Reproductive Management for Extensive Environments

Western Section, American Society of Animal Science

Oregon State University, Corvallis Oregon

Wednesday, June 16, 2004

7:00 – 8:00 Registration

8:00 – 8:15 Introductions & Welcome

Dr. Jack Whittier, Colorado State University, WSASAS president

Dr. Gary Pulsipher, Eastern Oregon Ag. Res. Center, Symposium Chair

8:15 – 9:15 The Importance of Calving Distribution And Reproductive Efficiency on Returns to the Cow/Calf Producer

Dr. Norman Dalsted, Colorado State University, Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics

9:15 – 10:15 Nutritional Controls On Reproduction

Dr. Bret Hess, University of Wyoming, Department of Animal Science

10:15 – 10:45 BREAK

10:45 – 11:45 Range Management For Efficient Reproduction

Dr. Kenneth Olson, Utah State University, Department of Animal Dairy and Veterinary Sciencs

11:45 – 12:00 Introduction of Sponsors

12:00 – 1:30 LUNCH

1:30 – 2:30 Management Considerations To Improve Reproductive Performance

Dr. Dean Hawkins, New Mexico State University, Department of Animal and Range Sciences

2:30 – 3:30 Manipulating Reproduction In Extensive Environments

Thomas Geary, USDA-ARS Fort Keogh Livestock and Research Laboratory

3:30 – 4:00 BREAK

4:00 – 5:00 Putting It Together: Can We Improve Reproductive Efficiency In All Environments Or Scenarios