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Beef Up Your Bull-Buying Strategy at Cattlemen's Congress
Mon, 20 Dec 2021 11:47:37 CST
Breeding season is an imperative time for cattlemen and women, and the investment in a herd bull can be daunting. Angus University will host an educational session about bull buying strategies at Cattlemen's Congress in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Wednesday, Jan. 5 at 9 a.m. This session will provide attendees with answers to their biggest bull buying questions and the ability to select bulls with confidence.
"Buying a bull is an important decision," said Mark McCully, Association chief executive officer. "We're fortunate to provide education from some of the industry's experts to commercial cattlemen ahead of the spring bull buying season."
The one-hour event will consist of three, 20-minute sessions focused on bull buying strategies. Attendees will hear from Angus staff, extension specialists and industry representatives as well as have the opportunity to ask questions during a social session following the presentations at the Angus booth.
Association Regional Manager Jeff Mafi will address "Sorting Through the Sale Book." Understanding EPDs and logos will help commercial cattlemen feel more confident reading through sale offerings. Mafi will also help attendees navigate terms and conditions and private treaty sales.
"We get a lot of questions in the field on what the numbers in the sale book mean and how cattlemen can apply them to their herd," Mafi said. "These sessions should answer those questions and help people feel prepared to make a more confident investment."
During the "Finding Balance" session, producers can expect to learn how to apply EPDs to their herd goals, while maintaining phenotype. Mark Johnson, Oklahoma State University livestock extension specialist, will help attendees understand Angus Sire Search and explain the basis for buying a good bull for specific needs. Johnson will also explain the importance of bull stocking rate to getting cows bred.
The event will conclude with a presentation on bull nutrition and maintenance. Dr. Jill Peine, ruminant nutritionist with Ridley Block Operations, will explain proper body condition scores, nutrition protocols and supplementation strategies during the "Focus on Fertility" session. Proper nutrition can play a large role in the success of breeding soundness exams for producers.
Confidence is key when making bull buying decisions this spring. Angus University is the source for industry-leading education. For more information on bull buying strategies, click here.
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