Wednesday, June 12, 2013 |
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noon–8 p.m. |
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Registration
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5 p.m.–7 p.m. |
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Oklahoma Welcome Reception
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7 p.m.–9:15 p.m. |
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NAAB Symposium
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7 p.m. |
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Welcome
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7:15 p.m. |
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How the Sorting Process Works, Dustin Dean, Sexing Technologies
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7:45 p.m. |
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The Challenges of Producing Sexed Semen for AI Organizations, Willie Altenburg, Genex Cooperative
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8:15 p.m. |
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Developing Strategies to Optimize Use of Sex-Sorted Semen in Conjunction with Fixed-time AI Breeding Programs, Dr. David J. Patterson, University of Missouri
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8:45 p.m. |
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Thoughts and Results of Using Sexed Semen from a Producer, Galen Fink, Fink Beef Genetics
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Thursday, June 13, 2013 |
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6 a.m.–6 p.m. |
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Registration
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8 a.m.–12:30 p.m. |
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General Session I: Crossbreeding vs. Straightbreeding — Show Me the Money
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8 a.m. |
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Welcome
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8:30 a.m. |
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Crossbreeding: Considerations and Alternatives in an Evolving Market
• Nevil Speer, Western Kentucky University
• Tom Brink, JBS Five Rivers Cattle Feeding
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9 a.m. |
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Crossbreeding: One of the Tools to Increase Profitability
• Dr. Bob Weaber, Kansas State University
• Dr. Matt Spangler, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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9:30 a.m. |
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Panel Discussion: Crossbreeding or Straight Breeding: How Does the Choice Impact Consumer Satisfaction?
• Norlyn Tipton, SYSCO
• Newley Hutchison, Chain Ranch
• Dr. Brad Morgan, Zoetis
• Chris Hitch, Hitch Feeders
• Tom Brink, JBS Five Rivers
• Dr. Nevil Speer, Western Kentucky University
• Dr. Bob Weaber, Kansas State University
• Dr. Matt Spangler, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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10:30 a.m. |
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Break
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11 a.m. |
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Breed Utilization and Production Efficiency, Merlyn Neilsen, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
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11:45 p.m. |
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That’s Nice, but I Raise Cows, Dave Daley, California State University–Chico
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12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m. |
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Awards Luncheon
• Frank Baker awards
• Roy Wallace Scholarship
• commercial producer awards
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2 p.m. |
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Technical Breakout Sessions
• Live Animal, Carcass and End Point
• Selection Decisions
• Producer Applications
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5:30 p.m.–10 p.m. |
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Shuttle to Cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Museum and return to headquarters hotel, museum tours and live entertainment by Bunkhouse Band and Cowboy Jim Garling
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7 p.m.–8 p.m. |
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Dinner and presentation of Seedstock Producer of the Year award
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Friday, June 14, 2013 |
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6 a.m.–6 p.m.. |
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Registration
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8 a.m.–
12:30 p.m. |
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General Session II: Using Genetic Tools to Address Environmental Challenges and Cow Herd Efficiency
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8 a.m. |
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Addressing Cow Herd Efficiency in a World of Mixed Messages for Producers: Matching Production Levels to Environmental Conditions, Dave Lalman, Oklahoma State University
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9 a.m. |
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Bad News: They’re all Carriers of Something — Understanding the Impact of Broken Genes in the Beef Business, Dorian Garrick, Iowa State University
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10 a.m. |
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Break
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10:30 a.m. |
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Do We Raise Cattle or Bugs? Exploring the Symbiotic Relationship Between Cattle and Microbes, Andrew Benson, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
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11:30 a.m. |
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Charge and Session Wrap-up
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11:45 a.m. |
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Annual meeting, regional caucuses and election of directors
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12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m. |
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Awards Luncheon: presentations of Pioneer awards, Continuing Service awards and president’s address
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2 p.m. |
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Technical Breakout Sessions
• Cow Herd Efficiency and Adaptability
• Genetic Prediction
• Emerging Technology
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Saturday, June 15, 2013 |
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7 a.m.–6 p.m. |
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Northern Oklahoma Tour, lunch provided by Pollard Angus
• Oklahoma State Food and Agriculture Products Center
• Oklahoma State Willard Sparks Beef Research Center
• M&M Charolais
• Pollard Angus
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6:45 a.m.–6 p.m. |
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Southern Oklahoma Tour, lunch provided by Noble Foundation
• Historic Oklahoma City Stockyards
• Raber’s Saddlery
• Noble Foundation
• Stuart Ranch
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