Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchUnderstanding Trichomoniasis and its Impact as a Reproductive Disease
Trich is a venereal disease that can result in a high percentage of early stage loss of pregnacy and non-pregnant cows. How the organism is transmitt…
3 years, 2 months ago
Options for Estrus Synchronization this Breeding Season
Estrus synchronization can be utilized in both artificial insemination and natural service breeding. Resources to select and implement different prot…
3 years, 2 months ago
Winter Bull Management and What to Do if Your Bulls Get Frostbite on the Testes?
Harsh winter weather can impact bull fertility. A breeding soundness exam can help producers know if a bull is still a potential breeder.
3 years, 2 months ago
Getting the Most Out of Grazing Cereal Rye and other Winter-hardy Small Cereals
Timing of when grazing starts as well as the utilization of mutilple pastures to manage regrowth of annuals can help producers make the most of this …
3 years, 2 months ago
Preventing Grass Tetany in the Lactating Beef Cow this Spring
The causes of tetany as well as supplementation strategies that can be utilized to minimize risk are discussed.
3 years, 2 months ago
Understanding Scours
There are a number of things that can cause calf diarrhea. Identifying common causes and practices to minimze the risk to calves is discussed.
3 years, 2 months ago
Identifying Your Competitive Advantage
Burke Teichert, shares key things ranch managers should pay attention to in identifying opportunities to improve long term profitability.
3 years, 2 months ago
To Pave or Not to Pave? A Slippery Slope
When considering adding concrete to cattle pens, alleys or handling areas, consider both the pros and cons for the animals as well as the operator.
3 years, 2 months ago
A Cow Calf Producers Perspective on Utilizing Livestock Risk Protection Insurance
Mark Halstead shares how their diversified crop and cattle operation utilizes LRP as a risk management tool to set a floor price for weaned calves.
3 years, 2 months ago
Getting More Out of Fall Forage Cover Crops: Is Strip Grazing Worth It?
This roundtable producer discussion highlights observations from a collaborative study at five producer operations from across Nebraska examining gra…
3 years, 3 months ago