Episode 86: Rest Stops During Long-Haul Transport: Helpful or Harmful?
Transport regulations have renewed attention on the role of rest stops for weaned calves. While the idea is that breaks during long-haul transport might reduce stress and improve animal welfare, resea...
16 Sep 202510min
Episode 85: Evolution in Cattle Feeding, Management and Demand
Over the past 25 years, research has helped producers who background and finish beef cattle gain a deeper understanding of how nutrition supports animal health and meets consumer needs. In this episod...
9 Sep 20259min
Episode 84: Looking to Make the Most of Forage Quality?
Forage quality plays a critical role in cattle nutrition, yet it’s not always prioritized when management decisions are made. By focusing on quality, producers can often reduce costs—getting more from...
2 Sep 20258min
Episode 83: Improve Your Bottom Line with the Power of Feed Testing
Now that cattle feed has been—or is being—harvested, it’s a good time to start thinking about testing it. While a visual check can help you spot the difference between good and poor-quality feed, it w...
26 Aug 20259min
Episode 82: Keep Your BVD Down
Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD) is a serious disease that can lead to abortion, infertility, immune suppression, and calf losses. If the virus crosses the placenta in the first four months of gestation, c...
19 Aug 202512min
Episode 81: Five Strategies to Stop Sickness Before it Starts this Fall
Biosecurity hazards on beef operations are sometimes overlooked, but the risk of introducing disease to your farm is real—and more common than many realize. This risk increases in the fall, when cattl...
12 Aug 202510min
Episode 80: Understanding Yardage Costs
Have you ever wondered where your money really goes during the winter-feeding period? Feed costs are easy to identify in a beef cattle operation—but what about the hidden expenses quietly chipping awa...
5 Aug 20258min
Episode 79: Five Things to You Can Do During Drought to Manage Your Herd, Pastures and Health
Despite recent rain in some areas, drought continues to hit hard across many parts of Canada, with some regions facing multiple years of dry conditions. If you’re navigating another tough season, this...
29 Jul 20258min
