Events

Join us for an exciting convention with the theme, “tools and strategies to enhance profitability.” Workshops will feature fleece skirting, carcass fabrication, genetic testing, reproduction, fall lambing practices, and more! Registration is open.

Date: October 30 – November 1, 2025

Location: WSU Campus, Pullman, WA

Contact: Dr. Kim Davenport, kimberly.davenport@wsu.edu or (509) 335-4124 for details.

The Animal Genomics Extension team will be conducting a workshop at the Washington 4-H STAC conference titled “Livestock Genetics: Unraveling the Code!” Participants will extract DNA, learn how to interpret genetic test results, and explore how these insights can improve breeding and selection strategies. We’ll also discuss current research efforts aimed at advancing livestock genetics and breeding for better productivity, health, and efficiency. This interactive session will allow participants to apply cutting-edge genetic tools to real-world breeding decisions, and look ahead to the future of livestock production.

Date: June 24, 2025

Location: WSU Campus, Pullman, WA

Contact: Dr. Kim Davenport, kimberly.davenport@wsu.edu or (509) 335-4124 for details.

Date: February 7, 2024

Location: Moses Lake, WA

Contact: Sarah Smith, smithsm@wsu.edu or (509) 754-2011 ext. 4363

This workshop will feature hands-on artificial insemination training and how to select breeding pairs using genetics. Supported by the Washington Pork Producers!

Date: June 28, 2024, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Location: Grant County Fairgrounds, 3953 Airway Dr NE, Moses Lake, WA

Contact: Dr. Kim Davenport, kimberly.davenport@wsu.edu or (509) 335-4124

Cost: $75/person, lunch included

The 300 series of producer and processor species specific educational events are back. This course will be taught using the WA Meat-Up mobile education unit. Attendees will participate in a learner engaged program that will span the following topics: selection, marketing, harvest, sensory evaluation, carcass evaluation, fabrication and further processing, etc.

Date: June 10-11, 2024

Location: WSU Puyallup Research and Education Center

Registration: $125 by May 31, 2024 or $175 after May 31, 2024
https://www.simpletix.com/e/mobile-lamb-and-pork-300-tickets-154669

The 300 series of producer and processor species specific educational events are back. This course will be taught using the WA Meat-Up mobile education unit. Attendees will participate in a learner engaged program that will span the following topics: selection, marketing, harvest, sensory evaluation, carcass evaluation, fabrication and further processing, etc.

Date: May 8-10, 2024

Location: Grant County Fairgrounds, 3953 Airway Dr NE, Moses Lake, WA

Registration has closed

Two workshops led by WSU faculty members Dr. Holly Neibergs and Dr. Amber Adams-Progar and graduate student Allison Herrick were offered on genomic selection in dairy cattle. Topics included genomic selection tools, maximizing genomic information received, project outcomes on financial feasibility and return on investment, and examining risk management strategies using genomic information.

Dates: March 5, 2024 in Lynden, WA and March 7, 2025 in Sunnyside, WA

Missed out and want more information? Contact Dr. Holly Neibergs at neibergs@wsu.edu.