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1998 Virginia Beef Cow-Calf Conference
Livestock Update, November 1998
Scott Greiner, Extension Animal Scientist, Beef, Animal and Poultry Sciences, Virginia Tech
Monday, December 7, 1998
Ingleside Resort and Conference Center
Staunton, Va.
| 8:00-9:00 am | Registration & Exhibit Viewing Registration fee $25.00/person (includes lunch and conference proceedings) | |
| Morning Session | ||
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 am | "Genetic Selection in the Future: How Do We Overcome the Challenges?" - Dr. Ronnie Green, Department of Animal Sciences, Colorado State University | |
| 10:00 am | "Real-World Strategies for Selection" - Don Schiefelbein, Director of Commercial Marketing, American Gelbvieh Association | |
| 11:00 am | "Breeding Program Objectives: Defining, Measuring, and Changing What's Important" - Cow-calf and Seedstock Producer Panel | |
| 12:00 pm | Lunch | |
| Afternoon Session | ||
| 1:00 pm | "The Use of Ultrasound as a Selection Tool" - Dr. Scott Greiner, Extension Animal Scientist, Virginia Tech | |
| 1:50 pm | "Advancements in Estrus Synchronization and Their Applications" - Dr. John Hall, Extension Animal Scientist, Virginia Tech | |
| 2:30 pm | "Making Embryo Transfer Easier" - Dr. Bill Beal, Department of Animal and Poultry Sciences, Virginia Tech | |
| 3:10 pm | Question & Answer, Wrap-up | |
| 3:30 pm | Adjourn | |
| For registration information, contact Scott Greiner, phone (540) 231-9163. | ||