Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWinter Cattle Yard Preparation Checklist
Dr. Alfredo DiConstanzo discusses planning ahead and having checklists and protocols for personnel can help with effectively handling winter weather.
2 years, 5 months ago
Understanding Johnes Disease in Beef Cattle
What Johnes disease is, how to test for it and the use of biosecurity measures to prevent it in a herd are discussed.
2 years, 6 months ago
Things to Think Through When Developing an Estate and Business Transition Plan
Attorney Pamela Epp Olsen shares key things she sees as important that family agricultural business owners consider as the develop an estate and busi…
2 years, 6 months ago
Artificial Insemination of Beef Heifers with Multi-Sire Sexed Semen
John Maddux, the owner of the ranch where this research was conducted shares the background for the project and why this technology has worked for th…
2 years, 6 months ago
Two Things for Ranchers to Consider as Tax Management Strategies Prior to Year End
An Individual 401(k) for owners of a small business and making sure cattle income that can be taxed at a capital gains rate is identified as such, ar…
2 years, 6 months ago
Cow Herd Report Card II. Measures of Performance
Looking at the percent calf crop weaned per cow exposed to breeding is an important factor impacting productivity for a cow herd. Factors that affect…
2 years, 6 months ago
Corn Silage Feed Out
The importance of strategies to minimize deterioration at feed out, especially for cow-calf or growing operations feeding small amounts is discussed.
2 years, 7 months ago
How to Meet your Cows Nutrient Needs when Feeding Hay this Winter
Accurately testing hay, understanding the analysis and then developing a plan based on cattle nutritional needs is the focus of this conversation.
2 years, 7 months ago
Helping Your Child Feed Their 4-H or FFA Market Steer
Feeding plans and a process that provides freedom with oversight can help youth successfully are for their project, while also learning lessons for l…
2 years, 7 months ago
Investigating the cause of cattle abortions: When to involve your veterinarian and what happens next
Dr. Matt Hille discusses different stages of pregnancy loss and the importance of a veterinary client patient relationship in understanding abortion …
2 years, 7 months ago