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Recent Episodes

Managing Cattle Finishing at Heavier Weights

Posted April 8, 2025 • 00:16:36

Cattle harvested at heavier weights may be at greater risk for late term death loss during the finishing period. Factors that may increase this risk...

What vaccines should I use? Tips for establishing vaccination protocols for calves.

Posted April 2, 2025 • 00:09:49

Every operation is different and the appropriate vaccination plan will depend on health challenges specific to an individuals herd. Principles for developing...

Impacts of Increasing Levels of Salt on Intake, Digestion, and Rumen Fermentation with Beef Cattle Consuming Low-Quality Forages

Posted March 31, 2025 • 00:22:29

Salt is often used to limit intake of protien supplements to cattle grazing low-quality forages. This research explores the potential impacts of high...

Build Resilience into Your Pasture Lease: The Drought and Disaster Clause

Posted March 25, 2025 • 00:13:51

A written lease agreement should include a specified clause that addresses how drought and other natural disasters will be handled which provides clarity...

Incorporating Red Clover for Management of Fescue Toxicosis

Posted March 20, 2025 • 00:21:42

Dr. Brittany Davis discusses research showing that the compound biochanin A, which is found in red clover, can mitigate the effects of ergopeptide alkaloids...