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Feedlot Producer Meeting - Creating a Consistent Experience - February 16, 2022

Wednesday, February 16, 2022

5:30-8:00 p.m.


Cantafio’s Buckhorn Steakhouse

N8802 County Road A 

Beaver Dam, WI 53916

 

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Creating a Consistent Experience 

Casey Davis - JBS Regional Beef 



Casey Davis is the Head Cattle Buyer for JBS Regional Beef in Green Bay. He has been with the company in Cattle Procurement for 16 years. During his time with JBS Casey has dispatched trucks, maintained inventories, purchased cattle direct off farms and through auctions, and now manages a team of 25 buyers to fulfill the needs on the Green Bay facility. He was born and raised on a beef cow/calf operation in Southern, IN. His parents still farm there today and background approximately 1,000 head of beef heifers per year. He has a Bachelor’s Degree from Purdue University with a major in Animal Agribusiness and a minor in Ag Economics. While working for JBS he earned his Masters of Business Administration from Colorado State University. Though he was born and raised a cow/calf loving “Beef Cow Guy” he did marry a Wisconsin Dairy farmer’s daughter. Between her and JBS, he has truly grown to appreciate both the dairy industry and especially the meat production from it as well. Together on their farm they raise three little girls, 2-3 barns full of Holstein bull calves a year, and have a small beef cow/calf herd.   

 

Dr.AmyRadunz

 

Nutrition and Management Considerations in Finishing Dairy Beef Which Affect Final Value

Dr. Amy Radunz - Purina Animal Nutrition

Dr. Amy E. Radunz grew up on a farm in central Minnesota. She earned her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Animal Science at North Dakota State University. Amy then pursued opportunities in the beef industry, including positions in Ohio and Washington as a beef program specialist, feedlot manager, and instructor. She then decided to pursue her Ph.D. at The Ohio State University in Ruminant Nutrition and Meat Science while continuing to work in meat science research and outreach programs in the department. After finishing her Ph.D., Amy worked as a beef cattle extension specialist and as an instructor focused on beef cattle production in Wisconsin. In 2019, she joined Purina in the beef technical role and provides support to Wisconsin, northern Illinois, and the upper peninsula of Michigan. Amy has spent over 15 years in the upper Midwest Cornbelt with a variety of experiences in all segments of the beef industry. She is looking forward to using these experiences to help producers and dealers improve the sustainability of their businesses.  

Reproductive Success Cattle Meeting - February 17, 2022

Thursday, February 17, 2022

6:00-8:30 p.m.

 

Schwefel’s Restaurant

N58 W39877 Hwy 16

Oconomowoc, WI 53066

 

Dr. Vitor R.G. Mercadante

 

Using Technologies for Reproductive Success 

Dr. Vitor R. G. Mercadante - Virginia Tech 

Originally from Brazil, Vitor R. G. Mercadante comes from a family with a strong agricultural history. Dr. Mercadante has a DVM from São Paulo State University, and a MS and PhD degrees from the University of Florida, with an emphasis in strategies to improve fertility and reproductive efficiency of cattle. He joined Virginia Tech in the spring of 2016 as an Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist of Beef Production Systems Management in the Department of Animal and Poultry Sciences. In 2019 he also joined the faculty of the VA-MD College of Veterinary Medicine, Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Production Medicine and Management Services as an Affiliate Assistant Professor. His research and extension program focus on bovine reproductive physiology, early embryonic development, reproductive bio-technologies, and management strategies to improve reproductive efficiency. He has secured over $3.5 million in research grants, published 39 peer-reviewed manuscripts, 106 scientific abstracts, 3 book chapters and 57 extension articles and proceedings..  

 

Dr.AmyRadunz

 

How Nutrition can Impact your Reproductive Success

Dr. Amy Radunz - Purina Animal Nutrition

Dr. Amy E. Radunz grew up on a farm in central Minnesota. She earned her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Animal Science at North Dakota State University. Amy then pursued opportunities in the beef industry, including positions in Ohio and Washington as a beef program specialist, feedlot manager, and instructor. She then decided to pursue her Ph.D. at The Ohio State University in Ruminant Nutrition and Meat Science while continuing to work in meat science research and outreach programs in the department. After finishing her Ph.D., Amy worked as a beef cattle extension specialist and as an instructor focused on beef cattle production in Wisconsin. In 2019, she joined Purina in the beef technical role and provides support to Wisconsin, northern Illinois, and the upper peninsula of Michigan. Amy has spent over 15 years in the upper Midwest Cornbelt with a variety of experiences in all segments of the beef industry. She is looking forward to using these experiences to help producers and dealers improve the sustainability of their businesses.  

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