Creating a Consistent Experience 

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.  

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..  

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.