The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Inc.   Feb. 17, 2005 Livestock School Open to the Public
  A herd bull will affect the genetics of 25 to 30 calves every year, while a cow will affect one (maybe). So, regardless of the market a cattleman is trying to produce for, bull genetics are of primary importance.

The Noble Foundation's Feb. 17 public Livestock School will teach attendees about the selection tools available to commercial producers and how to use them to arrive at the best bull choice for a particular operation. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Parker Ranch in Waurika, Oklahoma.

The agenda includes discussions on: expected progeny differences (EPDs), across-breed EPDs, post-weaning performance, visual appraisal, sire summary, bull cost and a case study.

This seminar is open to the public and has a registration fee of $10. Lunch is included.

For more information or to pre-register, call Melissa Castleman of the Noble Foundation at (580) 224-6411.

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