The symposium is presented by the Cooperative Extension Services and the Animal Science Departments of Colorado State University, South Dakota State University, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and the University of Wyoming.
2011
Marketing something old, not new
Feed Additives and “Subtherapeutics” in Cattle, Mike Apley
Calculating Unit Costs of Production and Using the Information for Enterprise Analysis and Decision Making on the Ranch, Aaron L. Berger
Multi Generational Transitions, Ed Blair
The Changing Structure of Beef Production: Stockers, Calf Feds and Yearlings, Tom Brink
Global Beef Marketing Opportunities, Paul Clayton
The Importance of Maintaining Structure to Ring-necked Pheasant and Waterfowl Production in the Upper Great Plains, Benjamin Geaumont, Kevin Sedivec, and Christopher Schauer
Factors Influencing Generational Transfers of Farm/Ranch Assets, Dave Goeller
Weaned Calf Growing Options: How Do We Economically Produce a 1,000 lb Steer for Feedlot Entry, Terry Klopfenstein
Land/enterprise and ownership transfer, Lucy C. Meyring
Cow Side of Producing a 1,000 lb. Feeder, Cow Size And Expenses, Ken Olson, Justin Waggoner, and John Jaeger
Do Livestock and Ecosystem Services Compete? A State-and-Transition Approach, John Ritten, Maria Fernandez-Gimenez, Emily Kachergis, Willow Hibbs, and James Pritchett
Feed efficiency - how should it be used for the cow herd?, Andrew Roberts, Rick Funston, Travis Mulliniks, Mark Petersen, and Mike MacNeil
Implications of the Ethanol Industry for Cow-Calf Producers, Ted C. Schroeder
Range Beef Cow Symposium XXII, Ted Schroeder, Jim Robb, and Aaron Berger
50 Years of Applying Reproductive Technology to Breeding Cattle, George E. Seidel, Jr.
Making safe, affordable and abundant food a global reality, Jeff Simmons
Implementation of Marker Assisted EPDs, Matt Spangler
Vaccination: What the Heck am I doing?, G. L. Stokka
Importance of steak origin to restaurant customers, Kimberly A. Varnold, Chris R. Calkins, B. Lynn Gordon, and Wendy J. Umberger
Planning Ahead to Save AUMs and the Cow Herd in Times of Forage Shortage, Jerry D. Volesky and Don C. Adams
Genomics for the Rancher: How does it work and what does it mean?, Jack C. Whittier
2009
Integrating Information into Selection, Loren Berger
TWO BEST AND TWO WORST DECISIONS, Kory Bierle
New Beef Products Research, Chris R. Calkins
LIVESTOCK AND VEGETATION RESPONSES TO STOCKING RATE AND GRAZING SYSTEM, Justin D. Derner
Extensive Heifer Development Systems, Richard N. Funston, Jeremy Martin, and Andy Roberts
Advocates for Agriculture: Discovering Your Influential Power, Troy Hadrick and Stacy Hadrick
SELECTING FOR EFFICIENCY, Nick Hammett
COMMON $ENSE HEIFER MANAGEMENT, Patsy Houghton
Impacts of Calf Nutritional Management on Quality Grade, Scott Lake
The Two Best Decisions I Have Made, John Maddox
U.S. Beef Demand Drivers and Enhancement Opportunities: A Research Summary, James R. Mintert, Glynn T. Tonsor, and Ted C. Schroeder
Bovine Respiratory Disease & Diagnostic Veterinary Medicine (Managing Respiratory Diseases in the Herd), Donald Montgomery
Establishing Priorities and Sticking to Them, Douglas Olsen
Feeding the World, Challenges and Opportunities for the U.S. Beef Industry, Clint Peck
Impact of Method of Heifer Development and Post-AI Management on Reproductive Efficiency, George Perry, Julie Walker, Cody Wright, and Ken Olson
Integrating Information Into Selection, Connee R. Quinn
Animal Rights as a Mainstream Phenomenon [Shortened Version for Reading in Australia], Bernard E. Rollin
Rumen Physiology for the Rancher, Ivan G. Rush
MANAGING ANNUAL BROMES IN THE NORTHERN GREAT PLAINS, Lance Vermeire, Matt Rinella, and Jennifer Muscha
BULL MANAGEMENT AND NUTRITION, Julie Walker, George Perry, Russ Daly, and Ken Olson
PROFITABLE COW AND HEIFER PREGNANCY RATES, Jack C. Whittier
2007
Genetic Information Made Easy: How to Sort Through The Chaff to Find the Nuggets, Willie Altenburg
Colorado Homestead Ranches – Our Success Story: How Do We Sell Branded Beef Direct to the Consumer, Robbie Baird LeValley; Dawn D. Thilmany; Dale Dexter; Jim Ayer; Susan Ayer; Karl and Joetta Burns; Jess, Lynda, Calvin, Tracy, and Chad Campbell; Steve and Wendy Kossler; Mark, Hank, and Robbie LeValley; Mark and Jody Roeber; and Norm and Susan Smith
The Immune System and Recovery From Sickness in Cattle, Gordon W. Brumbaugh
Creating and Being Rewarded for Value in Calves, Tim Davis
Small Wind Systems for the Ranch, Home and Business, Antony B. Frank
Heifer Development – Then and Now, Richard N. Funston, Jeremy Martin, and Andy Roberts
The Impacts of the U.S. Corn/Ethanol Policy on the U.S. Cattle Industry, Andrew Gottschalk
Country Natural Beef….”an idea to be constantly examined”, Doc Hatfield and Connie Hatfield
Production Systems, Terry J. Klopfenstein, Will Griffin, Aaron Stalker, Dan Adams, and Darrell Mark
Successful AI and Synchronization Secrets: It’s in the Details, G. Cliff Lamb
Creating Value and Preserving Margin with Commercial Cows, Jim Lerwick
Monitoring Grazing Lands: How, Why, When, What?, Paul J. Meiman
Delivery of Supplements of Rangelands, Kenneth C. Olson and Adele Harty
Ultrasound-Based Selection: Pitfalls and Rewards, Steve Paisley, Chris Loehr, and Frances Niemala
Benefits of Weaning Calves at Younger Than Traditional Ages, Trey Patterson
Working with Federal Agencies to Develop Win-Win Programs For Ranchers and The Public, Eric Peterson
Why Did We Change to June Calving?, Paul D. Redd
Using Byproduct Feeds in Cow/Calf Programs, Ivan G. Rush
Improving Human Health With Beef Products, Marilynn Schnepf
I. Basic Principles Used in the “Sandhills Calving System” and How They Apply to Other Production Environments, David R. Smith
Marketing for Added Value, Glenn Smith
The Value of Heterosis in Cow Herds: Lessons From the Past That Apply to Today, Matthew L. Spangler
ANTAGONISMS AND PROTAGONISMS OF ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES AND THEIR EFFECTS ON RANCHERS, Leanne Stevenson
Preparing Calves for the Feedlot, Daniel U. Thomson
Nutrition During Gestation and Fetal Programming, K. A. Vonnahme
Cow Condition and Reproductive Performance, Julie Walker and George Perry
Gene-Testing for Production and Carcass Traits: What Does it Mean to a Rancher?, Robert L. (Bob) Weaber
2005
State of the Beef Industry and Cattle Market Situation and Outlook
Supplementation, Winter Cow Nutrition, Don C. Adams
Improving Feed Efficiency Through Genetics, Mark F. Allan
Utilizing Carcass Traits in a Breeding Program, Rich Blair
New Demands on Beef Products, Jim Coakley
Bovine Trichomoniasis, Russ Daly
Key Indicators of Success in Ranching: A Balanced Approach, Barry H. Dunn and Matthew Etheredge
Using New Selection Tools, D. Mark Enns, D. J. Garrick, and B. W. Brigham
Management Strategies to Reduce Embryonic Loss, Tom Geary
Eye on the ID, Ray and Linda Gilbert; Andrea Gilbert; and Lloyd, Patty, Sawyer, and Grey Gilbert
Crossbreeding the Forgotten Tool, Jim Gosey
Putting BVD Control on Your Radar Screen, Jim Kennedy
Food-Bourne Pathogens – Control Through Management, Terry J. Klopfenstein, David R. Smith, Rodney A. Moxley, Robert Peterson, and Galen E. Erickson
A Producer’s Experience on Moving Calving Date, Mark H. McCarty
Family Communication in Ag Operations: Getting the Cards on the Table, Randy McKee
Determining the Best Time to Wean, Steve Paisley and Kellie Chichester
Heifer Development: Revisiting Target Weights and Management Approaches, Trey Patterson, Richard T. Clark, Robin Salverson, Wayen Fahsholtz, and Tony Line
Factors Affecting Breeding Success, George Perry
Distillers Grains for Range Cattle, Ivan G. Rush
Forecasting Forage Production, Alexander J. Smart
The Future of the Beef Industry, Gary C. Smith
Getting the Most Out of a Vaccine Program, Charles L. Stoltenow
Natural Beef in the Feedlot: Risk & Return to Feeder Calf Premiums, Turk Stovall and Jack McCaffery
“Decoding” the Alphabet Soup of Animal I.D. and Marketing Programs, Jack C. Whittier
2003
Strategically Feeding Protein and Energy During Wintering and Managing Cow Condition, Don C. Adams
The Two Best and Worst Decisions I Have Made in my Operation, Barry H. Dunn
The Economic Benefits and Potential When Using Current and Future EPD – Economically Relevant Traits, R. Mark Enns and Dorian J. Garrick
Developing Replacement Heifers: Recent Research Findings on Target Weights and Fat Supplementation, Richard N. Funston and Gene H. Deutscher
The Journey to Recovery of the Range After Drought, Roger N. Gates, A. J. "Sandy" Smart, and Patrick Reese
Selecting for Carcass Marbling and Muscling – Benefits and Pitfalls, James A. Gosey