Bull management
January 6, 2012
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Date and Time
Friday, January 6, 2012
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Description
This conference is designed for veterinarians and producers to gain a better knowledge of bull
selection, nutrition, and veterinary care. The content is specifically geared toward
simultaneous exchange of information among ranch owners, ranch hands, and veterinarians.
Location
Frick Auditorium, Mosier Hall, College of Veterinary Medicine,
1800 Denison Avenue, Manhattan. Signs will be posted in the
building to direct you to registration.
Contact Hours available for this conference are 6.5 hours.
Rooms have been blocked for this conference at the Clarion Hotel (785-539-5311) and Parkwood Inn& Suites (877-816-5440).
REGISTRATION
Online
Please register early.
DVM – $125
Technician/Producer/Other - $80
Printed Proceedings - $15
Late fee (after Dec. 22) – $25
Registration includes lectures, CD of proceedings, parking permit, lunch, and refreshments. Cancellations prior to December 22, 2011 will be partially refundable, subject to a $20 cancellation fee. Cancellations after December 22, 2011 are non-refundable.
Mail:
Bull Management Conference
Office of Events
College of Veterinary Medicine
2A Trotter Hall
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS 66502
TIME |
TOPIC |
SPEAKER |
8:00 am |
REGISTRATION |
|
8:25 am |
WELCOME |
|
8:30 am |
Reading a sale catalog |
Dr. Jennifer Bormann (ASI) |
9:00 am |
Latest information on the genetics of cattle health |
Dr. Jennifer Bormann (ASI) |
9:30 am |
Trichomoniasis (Trich) control and regulation |
Dr. Brad White (Vet Med) |
10:00 am |
MORNING BREAK |
|
10:30 am |
Young bull evaluation (BSE and beyond) |
Dr. Shelie Laflin (Vet Med) |
11:00 am |
Mature bull evaluation |
Dr. Bob Larson (Vet Med) |
11:30 am |
Cow/calf welfare audit |
Dr. Dan Thomson (Vet Med) |
Noon |
LUNCH |
|
12:30 pm |
Management of foot and leg problems (non-surgical) |
Dr. Meredyth Jones (Vet Med) |
1:00 pm |
Management of foot and leg problems (surgical) |
Dr. David Anderson (Vet Med) |
1:30 pm |
Treatment of fibropapillomas, hematomas, and other penile problems |
Dr. Matt Miesner (Vet Med) |
2:00 pm |
AFTERNOON BREAK |
|
2:30 pm |
Treatment of preputial injuries |
Dr. David Anderson (Vet Med) |
3:00 pm |
Seminal Vesiculitis |
Dr. Mike Sanderson (Vet Med) |
3:30 pm |
Does drug selection impact bull fertility? |
Dr. Ronette Gehring (Vet Med) |
4:00 pm |
ADJOURN |
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David Anderson, DVM, MS, DACVS
Professor and Section Head, Agricultural Practices
Mike Apley, DVM, PhD, DACVCP
Professor, Production Medicine/Clinical
Pharmacology
Jennifer Bormann, MS, PhD
Associate Professor, Animal Sciences & Industry
Ronette Gehring, BVSc, MMedVet, MRCVS,
DACVP
Assistant Professor, Clinical Sciences
Meredyth Jones, DVM, MS, DACVIM
Clinical Assistant Professor, Agricultural Practices
Shelie Laflin, DVM, DABVP
Assistant Professor, Agricultural Practices
Robert Larson, DVM PhD, DACT, DACVPM
(Epidemiology), DACAN
Professor, Production Medicine
Matt Miesner, DVM, MS, DACVIM
Clinical Assistant Professor, Agricultural Practices
Daniel Thomson, MS, PhD, DVM
Jones Professor of Production Medicine and
Epidemiology/Associate Professor
Michael Sanderson, DVM, MS, DACT, DACVPM
Associate Professor, Production Medicine
Brad White, DVM, MS
Assistant Professor, Production Medicine
Questions
For questions or more information, please contact:
Megan Kilgore
Veterinary Medical Continuing
Education
785-532-4528
VMCE@vet.k-state.edu
Parking
While on campus, a parking permit is required. A permit is complimentary with regstration and will be sent prior to the conference day. Do not park in the client parking or
reserved stalls as you may get ticketed. Please refer to the
map on the course website or call Megan Kilgore at 785-
532-4528 for detailed directions.