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Beef Cattle Reproduction Symposium Oct. 8-9 In Oklahoma

Oklahoma State University and the Beef Reproduction Task Force will host the 2014 Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle (ARSBC) Symposium Oct. 8-9 in Stillwater, Okla.

This year’s symposium will feature eight general sessions, with three or four speakers per session. Wednesday’s sessions will feature an overview of reproductive management, strategies for artificial insemination (AI) success, the impact of environment and management on cow herd efficiency, and the economic impact of reproductive technologies.

Thursday’s sessions will feature advanced reproductive technologies, fertility in the male, the use of genomics in reproductive management, and development of replacement heifers.

Full-conference registration is $250. Single-day registrations are $150. For more information about the conference, contact Megan Rolf, assistant professor and state extension beef specialist, 201 H Animal Science, Stillwater, OK 74078; 405-744-6060; or mrolf@okstate.edu. Sessions will convene in the Student Union and Click Hall in the Alumni Center.

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