Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchTargeted grazing on cheatgrass in the western Great Plains
Seed production by cheatgrass can be significantly reduced when grazing it during rapid growth and while seed is soft.
2 years, 1 month ago
Swath Grazing Sorghum-Sudangrass and Pearl Millet as an Alternative to Feeding Cows Baled Hay in the Winter
Iowa State research over five years has shown swath grazing to be significantly less cost and labor than dry lot feeding cows hay in the winter.
2 years, 1 month ago
Fly Control Options for Cattle on Pasture
Dave Boxler discusses species of flies impacting cattle on pasture and how to seek to reduce populations.
2 years, 1 month ago
H5N1 in Dairy Cattle - Information and Update for Cattle Producers
Dr. Matt Hille, UNL Veterinary Pathologist, discusses history of the H5N1 virus in dairy cattle, current regulations in place and the safety of milk …
2 years, 1 month ago
Simple Synchronization of Cows - One Injection, One Time thorugh the Chute and Bull Breed
Dr. Rick Funston discusses a protocol using prostaglandin to synchronize estrus and bull breed.
2 years, 1 month ago
Management Strategies for Minimizing Early Pregnancy Loss
Dr. Rick Funston highlights management practices that can support or increase the risk of early pregnancy loss.
2 years, 1 month ago
Understanding Coccidiosis in Calves
Dr. Lindsay Waechter-Mead discusses how this microscopic protozoan parasite reproduces and infects calves and practices to minimize its impact to cal…
2 years, 1 month ago
Best Practices for Needle Selection Use and Care in Cattle Health
Dr. Lindsay Waechter-Mead discusses principles to remember when selecting the right needle for a vaccination or other treatment.
2 years, 2 months ago
Best Practices for Emergency Euthanasia in Cattle
Dr. Becky Funk and Karly Anderson from UNL discusses key things to undersand about bovine anatomy and euthanasia methods to safely and swiftly put do…
2 years, 2 months ago
The Influence of Protein on the Reproductive Performance of Beef Females
Dr. Sandy Johnson from KSU discusses research she has done looking at the potential impacts of grazing cows and heifers on wheat pasture right prior …
2 years, 2 months ago