Schedule
2003 BIF 35th Annual Meeting
May 28-31, 2003 ~ Lexington, KY
Hyatt Downtown
Wednesday, May 28
5 p.m. Welcome Reception
7:30 p.m. NAAB Symposium
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Management if Young Cows for Maximum Reproductive Performance
Tom Geary, USDA-ARS, Fort Keogh |
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Using Estradiol Cypionate (ECP®) vs. GnRH in Controlled A.I. Breeding Programs,
Jeffrey S. Stevenson, Kansas State University |
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Synchronization vs. Natural Service. The pounds and profit advantage.
Les Anderson |
Thursday, May 29
8 a.m. Welcome
8:15 a.m. Surviving Environmental Challenges
Moderator: Tom Jenkins, USDA-MARC
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The Fescue Toxicosis Story – An Update
Carl Hoveland, University of Georgia
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Tall Fescue Endophyte Toxicosis in Beef Cattle:
Clinical Mode of Action and Potential Mitigation through Cattle Genetics,
Richard Browning, Tennessee State University
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9:45-10:15 a.m. Break
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Management of Beef Production in an Adverse Environment
Jim Gerrish, GrazingLand Consultant |
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Questions and Summation
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Noon BIF Recognition Luncheon
2 - 5 p.m. Round Table Discussion
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• Emerging Technologies
• Selection Decisions
• Cow Herd Efficiency
Kentucky Night Out
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Friday, May 30
8 a.m. Traits to Dollars
Moderator: Craig Huffines, American Hereford Association
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Panel Discussion: What will the target be?
Jim Norwood (PM Beef Group), Glen Dolezal (Excel), John Tobe (Laura's Lean Beef), and Joe Bill Meng (Creekstone Farms)
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9 a.m. Questions and Discussion
9:30-10 a.m. Break
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Available Tools for Making Genetic Change
Tom Fields, Colorado State University
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How Best to Achieve Genetic Change
Dorian Garrick, Colorado State University
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11:30 a.m. Questions and Summation
Noon BIF Awards Luncheon
Following luncheon
Spouses Tour
2 - 5 p.m. Round Table Discussion
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• Producer Application
• Genetic Prediction
• Live Animal, Carcass, and Endpoint
Night on the Town, Dinner on your own
Saturday, May 31
Kentucky Tours
An option of tours will be available that will showcase Kentucky’s beef industry and heritage.
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