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.
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
Beyond EPDs – Genomics: Practical and Economic Considerations, Ronnie D. Green
Supplementing Fat to the Cow Herd, Bret W. Hess
Early and Fence Line Weaning of Calves: Producers’ Experience, Harlow W. Hill
Reproduction on the Ranch, C. A. Lents, R. K. Peel, G. E. Seidel Jr., and G. D. Niswender
Direct Marketing Beef: Pros and Cons, Do’s and Don’ts, C. J. Mucklow and Robbie Baird LeValley
Feeding and Managing Cows on High Grain Diets, Steve Paisley
Effects of Water Quality on Beef Cattle, Trey Patterson and Pat Johnson
Macro Influences on the Beef Business, Wayne D. Purcell
Value and Use of Corn Milling By-Products In the Cow Herdv, Richard J. Rasby, Galen E. Erickson, Terry J. Klopfenstein, and Don C. Adams
Managing To Alleviate Calf Scours: The Sandhills Calving System, David R. Smith, Dale Grotelueschen, Tim Knott, and Steve Ensley
How Will Cattlemen Deal With the Future?, Marc Vanacht
Use of Irrigated Pastures and Economics of Establishment and Grazing, Jerry D. Volesky and Richard T. Clark
Traceback, Verification and Animal Identification on the Ranch: “Big Brother or Best Buddy?”, Jack C. Whittier
Making Sense of Mineral Supplementation, Cody L. Wright
New Tools for Estrous Synchronization – Costs and Benefits, Doug D. Zalesky and Ryon S. Walker
2001
Beef Market Outlook, Randy Blach
“The Best and Worst Decisions I’ve Made”, Bob Budd
Muscle Profiling, Chris R. Calkins
Leasing Arrangements for Cattle, Richard T. Clark, Duane Griffith, Kevin Dhuyvetter, and Damona Doye
Vertical Communication: The Aligning of Beef Industry Segments, Larry Corah and Steve Suther
Packing Industry Innovations As We Move to the Future?, H. Glen Dolezal
Effects of Mineral Nutrition of Immune Function and Factors That Affect Trace Mineral Requirements of Beef Cattle, Terry E. Engle
Economics of Young Female Management, Dillon M. Feuz
A Cowboy’s Guide To Building Teams, Tom G. Field and Michael G. Hays
Pine Needle Abortion – What We Know As Well As How To Predict/Prevent The Problem, Stephen P. Ford
The Use of Ultrasound Technology in Genetic Selection Decisions, William Herring and David Kemp
Diseases and Medications Associated with the Food Animal Profession, Tim Holt
A Systems Approach to Production From Weaning to Harvest, Terry J. Klopfenstein, D. J. Jordon, and Galen E. Erickson
The Beef Industry’s New Products Initiatives, Renee Lloyd
Intensification of Cow/Calf Production: A History, John Maddux
From the Ranch to the Feedlot – What Works and What Doesn’t?, John McNeill
Environmental Challenges for the Ranching Community, Ron Micheli
An Update on Clostridial Diseases/Abomasal Ulcers, R. G. Mortimer and R. P. Ellis
Emerging Protocols to Synchronize Estrus in Replacement Beef Heifers and Postpartum Cows, D. J. Patterson, J. E. Stegner, G. A. Perry, F. N. Kojima, and M. F. Smith
The Role of Undegradable Intake Protein in Management of the Young Beef Female, Trey Patterson
Vertical Communication: The Aligning of Beef Industry Segments, Charlie Peters
DNA Assisted Selection – A Realistic Perspective, Daniel Pomp
Managing Young Cows, Dick Pruitt
Considerations When Selecting A Calving Season, Connie R. Quinn
Beyond the Borders: International Marketing Developments and the Effects on Cattle Producers, Wendy Radakovich
Objective Development of Grazing Strategies, Patrick E. Reese
National Market Cow and Bull Beef Quality Audit - 1999, Deborah Roeber, Keith E. Belk, Thomas G. Field, John A. Scanga, Gary L. Cowman, and Gary C. Smith
Fat Supplementation for Beef Cows, Ivan G. Rush
What Are We Doing To Prevent Entry of Potentially Catastrophic Foreign Animal Diseases Into The USA, Gary C. Smith
Considerations When Selecting A Calving Season, R. Burke Teichert
Vertical Communication: The Aligning of the Beef Industry Segments, Dave True
Traversing the Internet for Useful Information, Julie Walker and Kory Bierle
Purchasing Versus Raising Replacement Females: To Outsource or Not to Outsource?, Jack C. Whittier
The Value of Corn as a Hay Replacement for Cows, Cody Wright
1999
Genetic Predictors of Reproduction, Kent Andersen
New Approach to Estimating Bull Fertility, R. L. Ax, M. E. Bellin, H. M. Zhang, and H. E. Hawkins
Techniques to Identify Palatable Beef Carcasses: Hunterlab Beefcam™, Keith E. Belk
Some Effects of Feeding Supplemental Fat to Beef Cattle, R. A. Bellows
Market Outlook and Factors That Impact Cattle Prices, Randy Blach
Blue Ribbon Commission Recommendations Executive Summary – November 1999, Lynn Cornwell
Enhancing Management Decisions – History of the Decision Evaluator for the Cattle Industry, Barry Dunn, T. G. Jenkins, and C. B. Williams
Beyond 1998: Achieving Buyer Expectations, A Restaurant Perspective, Chet England
Lifetime Effects of Respiratory and Liver Disease on Cattle, Bill Epperson
Cow Adaptability and Carcass Acceptability – Are They Compatible?, James A. Gosey
Opportunities to Recapture Demand for Beef, Andrew Gottschalk
Principles for Low Stress Cattle Handling, Temple Grandin
Can Cow Adaptability and Carcass Acceptability Both Be Achieved?, R. D. Green, T. G. Field, N. S. Hammett, B. M. Ripley, and S. P. Doyle
Vaccines and Dewormers – Do We Need Them All?, Dale M. Grotelueschen
Fence Posts Talking to Each Other, Ronald J. Hanson
Going Home to the Family Ranch, Sara F. Hebbert
Consideration of Weaning Time, Implanting Strategies and Carcass Data on Cow-Calf Decisions, Doug L. Hixon
Snow Management and Windbreaks, R. L. Jairell and R. A. Schmidt
Development of Multibred Genetic Evaluation, Jerry Lipsey
Ranching with Regulations, Ron Micheli
Managing Forage Resources for Bigger Profits, Kit Pharo
Complementing a Forage Program with Annual Forages, Ken Remmington
Convenience Beef Products: Trials and Tribulations in Development and Marketing, Jonathan Rocke
Factors to Consider When Buying and Managing Bulls, Ivan G. Rush and Connee Quinn
Imminent Commercialization of Sexed Bovine Sperm, J. L. Schenk and G. E. Seidel Jr.
Ranching Information on the Web, Steve Swigert
Reducing Harvesting Costs Using Windrow Grazing, Weldon V. Thomson
Sharing the Range – What Diseases Do Wild Ruminants and Beef Cattle Share?, Elizabeth S. Williams
1997
Factors Affecting Calf Survival, R. A. Bellows
Computer Software Selection: Financial, Kory M. Bierle
Cow/Calf Analysis: Key Indicators of Profitability, Don Boggs and Eddie Hamilton
Addressing the Beef Tenderness Problem, Chris R. Calkins
International Markets, Merlyn Carlson
Matching Calving Date With Forage Nutrients: Production and Economic Impacts, Richard T. Clark, Don C. Adams, Gregory P. Lardy, and Terry J. Klopfenstein
"Bull Fertility: BSE, Abnormalities, Etc.", Glenn H. Coulter
Selection Emphasis for Carcass Traits, John Crouch
Future of International Markets – Beef Cattle, Norman L. Dalsted
Networking People, Barry H. Dunn
Pricing/Formula Grids: Which Fit and Which Don't Fit, Dillon M. Feuz
Fink Beef Genetics, Galen Fink
Synchronization Programs Update, Tom Geary
Bull Genetics: Purebreds, Composites, Full-sibs and Half-sibs, James A. Gosey
Innovative Marketing and Angus America, Douglas Hoff
Carcass Value Marketing, Dick Kjerstad
Ingestion of Ponderosa Pine Needles by Cattle, S. L. Kronberg, R. E. Short, and E. E. Grings
Breeding for Profit: an Introduction to Selection Index Concepts, M. D. MacNeil, R. A. Nugent, and W. M. Snelling
Cows and Computers: Choosing Records Management Software, Martha Malm Ellis
Realities of Cow Herd Genetics: Expectations and Impact, Don Marshall
Characterization of Alliances, Mike Miller
Market Outlook, Mike Miller
B-maturity: Factors Affecting Physiological Maturity, J. Brad Morgan
Calving Difficulty, Robert G. Mortimer
Future of the Beef Industry, Wayne D. Purcell
Applications of Monitoring for Producers, Roy Roath
New National Research Council (NRC) Beef Cattle Requirements - Range Application, Ivan G. Rush
Reproductive Toxicology: Pine Needles and Plant Estrogens, R. E. Short, S. L. Kronberg, E. E. Grings, J. P. Rosazza, and S. P. Ford
Beef Quality Assurance–Past, Present, Future, Gary C. Smith, J. D. Tatum, and K. E. Belk
Overview of a TQM Approach for Improving Beef Tenderness, J. D. Tatum, M. H. George, K. E. Belk, and G. C. Smith
Empowering People, Burke Teichert
Bovine Viral Diarrhea, Hana Van Campen
Basic Immunology, Lynn F. Woodward
Grazing Animal Diets: When to Supplement, Doug Zalesky
1995
Nutritional Value of Grazed Forages and How It Fits The Cow’s Requirement, Don C. Adams, Richard T. Clark, Terry J. Klopfenstein, and Jerry D. Volesky
Our Product, Beef – What Are Consumers Saying?, Mary M. Adolf
Dealing With a Down-Cycle in the Cattle Market, Tom Brink
Cow-Share and Bull Leasing Arrangements – What’s Fair and Economical, Richard T. Clark and Donald B. Hudson
Understanding Basic Mineral and Vitamin Nutrition, Larry Corah
Reducing Calving Difficulty by Heifer and Sire Selection and Management, Gene H. Deutscher
Strategic Alliances: How Can Seed Stock Producers Help?, Roger Dieter
Family Relationships and Estate Transfer – What Should and Can We Do?, Robert J. Fetsch
Marketing Cull Cows – How & When?, Dillon M. Feuz
Keeping Employees "Positive And Pulling", John Flocchini
Government Decisions and Policy: Impact on the Cattle Industry, Roy Frederick
Management Factors to Decrease Health Problems in Weaned Calves, M. L. Galyean, G. C. Duff, and K. J. Malcom-Callis
Management Factors to Improve Health in Newborn Calves, Franklyn B. Garry
The Use of Composite Bulls – Long Term Benefits and Challenges, James A. Gosey
Just How Important Are Carcass EPDs?, Ronnie D. Green
New or Emerging Infectious Diseases in Cattle, Dale M. Grotelueschen
Real World EPD Considerations for Seedstock and Commercial Decision-Making, Doug L. Hixon
Coordinated Resource Management – Conflict or Consensus Management, James R. Johnson and Martin K. Beutler
Developing Specified and Predictable Replacement Heifers, Richard (Dick) Kjerstad
Strategic Alliances: Advantages and Challenges...Or What Does It Take To Turn a Marketing Concept Into a Business Practice?, Richard H. Lacey
Futuristic Application of New Reproductive Technologies, Charles R. Looney
The Future of the Beef Industry – How Can We Stay Competitive?, Jack Maddux
Cattle Markets and Captive Supplies – Opportunities to Improve True Value of Cattle, Logan B. McClelland
The Latest Methods to Determine When to Supplement, Ted McCollum III
Improving Re-Breeding Through Protein Supplementation, M. K. Petersen, D. E. Hawkins, I. Tovar, and L. A. Appeddu
What Does the Cattle Buyer Look For in Feeder Cattle?, Robbi H. Pritchard
A Rancher’s Focus on Cost Effective Management, Connie R. Quinn
Simple Concepts for Long-Term Ranch Success, Patrick E. Reese
How Safe is Our Product – Beef? Do We Have a Story to Tell?, Harlan D. Ritchie
What is the Best Energy Supplement for Thin Cows on Low-Quality Roughages?, David W. Sanson
Improving Cattle Health Through Trace Mineral Supplementation, Jerry W. Spears
Achieving Cow/Calf Profitability Through Low-Cost Production, R. E. Taylor and T. G. Field
What Does a Commercial Producer Expect In a Strategic Alliance?, Burke Teichert
Time of Weaning and Cow Condition, Jack C. Whittier
1993
Factors Affecting Calving Difficulty, R. A. Bellows
Bull Power: Productivity and Profitability, Garth W. Boyd
Mineral Nutrition–Identifying Problems and Solutions, Larry R. Corah and John Arthington
Antibody Levels in Beef Calves (Birth through Weaning) Following Clostridium perfringens Type C Toxoid and/or Antitoxin Administration, Robert P. Ellis, David L. Morris, Roberta J. Todd, and Roukaya Osman
Connecting the Chain - Industry Alliances, Paul F. Engler
What Will Happen to Production Traits if We Select For Carcass Traits?, Tom Field
Calf Scours: Prevention and Treatment, Franklyn Garry
Across Breed Expected Progeny Differences (Epd's), James A. Gosey
Composite Breeds - What Does the Research Tell Us?, Keith Gregory, Larry V. Cundiff, and R. M. Koch
Cost Control Using Economic Analysis and Spa, Paul H. Gutierrez
Estrous Synchronization in Lactating Cows, Doug L. Hixon
Strategic Alliances: What the Data Say, Chuck Lambert
Effect of ¼-inch Trim on Feeders and Cow-calf Producers, William L. Mies
Improving Vaccine Utilization On The Ranch/Farm, David L. Morris
Problems Handling Dystocia, Robert G. Mortimer
Effects of Early Weaning on High Growth Calves and Subsequent Carcass Characteristics, R. H. Pritchard
Overlooked and Neglected Principles of Grazing Management, Patrick E. Reese
A Simple Basic Explanation of Cow Nutrition, Ivan G. Rush
Effects of Supplementation on Intake and Utilization on Harvested Forages, David W. Sanson
What Does Biotechnology Have to Offer Beef Cattle Reproduction? Costs and Practical Value, George E. Seidel Jr.
The Meat Consumer Today - Price: Is It Time for a New Strategy?, Pat Swan
The Meat Consumer Today - Promotion: What's New with the Consumer?, Pat Swan
How Do We Affect Tenderness, Quality and Consistency?, J. Daryl Tatum
Setting Direction and Effective Management Style, Burke Teichert
Precalving Nutrition/birth Weight Interaction and Rebreeding Efficiency, Robert P. Wettemann
Cattle Abortions - Causes and Prevention, Michael Yaeger
Using Ultrasound Technology in Reproduction Management, Douglas D. Zalesky
1991
Protein Versus Grain Supplementation for Cows Grazing Winter Range, Don C. Adams
Consumer Perceptions: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly, Amy Barr
Exploring Mating Loads for Modern Beef Bulls, Garth W. Boyd
Characteristics of Diverse Breeds in Cycle IV of the Cattle Germ Plasm Evaluation Program at the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center, Larry V. Cundiff, Keith Gregory, R. M. Koch, John D. Crouse, and Michael E. Dikeman
Evaluating Profitability of the Cow Herd: Basics of Financial Record Keeping, Norman L. Dalsted and Paul H. Gutierrez
The State of Interbreed EPDs, Jim Gibb
Crossbreeding Systems and The Theory Behind Composite Breeds, James A. Gosey
Avoiding Family Conflicts When Generations Ranch Together, Ronald Hanson
Biotechnology – Harnessing an Exciting New Tool For Beef Production, Burke Healey
Management of High Nitrate Forages, Doug L. Hixon
Taming Blizzards for Animal Protection, Drift Control, and Stock Water, R. L. Jairell and R. A. Schmidt
Are Your Range Cattle Wormy: Does It Make “Cents” To De-Worm?, William R. Jolley
Management Strategies for Improving the Re-Breeding of the Cow, James E. Kinder and LeRee A. Werth
Prevention and Control of Trichomoniasis, William G. Kvasnicka
How Much Fat Can the Different Segments of Our Industry Accept?, Bill Mies
If Immunity Fails, Don’t Pick On Your Drug Salesman – It May Be Nutritional, Cheryl F. Nockels
How Do Resources Influence Time of Calving: “Why We Calve Early”, John N. Price
A Cattleman's View of Different Methods for Utilizing Heterosis, Steve Radakovich
How Does A Rancher Utilize Irm and Firm, Rob Ravenscroft
Evaluation and Practical Use of Research Results For Developing Grazing Strategies, Patrick Reese
Increase Profit: Feeding Cows by Body Condition and Production Potential, Ivan G. Rush
Matching Cattle Nutrient Requirements to a Ranch’s Forage Resource, Or “Why We Calve Late”, Gregg Simonds
Making Riparian Area Protection A Workable Part of Grazing Management, Quentin D. Skinner
A Quality Audit of the Beef Industry, Gary C. Smith
Managing Cow Calf Resources, Bob Taylor
Early Death Loss in Calves From Diarrhea, John U. Thomson
Retained Ownership Revisited: Balancing Market Prices and Genetic Potential, John J. Wagner and Dillon M. Feuz