1991 Nebraska Cattlemen Bull Selection Clinics

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Date of this Version

1-1991

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Article

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Sponsored by the Nebraska Cattlemen Purebred Council and the Cooperative Extension Service, University of Nebraska

Abstract

Program

Welcome and Introduction

Use of Expected Progeny Differences (EPD's) in Bull Selection

... at Columbus: by Steve McGill, Director Shorthorn Performance Records, American Shorthorn Association, Omaha, NE

... at North Platte, Chadron and Gering: by Keith V ander Velde, Director Beef Programs, American Breeders Service, De Forest, WI

... at Fairbury, Sutton, Verdigre: by Roy Wallace, Director Beef Programs, Select Sires, Plain City, OH

Demonstration of EPD use in Bull Selection: - Dr. Jim Gosey, NU Extension Beef Specialist, Nebraska Cattlemen, Purebred Council Representative; Featured Speaker--McGill, Vander Velde or Wallace

Discussion of Breeding Soundness Examination (BSE) of Bulls: by Extension Veterinarians Don Hudson, DVM, North Platte or Dr. Dale Grotelueschen, DVM, Scotts Bluff or area practicing veterinarians.

Use of Pelvic Measurements in Bull and Heifer Selection

- at North Platte, Chadron and Gering: by Dr. Gene Deutscher, NU Extension Beef Specialist, North Platte

- at Columbus, Fairbury, Sutton and Verdigre: by Dr. Rick Rasby, NU Extension Beef Specialist, Lincoln

Importance of Cow Condition to Reproductive Performance: by NU Extension Beef Specialist