Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle Conference
August 5-6, 2010
Nashville Airport Marriott, Tennessee
Sponsored by The Beef Cattle Reproductive Task Force and The University of Tennessee
Topic Areas: brochure (full schedule)
The Physiology of Pregnancy - Moderator: Jim Lauderdale, Lauderdale Enterprises
Estrous Synchronization - Moderator: Les Anderson, UK
AI in Your Operation - Moderator: Dee Whittier, VT
Management, Environment, and Nutrition - Moderator: Lawton Stewart, UGA
Embryo Transfer - Moderator: Justin Rhinehart, UT
Continuing Education:
This symposium qualifies for Continuing Education Credit for Veterinarians and Professional Animal Scientists. For more details contact: Fred Hopkins, DVM, The University of Tennessee, 865-974-3417 or fhopkins@utk.edu.
Registration:
Registration Prior to July 22: $150 per person *Student Registration Prior to July 22: $75 per person
All Registrations After July 22: $200 per person
Registration Fees Cover: Breakfast and lunch on August 5 & 6, refreshments during breaks, CD copy of the proceedings (hard copy proceedings will be available for $25), Access to all presentations, trade show and sponsors
Payment Method:
Send registration form and check made payable to The University of Tennessee to:
Heather Means,
2640 Morgan Circle Drive,
114c McCord Hall,
Knoxville, TN 37996
On-line credit card transaction accepting Visa, MasterCard and Discover.
NOTE: Cancellations or changes resulting in a refund must be received by July 22, 2010 and are subject to a $30 administrative fee. After July 22, 2010, registration fees are non-refundable. Refunds will be processed after the event. Substitutions are permitted. Returned check fee is $17.
Location: Nashville Airport Marriott, 600 Marriott Drive
Driving Directions: Follow I-40 West to Exit 215 B (Briley Parkway). Continue Briley Parkway to the next exit which is Exit 7 (Elm Hill Pike). Upon exiting, turn right at the bottom of ramp (this will be Elm Hill Pike). Continue to the next red light, and turn right (Marriott Drive). Nashville Marriott Hotel will be at the top of the hill on the right. Phone: 615-889-9300.
About the Beef Reproduction Task Force: Other Resources
The Beef Reproduction Task Force; a multi-state extension activity in cooperation with the North Central Agriculture and Natural Resources Program Leaders Committee and the Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service. The Beef Reproduction Task Force is made up of specialists from the following universities, Iowa State University, Kansas State University, University of Florida, University of Missouri, South Dakota State University, University of Illinois, University of Nebraska, University of Idaho.
Objectives of Applied Reproductive Strategies in Beef Cattle
Improve the understanding of the physiological processes of the estrous cycle, the procedures available to synchronize estrus and ovulation and the proper application of these systems.
Improve the understanding of methods to assess male fertility and how it affects the success of AI programs.