How Cow Nutrition Affects Calf Performance
October 27, 2020
7:00 p.m. Central
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Increasing evidence suggests maternal nutritional deficiencies and other environmental factors can influence fetal development during gestation. Referred to as fetal programming, research in this area indicates the environment experienced during gestation can impact offspring health, performance, and carcass traits. This session will explore the concept of fetal programming, provide an overview of research in beef cattle and address the influence of nutrient restriction on offspring growth performance, carcass composition and meat quality.
Meet the Speakers
Amanda Blair, Ph.D.
South Dakota State University
Janna Block, Ph.D.
North Dakota State University
Energy Supplementation for Your Herd
October 20, 2020
7:00 p.m. Central
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The next vital nutrient to discuss for the herd in this series is energy. How much energy do they really need? In this presentation Dr. Lawton Stewart & Dr. Dave Lalman will break down the basics of energy supplementation with the goal of helping producers understand why energy is an essential component of cattle nutrition and how to be strategic with supplementation.
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Lawton Stewart, Ph.D.
University of Georgia
Dave Lalman, Ph.D.
Oklahoma State University
Protein Supplementation for Your Herd
October 8, 2020
7:00 p.m. Central
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We all know protein is a vital nutrient for cattle, but many producers still have questions. How much? What are my options? In this presentation Dr. Jason Smith & Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler will break down the basics of protein supplementation with the goal of helping producers understand why protein is an essential component of cattle nutrition and how to be strategic with supplementation.
Meet the Speakers
Jason Smith, Ph.D.
Texas A&M University
Jeff Lehmkuhler, Ph.D.
University of Kentucky
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch past webinars?
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1 - Open the YouTube app on your device or visit YouTube.com. Head to NCBA's Cattlemen to Cattlemen profile. Open the Cattlemen's Webinar Series playlist. Select 'Play All'.
2 - Find the video at the bottom of this page. Press the 'Play' button in the center of the preview screen. The Cattlemen's Webinar Series will then play through the playlist automatically beginning with the most recent webinar.
3 - Select the red 'Watch Past Webinars' button at the bottom of this page. This will take you to the Cattlemen's Webinar Series on NCBA's Cattlemen to Cattlemen YouTube page. Press 'Play All' to begin watching.
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We try to provide one new webinar at least once every other month. On occasion, there will be multiple webinars per month as part of a mini-series. Check back often to find information regarding upcoming webinars.
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