Beef Selection and Reproduction Management Seminar scheduled for January 29th in Lincoln

[January 16, 2019]    Producers will have the opportunity to attend the annual Beef Selection and Reproduction Management Seminar held at the American Legion, Lincoln, IL. The meeting will start at 5:15 pm and conclude at 8:30 pm.

Travis Meteer, University of Illinois Beef Extension Educator, will talk on selection and development of replacement heifers and give an update on the Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale.

Dr. Doug Parrett, University of Illinois, will cover incorporating EPDs into bull selection and offer insight to future use of EPDs in selection.

Justin Adcock with Boehringer Ingelheim will discuss extending parasite control in your cattle herd.

Shandy Bertilino, Vita-Ferm, will speak about the advantages of a breeding season focused mineral program.

Barney Gehl, Zoetis will discuss genetic testing opportunities for advancing selection of desired traits.

Dr. Teresa Steckler will review successful synchronization programs and Kevin Devore, ABS, will speak on future trends in the beef industry. “The program covers important information that producers can directly implement and turn into dollars in their pocket.” comments Meteer.

Come join fellow cattle producers in Lincoln, and equip yourself with the knowledge and management strategies to increase profits.

Pre-registration is suggested for the meeting and cost of the meeting is only $10, payable at the door.
Please register online at: https://web. extension.illinois.edu/lms/  or by contacting Travis Meteer at [phone] by Jan 25, 2019. More meeting details are available at http://web. extension.illinois.edu/oardc/. 

[Terri Miller, MPA
County Director
Serving Logan, Menard, and Sangamon Counties]