The following is a press release from the University of Illinois Orr Beef Research Center:

The University of Illinois Orr Beef Research Center near Perry, Illinois in Pike County will hold their annual Field Day on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 starting at 4:00 p.m.

Please note presentations and the meal will be held in the classrooms at the John Wood Community College Ag Center located 1 mile north of the Orr Beef Center.

The field day will highlight the Orr Beef Research Center's research and demonstration programs as well as a number of current topics relevant to the beef cattle industry.

Presentation topics include an "Overview of Current Research", "Beef Cow Winter Feeding", "Weaning Age and Source of Energy in Beef Calves", "Using Residual Feed Intake as a Feed Efficiency Measure", "Does Heifer RFI Correlate to Cow Efficiency", and "Understanding and Emphasizing Traits in Selection Programs".

Additionally tours of the Orr Beef Center calving barn, feedlot and research facilities will be conducted, plus viewing of the Orr Beef Center cattle herd.

A complimentary evening meal will be served including beef brisket sandwiches for all who attended the presentations.

Pre-registration is not required and there is no registration fee to attend.

Directions to the John Wood Community College Ag Center: Located about 32 miles east of Quincy or 32 miles west of Jacksonville on IL Route 104 near Perry.

From the intersection of IL 107 & 104 go approximately 4 miles west on IL 104 and follow the signs. For additional information, contact Nathan Post (217.236.4961).