| Please visit the Newsroom during or after the symposium for API coverage of these sessions. |
| Industry Issues, Tuesday | Consumers, Products and Markets, Tuesday | Cow-Calf Nutrition, Tuesday | Management Practices, Wednesday | Reproductive Management, Wednesday | Animal Health, Wednesday | Cattle Selection & Genetics, Wednesday | Range & Forage Management, Thursday | Markets & Marketing |
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Monday, Dec. 10 — Pre-symposium Tour
A pre-symposium tour of local feedlots and ranches will be conducted if enough people sign up by the Nov. 21 deadline. The cost of the tour is $15 per person. A full refund will be made if the tour is canceled. |
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Monday, Dec. 10 — Pre-symposium Workshop
Producers and researchers will explore ways to improve the management of grazing land during the Crystalyx® Grazing Management Workshop Dec. 10. "Don't Fence Me In: Using Animal Behavior and Low-Moisture Block Supplements to Manage Pastures" will feature the latest research from some of the country's leading authorities on animal behavior and livestock nutrition, as
well as producers who have used modified grazing distribution successfully. The program will begin at 1 p.m. at The Ranch. Click here for more information. |
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Tuesday morning, Dec. 11
Industry Issues
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Morning Ramrod: Doug Hixon, head of the Department of Animal Science, University of Wyoming |
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7:15 a.m.
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Registration open |
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8:45 a.m.
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Welcome and Introductions |
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9:00 a.m.
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How Will the Beef Industry be Affected by the 2007 Farm Bill?
U.S. Senator Ken Salazar, D-CO (Invited) |
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9:30 a.m.
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Effects of the U.S. Corn/Ethanol Policy on the U.S. Cattle Industry
Andy Gottschalk, senior vice president of R.J. O’Brien and Associates and owner of HedgersEdge.com LLC, Englewood, Colo. |
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10:15 a.m.
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Break and visit industry booths |
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10:45 a.m.
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Panel: Antagonisms and Protagonisms of Alternative Energy Sources and Their Effects on Ranchers
Moderator: Tom Field, Colorado StateUniversity
Leanne Stevenson, natural resources and policy section manager, Wyoming Department of Agriculture
Tony Frank, renewable energy development director, Rocky Mountain Farmers Union
John Stulp, Colorado commissioner of agriculture (invited) |
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11:30 a.m.
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International Markets: Supply, Demand, Ability to Pay, Distribution of Wealth
Brett Stuart, international market analyst, Cattle-Fax |
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noon
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Lunch and visit industry booths |
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Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 11
Consumers, Products and Markets
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Afternoon Ramrod: Bob Thaler, head of the Department of Animal and Range Sciences, South Dakota State University |
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1:30 p.m.
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Improving Human Health with Beef Products
Marilyn Schnepf, University of Nebraska |
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2:00 p.m.
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Our Success Story: How Do We Sell Beef in Our Restaurant?
John Pickerel, Buckhorn Steak and Roadhouse, Winters, Calif., 2006 National Beef Backer Award winner |
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2:30 p.m.
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Our Success Story: How Do We Sell Beef as a Retailer?
Charlie Winters, CostCo Wholesale Corp., Corporate Offices, Issaquah, Wash. |
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3:00 p.m.
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Break and visit industry booths |
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3:45 p.m.
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Our Success Story: How Do We Sell Beef as a Natural Beef Retailer into a Branded Natural Beef Program?
Doc & Connie Hatfield, Country Natural Beef, Brothers, Oregon |
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4:05 p.m.
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Our Success Story: How Do We Sell Branded Beef Direct to the Consumer?
Robbie LeValley, Colorado Homestead Ranches, Paonia, Colorado |
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Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 11
Cow-Calf Nutrition
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Afternoon Ramrod: Bob Thaler, head of the Department of Animal and Range Sciences, South Dakota State University |
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4:30 p.m.
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Using Byproduct Feeds in Cow-Calf Programs
Ivan Rush, University of Nebraska |
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5:00 p.m.
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Cow Condition and Reproductive Performance
Julie Walker, South Dakota State University |
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5:30 p.m.
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Adjourn sessions |
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5:45 p.m.
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Buffet dinner (optional) served in 4-H Building
Prepaid ticket holders only |
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7:00 p.m.
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Bull Pen Sessions Begin |
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Wednesday morning, Dec. 12
Management Practices
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Morning Ramrod: Kenny Rogers, Yuma, Colo., Colorado Cattlemen’s Association president |
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7:15 a.m.
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Registration |
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8:00 a.m.
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Why Did We Move to June Calving? And How Do We Make It Work with Public Grazing Lands?
Paul Redd, Redd Ranches, Paradox, Colo. |
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8:30 a.m.
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How Do I Put Together a Production System That is Best for Me? What Does 40 Years of Research Say?
Terry Klopfenstein, University of Nebraska |
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9:00 a.m.
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How Have we Benefited from Weaning Calves at a Younger-Than-Traditional Age?
Trey Patterson, assistant manager, Padlock Ranch, Ranchester, Wyo. |
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9:30 a.m.
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Break and visit industry booths |
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Wednesday morning, Dec. 12
Reproductive Management
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Morning Ramrod: Kenny Rogers, Yuma, Colo., Colorado Cattlemen’s Association president |
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10:15 a.m.
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Successful AI and Synchronization Secrets: “It’s in the Details”
Cliff Lamb, University of Minnesota |
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10:45 a.m.
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New Approaches (and Targets) for Heifer Development
Rick Funston, University of Nebraska |
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11:15 a.m.
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Nutrition During Gestation and Fetal Programming
Kim Vonnahme, North Dakota State University |
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11:45 a.m.
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Lunch |
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Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 12
Animal Health
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Morning Ramrod: Bill Wailes, head of the Department of Animal Sciences, Colorado State University |
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1:15 p.m.
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Management to Protect Cattle from Disease
Daniel Thomson, DVM, Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine |
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1:45 p.m.
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The Immune System and Recovery from Sickness in Cattle
Gordon Brumbaugh, Pfizer Animal Health |
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2:15 p.m.
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Basic Principles Used in “The Sandhills Calving System” and How They Apply to Other Production Environments
Dave Smith, DVM, University of Nebraska |
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2:45 p.m.
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Break and visit industry booths |
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Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 12
Cattle Selection and Genetics
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Morning Ramrod: Bill Wailes, head of the Department of Animal Sciences, Colorado State University |
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3:30 p.m.
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Ultrasound-based Selection: Pitfalls and Rewards
Steve Paisley, University of Wyoming |
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4:00 p.m.
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Gene Testing for Production and Carcass Traits: What Does it Mean to a Rancher?
Bob Weaber, University of Missouri |
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4:30 p.m.
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Genetic Information Made Easy: How to Sort Through the Chaff to Find the Nuggets.
Willie Altenburg, Altenburg Super Baldy Ranch, Wellington, Colo. |
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5:00 p.m.
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The Value of Heterosis in Cow Herds: Lessons From the Past That Apply to Today
Matt Spangler, University of Nebraska (after Jan. 1, 2008) |
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5:30 p.m.
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Adjourn session |
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7:00 p.m.
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Bull Pen Sessions Begin |
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Thursday morning, Dec. 13
Range and Forage Management |
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Morning Ramrod: Don Beerman, head of the Department of Animal Science, University of Nebraska |
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7:30 a.m.
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Registration |
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8:30 a.m.
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Monitoring Grazing Lands: How, Why, When, What?
Paul Meiman, Colorado State University |
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9:00 a.m.
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Working with Federal Agencies to Develop Win-Win Programs for Ranchers and the Public
Eric Peterson, Extension educator, Pinedale, Wyo. |
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9:30 a.m.
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Delivery of Supplements on Rangelands
Ken Olson, South Dakota State University |
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10:00 a.m.
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Break and visit industry booths |
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Thursday morning, Dec. 13
Markets and Marketing
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Morning Ramrod: Don Beerman, head of the Department of Animal Science, University of Nebraska |
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10:30 a.m.
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Creating and Being Rewarded for Value in Calves
Moderator: Wayne Tatman, Extension Education, University of Wyoming
Tim Davis, CowSense
Jim Lerwick, Producer, Pine Bluffs, Wyo.
Glenn Smith, AgInfoLink |
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11:15 a.m.
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Market Outlook
Randy Blach, Cattle-Fax |
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Noon.
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Adjourn until December 2009 in Wyoming |
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