Beef Roundup Webinar Series

Beef Roundup Webinar Series
This monthly webinar series of timely topics for beef
producers takes place from December 2025 through March 2026.
Our free 60-minute webinars begin at 7:00pm CST and include time at the end for questions.
Upcoming Webinars

December 11, 2025
Handling Facilities
Dr. Ron Gill (bio) ↗️
Professor & Extension Livestock Specialist
Texas A&M University
Considerations for designing corrals that cattle understand and fit into your allocated space.

January 15, 2026
Unlocking the Full Potential of Growth-Enhancing Technologies
Dr. Jessica Sperber (bio) ↗️
Assistant Professor & Feedlot Extension Specialist
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Explore how strategic management amplifies the benefits of growth-enhancing technologies in feedlot cattle. Examine how implants and beta-ligands have influenced carcass yield, quality, and efficiency over time, emphasizing management’s role in optimizing productivity and carcass value.

February 19, 2026
Asian Longhorned Tick
Dr. Cassandra Olds (bio) ↗️
Assistant Professor and Extension Entomologist
Kansas State University
Up-to-date information about the Asian Longhorn Tick and Theileriosis, their potential impact on cattle in Wisconsin, prevention and treatment options, what Wisconsin beef producers can do now, and what to expect next.

March 19, 2026
Key Considerations for Rebuilding Your Cow Herd
Dr. Randie Culbertson (bio) ↗️
Assistant Professor and Extension Cow-calf Specialist
Iowa State University
Discussion of important factors to consider when rebuilding your cow herd. The talk will cover the impacts of genetics and reproduction, and how these elements should be taken into account when expanding the herd.
About the Beef Roundup Webinar Series
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension Livestock educators will be joined by Extension Specialists recognized as industry experts from Texas A&M, Nebraska, Kansas State, and Iowa State, to share information on timely topics in beef production. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with other producers and professionals in the beef industry.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to join the webinars.
About the webinar series
The Beef Roundup Webinar Series for 2025-2026 will provide insights for beef producers and industry professionals. This free series will cover a range of topics critical to the success of the beef industry, featuring expert speakers and interactive sessions.
Additional Information
For more information, assistance with registering, or to request an interpreter, please contact Adam Hartfiel at adam.hartfiel@wisc.edu or call (920) 647-6560.



