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New Reproduction Tool Under Development

published: August 26th 2008
source: NCBA

The Angus Foundation invested $30,000 to initiate the development of a new online producer education tool for beef cattle reproduction in late 2007.  The Angus Foundation is the not-for-profit affiliate of the American Angus Association^® that funds and supports programs involving education, youth and research. 

With its investment, the Angus Foundation joins Pfizer Animal Health, the National Cattlemen’s Foundation and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) in sponsoring a web-based learning course through the Cattle Learning Center.  The module entitled, Prevention Programs and Technologies to Improve Reproductive Performance, is the third in the beef cattle reproductive series offered through the Cattle Learning Center and is expected to be released in the fall of 2008. 

 “We couldn’t be more excited to work with the Angus Foundation and the National Cattlemen’s Foundation on this important educational project,” says Julian Garcia, director of marketing for Pfizer Animal Health.  “We have made a significant commitment to the Cattle Learning Center, and Pfizer is proud to bring educational opportunities to cattle producers across the country.”

“Projects like the online course on reproduction are part of the National Cattlemen’s Foundation mission to bring tools and information to beef producers that will enhance their operation’s efficiency and profit potential,” says Bob Josserand, Chairman, National Cattlemen’s Foundation. 

The reproductive performance course is part of web-based curriculum developed by Pfizer Animal Health, the National Cattlemen’s Foundation and NCBA for the Cattle Learning Center.  These modules provide in-depth, learning tools for producers to learn at their own pace in their home or office.  This type of delivery system has proven to be a great way to reach diverse audiences.  Producers who enroll in the course get web access to the curriculum and may also request a CD version of the information. 

 “Members of the American Angus Association and those new to the cattle industry have an excellent opportunity to build upon their knowledge base and ultimately their profit by utilizing the information provided by the Cattle Learning Center,” says John Crouch, American Angus Association executive vice president.

“We feel that this exceptional educational module and instructional medium offered by the National Cattlemen’s Foundation directly correlates with our mission to support education, youth and research activities for the benefit of the Angus breed,” says Milford Jenkins, Angus Foundation president.  “It is a privilege to partner with the National Cattlemen’s Foundation, Pfizer and NCBA on a project that will no doubt further expand life-long learning for our Angus breeders, commercial producers and the beef industry.”

To learn more about the Cattle Learning Center, log onto www.cattlelearningcenter.org.  For more information about the Angus Foundation visit www.angusfoundtion.org, or contact Jenkins at 816-383-5100 or mjenkins@angusfoundation.org.