The eBeef “Brown Bagger” webinar series covers a variety of beef genetics topics for Extension and collegiate educators, breed associations, and industry representatives. View the collection of YouTube videos and slide sets here. Feel free to use them at your next producer meeting.
2025 “Brown Bagger” Webinar Series
Innovation and Application of Decision Support Tools for the Beef Industry
Session 1: Beef Industry Selection Tool Updates
- Session 1-1: New opportunities for maternal trait selection in Angus cattle — Dr. Esther Tarpoff, American Angus Association
- Session 1-2: iGENDEC Based Selection Indexes at North American Limousin Foundation and American Gelbvieh Association — Dr. Bob Weaber, Kansas State University
Session 2: iGENDEC: Innovation in Selection Index Development Tools
- iGENDEC: A tool for both beef x beef and beef x dairy index construction — Dr. Matt Spangler, University of Nebraska
- Educating producers and students using iGENDEC — Dr. Darrh Bullock, University of Kentucky
Session 3: Application of US-Meat Animal Research Center Germplasm Evaluation Research
- Producing across-breed EPD adjustment factors from the USMARC GPE program — Dr. Larry Kuehn, USDA-ARS, US Meat Animal Research Center
- Using the across-breed EPD annual reports for making commercial breeding decisions — Dr. Bailey Engle, USDA-ARS, US Meat Animal Research Center
Session 4: Beef Industry Sustainability and Efficiency
- Why should producers care about methane? — Dr. Troy Rowan, University of Tennessee and Dr. Megan Rolf, Kansas State University
- 2026 Beef Improvement Federation Annual Symposium Invitation — Dr. John Hall and Dr. Benton Glaze, University of Idaho
SAVE THE DATE:
2026 BIF Symposium
June 1 - 4, 2026
Boise, Idaho
- 2024: Future-proofing Beef Selection Decisions
Session 1: Bull Purchase Behavior and Strategies
Session 2: Strategic Selection Decision Making
Session 3: Understanding Methane: From Phenotyping to Selection Opportunities
Session 4: Beef Industry Research Innovations
- 2024: Future-proof Beef Selection Decisions
Session 1: Bull Purchase Behaviors and Strategies
Session 2: Strategic Selection Decision-Making
Session 3: Understanding Methane: From Phenotyping to Selection Opportunities
- 2023: Current and Future Tools to Improve Genetic Selection Decisions
Session 1: Selection Tools for the Commercial Producer
- Profit Focused? Make Sure Your Selection Decisions Are Too. – Dr. Mat Spangler, University of Nebraska
- New Reproduction Trait EPDs for Indicus Breeds – Dr. Kari White, Neogen
Session 2: Going from An Abnormal Calf to Genomic Test
- Investigating Novel Phenotypes: Resources, Epidemiologic and Sampling Considerations – Dr. David Steffen, University of Nebraska
- Using Genomics to Connect Novel Defects to Their Origin – Dr. Jessica Petersen, University of Nebraska
Session 3: Trait Development Updates
- Angus Longevity - Dr. André Garcia, Angus Genetics, Inc.
- IGS Dry Matter Intake - Ryan Boldt, Internation Genetic Solutions
Session 4: Leveraging Sequence Data for Genetic Evaluation Systems
- A Primer on Low-Pass Sequencing & Imputation for Genetic Evaluations – Dr. Troy Rowan, University of Tennessee
- New Geneticist Spotlight – Dr. Jamie Courter, University of Missouri
- New Geneticist Spotlight – Dr. Randie Culbertson, Iowa State University
- 2024 BIF Annual Symposium invitation – Dr. Troy Rowan, University of Tennessee
- 2022: Updates on Tools and Strategies to Genetically Improve Beef Cattle
Session 1: Opportunities for improving selection for fed cattle
- Genetic control of heart conditions of feedlot cattle - Dr. Scott Speidel, Colorado State University
- Selection indexes for beef x dairy matings-Chip Kemp, American Simmental Association
Session 2: New trait and innovative thoughts on funding
- Selection for female fertility: Updates from American Angus - Ms. Kelli Retallick, President, Angus Genetics, Inc.
- Funding continued data collection and genetic improvement – Dr. Rob Banks, University of New England, Armidale, Australia
Session 3: Advancing cattle management and selection through technology
- An introduction to machine learning and the other AI: Potential applications to beef cattle– Dr. Juan Pedro Steibel, Iowa State University
- Use of in-pen partial body weights in beef cattle. Dr. Mike MacNeil, Delta G
Session 4: The benefits of international collaborations
- Building an international wiki on data collection and genetic evaluations – Dr. Andrew Cromie, Irish Cattle Breeding Federation
- Who cares what the rest of the world is doing? I do! – Dr. Darrh Bullock, University of Kentucky
- 2021: Genetic Improvement to Support Beef Sustainability
- Beef sustainability: opportunities for genetic improvement – Dr. Sara Place, Technical Consultant in Sustainability, Elanco
- Biology of methane production – Dr. Samodha Fernando, Professor, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Researching genetic components of environmental impacts - Dr. Jennifer Bormann, Professor, Kansas State University
Session 3: Improving adaptation. Host: Dr. Darrh Bullock, University of Kentucky
- Implications and genetic evaluation of hair shedding – Ms. Kelli Retallick, President, Angus Genetics, Inc.
- Breeding tools for breed outcrossing and impact on sustainable production for tropical climates – Dr. Tad Sonstegard, President & CEO, Acceligen
- Fitting environmental impact traits into economic selection indices – – Dr. John Crowley,Consultant, AbacusBio
- Climate neutral beef: where do we go from here? – Dr. Jason Sawyer, Associate Professor, King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management
- 2020 “Brown Bagger” Webinar Series
Session 1: Selection Decision Support Tools. Host: Dr. Darrh Bullock, University of Kentucky
- Making the sire selection process simpler: A web-based decision support tool (iGENDEC) – Dr. Matt Spangler, Professor, University of Nebraska
- Updates and Improvements to RAAA selection Indexes – Mr. Ryan Boldt, Dir. Of Breed Improvement, Red Angus Association of America
- Angus-On-Dairy $Value Indexes – Ms. Kelli Retallick, Dir. Genetic Service, Angus Genetics, Inc
- Beef on Dairy ‘Breeding to Feeding’ Program Experiences at Wulf Cattle – Mr. Jerry Wulf, President and Mr. Casey Fanta, Cattle Manager, Wulf Cattle, Inc.
- Why is Change Better? Hereford Changes to Genetic Evaluation – Mr. Shane Bedwell, COO, Am. Hereford Association
- Validation of Genetic Evaluation System Model Enhancements at IGS – Dr. Randie Culbertson, Lead Geneticist, International Genetic Solutions
Session 4: The Value of Data. Host: Dr. Matt Spangler, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- From pasture to plate – data collection along the entire food chain – Dr. Donagh Berry, Director, VistaMilk SFI Centre and Quantitative Geneticist, Teagasc
- Opportunities for capturing additional data in US – Dr. Larry Kuehn, Research Geneticist, US-MARC
- 2019 “Brown Bagger” Webinar Series
- Reducing disease susceptibility in dairy cattle via genetics – Dr. Fernando Di Croce, Zoetis
- Host resistance of cattle to horn flies: genetics and phenotyping strategies – Dr. John Keele, US-MARC
- Stayability and other tools to select for efficient cows – Dr. Warren Snelling, US-MARC
- Genetic evaluation for feet and legs – Dr. Bob Weaber, Kansas State Univ.
- Genome Editing in Cattle: Recent Developments and Prospects – Dr. Alison VanEenennaam, University of California-Davis
- Beef Improvement Federation Guidelines in Wiki form – Dr. Megan Rolf, Kansas State Univ.
Session 4: Improving meat quality and BIF Guidelines. Host: Dr. Bob Weaber, Kansas State University
- Genetics of meat quality in Bos indicus cattle – Dr. Raluca Mateescu, Univ. of Florida
- 2020 Beef Improvement Federation Annual Meeting Invite – Representative from Florida
- 2018 “Brown Bagger” Webinar Series
Session 1: Recent Changes to Genetic Evaluations. Host: Dr. Bob Weaber, Kansas State University
- Single Step Implementation using marker effects models – Dr. Bruce Golden, Theta Solutions, LLC
- Stayability and sustained cow fertility – Dr. Bruce Golden, Theta Solutions, LLC
Session 2: Novel Trait Development. Host: Dr. Bob Weaber, Kansas State University
- Genetic evaluation for PAP – Dr. Scott Speidel, Colorado State University
- Water Intake: testing period and animal variation – Dr. Megan Rolf, Kansas State University
- Incentives to garner additional phenotypes and genotypes – Panel Discussion
- Ms. Kelli Retallick, Angus Genetics, Inc.
- Mr. Shane Bedwell, American Hereford Association
- Dr. Jackie Atkins and Ms. Leoma Wells, American Simmental Association
- Breed differences for mature weight – Dr. Larry Kuehn, USDA-MARC
Session 4: Decision Support Tools. Host: Dr. Darrh Bullock, University of Kentucky
- Index 101 and beyond – Dr. Matt Spangler (University of Nebraska – Lincoln)
- 2019 Beef Improvement Federation Annual Meeting Invite – South Dakota June 18 - 21, 2019
- 2017: Charting a course for continued genetic improvement
- Angus Genetics Inc. - Dr. Steve Miller, Director, Genetic Research
- American Hereford Assn. and International Genetic Solutions - Dr. Bruce Golden, Theta Solutions, LLC
- Update on USDA Adaptability Project - Dr. Jared Decker, University of Missouri
- How can we utilize genetic by environmental interactions - Dr. Mike MacNeil, Delta G
Session 3: New Type-Trait EPDs Host: Dr. Darrh Bullock, University of Kentucky
- Update on Structure EPD Development - Dr. Bob Weaber, Kansas State University
- Teat and Udder Score EPDs - Heather Bradford, University of Georgia
- Seedstock Perspective - Marty Ropp, Allied Genetic Resources
- Commercial Perspective - Tom Woodward, Broseco Land and Cattle Co.
- 2018 Beef Improvement Federation Annual Meeting Invite - Dr. Mark Enns, Colorado State University
- 2016: Evolution of beef cattle genomic and national cattle evaluation tools
- Detection and selection against early embryonic lethals in US beef breeds - Dr. Jerry Taylor, University of Missouri
- Potential impacts of functional variants on national cattle evaluation - Dr. Larry Kuehn, USDA-ARS-US-Meat Animal Research Center
- Genome Editing: What’s all the fuss? - Dr. Alison Van Eenennaam, University of California-Davis
- Open Season on Genome Editing in Livestock - Dr. Tad Sonstegard, CSO, Acceligen
Session 3: Evolution of multi-breed national cattle evaluation systems. Host: Dr. Darrh Bullock, University of Kentucky
- Benefits and current limitations of multi-breed national cattle evaluation - Dr. Matt Spangler, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- New models for genetic evaluation of stayability including heterosis effects - Dr. Scott Speidel, Colorado State University
- Implementation of single step methodologies at Angus Genetics, Inc. - Dr. Stephen Miller, Angus Genetics, Inc.
- Implementation of single step methodologies at International Genetic Solutions - Dr. Mahdi Saatchi, International Genetic Solutions
- 2017 Beef Improvement Federation Annual Meeting Invite - Dr. Ronnie Silcox, University of Georgia
- 2015: Advancing genetic selection in beef cattle: Improving current tools and developing new ones.
Session 1: Advancements in National Cattle Evaluation Strategies. Host: Dr. Matt Spangler
- Latest changes to national cattle evaluation systems - Dr. Bob Weaber, Kansas State University
- Across Breed EPD and multi-breed genetic evaluation developments - Dr. Larry Kuehn, USDA-ARS-US-Meat Animal Research Center
Session 2: Beef Cattle Fertility Project and Sequencing Effort Update. Host: Dr. Darrh Bullock
- Update on USDA Fertility Project - Dr. Megan Rolf, Oklahoma State University
- What we have learned from sequencing efforts to date - Dr. Jared Decker, University of Missouri
Session 3: New Beef Improvement Federation Guidelines: Development Update. Host: Dr. Matt Spangler
- Beef Improvement Federation Feed Intake Guidelines Update - Dr. Mark Enns, Colorado State University
- Beef Improvement Federation Bovine Respiratory Disease Guidelines Update - Dr. Alison Van Eenennaam, University of California-Davis
- Status update on genomically enhanced genetic evaluation by breeds - Dr. Matt Spangler, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- eBEEF: a beef cattle breeding and genetics resource for producers on eXtension - Dr. Darrh Bullock, University of Kentucky
- 2016 Beef Improvement Federation Annual Meeting Invite - Dr. Bob Weaber, Kansas State University
- 2014: Genomic Selection in Beef Cattle: Developments and Applications
Session 1: Update on Beef Cattle Genomic Tools and Use
- What is imputation and why's it important? - Dr. Matt Spangler, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- Using simple genomic tools like parentage - Dr. Bob Weaber, Kansas State University
Session 2: Genomically Enhanced EPD Developments - Breed Association Updates
- American Simmental Association - Dr. Wade Shafer
- Livestock Genetic Services, LLC - John Genho
- American Hereford Association - Jack Ward
Session 3: Reducing Bovine Respiratory Disease Complex (BRDCO) in Beef and Dairy Cattle
- Project Update and Findings - Dr. Holly Neibergs, Washington State University
- 2015 Beef Improvement Federation Invitation - Dr. Brandi Karisch, Mississippi State University
- Project Update and Findings - Dr. Megan Rolf, Oklahoma State University
- MateSel: A Software mating Tool to Aid in Selection for Improved Fertility - Dr. Alison Van Eenennaam, University of California-Davis
Session 5: Genetic Improvement of Feed Efficiency in Beef Cattle
- Project Update and Findings - Dr. Dorian Garrick, Iowa State University
- Nationwide Stakeholder Survey Results - Dr. Bob Weaber, Kansas State University
- 2013: Improving Efficiency Through Genetics: Direct Selection and Navigating Antagonisms
Session 1: Improving Feedlot Performance
- BRD grant update - Dr. Holly Neibergs, Washington State University
- Feed Efficiency grant update - Dr. Matt Spangler, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Session 2: Improving Beef Cow Productivity
- Fertility grant update - Dr. Jared Decker, University of Missouri
- Matching Cow Genetics to Management/Resources - Dr. Dave Lalman
Session 3: Managing Antagonisms
- Identifying genetic antagonisms - Dr. Megan Rolf, Oklahoma State University
- Making holistic genetic improvement in spite of genetic environmental antagonisms - Dr. Wade Shafer, American Simmental Association
Session 4: Feed Efficiency of the Cow
- Using grazing marker to determine grazing intake - Dr. Ron Lewis, Virginia Tech
- Improvement of Beef Cow Biological Efficiency - Dr. Dan Shike, Univeristy of Illinois
- BIF Update - Dr. Matt Spangler, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- 2012: Back to Basics or Cutting Edge - why not both?
Accordion content.
- History of Selection From Phenotypes to Economic Indexes
Darrh Bullock, University of Kentucky - Possibilities, Pitfalls and Potential Changes to Selection Indices
Mike MacNeil, Delta G and USDA-ARS-LARRL (retired)
Session 2: Building a Better Cow - Importance of Structure in Selection
- Importance of Genetic Evaluation for Structure in the US Dairy Industry
Sam Comstock, Holstein Association, USA
Session 3: Give It to Me Straight Before I get Cross - Crossbreeding vs Straightbreeding
- Straightbreeding - A Simple Way to Reduce Your Bottom Line
Dave Daley, Chico State University - Producer Perspectives on Crossbreeding
Steve Radakovich, Radakovich Cattle Co. - 2012 Beef Improvement Federation Invitation
Megan Rolf, Oklahoma State University
Session 4: Early Efforts and Implications of Whole Genome Sequencing
- Implications and Application of Whole Genome (re) Sequencing
Alison Van Eenennaam, University of California, Davis - Whole Genome Sequencing: Background and View of Current Efforts
Larry Kuehn, USDA-ARS-MARC.
Session 5: Breed Updates on Incorporating DNA Data into Genetic Evaluations
- Development of Genomic EPD: Expanding to Multiple Breeds in Multiple Ways
Matt Spangler, University of Nebraska - Lincoln - Breed Association Updates – How Can Their Members Participate? - Hereford
Jack Ward, American Hereford Association - Breed Association Updates – How Can Their Members Participate? - Simmental
Wade Shafer, American Simmental Association - Breed Association Updates – How Can Their Members Participate? - Limousin
Bob Weaber, Kansas State University
- History of Selection From Phenotypes to Economic Indexes
- 2011 “Brown Bagger” Webinar Series
- General Overview of Genomics
Bob Weaber, Kansas State University - Training, Validation, and Target Populations
Mark Thallman, USDA-ARS-MARC
Session 2: USDA Grants Focusing on Difficult, but Economically Important, Traits
- Bovine Respiratory Disease
Holly Neibergs, Washington State University - Feed Efficiency
Dan Loy, Iowa State University
Session 3: Genomics: Economic Considerations and Validation
- Economic value of genomic information: Sire and commercial heifer selection
Alison Van Eenennaam, University of California-Davis - Validation of Genomic Predictions: The Weight Trait Project
Matt Spangler, University of Nebraska
Session 4: US Meat Animal Research Center Update: Using Genomics in Novel Ways
- Pooling DNA to Investigate Fertility
Tara McDaneld, USDA-ARS-MARC - Breed Relationships using 50K Chip Information
Larry Kuehn, USDA-ARS-MARC
- General Overview of Genomics
- 2010 “Brown Bagger” Series
Session 1: I have lots of information, but what good is it?
- The many measures of accuracy: how are they related? - Dr. Matt Spangler , University of Nebraska
- How does additional information impact accuracy? - Dr. Dan Moser, Kansas State University
Session 2: Selecting for temperament in beef cattle
- Research summary of the genetics of temperament. - Dr. Bob Weaber, University of Missouri
- Have we seen any progress in breeds selecting for temperament? - Sherry Doubet, American Salers Association
Session 3: The genetics of disease susceptibility
- What do we know about genetics role in cattle diseases?Dr. Larry Kuehn, USDA-ARS-Meat Animal Research Center
- Update on NBCEC disease susceptibility trial.Dr. Mark Enns, Colorado State University
Session 3: Selection decision tools re-visited
- Economically Relevant Traits vs. Indicator Traits Dr. Bruce Golden, California Polytechnic State University
- Index Selection Dr. Wade Shafer, American Simmental Association
- The economics of using DNA markers for beef bull selection in the seedstock sector.Dr. Alison Van Eenennaam, University California-Davis
- 2009: Selection Decisions: The Good, the Bad and the Unknown
Session 1
- Utilizing genomic information in selection
Dr. Matt Spangler , University of Nebraska - NBCEC Research Projects Update
Dr. John Pollak, NBCEC Executive Director, Cornell University
Session 2
- Current status on genetic defects4
Dr. Jonathan Beever, University of Illinois - Managing genetic defects in your selection program
Dr. Tim Smith, USMARC, Nebraska
Session 3
- Economic considerations that can impact selection decisions
Dr. John Lawrence, Iowa State University - Fitting your cows to your environment”
Dr. Harvey Freetly, USMARC, Nebraska
Session 4
- Producer response to feed efficiency: survey results
Dr. Jason Ahola, Colorado State University - Biological considerations of selecting for marbling
Dr. Stephen Smith, Texas A&M University
- Utilizing genomic information in selection
- 2008: Advancing Genetic Evaluations to the Next Level
Session 1
- DNA Technology Update - Primarily SNP Panels, Oct. 8
Dr. Alison Van Eenennaam, University of California, Davis - Sire 2000 Project Report at MARC, Oct. 8
Larry Kuehn, USDA
Session 2
- Application of DNA Technology - Whole Genome Selection, Oct. 15
Dr. Jerry Taylor, University of Missouri - Incorporation of DNA Information into Genetic Evaluations, Oct. 15
Dr. Steve Kachman, University of Nebraska
Session 3
- Angus Conversion to Carcass EPDs Utilizing Ultrasound, Oct. 22
Sally L. Northcutt, American Angus Association - Healthfulness of Beef Project, Oct. 22
Dr. Richard (JR) Tait, Iowa State University
Session 4
- Cattle Health Project, Oct. 29
Dr. Mark Enns, Colorado State University - Cattle Reproduction Project, Oct. 29
Dr. Milt Thomas, New Mexico State University
Session 5
- The Importance of Feed Efficiency to Economic Viability: Issues Relevant to Genetic Evaluation, Nov. 5
Dr. Dorian Garrick, Iowa State University - Update on BIF Guidelines for Feed Efficiency, Nov. 5
Dr. Denny Crews, Colorado State University
- DNA Technology Update - Primarily SNP Panels, Oct. 8
- 2007: Reaching for the Higher Fruit
Session 1 – Getting a Handle on the Feed Efficiency Trait
Dr. Lisa Kriese-Anderson, Auburn University
Weiguo Cai, David Casey & Jack Dekkers, Iowa State University
Session 2 – Fitting Together the Pieces of the Feed Efficiency Puzzle
IGF-I as a biomarker or indicator trait for RFI
Gordon Carstens, Texas A&M University
Session 3 – Temperament: Convenience or Production Trait?
Darrell Busby, Iowa State University
Devori W. Beckman, Iowa State University
A. Meyer, R. Kallenbach, M. Kerley, University of Missouri, Columbia
Session 4 – Beef Cattle Molecular Technology Update
Dr. Dick Quaas, Cornell University
Dr. Mike Tess, Montana State University
- 2006: Beef Genetics Roundup: What's Happening in Beef Cattle Genetics
Session 1 – Multi-Breed Genetic Evaluation and Decision Support Software - Current Status
Dr. John Pollak, Cornell University
R. Mark Enns, Colorado State University
Session 2 – The Beef Genome Project and Validating Genetic Markers
Dr. Ronnie Green, USDA-ARS
Dr. Alison Van Eenennaam, University of California – Davis
Session 3 – Current Knowledge in Genetic Recessives/Gene Defects
Dr. Jim Reecy, Iowa State University and
Dr. John Beever, University of Illinois
Session 4 – Work Toward Genetic Improvement in Cattle Health, Disposition, and Healthier Beef Products
Dr. Gary Snowder, U.S. Meat Animal Research Center
Dr. Robert Weaber, University of Missouri and
Dr. Jim Reecy, Iowa State University
- 2005: Crossbreeding: Opportunities for the U.S. Beef Industry
Session 1 Heterosis: Defined and Research Experience - Dr. Scott Greiner, Virginia Tech
Session 2 Breed Differences and Taking Advantage of Breed Complementarity - Dr. Larry Cundiff, US Meat An. Res. Cntr, NE
Session 3 The Option and Role of Hybrids & Composites in Crossbreeding - Dr. Jim Gosey, U. of Nebraska
Session 4 Systems of Crossbreeding – Experiences in Research and Do's & Don'ts - Dr. R. Mark Enns, Colorado St. U.
Session 5 The Interaction of Crossbred Genetics with Environments - Dr. Don Kress & Dr. Don Franke, Montana St. U. & Louisiana St. U.
Session 6 Is there Gold in Them Thar Crossbreeding Hills? - Dr. Darrh Bullock, U of Kentucky
Session 7 Can Multi–breed Genetic Evaluation Enhance Crossbreeding? - Dr. John Pollak, Cornell U.
- 2004: Materials for Producer Education on Breeding Decisions
Commercial Ranch Project: The need for DNA parent identification
E. John Pollak, Cornell University
Assigning probabilities of parentage to sires
Richard L. Quaas, Cornell University
QTL discovery at MARC
Eduardo Casas, MARC
Effects of μ-Calpain DNA Tests
Mark Thallman, MARC
Validation of QTL in the industry
Richard L. Quaas
Concept of economically relevant traits
Mark Enns, Colorado State
Feed efficiency
John Pollak
Marker Adjusted EPDs
Steve Kappes, MARC
Adaptability
Tom Jenkins, MARC
Jim Reecy, Iowa State
Multibreed evaluation prototype
Keith Bertrand, University of Georgia
National Beef Cattle Evaluation Consortium's vision for genetic evaluation
Mark Enns
- 2004 “Brown Bagger” Webinar Series
Session 1 – Materials for Producer Education on Breeding Decisions
- Commercial Ranch Project: The need for DNA parent identification - E. John Pollak, Cornell University
- Assigning probabilities of parentage to sires - Richard L. Quaas, Cornell University
- QTL discovery at MARC - Eduardo Casas, MARC
- Effects of μ-Calpain DNA Tests - Mark Thallman, MARC
- Validation of QTL in the industry - Richard L. Quaas
- Concept of economically relevant traits - Mark Enns, Colorado State
- Feed efficiency - John Pollak
- Marker Adjusted EPDs - Steve Kappes, MARC
- Adaptability - Tom Jenkins, MARC
- Pink eye - Jim Reecy, Iowa State
- Multibreed evaluation prototype - Keith Bertrand, University of Georgia
- National Beef Cattle Evaluation Consortium's vision for genetic evaluation - Mark Enns
Session 2 – Fine-Tuning Selection Decisions
- Validation of DNA Testing for Carcass Traits - Dr. John Pollak, Cornell U.
- Application of Molecular Technologies in Beef Production - Dr. Dan Moser, Kansas State U.
- How Do I Decide What Traits Are Important?
- Selection Indices - Dr. Dorian Garrick, Colorado State U.
- Carcass/Ultrasound EPDs - Bob Weaber, Cornell U.
- Adaptation in Beef Cattle - Dr. Tom Jenkins, USDA-ARS
- Beef Cattle Adaptability: Current Tools of Assessment - Dr. John Evans, Okla. State U.
Session 3 – Multiple Breed Genetic Evaluation
- Multiple breed genetic evaluation models - Keith Bertrand, Univ. of Georgia
- Incorporation of external EPDs - Dick Quaas, Cornell Univ.
- Heterogeneous variances in genetic evaluations - Rob Templeman, Michigan State
- Ramifications of selection – decision support for cow-calf improvement. - Dorian Garrick, Colorado State
Session 4 – Parent Identification through Commercial Ranch Evaluations
- Use of DNA information in genetic programs – Part 1 - John Pollak, Cornell Univ.
- Use of DNA information in genetic programs – Part 2 - John Pollak, Cornell Univ.
- Genetic evaluation under parent uncertainty - Rob Templeman, Michigan State
- Application, Bell Ranch Pilot Project in commercial ranch evaluation - Bob Weaber, Univ. of Missouri
These programs are coordinated by:
Darrh Bullock
Professor
804 W P Garrigus Bldg
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY 40546
(859) 257-7514 phone
(859) 257-3412 fax
(859) 699-8558 mobile
dbullock@uky.edu
Bob Weaber
Extension Beef Specialist
227 Weber Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506
(785) 532-1460 phone
(785) 477-1287 mobile
bweaber@k-state.edu
Matt Spangler
Associate Professor, Beef Genetics Extension Specialist
C204f Animal Science
Lincoln, NE 68583-0908
(402) 472-6489 phone
(402) 472-6362 fax
mspangler2@unl.edu