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Cattle ChatDrought, Pour-on, Innovation
Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this week’s episode of Cattle Chat, the experts begin by discussing Dr. Lancaster’s new research on drought decisions. Next they answer a listener question about applying pour-on to cows. Finally they discuss new innovations and speculate about the future of the beef industry.
2:46 Drought Decisions
11:29 Listener Question: Pour-on
16:29 Innovations in the Beef Industry
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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this week’s episode of Cattle Chat, the team is joined by special guest Dr. Jason Warner, KSU Extension Cow-Calf Specialist and PhD student Maddie Mancke to discuss Maddie’s research on heat stress. Dr. Warner also gives some advice on filling out calving scorecards to evaluate the calving season. Finally Dr. Dustin Pendell gives some tips on marketing your cow-calf herd.
3:11 Research Update: Heat Stress
11:28 Calving Scorecard
17:35 Marketing Tips
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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this week’s episode of Cattle Chat, the team is joined by special guest Dr. Justin Waggoner, KSU Beef Extension Specialist, to dig into the big question: When input costs rise, where can you cut without hurting your herd or your bottom line? The experts will also tackle feeding mineral after turnout for the summer. Dr. Waggoner will wrap up the episode by sharing a little about his research regarding navigating the nutritional limitations of cool season grasses.
3:43 Input Costs
11:42 Pasture Turnout
15:37 Supplementation During Cool Season Grasses: ...2025-04-2524 minCattle ChatSpring Cleaning
Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this episode we are switching things up by answering a myriad of listener questions to get producers ready for the coming season. The experts will discuss prolapses, mastitis, grass tetany, bulls and more. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the episode!
2:18 Prolapses
7:20 Mastitis
11:53 Magnesium
17:32 Bull Management
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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this episode we are joined by Dr. A.J. Tarphoff, extension specialist at Kansas State University. The experts discuss investing in facilities and keeping them updated. Next, they answer a listener question about crossbreeding versus owning a purebred herd. Finally, Dr. Brad White asks the panel for their thoughts on giving mineral to your herd. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the episode!
2:14 Facilities
5:50 Crossbreeding
17:10 Mineral Supplementation
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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! On this episode the experts dive into options producers have when faced with open cows. Next, they discuss acute interstitial pneumonia, Dr. Lubbers brings some new findings in research and the experts decide what could be coming in the future. Finally, Dr. Pendell answers a listener question which asks the amount of producers who have switched to growing row crops.
2:21 Open Cows: Loss or Treasure
10:58 Acute Interstitial Pneumonia
15:56 Listener Question: Crops
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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! On this episode the Jacob Schumacher is here to talk about his research on castration and pain. Next, Dr. Bob Larson answers a listener question regarding narrowing the calving window. Finally, the experts answer another listener question from a producer who wants to convert to a registered herd. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the episode!
3:13 Jacob Schumacher Research Update
9:34 Listener Question: Calving Window
17:40 Listener Question: ET vs. AI
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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! Dr. Brian Lubbers begins the episode by discussing Hairy Heel Warts in feedlots. He explains what could cause them and how it can be treated. Next, the experts discuss bulls composition and BCS for cows versus bulls. Finally, Merri Beth Day is back to discuss her research on sustainability in the cattle industry. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the episode!
2:25 Listener Question, Hairy Heel Warts
11:18 Bull Composition
15:58 Sustainability with Merri Beth Day
For more on BCI Cattle Chat, follow us on X at @ksubci, Facebook, and I...2025-03-2121 minCattle ChatListener Questions: Castration, Feeding Heifers, Average Daily Gain
Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! On this episode the experts answer your listener questions. They start by discussing what age you should castrate calves and what vaccinations could be given. Next, Dr. Brian Lubbers and Dr. Phillip Lancaster discuss feeding heifers and some of the challenges that come along with that. Finally, they discuss average daily gain as well as feed to gain ratio. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the episode!
3:00 Castrating Calves
11:10 Feeding Heifers
15:54 Average Daily Gain
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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! We are joined this week by Associate Professor Dr. Pedro Fontes sponsored by ESTROTECT. He and Dr. Bob Larson start the episode by discussing common synchronization problems. Dr. Brad White then asks Dr. Fontes about some of his research on sire nutrition and fertility. The experts finish the episode by discussing what causes pregnancy loss in the first trimester. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the episode!
3:41 Common Synchronization Problems
11:38 Sire Nutrition and Fertility
17:43 Pregnancy Losses in the First Trimester
For more on BCI Cattle Chat, fo...2025-02-2824 minCattle ChatHeifer Listener Question, Bull Selection, Research Update
Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! On this episode Dr. Bob Weaber is back to talk about genetics and selection. We also get a research update from Merri Beth Day where she discusses the economic implications of disease in feeder cattle. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the episode!
2:25 Heifer Listener Question
11:44 Bull Selection at a Sale
16:35 Research Update
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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! On this episode the experts dive into managing your yearling bulls. Next, they answer a listener question about adapting your mineral program throughout the year. Finally, the experts give some tips on handling fall born calves. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the episode!
2:16 Yearling Bulls: Bull Value Cow-Q-Lator
11:05 Listener Question: Mineral Program Adaptation
15:56 Managing Fall Born Calves
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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! On this episode the experts are joined by another great guest Dr. Ty Lawrence Caviness Davis Distinguished Chair in Meat Science at West Texas A&M. They start the episode by discussing the changes in cattle overtime and how cattle may look in the future. Next, Dr. Brad White asks the experts about carcass size and what size should producers aim for. Finally Dr. Lawrence talks about some diseases he sees in the packing plants and how they compare to what we see at the BCI. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the episode!...2025-02-0724 minCattle ChatResearch Update, Garden City Partnership, Feeding Program
Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! This episode one of our students Liliana Rivas joins to tell us about her research with beef-dairy cross calves. Next, Marshall Stewart is back to tell us about K-State’s new project with Garden City Community College. Dr. Lancaster finishes the episode by answering a listener question concerning a cow feed program. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the episode!
3:00 Liliana Rivas Research Update
10:05 Marshall Stewart: Garden City Partnership
16:48 Listener Question: Feed Program
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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this episode Dr. Bob Larson and Dr. Brian Lubbers discuss what Leptospirosis is and whether we should vaccinate for it every year. Next Dr. Brad White asks the crew what affects mud can have on a cattle herd and what can we do to help. Finally they answer a listener question pertaining to mineral programs. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the episode!
3:02 Leptospirosis
9:16 Mud
13:52 Listener Question: Mineral Program
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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! The whole crew is back in the studio for this episode of Cattle Chat. The experts begin the episode by discussing the new product Bovaer, which is designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in cattle, and the public concerns about the product. Next they give some tips on calving in cold weather, and finish the episode by discussing Johne’s disease and how to deal with it. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the episode!
2:33 Bovaer
10:13 Calving in Cold Weather
15:19 Johne’s Disease
For more on BCI Ca...2025-01-1723 minCattle ChatIBR, Grazing Crop Stubble, Dose Accuracy
Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! On this episode we have guest host Dr. Scott Fritz. Our experts begin the episode by discussing IBR and its effects on a cattle herd. Next Dr. Fritz gives some tips on things to look out for when grazing crop stubbles in order to avoid sickness. Finally, Dr. Brad White asks hosts about dose accuracy when giving vaccines. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the episode!
3:10 Infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR)
11:26 Grazing Crop Stubble
16:32 Dose Accuracy
For more on BCI Cattle Chat, follow us on X at @ksub...2025-01-1025 minCattle ChatDr. Marshall Stewart, Senior Cows, Starting a Ranch
Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! On this episode we have a very special guest, Dr. Marshall Stewart, the Executive Vice President for External Engagement and Chief of Staff here at K-State. Dr. Larson begins our episode by asking the experts about the importance of outreach and extension. Next they answer a listener question concerning senior cows. Finally, Dr. Stewart and the experts give some advice on those wanting to get into ranching and where to begin. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the episode!
2:12 Outreach with Marshall Stewart
10:06 Listener Question: Senior Cows
14:24 Starting a...2024-12-2724 minCattle ChatCover Crops, Changing Needles, Forward Planning
Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! On this episode our experts along with guest host Dr. Todd Gunderson answer a listener question about fall calving on a cover crop. Next they answer a listener question about changing needles and how often it should be done. Finally Dr. Pendell discusses planning ahead for the next year. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the episode!
4:31 Listener Question: Fall Calving on Cover Crops
11:05 Listener Question: Changing Needles
16:19 Forward Planning
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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! On this episode our experts along with guest host Dr. Todd Gunderson discuss the New World Screwworm or Cochliomyia hominivorax. Next they answer a listener question about water belly or urolithiasis. Finally Dr. Dustin Pendell is back with some tips on book keeping in cold weather. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the episode!
3:00 New World Screwworm
8:58 Listener Question: Water belly
14:22 Cold Weather Tips
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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! On this episode our experts congratulate former student Jacob Klaudt on winning the national Livestock Judging Competition as well as congratulate the K-State meats judging team on a national championship. Next Dr. Lancaster answers a listener question pertaining to finishing steers at home and how to feed them. Finally we bring back guest host Dr. Todd Gunderson to answer some rapid fire questions from Dr. Brad White. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the episode!
2:30 Youth Judging Teams
6:15 Listener Question: Finishing Cattle
11:26 Quick Questions with Dr. Todd Gunderson ...2024-12-0623 minCattle ChatPineapples and Cows, Protein Supplements, Ranch Horses
Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! On this episode our experts answer a listener question from South Africa that talks about increasing herd size, managing disease, and affordable feed plans. Next Dr. Lancaster answers a question about NPNs. Finally our guest Dr. Laurie Beard talks about tips and techniques for managing your ranch horse. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the episode!
2:19 South Africa Listener Questions
10:26 Pros and Cons of Non-Protein Nitrogen
15:15 Managing Ranch Horses
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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! This week our experts are joined by Dr. Todd Gunderson. They begin by discussing the difference between biosecurity and biocontainment, as well as their importance. Next Dr. Gunderson gives some advice on feeding second and third trimester cows. Dr. Brian Lubbers concludes the episode with an update from the FDA on using aspirin.
4:25 Biosecurity and Biocontainment
10:40 Feeding Second and Third Trimester Cows
15:40 FDA Update
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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! This episode is full of listener questions, up first the experts talk about live or modified vaccines on incoming cattle. The episode continues with a bull health situation from a listener. Finally the experts give their thoughts on using ionophores in the winter. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the episode!
4:40 Vaccinating Incoming Cattle
11:30 Bull Health Problem
16:38 Ionophores
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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! Dr. Brad White, Dr. Brian Lubbers and Dr. Bob Larson are joined this week by Cambree Schmaltz and Dr. Ted Schroeder. They discuss some exciting new innovations in record keeping for cow calf producers and Cambree talks about her research project looking into the economics of beef-dairy cross and serial slaughter.
3:00 Replacement Heifers
9:32 CalfDex: https://calfdexapi.azurewebsites.net/
15:36 Beef-Dairy Cross Cattle on Feed
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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! This week’s episode sponsored by ESTROTECT and brings Dr. Ken Odde to bring some insightful knowledge into some of the research he has done. Dr. Odde starts the episode by talking about selecting semen based on sex and doing so commercially. Dr. Dustin Pendell then brings some questions to the group regarding meat consumption. Finally the experts discuss twinning, and the opportunities involved in purposefully birthing twins.
3:02 Sexed semen: An opportunity to capture more value for cattle | Ag Proud
11:26 Meat Demand in the U.S.; https://agmanager.info/livestock-meat/me...2024-11-0126 minCattle ChatCompounding, Net Wrap, Protein Tubs
Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! This episode begins with Dr. Brian Lubbers explaining compounding medication for meat animals. The show progresses with the experts answering a listener question asking about whether you should remove net wrap from hay bales or if they can go through the tub grinder. The episode concludes by discussing protein tubs and picking the right one for you. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the episode!
3:24 Compounding Medication
9:50 Listener Question: Leaving the Net Wrap On
18:18 Listener Question: Using Protein Tubs
For more on BCI Cattle Chat, follow us...2024-10-2524 minCattle ChatCreep Feeding, Starting Cattle on Finishing Ration, Amount of Vaccines
Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! This episode begins with Dr. Phillip Lancaster and Dr. Bob Larson discussing whether creep feeding calves is worth it. The show progresses with the experts answering a listener question asking about creating a finishing ration for cattle. Dr. Brad White wraps up the episode by discussing how many vaccines it is acceptable to give your cattle. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the episode!
3:30 Should I use a creep feeder?
10:45 Listener Question: Starting Cattle on a Finishing Ration
15:40 How many vaccines is too many?
For more on...2024-10-1825 minCattle ChatReplacement Heifers, Pain Management, Bull Management
Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! Dr. Brad White, Dr. Phillip Lancaster, Dr. Dustin Pendell and Dr. Brian Lubbers cover selecting replacement heifers. They then discuss pain management in cattle and how we determine pain and medicate it. Finally the experts talk about managing your bulls after breeding season is over.
3:00 Replacement Heifers
9:33 Pain Management
14:33 Managing Bulls
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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! This episode begins with our experts answering a listener question about laminitis and ways to treat it. The show progresses with a conversation concerning coccidiosis and how to tell if it’s affecting your herd. To wrap up this edition of Cattle Chat, Dr. Brad White asks the experts some commonly asked questions in their expertise
3:33 Listener Question: Starting a Homestead
10:06 Listener Question: Protein Supplements
15:17 Facility Designs
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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! This episode begins with our experts answering a listener question about laminitis and ways to treat it. The show progresses with a conversation concerning coccidiosis and how to tell if it’s affecting your herd. To wrap up this edition of Cattle Chat, Dr. Brad White asks the experts some commonly asked questions in their expertise
2:13 Listener Question: Laminitis
8:17 Coccidiosis
13:04 Variety Questions
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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! This episode begins with Dr. Phillip Lancaster and Dr. Brian Lubbers discussing different strategies for determining cow body condition health. The show progresses with the experts answering a listener question asking if he should implant is calves. Dr. Brad White wraps up the episode by discussing fall calvers and how to best care for them. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the episode!
3:30 Should I weigh my cows?
10:20 Listener Question: Should I give my Jersey cross calves implants?
15:30 Fall Calving
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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! Dr. Brad White, Dr. Phillip Lancaster, Dr. Dustin Pendell and Dr. Brian Lubbers cover selling your calves in the fall. They then discuss how to manage antimicrobial use and close out with a discussion on euthanasia
3:34 Preparing for sale day
9:50 Antimicrobial use.
15:12 Discussion about euthanasia.
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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! Dr. Brad White, Dr. Phillip Lancaster, Dr. Dustin Pendell and Dr. Brian Lubbers cover photosensitization in cattle with guest Dr. Scott Fritz. They then discuss some economic trade questions from Dustin followed by a look at the importance of water quality.
3:34 Photosensitization and how to manage it.
10:30 Questions from Dustin on international trade.
15:30 Discussion about water quality from Scott.
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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! The experts open the episode by answering a listener question from Australia regarding cull cows. The experts continue the show by discussing a listener’s question about the possibility of transferring feeder heifers into breeding heifers. This edition of Cattle Chat winds down with Dr. Brad White asking the experts about the future challenges and opportunities in the beef industry.
2:27 Australia Listener Question: Culling cows with smaller calves.
9:22 Listener Question: Heifers in feedlot being transferred to breeding.
14:36 Challenges and opportunities in the beef industry.
For more on B...2024-08-3024 minCattle ChatPinkeye Listener Question, AIP Research Update, Liquid Feeds Listener Question
Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! The show kicks off with the experts answering a listener’s question about pinkeye. The episode continues with Dr. Paige Schmidt giving an update on her research. The experts conclude this edition of Cattle Chat by responding to another listener’s question concerning a liquid feeds. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the episode!
3:21 Listener Question: Pinkeye
7:36 AIP Research Update from Dr. Paige Schmidt
16:23 Listener Question: Liquid Feed
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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! The show kicks off with Dr. Phillip Lancaster answering a listener’s question about feeding rye grain to cattle. Dr. Brad White continues the episode by announcing a grant the Beef Cattle Institute has received from the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research. The experts conclude this edition of Cattle Chat by responding to another listener’s question concerning a producer moving from South Africa to Alabama. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the episode!
3:21 Listener Question: Feeding rye grain
7:36 FFAR ICASA Grant: Program description, research projects and anti-microbial resistance
16:23...2024-08-1624 minCattle ChatListener Question, Yogurt Health Claim, Summer Research Update
Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! The hosts begin the episode by answering a listener’s question about the causes and prevention methods associated with dummy calves. Dr. Brian Lubbers progresses the show with a conversation about health label claims on food products. The experts wrap up this edition of Cattle Chat by updating the listenership on the summer research projects they have been working on with BCI students. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the episode!
2:00 Listener Question: Dummy Calves
10:16 Yogurt Health Claims: A discussion on the implications of health label claims on animal-derived food produ...2024-08-0923 minCattle ChatKFMA 2023 Executive Summary, Body Condition Scoring, Excess Rain
Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! To kick off the show, Dr. Dustin Pendell and the other hosts examine a recent report from the Kansas Farm Management Association titled 2023 Executive Summary, which contains data about net farm income, government payments and insurance in Kansas. To continue the show, Dr. Phillip Lancaster explains how to properly body condition score cattle. Lancaster concludes this edition of Cattle Chat by discussing with Dr. Brad White the beef production challenges associated with excess rain. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the episode!
2:27 KFMA 2023 Executive Summary: Net farm income, government payments, net worths, ave...2024-08-0224 minCattle ChatHeat Feeding, Risk Management, Facial Diseases, Cull Criteria
Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! This episode begins with Dr. Phillip Lancaster and Dr. Bob Larson discussing different strategies for feeding cattle during extreme heat. The show progresses with a conversation concerning risk management methods that producers should contemplate now for shipping calves in the fall. Larson continues the episode by examining three facial diseases: lumpy jaw, wooden tongue and cancer eye. To wrap up this edition of Cattle Chat, the experts share different criteria for culling cows during this period of record high prices. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the episode!
2:18 Heat Feeding: Adjusting rations an...2024-07-2623 minCattle ChatRapid-Fire Questions, Listener Question, Antibiotics
Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! Dr. Brad White opens up this episode by asking the other hosts questions regarding fly control, grazing and pink eye. The experts continue the show by discussing a listener’s question about calves trying to nurse first-calf heifers instead of their dams. This edition of Cattle Chat winds down with Dr. Brian Lubbers and Dr. Bob Larson explaining how antibiotics work and their role within beef cattle production. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the episode!
2:10 Rapid-Fire Questions: Fly control, Grazing cool season grasses, pink eye
9:00 Listener Question: Calves not nursin...2024-07-1924 minCattle ChatHPAI, Future Veterinary Technologies, Rapid-Fire Questions
Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! Dr. Fred Gingrich, DVM and executive director of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners, sits down with the hosts to provide an update on the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza outbreak — a virus recently transmitted to dairy cattle called H1:N1. The experts and Dr. Gingrich progress this episode by sharing their thoughts on technologies in veterinary medicine that may assist beef cattle production in the future. To wrap up this edition of Cattle Chat, Dr. Brad White asks the other hosts and guest some rapid-fire questions concerning hay storage, a beef cattle sedative and ot...2024-07-1224 minCattle ChatRemoving Bulls, Leaky Gut, Ultrasonography
Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! The experts begin the show by discussing the pros and cons of pulling bulls during/after the breeding season. Dr. Phillip Lancaster continues this edition of Cattle Chat by relaying all the known information about Leaky gut – a new and peculiar disease to cattle production. BCI student Luis Feitoza closes out the episode by talking with Dr. Brad White and Dr. Brian Lubbers about the capabilities of modern ultrasound machines in veterinary medicine. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the episode!
2:19 Removing Bulls: How to keep a tight calving window while adding value...2024-07-0522 minCattle ChatPain Management, Grazing Forages, Sudden Calf Death
Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! All calves require some sort of spring/summer processing. Two of the more painful events during these times include dehorning and castration. In this episode, the experts invite K-State college of veterinary medicine student Jake Schumacher to share the progress of his research on how maternal bovine appeasing substance affects calf pain levels and performance when processing. The show then progresses with Dr. Phillip Lancaster talking through different ways to approach summer grazing. To end this edition of Cattle Chat, Dr. Brian Lubbers and Dr. Bob Larson engage in a conversation regarding the quick...2024-06-2823 minCattle ChatPond Basics, Listener Questions, Pond Management
Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! Most nutritionists consider water the most significant nutrient cattle consume, so correctly managing this finite resource becomes critical for successful beef production. Joe Gerken, K-State assistant professor of Wildlife and Outdoor Enterprise Management, begins the episode by discussing various pond fundamentals with the hosts. Gerken and the experts then progress the show by answering a listener’s question about providing a separate water source for calves. Lastly, this week’s Cattle Chat concludes with interesting dialogue around different pond management strategies. Thanks for tuning in, and enjoy the episode!
4:21 Pond Basics: life expe...2024-06-2124 minCattle ChatCase Fatality Risk, 4-H Calves, PAC CARB
Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! Ever wondered when its time to cut your losses and ship that sick calf out of the yard? Lilli Heinen joins the show to help answer that question and talk about her research concerning case fatality risk. The hosts continue the show by discussing important things for 4-Hers to remember when caring for their beef projects from nutrition to record keeping. Dr. Brian Lubbers wraps up this edition of Cattle Chat by discussing his key takeaways from a recent Presidential Advisory Council on Combatting Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria meeting. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the...2024-06-1423 minCattle ChatEPD Accuracy, Rapid Fire Questions, Breed Associations & EPDs, Spontaneous Genetic Change
Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! Dan Moser begins this week’s episode answering a listener’s question regarding the accuracy of a young sire’s EPDs. The hosts continue the show replying to rapid fire questions on how to be successful as a student and young professional within the beef cattle business. Moser carries on this edition of Cattle Chat by responding to more questions about genetics and breed associations. Dr. Bob Larson, Moser and the other experts conclude by discussing when producers should take action after noticing something out of the ordinary within their cowherd.
3:12 EPD Accura...2024-06-0700 minCattle ChatVTPRK, Economic Questions, Monitoring Cows
Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! The show kicks off with Dr. Bob Larson updating listeners on a recent visit taken to rural practices by Veterinary Training Program for Rural Kansas participants. Dr. Dustin Pendell continues the show by asking the other hosts economic questions about cover crops in cattle production. The episode winds down with Dr. Clay Breiner from Cross Country Genetics and the hosts discussing what to watch during the breeding season from cows in estrus to mineral consumption and bull health.
3:10 Veterinary Training for Rural Kansas program
11:33 Economic questions relating to cover crops2024-05-3100 minCattle ChatInternational Visitors, Summer Grazing, Electronic Nose
Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! Dr. Brad White, Dr. Phillip Lancaster and Dr. Brian Lubbers cover a lot of ground on this week’s episode from international guests to summer grazing. Dr. Conrad Schelkopf joins the hosts and rounds out the episode discussing his research on the electronic nose.
3:13 Takeaways from the discussions with New Zealand visitors
8:05 Managing pastureland this summer
11:58 Phillip’s update on a recent meeting about grazing at the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef
17:36 The electronic nose
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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! Guest Larry Myers of Strobel Manufacturing joins the hosts to talk about heat stress and the options available to help keep cattle cooler. Additionally, BCI veterinary experts share some guidance on taking care of young calves this time of year.
5:22 The impacts of heat stress on cattle
12:02 Managing young calves within a spring calving herd
16:50 Techniques for mitigating the effects of heat stress
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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this episode the experts discuss what we currently know about high path avian influenza, how to introduce multiple bulls back into the pasture and answer some questions about spring herd management.
3:05 What we Know Currently about High Path Avian Influenza
11:33 Listener Question: Introducing Multiple Bulls Back into the Pasture
16:27 Rapid Fire Questions: Spring Herd Management
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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this episode guests Dr. Eduarda Bortoluzzi and Rebecca Bigelow join the experts to discuss managing stress in calves, twins in beef herds and beef/dairy crosses.
Guests: Dr. Eduarda Bortoluzzi, KSU Beef Specialist Rebecca Bigelow, Ph.D, Student
4:23 Listener Question: Managing Stress in Calves
10:28 Twins in Beef Herds
15:45 Beef/Dairy Crosses
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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this episode the experts discuss what do when a bull doesn’t pass a bull BSE and answer some economic questions. Guest Dannell Kopp also discuss her research about metaphylaxis.
Guest: Dannell Kopp, Graduate and Veterinary Student
2:21 Bull BSE
10:47 Economic Questions
14:00 Research Roundup: Metaphylaxis
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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this episode guest Bob Weaber joins the crew to discuss cow depreciation and is it a big deal or no; farm safety and OSHA; and answer a listener question about bull selection.
Guest: Bob Weaber, Department Head Eastern Kansas Research and Extension Centers
3:45 Cow Depreciation: A Big Deal or No?
13:12 Farm Safety and OSHA
19:15 Listener Question: Bull Selection
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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this episode guest Dr. Jason Warner joins the crew to discuss vertically coordinated beef supply chains, how to decrease cost on your operations and usefulness of annual vaccinations.
Guest: Dr. Jason Warner, K-State Cow-Calf Specialist
4:04 Listener Question: Vertically Coordinated Beef Supply Chain
10:54 How to Decrease Cost on my Operations?
15:51 Listener Question: Usefulness of Annual Vaccinations
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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this episode guest Dr. Clay Breiner joins the crew to discuss embryo transfer and synchronization as well as answer some economics questions. This episode is sponsored by Cross Country Genetics.
We Want to Hear From YouThe Beef Cattle Institute team would like to hear your thoughts about the Cattle Chat and Bovine Science with BCI podcasts. Specifically, we’d like to know what topics you’d like to hear about on future Cattle Chat episodes and how the Beef Cattle Institute can provide educational information that is relevant to your...2024-04-0524 minCattle ChatShould you Keep Females from First Calf Heifers, Offspring Being Open, Research Roundup
Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this episode the experts discuss should you keep females out of first calf heifers and offspring being on the maternal side. Guest Katie Long discusses her research about combination therapy.
We Want to Hear From YouThe Beef Cattle Institute team would like to hear your thoughts about the Cattle Chat and Bovine Science with BCI podcasts. Specifically, we’d like to know what topics you’d like to hear about on future Cattle Chat episodes and how the Beef Cattle Institute can provide educational information that is relevant to your...2024-03-2925 minCattle ChatTips for AI Success, Heat Detection vs. Timed Breeding, Sexed Semen in Commercial Operations
Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this episode guest, Adrienne Lulay, and the experts discuss tips for AI success, heat detection vs. timed breeding and sexed semen in commercial operations. This episode is sponsored by Estrotect.
We Want to Hear From YouThe Beef Cattle Institute team would like to hear your thoughts about the Cattle Chat and Bovine Science with BCI podcasts. Specifically, we’d like to know what topics you’d like to hear about on future Cattle Chat episodes and how the Beef Cattle Institute can provide educational information that is relevant to your...2024-03-2225 minCattle ChatResearch Round-Up, Breeding Season Questions, Boosting Heifers Prior to Puberty
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2:32 Research Round-Up: Rebecca Bigelow
9:52 Breeding Season Questions
15:20 Boosting Heifers Prior to Puberty
Guest: Rebecca Bigelow, Ph.D. Student
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2:20 Mycoplasma Pneumonia
8:54 Economic Questions
18:29 Average Age of Beef Cow Herd
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2:17 Listener Question: Silage
10:09 Picking the Right Bull for your Operation
19:30 Vaccination Programs for Heifers
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2:02 Pre-breeding Heifer Management
12:35 Listener Question: Length of Bull Breeding Season
18:01 USDA Cattle Inventory Numbers
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2:23 Cattle on Feed Report
12:24 Listener Question: Hoof Care
17:32 Research Round-Up: Luis Feitoza
Guest: Luis Feitoza, Graduate Research Assistant
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1:56 Post Calving
11:11 Cattle on Feed Up 4% in Kansas: What Does It Mean for You?
15:43 Calving Season Questions
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2:11 Listener Question: Feeding Times for Calving Cows
7:24 Economic Questions
16:10 Electrolytes for Scouring Calves
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2:14 Listener Question: Commercial Colostrum Replacement
9:10 Listener Question: Getting Ready for Calving
14:24 Listener Question: When is the Right Time to Calve
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3:01 Listener Question: Building Your Own Herd
12:45 Listener Question: Cross Breeding Beef Sire Selection ManualBreed and Composite Selection
16:27 Listener Question: BMR Corn Silage
Guest: Bob Weaber, Department Head Eastern Kansas Research and Extension Centers and Beef Cattle Geneticists
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3:30 BCI Internship/First Semester in Vet School
9:12 Economic Questions
14:51 Dr. Brian Lubbers’ Travels
Guest: Tara Ellenz, First Year Veterinarian Student
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2:50 How to Prepare for your Future in the Beef Industry
9:13 Listener Question: Creep Feeding
18:04 Listener Question: Disease Issues
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3:11 Featured Guests on the Podcast
5:45 Topics Discussed
9:36 Biggest Issues Facing the Beef Industry
14:29 Record Keeping
20:57 New Year’s Resolutions
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2:14 Winter Feeding Plans
11:08 Cold Weather Management
17:58 Research Round-Up: Makenna Jensen
Guest: Makenna Jensen, Veterinary Student and BCI Graduate Student
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3:39 AVC Highlights
10:45 Economic Questions
15:39 Confined Systems for Feeding Cows
Guest: Dr. Jason Warner, K-State Cow-Calf Extension Specialist
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3:10 Industry Inventory Counts: How Does it Impact Me?
10:18 Winter Cow and Bull Management
18:43 Research Round-Up: Maddie Mancke
Guests: Dr. Jason Warner, K-State Cow-Calf Extension Specialist Maddie Macke, Ph.D. Student
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4:19 What is Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef?
10:42 Role of Genetics in Sustainability
17:54 What can I do as a producer?
Guests: Ruaraidh Petre, Executive Director Global Roundtable for Sustainable BeefBob Weaber, Department Head Eastern Kansas Research and Extension Centers and Beef Cattle Geneticists
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2:32 Selecting Replacement Heifers
10:00 Selling Calves
17:36 Treating Sick Calves
Guest: Bob Weaber, Department Head Eastern Kansas Research and Extension Centers and Beef Cattle Geneticists
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4:10 Bringing in Bred Heifers
11:46 Economic Questions
20:00 Pest Control
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2:30 Listener Question: Sandhills Calving
7:16 Corn Stalk Bales
11:40 Mandatory Price Reporting
Guest: Dr. Ted Schroeder, K-State Agricultural Economics Professor
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2:25 Sustainability in Beef Production
12:39 Herd Records in Cow-Calf Operations
20:11 Feeder Calf Marketing Information on CalfDex
Guest: Dr. Ted Schroeder, K-State Agricultural Economics Professor
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3:01 Beef/Dairy Cross Genetics
11:23 Listener Question: Managing Hay Shortages
17:00 Genetics Have Improved: How About Weaning Weights?
Guest: Bob Weaber, Department Head Eastern Kansas Research and Extension Centers and Beef Cattle Geneticists
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2:57 – Listener Question: Growing Your Operation
9:57 – Listener Question: Anaplasmosis
16:47- Listener Question: Grazing Failed Beans
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2:36 Does High Tech Repro Technology fit into a Commercial Operation?
8:58 Dustin Trip Recap and Economic Questions
16:55 What Does it Mean to be a Recip Herd
Guest: Dr. Joel Anderson, Cross Country Genetics Podcast Sponsored by: Cross Country Genetics
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3:24 What’s Next in Genetic Technologies
11:38 Listener Question: Supplemental Protein
16:20 Selecting for Sustainability
Guest: Bob Weaber, Department Head Eastern Kansas Research and Extension Centers and Beef Cattle Geneticists
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The BCI PodcastEpisode #3: The importance of research & thought leadership for shaping the future of the industryIn this episode, the BCI’s Thought Leadership team will discuss the importance of research and thought leadership for shaping the future of the business continuity & resilience industry. Speakers: Rachael Elliott, Head of Thought Leadership, The BCIMaria Florencia Lombardero Garcia, Research Manager, The BCIKieran Matthews, Content Creator, The BCI2023-10-021h 01Cattle ChatHow do I Prevent Pregnancy Loss, Culling Decisions at Preg Checking, Infertility vs. Pre-Loss
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3:25 How Do I Prevent Pregnancy Loss
12:14 Culling Decisions at Preg Checking
18:08 Infertility vs. Pre-Loss: How Would I Know
Guest: Ky Pohler, Associate Professor at Texas A&M Podcast Sponsored by: Estrotect Breeding Indicator
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If you missed Cattle Chat live at the Kansas State Fair don’t worry you can listen to it here. You can also watch it on our YouTube channel.
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3:54 Research: Shade and Limit Feeding – Heat Impacts
11:14 Goals with Pregnancy Checking
16:35 Listener Question: How to Best Handle Heat Stress?
Guest: A.J. Tarpoff, K-State Beef Extension Veterinarian
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3:00 Replacement Heifers
9:19 Listener Question: Feeding Soybean Hay
17:14 What is Compounding?
Guest: Scott Fritz, K-State Clinical Assistant Professor of Toxicology
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2:22 Listener Question: Starting Calves on Ground Hay or Bales?
10:28 Economic Questions
18:10 Seedstock Producers: What are diseases/challenges?
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3:00 Heifer Management
10:10 Vaccination Timing for Calves
16:00 Hidden Cost of Transportation: Shrink
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3:00 AVC Conference Summary,
10:00 Role of a Composite Sire in a Commercial Breeding Program
17:00 Composite bulls
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3:00 BVD Herd Prevalence
10:00 Beef Consumption in North America
17:00 Late Summer Fly Management
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3:00 Cattle Inventory and Selling Strategies
10:00 Fall Planting for Grazing
17:00 Selecting a Weaning Date
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3:00 Listener Question: Product Disposable
8:50 What To Do With a Deceased Animal
17:23 Intensive Grazing and Impact on Sustainability
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3:00 Listener Question: EPD Overview
10:00 European Market Knowledge
15:00 Managing Breeding Pastures for Optimum Genetics
Guest: Dr. Megan Rolf, K-State Beef Cattle Geneticist
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3:00: Collaborating Center for the Economics of Animal Health- Americas
10:00: Bovine Leukemia Virus and Fertility
17:00: Listener Question: Grazing Costs
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3:00 Pinkeye
10:00 Low Stress Cattle Handling
17:00 Listener Question: Heat Stress
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3:00 Cattle Preparations for the Fair
8:30 Heat Stress
17:00 Research Round Up
Guest Eduarda Bortoluzzi
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3:00 Introducing Agriculture Today Host Shelby Varner
8:45 Tips for Managing Products in the Summer
17:00 Beef Cattle Welfare Research Review with Dr. Eduarda Bortoluzzi
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3:00 Water Issues When Ponds Are Low
10:00 Hay Cutting and Storage
17:00 Guidance 263 and the Beef Producer
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3:00 Listener Question-Hair Shedding
10:00 Dustins Questions
17:00 Listener Question: Factors Influencing Twin Births
Guest: Bob Weber, Specialist in Beef Breeding and Genetics
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