Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchUnderstanding how Vaccinations can Impact Herd Fertility
Dr. George Perry from Texas A and M discusses research that demonstrates how the timing of vaccinations and the type of vaccine used impacts heifer …
3 years, 3 months ago
Weak Calf Syndrome
The multiple causes of Weak Calf Symdrome are discussed as well as approaches to analyze a production system to identify changes that can reduce the …
3 years, 3 months ago
Swath Grazing Forage Sorghum and Pearl Millet as a Winter Feed option for cows in Iowa
Researchers at Iowa State have demonstrated that swath grazing summer annuals can significantly reduce harvested feed costs for cows in the winter.
3 years, 3 months ago
Translating and Applying Genomic EPDs
Genomic testing can be utilized to enhance the accuracy of EPDs, allowing producers to know an animals true breeding value more quickly.
3 years, 3 months ago
TDN Translation Understanding Energy of Forages
What does TDN mean on a feed analysis? What is a good TDN value for forage? How does one use the information in analyzing a cattle diet?
3 years, 3 months ago
Understanding the Causes of and Caring for Prolapses in Cattle
Dr. Lindsay Waechter-Mead discuss the two types of prolapses that commonly occur in cattle around the time of calving.
3 years, 4 months ago
Field Trial Assesses the Use of Sexed Semen in a Commercial Commercial Cow Herd
Dr. Karol Fike, discusses results of a Kansas State University research study looking at the impacts of the use of sex selected semen in a commercial…
3 years, 4 months ago
Cow-calf Business Benchmarks
Colorado State University recently released a report showing cow-calf performance measures from 30 ranches. Beef Specialist Ryan Rhoades discusses th…
3 years, 4 months ago
Winter Tick
Tick activity is not something producers expect to see in northern climates in the winter, but one species can impact horses and cattle.
3 years, 4 months ago
Preparing for the Calving Season
Principles and practices to help ensure success are discussed.
3 years, 4 months ago