Extension beef cattle reproduction workshop offers demos, hands-on learning for cattle producers
Sept. 4, 2026
By Tracy Courage
University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
Fast Facts
- One-day workshop covers pregnancy determination methods
- Hands-on practice collecting blood sample, pregnancy testing
- Cost is $40, includes lunch
- Register by Sept. 22 at https://uada.formstack.com/forms/beef_cattle
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LITTLE ROCK — Beef cattle producers can get insights into breeding, pregnancy diagnosis and animal selection at a beef cattle reproduction workshop on Sept. 25 at the Southwest Research and Extension Center, located at 362 Hwy 174 North in Hope, Arkansas.
The one-day workshop will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Registration is $40 and includes lunch. The registration and payment deadline is Sept. 22. Producers can register at https://uada.formstack.com/forms/beef_cattle.
Ramiro Oliveira, assistant professor and extension beef cattle production specialist for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, will lead the workshop. Topics to be covered include:
- Establishing a breeding season
- Estrous synchronization, artificial insemination and natural service
- Pregnancy testing through palpation, ultrasound and blood testing
- Culling and animal selection
Participants will also get hands-on training in blood sample collection, chute-side pregnancy testing, and synchronization protocol.
Oliveira, who joined the Division of Agriculture in May, conducts research and develops programming to help cattle producers boost resiliency and profitability of their operations.
“This is the first time I'm doing this particular workshop, and I'm planning on offering it multiple times in the fall and spring in different counties across the state,” Oliveira said.
Workshop sponsors include Premier Select Sires, Nashville Animal Hospital, Estrotect and Ideaxx Laboratories. For more information, contact Ramiro Oliveira at roliveira@uark.edu or 870-899-4172.
To learn about extension programs in Arkansas, contact your local Cooperative Extension Service agent or visit uaex.uada.edu. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. To learn more about the Division of Agriculture, visit uada.edu. To learn more about ag and food research in Arkansas, visit the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station at aaes.uada.edu.
About the Division of Agriculture
The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture’s mission is to strengthen agriculture, communities, and families by connecting trusted research to the adoption of best practices. Through the Agricultural Experiment Station and the Cooperative Extension Service, the Division of Agriculture conducts research and extension work within the nation’s historic land grant education system.
The Division of Agriculture is one of 20 entities within the University of Arkansas System. It has offices in all 75 counties in Arkansas and faculty on three system campuses.
The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture is an equal opportunity institution. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate or need materials in another format, please contact Ramiro Oliveira at 870-899-4172 as soon as possible. Dial 711 for Arkansas Relay.
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Media Contact: Tracy Courage
Director of Communications-Extension
U of A Division of Agriculture
501-658-2044