Episode 14: Taking Cattle Pain Management Mainstream
Pain management for beef cattle has evolved significantly in the past two decades. Scientists have gained a greater understanding of what pain looks like in an animal and how reducing pain can affect ...
16 Huhti 202410min
Episode 13: How To Rebound From High Open Rates
High open rates recorded in areas across the west last year mean affected producers should be implementing strategies now to set their herds up for success. Resources mentioned in this week's episod...
9 Huhti 20249min
Episode 12: One Health Strategies
Brutal winter weather, stress, and a mystery disease that targeted newborn calves created a perfect storm for one family’s “winter from hell.” Using a One Health Initiative model of care, Tyler and Na...
2 Huhti 20248min
Episode 11: When Do I Turn Out My Cows? Managing Spring Pastures During and After Drought
Managing grasslands through drought is not an easy task, but having a plan going in, monitoring pastures and being willing to adapt as the weather changes can prevent pasture decline. Facing pasture p...
26 Maalis 20249min
Episode 10: Producer Survey Helps Check-Off Dollars Go Further
When research generates a product or practice that fills a real need, producers will adopt it. Tracking producer adoption helps the Beef Cattle Research Council prioritize and focus extension efforts....
19 Maalis 20249min
Episode 9: Chute Decisions – Using Low Tech and High Tech Record Systems to Help Make Decisions Chute-Side
The best record-keeping system is the one that will be used by your operation. Whether it is recipe cards in a tin container or a more advanced digital recording system, if the system is gathering dus...
12 Maalis 20249min
Episode 8: Bull Selection: What are you looking for?
There are many different types of bulls available, and effective sire selection requires an understanding of the characteristics of the available genetics as well as your own operation. Deliberate ali...
5 Maalis 202410min
Episode 7: Five Management Tips for Small Herds
In 2021, 31% of farms with cattle reported having 32 head or less and 22% have between 33 and 72. Being a smaller operator can pose challenges when managing a beef herd. Time is often limited and, as ...
27 Helmi 20249min
