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.
1995
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
1990
Beef & Forage Conference, June 13-14, 1990. Omaha, Nebraska