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Housing- Deadline is Friday, May 8, 2026.

Room rate is $199.00 per night. The fee of $17 that is showing on the reservation page will be waived at check in.
The above room rates are valid for single/double occupancy. Each additional adult will incur a $10 charge per night.

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Beef Symposium

WASAS Beef Symposium: Advancing Virtual Fence Technology in Livestock Production.
The WASAS Beef Symposium on Virtual Fence Technology will bring together virtual fencing companies, livestock producers, researchers, and extension professionals to explore the current state and future potential of this emerging precision-livestock tool. The symposium will feature perspectives from technology developers, researchers, and producers, highlighting recent research findings, practical experiences, and key considerations for successful implementation across diverse production systems. A central component of the symposium will be opportunities to visit sites that are pioneering the use of virtual fencing technology. These site visits will allow participants to observe systems in operation, engage directly with producers and researchers, and discuss real-world challenges, successes, and lessons learned. By fostering dialogue and collaboration among industry, academia, and producers, this symposium aims to accelerate knowledge exchange, inform adoption decisions, and identify future research and extension needs related to virtual fencing in livestock systems.

Abstract Submission

Late-Breaking Abstract Submission is OPEN!
Deadline is March 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM CT.

Original research, teaching, and extension papers are encouraged. Oral papers or posters should consist of original, completed work that has not been accepted for publication.
Authors need to be aware of patent considerations before submitting abstracts for publication.
Abstract text is limited to 450 words, excluding title, keywords and any tables. Do not double-space between sentences as this extra space is considered a word in the count.
Tables can be added as a PDF during the abstract submission process. Use the Table Guidelines to allow for a consistent display within the Meeting App and Website.

Abstract Submission Instructions

Abstract Quality Standards

Poster Presentation Guidelines

Student Competitions

Undergraduate Student Poster Guidelines and Score Sheet

Graduate Student Paper Guidelines and Score Sheet

Contestants MUST submit an Abstract and a Competition Paper by the due date:

Abstract Deadline: February 5, 2026

Competition Paper Submission Deadline: April 1, 2026

Competition Paper Submission Form

Graduate Student Three-Minute Video Competition

This competition will challenge graduate students of the Western Section to communicate their research projects effectively and concisely to a general audience, without using jargon. The 3-minute video should focus on the student’s research project and participants are encouraged to think outside of the box.

3MT Video Guidelines and Score Sheet
Submission Form

3MT Video Submission Deadline: February 11, 2026

Applied Animal Science Award Submissions

The Applied Animal Science Awards are selected from WSASAS abstract submissions and supporting videos. The award deadline is the same as the WSASAS abstract submission deadline. Award Guidelines

For an abstract to be considered for the award it will require:

an abstract submission with the check box selected noting interest in being considered for the award AND
a three-minute video (no more than three slides) to be submitted no more than 15 days after the abstract deadline. Videos need to follow the guidelines of the 3MT videos.

Video Submission available soon.