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KW Cattle Co. -
Since the early 50’s cattle and horses have been an important part of the Kraft family. Harold and Roger Kraft have always had a vision of raising Black Angus cattle that will make a difference in the industry. In 2009 Roger began an aggressive campaign to make that plan a reality. KW Cattle began the transition from a three thousand-stocker unit to a seed stock, and semen sales. We are confident with our knowledge of knowing what works in the feedyard, that we can help breed genetics that will add value to the industry.
Schedule
10 am Registration, Gather, Coffee & Donuts, View guest cattle displays
10:30 am Welcome from the Hosts , Introductions
12 pm Lunch hosted by ReproLogix and sponsored by Merck & Fort Scott Livestock
1 pm Comments from lunch sponsors
1:10 pm Tour ReproLogix Facility & IVF Demonstration
3 pm Networking, Guest cattle displays, visit KW Cattle Co., Wrap Up
Morning Program
Meet Chris Engel director of Angus LinkSM and learn about the American Angus Association’s new feeder calf program.
Angus LinkSM, the new feeder cattle program from the American Angus Association®, is officially live and open for enrollment. Backed by the world’s most comprehensive beef cattle genetic database through Angus Genetics, Inc. (AGI), the simple tool validates genetic performance potential of feeder cattle, which delivers value to segments across the supply chain.
Designed for the commercial sector, Angus Link has minimal requirements that must be met for calf crops to be eligible to enroll. At least 50 percent of the bulls used to sire the enrollment group must be registered Angus bulls, up to 50 percent of the bulls used to sire the enrollment group can be registered with other breed associations, and no more than 25 percent of the bulls used can be non-registered bulls. Producers enrolling their calves must also provide details about the genetic makeup of their cow herd. It can be as simple as a breed composition description, or they have the option to provide greater detail on the genetic merit of their cow herd by including historical bull use.
“Angus Link serves as a useful tool for commercial cow-calf producers to effectively communicate the genetic performance potential of their feeder calves to buyers across the nation,” said Chris Engel, director of Angus Link.
In addition, the program serves as a benchmark to measure and track genetic progress and help ensure the next calf crop is better than the last.
“Angus Link offers cattle feeders and buyers the ability to incorporate genetic merit into their buying decisions to help further manage risk and aid in making profits more predictable,” Engel said. “Whether they are paid on gain, grade or a combination of the two, Angus Link can be used to identify cattle that have the genetic ability to perform successfully in their system.”
Three scores will be given to each group of calves that are enrolled: beef score, feedlot performance score and grid score. The foundation of the scores are the Association’s dollar value indexes — $B (beef value), $F (feedlot value) and $G (grid value), respectively. The three Angus Link scores are presented on a scale of 0 to 200, with the industry average feeder calf scoring 100 for each of the three scores.
Afternoon program, tour and demonstration
ReproLogix™ is a full-service cattle, horse and small ruminant reproduction company headquartered in Fort Scott, KS. Our goal is to provide our customers with the highest quality services at competitive prices. We combine our knowledge and expertise in reproductive physiology with state-of-the-art equipment and technologies to maximize the reproductive performance of our clients’ cattle, horses, deer, sheep and goats.
Founded by cattlemen, we also understand the importance of outstanding customer service to the success of not only our business, but to the success of our clients’ operations. That’s why our entire team is committed to providing open, honest communication with our customers at all times. We know that even the best technologies are useless if they aren’t used appropriately, so we take the time to listen to each client and tailor our services to fit his/her specific needs.
ReproLogix™ is the logical choice when you want cutting-edge reproductive technologies and the best customer service in the industry.
Dr. Drew Crisler, DVM-Before he became Dr. Drew, our veterinarian loved spending time on his family’s farming and dairy operations. His interest in animals and agriculture spurred him to complete a bachelor’s degree in Animal Sciences & Industry – Production/Management at K-State University. During his studies, Dr. Drew became captivated by the field of reproductive biology and decided to pursue a career as a veterinarian specializing in reproduction. After finishing vet school at K-State, he spent six years practicing at Jernigan Veterinary Clinics. During this time, Dr. Drew was trained in equine reproductive techniques and honed his cattle AI and palpation skills. In 2017, Dr. Drew and his family moved to his wife’s hometown to further develop his embryology skills at ReproLogix™. Dr. Drew provides the highest quality veterinary care and reproductive services for our clients' animals. His patience and knowledge allow him to work easily with coworkers and customers, explaining even the most technical procedures in a way that’s easy to understand. When he’s not busy staffing ReproLogix™ and Fort Scott Veterinary Center, Dr. Drew enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife, Janet, and three kids.
KW Cattle Co. -
Since the early 50’s cattle and horses have been an important part of the Kraft family. Harold and Roger Kraft have always had a vision of raising Black Angus cattle that will make a difference in the industry. In 2009 Roger began an aggressive campaign to make that plan a reality. KW Cattle began the transition from a three thousand-stocker unit to a seed stock, and semen sales. We are confident with our knowledge of knowing what works in the feedyard, that we can help breed genetics that will add value to the industry.
Schedule
10 am Registration, Gather, Coffee & Donuts, View guest cattle displays
10:30 am Welcome from the Hosts , Introductions
- Presentation : Chris Engel Director of Angus LinkSM, American Angus Association
12 pm Lunch hosted by ReproLogix and sponsored by Merck & Fort Scott Livestock
1 pm Comments from lunch sponsors
1:10 pm Tour ReproLogix Facility & IVF Demonstration
- Discuss the way IVF can influence your program opposed to traditional ET. Q and A about the effects of IVF on the cow, FSH use vs no FSH, introduce new dept of Reprologix sorter.
3 pm Networking, Guest cattle displays, visit KW Cattle Co., Wrap Up
Morning Program
Meet Chris Engel director of Angus LinkSM and learn about the American Angus Association’s new feeder calf program.
Angus LinkSM, the new feeder cattle program from the American Angus Association®, is officially live and open for enrollment. Backed by the world’s most comprehensive beef cattle genetic database through Angus Genetics, Inc. (AGI), the simple tool validates genetic performance potential of feeder cattle, which delivers value to segments across the supply chain.
Designed for the commercial sector, Angus Link has minimal requirements that must be met for calf crops to be eligible to enroll. At least 50 percent of the bulls used to sire the enrollment group must be registered Angus bulls, up to 50 percent of the bulls used to sire the enrollment group can be registered with other breed associations, and no more than 25 percent of the bulls used can be non-registered bulls. Producers enrolling their calves must also provide details about the genetic makeup of their cow herd. It can be as simple as a breed composition description, or they have the option to provide greater detail on the genetic merit of their cow herd by including historical bull use.
“Angus Link serves as a useful tool for commercial cow-calf producers to effectively communicate the genetic performance potential of their feeder calves to buyers across the nation,” said Chris Engel, director of Angus Link.
In addition, the program serves as a benchmark to measure and track genetic progress and help ensure the next calf crop is better than the last.
“Angus Link offers cattle feeders and buyers the ability to incorporate genetic merit into their buying decisions to help further manage risk and aid in making profits more predictable,” Engel said. “Whether they are paid on gain, grade or a combination of the two, Angus Link can be used to identify cattle that have the genetic ability to perform successfully in their system.”
Three scores will be given to each group of calves that are enrolled: beef score, feedlot performance score and grid score. The foundation of the scores are the Association’s dollar value indexes — $B (beef value), $F (feedlot value) and $G (grid value), respectively. The three Angus Link scores are presented on a scale of 0 to 200, with the industry average feeder calf scoring 100 for each of the three scores.
Afternoon program, tour and demonstration
ReproLogix™ is a full-service cattle, horse and small ruminant reproduction company headquartered in Fort Scott, KS. Our goal is to provide our customers with the highest quality services at competitive prices. We combine our knowledge and expertise in reproductive physiology with state-of-the-art equipment and technologies to maximize the reproductive performance of our clients’ cattle, horses, deer, sheep and goats.
Founded by cattlemen, we also understand the importance of outstanding customer service to the success of not only our business, but to the success of our clients’ operations. That’s why our entire team is committed to providing open, honest communication with our customers at all times. We know that even the best technologies are useless if they aren’t used appropriately, so we take the time to listen to each client and tailor our services to fit his/her specific needs.
ReproLogix™ is the logical choice when you want cutting-edge reproductive technologies and the best customer service in the industry.
Dr. Drew Crisler, DVM-Before he became Dr. Drew, our veterinarian loved spending time on his family’s farming and dairy operations. His interest in animals and agriculture spurred him to complete a bachelor’s degree in Animal Sciences & Industry – Production/Management at K-State University. During his studies, Dr. Drew became captivated by the field of reproductive biology and decided to pursue a career as a veterinarian specializing in reproduction. After finishing vet school at K-State, he spent six years practicing at Jernigan Veterinary Clinics. During this time, Dr. Drew was trained in equine reproductive techniques and honed his cattle AI and palpation skills. In 2017, Dr. Drew and his family moved to his wife’s hometown to further develop his embryology skills at ReproLogix™. Dr. Drew provides the highest quality veterinary care and reproductive services for our clients' animals. His patience and knowledge allow him to work easily with coworkers and customers, explaining even the most technical procedures in a way that’s easy to understand. When he’s not busy staffing ReproLogix™ and Fort Scott Veterinary Center, Dr. Drew enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife, Janet, and three kids.
Shane Morgan, ReproLogix Embryologist- Growing up, Shane spent countless hours working sheep and goats amidst the pump jacks and mesquites of western Texas. An avid outdoorsman, he dreamed of a career that would allow him to combine his interest in livestock production with his passion for wildlife. Heading to Texas A&M University, he earned a bachelor’s degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Management and a master’s degree in Physiology of Reproduction. During his academic career, he researched reproduction, growth traits and seasonality of cattle and deer. For the next two years, he worked as the donor manager for Stroud Veterinary and Embryo Services where he trained under renowned embryologist, Dr. Brad Stroud. Shane then joined the Hoofstock Genetics team where he worked as an embryo technician for nearly 4,000 bovine OPUs, 300 small ruminant aspirations, 1,000 donor flushes and 6,000 embryo transfers. Shane joined our ReproLogix™ family in 2017, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge and expertise. Shane is always striving to keep us on the cutting edge of reproductive technologies. Outside of his career, Shane enjoys hunting and fishing with his wife, Andrea, and their two kids.
Suggested Hotels
Sleep Inn & Suites – ask for ReproLogix block.302 E Wall St., Fort Scott, KS, 66701, US
Phone: (620) 223-2555 www.choicehotels.com
Fort Scott Inn
Courtland Hotel & Spa
Suggested Hotels
Sleep Inn & Suites – ask for ReproLogix block.302 E Wall St., Fort Scott, KS, 66701, US
Phone: (620) 223-2555 www.choicehotels.com
Fort Scott Inn
Courtland Hotel & Spa
