Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle
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Beef Reproduction Task Force

Proceedings from Past ARSBC Events

• 2012: Sioux Falls, South Dakota

• 2011: Boise, Idaho

• 2011: Joplin, Missouri

• 2010: Nashville, Tennessee

• 2010: San Antonio, Texas

• 2008: Ft. Collins, Colorado

• 2007: Billings, Montana

• 2006: Rapid City, South Dakota

• 2006: St. Joseph, Missouri

• 2005: College Station, Texas

• 2005: Lexington, Kentucky

• 2005: Reno, Nevada

• 2004: North Platte, Nebraska

• 2002: Manhattan, Kansas

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Boise, Idaho 2011
Proceedings, Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle
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• Strategies to Optimize Use of AI in Cow/Calf Production Systems, John Hall

• Physiological Principals Underlying Synchronization of Estrus, Joe Dalton

• Understanding Postpartum Anestrus and Puberty, Amin Ahmadzadeh

• Focus on Fixed-time AI Protocols for Heifers, Dave Patterson

• Focus on Fixed-time AI Protocols for Cows, Dave Patterson

• Protocols for Synchronization of Estrus and Ovulation, Sandy Johnson

• Marketing Advantages for Calves with Performance and Source Information, Larry Corah

• Management Factors Influencing Fertility in Beef Cattle Breeding Programs, George Perry

• Applied Nutritional Strategies for the Northwest, Dave Bohnert

• Fetal Programming: Implications for Beef Cattle Production, Rick Funston

• Effects of Temperament and Animal Handling on Fertility, Reinaldo Cooke

• Improving EPD Accuracy by Combining EPD Information with DNA Test Results, Alison Van Eenennaam

• Genetic Selection for Fertility and Performance, Benton Glaze

• Semen Quality Factors Associated with Fertility, Joe Dalton

• Management of Bulls for Natural Service, Wayne Ayers

• What are Herd Bulls Accomplishing in Multiple Sire Breeding Pastures, Alison Van Eenennaam

• Industry Application of Techology in Male Reproduction, Ram Kasimanikam

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Fort Collins, Colorado 2008
Proceedings, Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle
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• Setting the Stage: Where We've Been and Where We Are Today, Jim Lauderdale

• Physiological Principals Of The Estrous Cycle, Mike Smith

• Understanding Postpartum Anestrus and Puberty, Jack Whittier

• Protocols for Heifers, Dave Patterson

• Protocols for Cows, Cliff Lamb

• Protocol Sheets / Estrus Synchronization Planner, Sandy Johnson

• Remembering Roy Wallace, Jim Lauderdale

• Reality Check: If AI is so good, why are we challenged with its use in commercial beef operations? Ivan Rush (Keynote Address)

• Management Factors Influencing Fertility in Synchronized and Natural Breeding Programs, George Perry

• Nutritional Influences on Reproduction, Rick Funston

• Producer Panel Discussion: How We Are Implementing an AI Program on Our Operation and What Are the Benefits? Moderator: Willie Altenberg, Genex; Carl Hansen, Hansen Ranch, Livermore, Colorado; Kevin Miller, Croissant Red Angus, Briggsdale, Colorado; Laura Teague, Teague Diversified, Fort Morgan, Colorado

• Genetic Selection for Fertility and Performance, Denny Crews

• Insemination Related Factors Affecting Fertilization in Estrous-Synchronized Cattle, Richard Saacke

• Industry Application of Technology in Male Reproduction, Jim Graham

• Using Natural Service: Bull Management Considerations, Roger Ellis

• Marketing Advantages for Verified Calves, Casey Gabel

• New Advancements in Reproductive Technology, George Seidel

• Diseases of Concern in Reproduction: BVD and Trichomoniasis, Bob Mortimer

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Billings, Montana 2007
Proceedings, Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle
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• Physiological Principles Underlying Synchronization of Estrus, John Hall

• Product Development for Estrus Synchronization, Jim Lauderdale

• Protocol Development for Estrus Synchronization, Darrel Kesler

• Estrus Synchronization Protocols for Heifers, Dave Patterson

• Estrus Synchronization Protocols for Cows, Cliff Lamb

• Protocol Sheets/Estrus Synchronization Planner, Sandy Johnson

• Factors Influencing Fertility in Synchronized Breeding Programs: AI or Natural Service, George Perry

• Management Practices to Overcome Problems with Puberty and Anestrus, Jim Berardinelli

• Nutritional Influences on Reproduction, Rick Funston

• Heifer Development and Economically Important Traits, Andy Roberts

• Genetics of Reproduction, Wade Shafer

• Control of Infectious Diseases, Russ Daly

• Vaccination Timing in Beef Herds, Russ Daly

• Montana BVD Project, Clint Peck

• Insemination Related Factors Affecting Fertilization in Estrous-Synchronized Cattle, Richard Saacke

• Breeding Soundness Exams and Beyond, Roger Ellis

• Industry Application of Technology in Male Reproduction, Clif Marshall

• Embryo Transfer, Curtis Youngs

• New Reproductive Technologies, George Seidel

• Future of Pregnancy Determination, Robert Mortimer

• Future of Cattle Marketing, Benefits of Source Verification and Improved Genetics, John Paterson

• Utilizing AI and Carcass Traits in a Breeding Program, Jerry Lipsey

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Rapid City, South Dakota 2006
Proceedings, Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle
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• Physiological Principals Underlying Synchronization of Estrus, Mike Smith

• PGF2 a in Estrus Synchronization – History, Efficacy and Utilization, Jim Lauderdale

• Estrus Synchronization Systems – GnRH, Darrel Kesler

• Estrus Synchronization Systems – MGA, David Paterson

• Estrus Synchronization Systems – CIDR, Cliff Lamb

• Cost and Comparisons of Estrus Synchronization Systems, Sandy Johnson

• Utilizing AI and Carcass Traits in a Breeding Program, Rich Blair

• The Future of Cattle Marketing Benefits of Source Verification and Improved Genetics, Bill Mies

• Factors that Influence Fertility in Natural And Synchronized Breeding Programs, George Perry

• Management Strategies to Reduce Embryonic Loss, Tom Geary

• Control of Infectious Reproductive Diseases, Russ Daly

• Timing of Vaccination in Beef Cattle Herds, Russ Daly

• Puberty and Anestrus: Dealing with Non-Cycling Females, Les Anderson

• Nutrition and Reproduction Interactions, Rick Funston

• Cow Supplementation and Heifer Development to Optimize Reproductive Performance, John Hall

• Influence of Forage in the Northern Great Plains, Eric Mousel

• Sexed Semen, John Schenk

• Embryo Transfer Programs, Cliff Lamb

• The Future of Pregnancy Determination in Cattle, Bob Mortimer

• Breeding Soundness Exams and Beyond, Bill Ares

• Male Fertility Factors, Richard Saacke

• Management Factors Associated with Male Fertility, Joe Dalton

• Industry Application of Technology in Male Reproduction, Mel DeJarnette

• Protocols for Synchronization of Estrus and Ovulation

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St. Joseph, Missouri 2006
Proceedings, Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle
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• Physiological Principles Underlying Estrus Synchronization, Mike Smith

• PGF2a in Estrus Synchronization - History, Efficacy, and Utilization, James Lauderdale

• Review of Estrus Synchronization Systems – GnRH, Darrel Kesler

• Review of Estrus Synchronization Systems – MGA, David Patterson

• Review of Estrus Synchronization Systems – CIDR, Cliff Lamb

• Identifying Marketing Opportunities, Larry Corah

• A Producer Perspective on Heifer Development, Reproductive Management and Marketing, Mike Kasten

• Panel Discussion, Larry Corah, Roger Eakins, Mike Kasten, Mac Wilt

• Factors that Influence Fertility in Natural and Synchronized Breeding Programs, George Perry

• Economics of Estrus Synchronization and AI, Sandy Johnson

• Using Proven Genetics in an AI Program, Daniel Schafer

• Panel Discussion - Putting Available Tools into Practice, Ben Eggers, Mike John, Tracy Thomas

• Puberty and Anestrus: Dealing with Non-Cycling Females, Les Anderson

• Interactions of Nutrition and Reproduction, Rick Funston

• Supplementation and Weaning Strategies to Optimize Reproduction, John Hall

• Fertility of Beef Cattle Grazing Endophyte-Infected Tall Fescue Pastures, Neil Schrick

• Breeding Soundness Exams, Bill Ayars

• Semen Quality Factors Associated with Fertility, Richard Saacke

• Management Factors Associated with Male Fertility, Joseph Dalton

• Commercial Application of Biotechnology in Male Reproduction, Mel DeJarnette

• Timing of Vaccinations in Estrus Synchronization Programs, Ken Odde

• Gender Selected Semen, George Seidel

• Pregnancy Diagnosis Using Palpation, Ultrasound, and Blood Testing, Robert Youngquist

• Bovine Fetal Sexing Using Ultrasound, Brad Stroud

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Texas A&M University, College Station 2005
Proceedings, Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle
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• Physiological Principles Underlying Synchronization of Estrus, Mike Smith

• History, Efficacy and Utilization of Prostaglandin F2 a for Estrus Synchronization, James Lauderdale

• Estrus Synchronization Systems – GnRH, Darrel Kesler

• Review of Estrus Synchronization Systems — MGA, David Patterson

• Review of Estrus Synchronization – CIDR, Clifford Lamb

• Reproduction of Bos indicus Breeds and Crosses, Ron Randel

• Synchronization of Bos indicus -Influenced Cattle for Timed Artificial Insemination, Gary Williams

• Estrus Synchronization for Embryo Transfer in Bos indicus- Cattle, Charles Looney

• Nutrition and Reproduction Interactions, Rick Funston

• Development and Management of Heifers for Controlled Breeding Programs, David Forrest

• Physiology and Management of the Postpartum Suckled Cow for Controlled Breeding Programs, Gary Williams

• Insemination-Related Factors Affecting Fertilization in Estrus Synchronized Cattle, Richard Saacke

• Factors that Influence Fertility in Natural and Synchronized Breeding Programs, George Perry

• Costs and Comparisons of Estrus Synchronization Systems, Sandy Johnson

• Management of Infectious Reproductive Diseases in Beef Cattle Herds, Steve Wikse

• Breeding Soundness Evaluation of Beef Bulls, Derry Magee

• Procedures that Support Reproductive Management of Replacement Beef Heifers, David Patterson

• Bovine Fetal Sexing with Ultrasound, Brad Stroud

• From Wishful Thinking To Reality: Sex Selection of Spermatozoa, Juan Moreno

• Reproductive Technologies: Technology Stacking, Darrel Kesler

• Cloning Bovine Embryos: Current Status and Future Application, Mark Westhusin

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Lexington, Kentucky 2005
Proceedings, Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle
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• Physiological Principles Underlying Estrous Synchronization, Mike Smith

• PGF2 a in Estrous Synchronization-History, Efficacy and Utilization, James Lauderdale

• Estrous Synchronization Systems – GnRH, Darrel Kesler

• Review of Estrous Synchronization Systems – MGA, Dr. David Patterson

• Review of Estrous Synchronization Systems – CIDR, Clifford Lamb

• Recommended Estrous Synchronization Systems for Cows, Les Anderson

• Recommended Estrous Synchronization Systems for Heifers, John Hall

• Puberty and Anestrous: Dealing with Non-Cycling Females, Les Anderson

• Timing of Vaccinations in Estrous Synchronization Programs, Dee Whittier

• Interactions Between Nutrition & Reproduction in Beef Cows, John Hall

• Fertility of Beef Cattle Grazing Endophyte-Infected Tall Fescue Pastures, Neil Schrick

• Supplementation & Weaning Strategies to Optimize Reproductive Performance, John Johns

• Timing of Insemination in Beef Heifers, John Hall

• The Value of Estrous Synchronization Systems in My Operation, Tim Sutphin

• Making AI Work for the Small Producer and AI Technicians Coordinating Producer Groups, Doug Harris

• Breeding Soundness Evaluations and Beyond, Fred Hopkins

• Insemination Related Factors Affecting Fertilization in Estrous-Synchronized Cattle, Joseph Dalton

• An Update on Industry Application of Technology in Male Reproduction, Mel DeJarnette

• Factors Affecting An Embryo Transfer Program, Cliff Lamb

• Ultrasound - Early Pregnancy Diagnosis and Fetal Sexing, Cliff Lamb/Andy Meadows

• Reproductive Evaluation of Heifers, Dee Whittier/John Hall

• Procedures that Support Reproductive Management of Replacement Beef Heifers, David Patterson

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Reno, Nevada 2005
Proceedings, Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle
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• Physiological Principles Underlying Synchronization of Estrus , Mike Smith

• PGF2 a in Estrus Synchronization - History, Efficacy and Utilization, Jim Lauderdale

• Estrus Synchronization Systems – GNRH, Darrel Kesler

• Estrus Synchronization Systems – MGA, Dave Patterson

• Estrus Synchronization Systems – CIDR, Cliff Lamb

• Recommended Estrus Synchronization Strategies, Ron Torell

• Fertility of Natural vs Synchronized Estrus, George Perry

• Timing of Vaccinations in Estrus Synchronization Programs, Doug Hammon

• Cost and Comparisons of Estrus Synchronization Systems, Sandy Johnson

• Puberty and Anestrus: Dealing with Non-Cycling Females, Les Anderson

• Nutrition & Reproduction Interactions, Rick Funston

• Supplementation & Weaning Strategies to Optimize Reproductive Performance, Steve Paisley

• Breeding Soundness Exams and Beyond, Duane Garner

• Insemination Related Factors Affecting Fertilization in Estrus-Synchronized Cattle, Richard Saacke

• Semen Quality Assessment and Sexed Semen, Duane Garner

• Industry Application of Technology in Male Reproduction, Mel DeJarnette

• Embryo Transfer, Cliff Lamb

• Reproductive Tract Scoring, Dave Patterson and Richard Randle

• Ultrasound-Early Pregnancy Diagnosis and Fetal Sexing, Cliff Lamb

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North Platte, Nebraska 2004
Proceedings, Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle
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• Follicular Growth & the Estrous Cycle, Freddie Kojima

• PGF2 a in Estrus Synchronization - History, Efficacy and Utilization, Jim Lauderdale

• Estrus Synchronization Systems – GNRH, Darrel Kesler

• Estrus Synchronization Systems – MGA, Dave Patterson

• Estrus Synchronization Systems – CIDR, Cliff Lamb

• Fertility of Natural vs Synchronized Estrus, George Perry

• Timing of Vaccinations in Estrus Synchronization Programs, Richard Randle

• Cost and Comparisons of Estrus Synchronization Systems, Sandy Johnson

• Puberty and Anestrus: Dealing with Non-Cycling Females, Jeff Stevenson

• Nutrition & Reproduction Interactions, Rick Funston

• Supplementation & Weaning Strategies to Optimize Reproductive Performance, Don Adams

• Breeding Soundness Exams and Beyond, Peter Chenoweth

• Insemination Related Factors Affecting Fertilization in Estrus-Synchronized Cattle, Richard Saacke

• Ubiquitin as an Objective Marker of Semen Quality and Fertility in Bulls, Peter Sutovsky

• Industry Application of Technology in Male Reproduction, Mel DeJarnette

• Ultrasound-Early Pregnancy Diagnosis and Fetal Sexing, Cliff Lamb

• Reproductive Tract Scoring, Dave Patterson and Richard Randle

• Semen Quality Assessment, Peter Chenoweth

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Manhattan, Kansas 2002
Proceedings, Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle
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• Review of Follicular Growth and the Bovine Estrous Cycle, Milo Wiltbank

• Heifer Development and Reproductive Tract Scoring for a Successful Heifer Program: The Show-Me-Select Replacement Heifer Program, A Coordinated Management Concept, Richard Randle

• Review of Estrous Synchronization Systems: GnRH, Cliff Lamb

• Review of Estrous Synchronization Systems: MGA, David Patterson

• Review of Estrous Synchronization Systems: CIDR Inserts, Darrel Kesler

• Incidence of Postpartum Anestrus in Suckled Beef Cattle: Treatments to Induce Estrus, Ovulation and Conception, Jeff Stevenson

• Effects of Fat Supplementation on Reproduction in Beef Cattle, Rick Funston

• Timing of Vaccinations in Estrous Synchronization Programs, Richard Randle

• 7-11 Synch, Freddie Kojima

• Resynchronization of Estrus in Cattle of Unknown Pregnancy Status Using Estrogen, Progesterone or Both, Jeff Stevenson

• Use of Bulls with Estrous Synchronization, Peter Chenoweth

• Costs and Comparisons of Estrous Synchronization Systems, Sandy Johnson

• Promising New Technologies for Semen Evaluation, Roy Ax

• Factors Affecting Fertilization in Estrous Synchronized Cattle, Richard Saacke

• Bull Breeding Soundness Exams and Beyond, Peter Chenoweth

• Health and Biosecurity Concerns to Improve Beef Cattle Reproduction, Gary Rupp

• Procedures That Support Reproductive Management of Replacement Beef Heifers, David Patterson/Richard Randle

• Practical Applications of Ultrasound for Reproductive Management of Beef and Dairy Cattle, Cliff Lamb/Paul Fricke

• Semen Quality Assessment, Peter Chenoweth

• Use of CIDR Inserts, Richard Pursley

• Tips for a Successful Synchronization Program, Sandy Johnson/Jeff Stevenson

• Applied Biosecurity, Larry Hollis

• Questions and Answers Transcript

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Objectives of Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle