Penn State Extension, in collaboration with the Center for Beef Excellence, will offer a statewide webinar to support cow and calf producers in making informed bull selection decisions. The live webinar, "Bull Buying Decisions: Genetics and Structure for Herd Sires," will occur on Monday, March 16, from 7 to 8 p.m.

Participants will receive practical, decision-focused guidance on using expected progeny differences, or EPDs, and assessing structural soundness and longevity when selecting herd sires, with the goal of improving calf performance, herd durability, and overall production efficiency. The webinar will also include an overview of emerging animal health risks relevant to Pennsylvania cattle producers, including the Asian longhorned tick and its role in transmitting Theileria orientalis, along with current distribution, potential production impacts, and key herd health considerations.

The webinar is free, but registration is required by March 16 to receive the link. A link to the recording will also be emailed to registrants within 10 business days after the event, and the recording will be accessible for six months.

For more information, visit https://extension.psu.edu/bullbuy2026.