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BCRC 2020/2021 Webinar Series: Practical Genetics for Beef Production

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BCRC 2020/2021 Webinar Series: Practical Genetics for Beef Production

Time: February 17, 2021 from 9pm to 10pm
Location: Online
Website or Map: http://www.beefresearch.ca/bl…
Event Type: webinar
Organized By: Beef Cattle Research Council
Latest Activity: Oct 12, 2020

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Event Description

This year’s BCRC webinar series will cover a range of topics including record keeping, invasive weed species, and reproductive failure in the cow herd, all focused on practical, science-based information for Canadian beef producers.

Register here. You can register for as many (or all!) of the webinars you’re interested in at once. After you click the link above, be sure to scroll down to see and select for all six (6) dates.


We recommend registering regardless of whether you can attend during the date/time listed. By registering, you’ll receive the link that allows you to watch the recording at any time, reminders to attend the live event, plus additional resources on the topic. It’s no problem if you miss a webinar you’re registered for – you will receive a link to the recording – however joining the live broadcast is recommended as it gives you the opportunity to interact with the presenters and ask your own questions.

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, and through the Knowledge Dissemination and Technology Transfer project funded by the Canadian Beef Cattle Check-Off and Canada’s Beef Science Cluster.

Topics:

Combating Invasive Weed Species
October 28, 2020, 9:00 PM

Calm and Calculated: What Key Financial Tools Can Help You Achieve Success on Your Farm?
November 18, 2020, 9:00 PM

Reproductive Failure in the Beef Herd: Causes, Effects and When to Intervene
December 2, 2020, 9:00 PM

Meeting Your Production Goals: Records for Animal Health and Performance
January 13, 2021, 9:00 PM

Breeding Goals: Practical Genetics for Beef Production
February 17, 2021, 9:00 PM

Record Keeping for Forage and Grassland Management
March 24, 2021, 9:00 PM

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