Challenges for improving calf crop / J.N. Wiltbank -- Unique reproductive traits of Brahman and Brahman based cows / R.D. Randel -- Genetic influences on reproductive performance of two-year-old beef females / J.S. Brinks -- Breeding heifers at one year of age: biological and economic considerations / R.E. Short [and others] -- Management factors affecting puberty in the heifer / J.E. Kinder [and others] -- Use of growth promotants in replacement heifers / D.D. Hargrove -- Challenges for improving reproduction in the Florida brood cow / A.C. Warnick -- Reproductive losses in the beef industry / R.A. Bellows and R.E. Short -- Embryonic losses: cause and prevention / W.W. Thatcher [and others] -- Management of nutritional factors affecting the prepartum and postpartum cow / R.P. Wettemann -- Effect of body condition on productivity in beef cattle / W.E. Kunkle, R.S. Sand and D.O. Rae -- Effect of suckling on postpartum reproduction / R.E. Short [and others] -- Breeding season length versus calving percentage in beef cattle herds / R.E. Larsen [and others]. (cont) Selection for fertility / R.A. Bellows and R.B. Staigmiller -- Importance of genotype X environment interactions in reproductive traits of cattle / E.R. Hauser -- Heterosis and breed effects on reproduction / R.M. Koch, L.V. Cundiff and K.E. Gregory -- Effect of cow size on reproduction / T.A. Olson -- Synchronization of estrus in cattle / K.G. Odde and M.D. Holland -- Keep herd health simple and make it fit the beef cattle operation / E.J. Richey -- Effect of hormones in the environment on reproduction in cattle / M. Shemesh and L.S. Shore -- Calving assistance and immediate postpartum care / M. Drost -- Beef bull fertility: factors affecting seminal quality / G.H. Coulter -- Bull behavior, sex-drive and management / P.J. Chenoweth -- Reproductive characteristics of the Brahman and Brahman based bull / R.D. Randel -- Behavioral characteristics of zebu cattle with emphasis on reproductive efficiency / C.S. Galina, A. Orihuela and I. Rubio -- Relationships of scrotal circumference to puberty and subsequent reproductive performance in male and female offspring / J.S. Brinks. (cont) Implications of sexed semen on the beef industry / M.M. Pace -- New advances in reproductive technologies / N.L. First.