Learn need-to-know skills at cattle reproduction short course
Tue, 07/22/2025 - 2:42pm
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Missouri cattle producers can take a deep dive into essential topics at the Cattle Reproduction Short Course, hosted by University of Missouri Extension specialists Chloe Collins and Elizabeth Picking.
The program is 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, at the MU Extension Center in Texas County, 114 W. Main St., Houston.
This hands-on, in-depth course will cover critical topics every producer should know, says Collins, a dairy specialist. She and Picking, a livestock specialist, will cover: Selecting a calving season; Artificial insemination vs. natural service; Bull selection and understanding expected progeny differences; Estrus synchronization; Anatomy and physiology of cows; Practicing artificial insemination techniques using cadaver tracts.
Registration includes a light lunch. Space is limited to 12 participants, so early registration is encouraged, says Picking. Registration deadline is Sept. 1.
Register at http://muext.us/TexasCoCattleRepro, or call the Texas County MU Extension Center at 417-967-4545.
For questions, contact Collins at chloecollins@missouri.edu.