guidelines Council Update, Patrick Wall, executive director, Ultrasound Guidelines Council
- Technical Breakout — Advancements in Selection Decisions
Chairman: Bob Weaber, Kansas State University
- (2:00) Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) Research at USMARC, Larry Kuehn and Tara McDonald, U.S. Meat Animal Research Center
- (2:45) Economic-based Index Selection: An example in pigs, Scott Newman, Genus-ABS
- (3:00) Break
- (3:45) New $Value Indexes at AAA, Stephen Miller, Angus Genetics Inc.
- (4:30) Utilization of Beef Cattle Genetic Technology by Producers, Bob Weaber, Kansas State University
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6:30 p.m. |
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Evening social and BBQ, SDSU Cow-Calf Education and Research Facility
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Friday, June 21, 2019 |
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Tours |
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