Free Webinar Series: Genetic Selection, Herd Vaccination and Mineral Nutrition
Registration is now open for the Beef Cattle Research Council’s 2027 three-part winter webinar series. Each session will dig into topics impacting a beef producer’s bottom line, including the value of genetic tools to inform breeding and selection decisions, herd vaccination and mineral nutrition.
From DNA to Dollars
January 13, 2027, 7:00 PM MT/CST
Speakers: Dr. Matt Spangler, Nebraska-Lincoln University, and Chelsey Siemens, Black Diamond Agro
Unlock the power of genetics in your cow-calf operation. Join this webinar to discover how strategic crossbreeding can boost herd productivity and profitability. Learn how to confidently use expected progeny differences (EPDs) and other genetic selection tools to make smarter breeding decisions that drive long-term success.
Protecting Pounds and Profits with Vaccination
February 10, 2027, at 7:00 PM EST
Speakers: Dr. Nathan Erikson, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, and TBA
Healthy calves are valuable calves. Join this live webinar to learn the facts about vaccination and herd health, including why vaccines matter, how they work and where they can provide value from the cow-calf sector through to the feedlot. Discover how an effective vaccination program can help reduce disease risk, support productivity and protect the value of your calves.
Mineral Nutrition Essentials
March 10, 2027, 7:00 PM MT/CST
Speakers: Katie Trottier, Perennia Food and Agriculture, and Katie Gordon, Keystone Ranch Solutions
Are your cattle getting the minerals they need? This practical webinar covers the essentials of beef cattle mineral nutrition, including mineral requirements, trace mineral sources and factors affecting mineral availability. Learn how to use feed test results to identify mineral gaps, balance rations and develop a supplementation program that supports herd health and performance.
BCRC webinars are available free of charge thanks to guest speakers who volunteer their time and expertise to support advancements in the Canadian beef industry through the BCRC’s knowledge mobilization work, funded by the Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off and Canada’s Beef Science Cluster.
All three webinars will be available for continuing education (CE) accreditation for veterinarians and registered veterinary technologists and technicians across Canada. Learn more about CE credit opportunities and frequently asked questions.
Recordings of past presentations can be found on the BCRC’s webinars page.
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