Our 2023 Precision Livestock Technologies: Beef & Forage Systems Field Day event was held on September 26, 2023 on the Middle Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center at Spring Hill. We would like to thank everyone who attended for helping to make this a successful event!
Event Schedule:
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
10.45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
11:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
1:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.
1:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
Registration
Welcome (Dr. Neal Schrick, Dr. Justin Rhinehart, Dr. Hongwei Xin)
“Precision tools for measuring forage-based cow efficiency” (Dr. Troy Rowan)
“The Impacts of Water Behavior on Growth and Reproduction During Development of Beef Bulls” (Dr. Kyle McLean)
Break
“Beef Cattle Reproduction 101: What does HEAT have to do with the Making of a Calf” (Dr. Lanette Edwards)
“Computer vision characterization of respiration as an indicator of cattle health”
Break / Visit Vendor Tent
Lunch / “If Today Was Your Last Day..Safety on the Farm” (Brian Robinson – State Training Coordinator, Tennessee Association of Rescue Squads)
“Persist Orchardgrass as an Alternative to Tall Fescue Pastures” (Dr. Renata Nave Oakes)
“Making Summer Annuals Work for You” (Brett Jones & Dr. Katie Mason)
Adjourn
Performance Data for the 2023-2024 Bull Test Data will also be available during the Field Day event!
Event Promo
Event Location
Photos:
Questions?
Reach out to the Middle Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center by phone at 931-486-2129.
Thank You:
Our special thanks to everyone who helped to make the 2023 Precision Livestock Technologies: Beef and Forage Systems Field Day a big success!
