"New Tools for Bull Selection" Free Webinar February 19th

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Dear Educator, We would like to invite you to view an important webinar to be held on February 19^th at 6:00 pm MST.  The title of this webinar is “New Tools in Bull Selection”.  Please go to the web site to register.

The seedstock cattle business has experienced an information explosion in the past decade thanks to new technologies for genetic prediction and selection.  As a commercial cattleman heading to bull sales this spring, how do you best utilize these new selection tools to move your breeding program in the right direction?

Sign up today for the free NCBA webinar which will help make better sense of newer selection tools. Join us to hear from a panel of experts representing three of the largest breed associations in the country. A live Q & A opportunity will follow panelists’ presentations.

Space is limited so sign up today!  Not able to join us live – don’t worry – the session will be recorded with a link posted on our webpage and emailed following the seminar.

Speaker Bios:

Dr. Dan Moser,  American Angus Association
Growing up in Effingham, Kansas, Dr. Dan Moser was highly involved in youth livestock activities.

He received his B.S. in Animal Sciences & Industry from Kansas State University in 1991, where he was active in student organizations and competed in meats and livestock judging.  He then earned his M.S. and Ph.D. in Beef Cattle Genetics from the University of Georgia.  After teaching at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for two years, he returned to K-State in 1999, and served on the Animal Science faculty until 2014, teaching courses in genetics, conducting applied research, advising undergraduate and graduate students, and coordinating the K-State Purebred Beef Unit. 

Since September 2014, Moser has served as President of Angus Genetics Inc. (AGI) and Director of Performance Programs for the American Angus Association. In this role, he oversees genetic evaluation programs, genomic testing services, AGI business activities and member education efforts.

Jack Ward, American Hereford Association

Jack Ward, AHA chief operating officer and director of breed improvement, joined the  AHA team in 2003. His leadership has created increased interest and participation in the Association’s National Reference Sire Program (NRSP) and testing Hereford genetics in real-world commercial settings.

Prior to working for the AHA, Jack spent 16 years managing several predominant seedstock operations and most recently was managing partner of Maple Lane Angus.
Jack is recognized for his ability to effectively communicate and educate. He travels throughout the U.S. and overseas to lead educational forums. Jack is currently serving on the BIF board of directors and the National Beef Cattle Evaluation Consortium (NBCEC) committee as a breed representative.

He graduated from Purdue University with a bachelor’s degree in agriculture economics. 

Dr. Wade Shafer, American Simmental Association

Dr. Wade Shafer currently serves as CEO of American Simmental Association, previously serving as their Director of Breed Improvement. He formerly owned and managed a seedstock operation which sold approximately 200 bulls annually. Dr. Shafer has an undergraduate degree from North Dakota State University and an MS and PhD in animal breeding and genetics from Colorado State University.

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John

John Paterson, PhD

Executive Director of  Education

National Cattlemen's Beef Association

(303) 850-3378

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