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Alvin C. Warnick Reproductive Management School Offered October 6-9, 2014
SUBMITTED BY BRIDGET CARLISLE, UF/IFAS POLK COUNTY EXTENSION— The UF/IFAS South Florida Beef Forage Team will be offering an intensive course in cow herd reproductive management designed for owners and operators of the beef cow herd on October 6-9 in Lake Placid at Buck Island Ranch.
Reproductive efficiency has long been recognized as the most important factor influencing the economic viability of commercial cattle operations. Good reproductive management can make the difference between profit and loss in a cow operation.
Participants will improve their understanding of the broad subject of breeding herd management and will be better equipped to work with their veterinarians in accomplishing breeding program objectives. While the topic of pregnancy diagnosis will be given extensive treatment, the school does not intend to make participants proficient in this skill. In addition to the study of reproductive physiology, the course will also address nutrition, genetics, health, and various other facets of management that all have a direct effect on the breeding performance of the herd.
Topics Include:
Pregnancy Testing
Quiet Handling of Beef Cattle Training of Personnel in the Management of Reproduction Nutrition for Reproduction
Fetal Programming and the Effects of Cow Nutrition
Calving Management on the Ranch Genetic Management for Efficient Reproduction
Herd Bull Selection
Ultrasound
Bull Breeding Soundness Evaluation Utilizing Records to Measure Herd Performance
Artificial Insemination
Health Management-Vaccination Program for Reproduction
Estrus Synchronization and Heat Detection
Heifer Development and Management of Young Cows Breeding Season Management
Roundtable Discussion: Management Practices for Succ
Hands-on Labs:
Intact Tracts
Pregnancy Testing
Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) Injection Sites and Techniques Calving Management Breeding Soundness
The fee for this three-day course is $350. For more information and registration forms, please contact your local County Extension Agent or Bridget Carlisle at (863) 519-8677 Ext. 104 or bccarlis@ufl.edu. Registration deadline is Friday, September 19.
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