October 16, 2025, 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Join us at Horned M Ranch in White Oak and learn how to incorporate genetic test results into your replacement heifer selection.
Mr. Jim Johnson with Zoetis will review the INHERIT genetic test and how to use the information to select replacement heifers. Tested heifers will be on site, and you will get to see how your traditional replacement methods match with the genetic test results.
Agenda:
- Live animal selection – Participants will pick which heifer they would select as replacements
- Traditional, phenotype-based selection of replacement heifers by Mr. Brian Beer, Area Livestock & Forages Extension Agent, Clemson Extension.
- Meal
- Using Zoetis INHERIT genetic testing to aid in selecting superior replacement heifers by Mr. Jim Johnson, Zoetis
- Heifer selection with genetic test results – Participants will review their selected replacement heifers and see how their picks compare to the genetic test results.
This event is free thanks to our sponsors, Carolinas Animal Health, CPC Feeds, and Zoetis. Registration is required using Eventbrite.
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Contact Brian Beer, Area Livestock and Forages Extension Agent. Email: bbeer@clemson.edu. Phone or text: 803-320-9360.
