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Online Tutorial of Master Cattle Producer Courses We have designed this tutorial for those Master Cattle Producers who would like a refresher in some of the topics covered in the MCP program and also for those who were are unable to attend class at the scheduled time. For those watching this online courses to receive credit, you must take the assessment at the end of your session to receive credit for the course. For more information, contact: Jason Rowntree Assistant Professor-Animal Sciences 107 J.B. Francioni Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA 70803 Phone (225) 578-3345 Fax (225) 578-3249 Pasture Management Soil testing and fertility Forage species characteristics Grazing management/conservation Making quality hay/hay analysis Forage mixtures/extending grazing session Click here to begin tutorial (Part 1) Click here to begin tutorial (Part 2) Click here to begin tutorial (Part 3) Click here to begin tutorial (Part 4) Nutrition Nutrient requirements of beef cattle Factors affecting nutrient requirements Nutrient content of forages and feedstuffs Winter hay supplementation Supplemental feeding of grazing cattle Mineral Supplementation Click here to begin tutorial (Part 1) Click here to begin tutorial (Part 2)   Animal Health/Biosecurity Herd health program recommendations Information on beef cattle diseases Disease treatment and prevention Developing a farm-level biosecurity plan Click here to begin tutorial (Part 1) Click here to begin tutorial (Part 2) Click here to begin tutorial (Part 3) Click here to begin tutorial (Part 4) Click here to begin tutorial (Part 5) Click here to begin tutorial (Part 6) Breeding and Selection Basic genetic terminology What selection is and does Mating systems and their purposes EPDs and how to use the Matching cow type with bull type Click here to begin tutorial (Part 1) Click here to begin tutorial (Part 2) Reproduction Reproductive anatomy and physiology The importance of a high fertility level Factors that affect net calf crop Developing/managing replacement heifers Managing reproductive efficiency Male breeding soundness exams Click here to begin tutorial End Products Marketing Systems Beef Slaughter Beef Fabrication Click here to begin tutorial (Part 1) Click here to begin tutorial (Part 2)

Posted on: 1/14/2009 6:08:11 PM