Schedule of Events
The following is a tentative schedule for the 2009 Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Annual Research Symposium and Annual Meeting April 30-May 3. Please check back for changes and additions.
Wednesday, April 29th |
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10 a.m.-6 p.m. |
Registration, Sheraton Grand | ||
Thursday, April 30th |
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6 a.m.-6 p.m. |
Registration, Sheraton Grand | ||
7 a.m.-4 p.m. |
East Tour: Foothill bovines, equines and fine wines | ||
1 p.m.-6 p.m. |
BIF Board Meeting, Sheraton Grand | ||
5 p.m.-7 p.m. |
Reception, Sheraton Grand | ||
7 p.m.-9 p.m. |
NAAB Symposium, Sheraton Grand | ||
• Understanding the Estrous Cycle and Fundamentals of Artificial Insemination, Bill Beal, reproductive physiologist, Virginia Tech |
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| • The Best-Kept Secret in the Commercial Cattle Business, Herb Holzapfel, California producer | |||
Friday, May 1st |
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6 a.m.-6 p.m. |
Registration | ||
6:30 a.m.-8 a.m. |
Continental Breakfast | ||
9 a.m.-4 p.m. |
Spouse Tour: Sacramento Highlights Excursion | ||
8 a.m. |
General Session: "Is There Gold in Those Genomes?" moderated by Alison Van Eenennaam, Sheraton Grand | ||
• Welcome, Mary Delany, chair, Animal Science Department, University of California-Davis |
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| • How Can We Best Use DNA Data in Selection of Cattle? Mike Goddard, chief scientist, Beef CRC, Australia | |||
• Prospects for Genome-Wide Selection in Beef Cattle, Jerry Taylor, Wurdack Chair in Animal Sciences, University of Missouri |
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| • The Nature and Scope of Some Whole-genome Analyses in U.S. Beef Cattle, Dorian Garrick, Lush Chair in Animal Breeding & Genetics, Iowa State University |
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10 a.m. |
Break | ||
10:30 a.m. |
Continue General Session: | ||
• Feedlot Marker-Assisted Management, Bill Kolath, Cargill Meat Solutions |
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| • Breed and Breeder Adaptation to Genome-Enhanced/Enabled Selection Information, Kent Anderson, U.S. Beef Breeds Council | |||
• Q&A Panel, Goddard, Taylor, Garrick, Kolath, Anderson |
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| • Wrap-up, Dorrian Garrick |
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Noon |
Buffet Lunch and Awards Presentation, Sheraton Grand | ||
2 p.m.- 5:30 p.m. |
Concurrent Technical Keynote Sessions, Convention Center | ||
(1) Advancements in Emerging Technologies, Selection Decisions. Click here for agenda. |
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| (2) Advancements in Live Animal, Carcass and End Point. Click here for agenda. |
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6 p.m. |
Bus Transport to Railroad Museum | ||
6:30 p.m. |
Winetasting and Reception | ||
7:30 p.m. |
Railroad Museum Dinner | ||
Saturday, May 2nd |
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6 a.m.-noon |
Registration | ||
6 a.m.-8 a.m. |
Continental Breakfast | ||
8 a.m. |
General Session: "Panning for Efficiency," Sheraton Grand | ||
• Beef Production in the New Era of Higher Prices and Higher Costs: Do the Old Rules Apply? John Lawrence, agricultural economist, Iowa State University |
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| • Fitting Cows to Your Operation, Harvey Freetly, U.S. Meat Animal Research Center | |||
• Is There a Biological Basis for Genetic Variation in Feed Efficiency? Gordon Carstens, Texas A&M University |
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| • Crossbreeding: Back to the Future, Dave Daley, California State University-Chico |
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9:45 a.m. |
Break | ||
10:15 a.m. |
• Feedlot Perspective on Efficiency, Mike Smith, Harris |
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| • Ranch System Perspective on Efficiency, Chip Ramsey, Rex Ranch |
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11:30 a.m. |
BIF Business Meeting and Elections | ||
Noon |
BIF Luncheon and Awards Presentations | ||
2 p.m.- 5:30 p.m. |
Concurrent Technical Keynote Sessions, Convention Center | ||
(3) Advancements in Cow Herd Efficiency. Click here for agenda. |
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| (4) Advancements in Genetic Prediction. Click here for agenda. | |||
(5) Advancements in Producer Application. Click here for agenda. |
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5:30 p.m. |
BIF Board Meeting | ||
5:30 p.m. |
Evening on your own | ||
Sunday, May 3rd |
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7 a.m.-5 p.m. |
West Tour: Ocean, wines, views and bovines | ||
