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Listen to professionals from the Beef Cattle Institute talk about hot topics in today's beef cattle industry.

Brad White, Bob Larson, Bob Weaber, Dustin Pendell

Manhattan, Kasas


    • May 30, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 25m AVG DURATION
    • 365 EPISODES

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    The BCI Cattle Chat podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in the beef cattle industry. This podcast provides informative and concise episodes that cut straight to the point, making it a refreshing change from other podcasts in the same genre. The hosts of this podcast understand the importance of delivering relevant and valuable information to their listeners without wasting their time with unnecessary banter.

    One of the best aspects of The BCI Cattle Chat podcast is its fast-paced format. The hosts get right into the topics at hand, providing listeners with useful information right from the start. There is no need to sit through lengthy introductions or irrelevant tangents, as every minute of this podcast is dedicated to sharing insights and tips related to improving one's own cattle operation. This efficient approach ensures that listeners can make the most out of their time and gain valuable knowledge about the beef cattle industry in every episode.

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    While it may be difficult to find any significant drawbacks to this podcast, some listeners might argue that it lacks a personal touch or casual atmosphere found in other shows. However, this can also be seen as a positive aspect for those who want straightforward information without any distractions or unnecessary anecdotes. Ultimately, it depends on personal preference whether one views this as a weakness or strength.

    In conclusion, The BCI Cattle Chat podcast is an outstanding resource for anyone interested in the beef cattle industry. Its fast-paced format and focus on providing valuable information make it stand out among other podcasts in the same genre. The hosts' expertise and commitment to sharing their knowledge make this podcast a must-listen for ranchers, aspiring cattle farmers, or anyone who wants to learn more about the beef cattle industry.



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    Tariffs, Clostridial Diseases, Beef Quality Assurance

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 22:18


    Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! For Dr. Brian Lubbers last episode as a host he shares information on clostridial diseases and the value of getting Beef Quality Assurance certified. Dr. Dustin Pendell also gives a breakdown on tariffs. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the episode! 4:23 Tariffs 11:19 Clostridial Diseases 16:30 Beef Quality Assurancebqa.org For more… Continue reading Tariffs, Clostridial Diseases, Beef Quality Assurance

    Grazing Strategies, Listener Question: Rash, Research Update

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 26:30


    Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this week's episode of Cattle Chat, the team discusses pros and cons of rotational grazing. The experts then take a listener question about a mysterious rash on their herd. Finally Dr. Conrad Schelkof gives a research update. Thanks for tuning in! 3:18 Continuous vs. Rotational Grazing 12:10 Listener Question:… Continue reading Grazing Strategies, Listener Question: Rash, Research Update

    Sustainability, Health Metrics, Ranells Ranch

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 23:40


    Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this week's episode of Cattle Chat, the team is joined by special guest Dr. Logan Thompson, KSU Sustainable Livestock Extension Specialist, to discus sustainability in the beef industry. The experts will also discuss what health metrics producers should be keeping track of for their herd. Dr. Thompson finishes the… Continue reading Sustainability, Health Metrics, Ranells Ranch

    Drought, Pour-on, Innovation

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 24:00


    Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this week's episode of Cattle Chat, the experts begin by discussing Dr. Lancaster's new research on drought decisions. Next they answer a listener question about applying pour-on to cows. Finally they discuss new innovations and speculate about the future of the beef industry. 2:46 Drought Decisions 11:29 Listener Question:… Continue reading Drought, Pour-on, Innovation

    Research Update, Scorecards, Marketing

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 23:29


    Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this week's episode of Cattle Chat, the team is joined by special guest Dr. Jason Warner, KSU Extension Cow-Calf Specialist and PhD student Maddie Mancke to discuss Maddie's research on heat stress. Dr. Warner also gives some advice on filling out calving scorecards to evaluate the calving season. Finally… Continue reading Research Update, Scorecards, Marketing

    Input Costs, Pasture Turnout, Supplements

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 24:27


    Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this week's episode of Cattle Chat, the team is joined by special guest Dr. Jason Waggoner, KSU Beef Extension Specialist, to dig into the big question: When input costs rise, where can you cut without hurting your herd or your bottom line? The experts will also tackle feeding mineral… Continue reading Input Costs, Pasture Turnout, Supplements

    Spring Cleaning

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 23:38


    Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this episode we are switching things up by answering a myriad of listener questions to get producers ready for the coming season. The experts will discuss prolapses, mastitis, grass tetany, bulls and more. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the episode! 2:18 Prolapses 7:20 Mastitis 11:53 Magnesium 17:32 Bull Management For… Continue reading Spring Cleaning

    Facilities, Crossbreeding, Mineral

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 23:41


    Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this episode we are joined by Dr. A.J. Tarphoff, extension specialist at Kansas State University. The experts discuss investing in facilities and keeping them updated. Next, they answer a listener question about crossbreeding versus owning a purebred herd. Finally, Dr. Brad White asks the panel for their thoughts on… Continue reading Facilities, Crossbreeding, Mineral

    Value in Open Cows, AIP, Crops

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 23:47


    Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! On this episode the experts dive into options producers have when faced with open cows. Next, they discuss acute interstitial pneumonia, Dr. Lubbers brings some new findings in research and the experts decide what could be coming in the future. Finally, Dr. Pendell answers a listener question which asks the… Continue reading Value in Open Cows, AIP, Crops

    Research Update, Calving Window, AI and ET

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 23:38


    Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! On this episode the Jacob Schumacher is here to talk about his research on castration and pain. Next, Dr. Bob Larson answers a listener question regarding narrowing the calving window. Finally, the experts answer another listener question from a producer who wants to convert to a registered herd. Thanks for… Continue reading Research Update, Calving Window, AI and ET

    Hairy Heel Warts, Bull Composition, Sustainability

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025 21:45


    Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! Dr. Brian Lubbers begins the episode by discussing Hairy Heel Warts in feedlots. He explains what could cause them and how it can be treated. Next, the experts discuss bulls composition and BCS for cows versus bulls. Finally, Merri Beth Day is back to discuss her research on sustainability in… Continue reading Hairy Heel Warts, Bull Composition, Sustainability

    Listener Questions: Castration, Feeding Heifers, Average Daily Gain

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 22:55


    Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! On this episode the experts answer your listener questions. They start by discussing what age you should castrate calves and what vaccinations could be given. Next, Dr. Brian Lubbers and Dr. Phillip Lancaster discuss feeding heifers and some of the challenges that come along with that. Finally, they discuss average… Continue reading Listener Questions: Castration, Feeding Heifers, Average Daily Gain

    Virtual Fencing, Cattle Inventory, Smoke

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 23:13


    On this episode of Cattle Chat we have another amazing guest, Dr. Juliana Ranches, who is an Assistant Professor at Oregon State University. She talks to us about virtual fencing and how it works. Then, Dr. Pendell asks the hosts some questions about the Cattle Inventory report. Finally Dr. Ranches discusses her research on the… Continue reading Virtual Fencing, Cattle Inventory, Smoke

    Common Synchronization Issues, Sire Health, First Trimester

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 24:15


    Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! We are joined this week by Associate Professor Dr. Pedro Fontes sponsored by ESTROTECT. He and Dr. Bob Larson start the episode by discussing common synchronization problems. Dr. Brad White then asks Dr. Fontes about some of his research on sire nutrition and fertility. The experts finish the episode by… Continue reading Common Synchronization Issues, Sire Health, First Trimester

    Heifer Listener Question, Bull Selection, Research Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2025 22:40


    Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! On this episode Dr. Bob Weaber is back to talk about genetics and selection. We also get a research update from Merri Beth Day where she discusses the economic implications of disease in feeder cattle. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the episode! 2:25 Heifer Listener Question 11:44 Bull Selection at a… Continue reading Heifer Listener Question, Bull Selection, Research Update

    Yearling Bulls, Mineral Listener Question, Fall Born Calves

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 23:36


    Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! On this episode the experts dive into managing your yearling bulls. Next, they answer a listener question about adapting your mineral program throughout the year. Finally, the experts give some tips on handling fall born calves. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the episode! 2:16 Yearling Bulls: Bull Value Cow-Q-Lator 11:05 Listener… Continue reading Yearling Bulls, Mineral Listener Question, Fall Born Calves

    Dr. Ty Lawrence, Evolution of Carcasses, Diseases in Fed Cattle

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 24:08


    Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! On this episode the experts are joined by another great guest Dr. Ty Lawrence Caviness Davis Distinguished Chair in Meat Science at West Texas A&M. They start the episode by discussing the changes in cattle overtime and how cattle may look in the future. Next, Dr. Brad White asks the… Continue reading Dr. Ty Lawrence, Evolution of Carcasses, Diseases in Fed Cattle

    Research Update, Garden City Partnership, Feeding Program

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 23:37


    Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! This episode one of our students Liliana Rivas joins to tell us about her research with beef-dairy cross calves. Next, Marshall Stewart is back to tell us about K-State's new project with Garden City Community College. Dr. Lancaster finishes the episode by answering a listener question concerning a cow feed… Continue reading Research Update, Garden City Partnership, Feeding Program

    Leptospirosis, Mud, Mineral Program

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 24:11


    Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this episode Dr. Bob Larson and Dr. Brian Lubbers discuss what Leptospirosis is and whether we should vaccinate for it every year. Next Dr. Brad White asks the crew what affects mud can have on a cattle herd and what can we do to help. Finally they answer a… Continue reading Leptospirosis, Mud, Mineral Program

    Bovaer, Prepare for Calving, Johne’s Disease

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 23:58


    Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! The whole crew is back in the studio for this episode of Cattle Chat. The experts begin the episode by discussing the new product Bovaer, which is designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in cattle, and the public concerns about the product. Next they give some tips on calving in… Continue reading Bovaer, Prepare for Calving, Johne's Disease

    IBR, Grazing Crop Stubble, Dose Accuracy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 25:00


    Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! On this episode we have guest host Dr. Scott Fritz. Our experts begin the episode by discussing IBR and its effects on a cattle herd. Next Dr. Fritz gives some tips on things to look out for when grazing crop stubbles in order to avoid sickness. Finally, Dr. Brad White… Continue reading IBR, Grazing Crop Stubble, Dose Accuracy

    BVD, Heifer Synchronization, Feeding Corn

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2025 23:35


    Happy New Year! On this episode our experts begin by answering a listener question about BVD in their herd . Next ESTROTECT brings back Dr. Ken Odde to discuss estrus synchronization in his herd. Finally Dr. Lancaster does some calculating to decide what type of corn should be fed in a listener question. Thanks for… Continue reading BVD, Heifer Synchronization, Feeding Corn

    Dr. Marshall Stewart, Senior Cows, Starting a Ranch

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2024 24:28


    Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! On this episode we have a very special guest, Dr. Marshall Stewart, the Executive Vice President for External Engagement and Chief of Staff here at K-State. Dr. Larson begins our episode by asking the experts about the importance of outreach and extension. Next they answer a listener question concerning senior… Continue reading Dr. Marshall Stewart, Senior Cows, Starting a Ranch

    Cover Crops, Changing Needles, Forward Planning

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 23:02


    Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! On this episode our experts along with guest host Dr. Todd Gunderson answer a listener question about fall calving on a cover crop. Next they answer a listener question about changing needles and how often it should be done. Finally Dr. Pendell discusses planning ahead for the next year. Thanks… Continue reading Cover Crops, Changing Needles, Forward Planning

    New World Screwworm, Water Belly, Cold Weather

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 25:00


    Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! On this episode our experts along with guest host Dr. Todd Gunderson discuss the New World Screwworm or Cochliomyia hominivorax. Next they answer a listener question about water belly or urolithiasis. Finally Dr. Dustin Pendell is back with some tips on book keeping in cold weather. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy… Continue reading New World Screwworm, Water Belly, Cold Weather

    Judging Teams, Finishing Cattle, Quick Fire Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 23:14


    Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! On this episode our experts congratulate former student Jacob Klaudt on winning the national Livestock Judging Competition as well as congratulate the K-State meats judging team on a national championship. Next Dr. Lancaster answers a listener question pertaining to finishing steers at home and how to feed them. Finally we… Continue reading Judging Teams, Finishing Cattle, Quick Fire Questions

    Pineapples and Cows, Protein Supplements, Ranch Horses

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 24:28


    Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! On this episode our experts answer a listener question from South Africa that talks about increasing herd size, managing disease, and affordable feed plans. Next Dr. Lancaster answers a question about NPNs. Finally our guest Dr. Laurie Beard talks about tips and techniques for managing your ranch horse. Thanks for… Continue reading Pineapples and Cows, Protein Supplements, Ranch Horses

    Biosecurity vs Biocontainment, Feeding Cows, FDA on Aspirin

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 23:54


    Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! This week our experts are joined by Dr. Todd Gunderson. They begin by discussing the difference between biosecurity and biocontainment, as well as their importance. Next Dr. Gunderson gives some advice on feeding second and third trimester cows. Dr. Brian Lubbers concludes the episode with an update from the FDA… Continue reading Biosecurity vs Biocontainment, Feeding Cows, FDA on Aspirin

    Incoming Cattle, Bull Health Problem, Ionophores

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 23:18


    Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! This episode is full of listener questions, up first the experts talk about live or modified vaccines on incoming cattle. The episode continues with a bull health situation from a listener. Finally the experts give their thoughts on using ionophores in the winter. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the episode! 4:40… Continue reading Incoming Cattle, Bull Health Problem, Ionophores

    Producer Records, CalfDex, Beef Dairy Cross

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 25:07


    Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! Dr. Brad White, Dr. Brian Lubbers and Dr. Bob Larson are joined this week by Cambree Schmaltz and Dr. Ted Schroeder. They discuss some exciting new innovations in record keeping for cow calf producers and Cambree talks about her research project looking into the economics of beef-dairy cross and serial… Continue reading Producer Records, CalfDex, Beef Dairy Cross

    Sexed Semen, Meat Question, Twinning

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 26:03


    Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! This week's episode sponsored by ESTROTECT and brings Dr. Ken Odde to bring some insightful knowledge into some of the research he has done. Dr. Odde starts the episode by talking about selecting semen based on sex and doing so commercially. Dr. Dustin Pendell then brings some questions to the… Continue reading Sexed Semen, Meat Question, Twinning

    Compounding, Net Wrap, Protein Tubs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 24:08


    Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! This episode begins with Dr. Brian Lubbers explaining compounding medication for meat animals. The show progresses with the experts answering a listener question asking about whether you should remove net wrap from hay bales or if they can go through the tub grinder. The episode concludes by discussing protein tubs… Continue reading Compounding, Net Wrap, Protein Tubs

    Creep Feeding, Starting Cattle on Finishing Ration, Amount of Vaccines

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 25:01


    Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! This episode begins with Dr. Phillip Lancaster and Dr. Bob Larson discussing whether creep feeding calves is worth it. The show progresses with the experts answering a listener question asking about creating a finishing ration for cattle. Dr. Brad White wraps up the episode by discussing how many vaccines it… Continue reading Creep Feeding, Starting Cattle on Finishing Ration, Amount of Vaccines

    Replacement Heifers, Pain Management, Bull Management

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 23:00


    Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! Dr. Brad White, Dr. Phillip Lancaster, Dr. Dustin Pendell and Dr. Brian Lubbers cover selecting replacement heifers. They then discuss pain management in cattle and how we determine pain and medicate it. Finally the experts talk about managing your bulls after breeding season is over. 3:00 Replacement Heifers 9:33 Pain… Continue reading Replacement Heifers, Pain Management, Bull Management

    Homestead, Protein Supplements, Facilities

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 25:17


    Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! This episode begins with our experts answering a listener question about laminitis and ways to treat it. The show progresses with a conversation concerning coccidiosis and how to tell if it's affecting your herd. To wrap up this edition of Cattle Chat, Dr. Brad White asks the experts some commonly… Continue reading Homestead, Protein Supplements, Facilities

    Laminitis, Coccidiosis, Variety Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 24:57


    Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! This episode begins with our experts answering a listener question about laminitis and ways to treat it. The show progresses with a conversation concerning coccidiosis and how to tell if it's affecting your herd. To wrap up this edition of Cattle Chat, Dr. Brad White asks the experts some commonly… Continue reading Laminitis, Coccidiosis, Variety Questions

    Weighing Cows, Should I Implant, Fall Calvers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 24:11


    Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! This episode begins with Dr. Phillip Lancaster and Dr. Brian Libber discussing different strategies for determining cow body condition health. The show progresses with the experts answering a listener question asking if he should implant is calves. Dr. Brad White wraps up the episode by discussing fall calvers and how… Continue reading Weighing Cows, Should I Implant, Fall Calvers

    Fall Calf Sales, Antimicrobial Usage, Euthanasia

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024 24:16


    Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! Dr. Brad White, Dr. Phillip Lancaster, Dr. Dustin Pendell and Dr. Brian Lubbers cover selling your calves in the fall. They then discuss how to manage antimicrobial use and close out with a discussion on euthanasia 3:34 Preparing for sale day 9:50 Antimicrobial use. 15:12 Discussion about euthanasia. or more… Continue reading Fall Calf Sales, Antimicrobial Usage, Euthanasia

    Photosensitization, Trade, Water Quality

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 24:25


    Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! Dr. Brad White, Dr. Phillip Lancaster, Dr. Dustin Pendell and Dr. Brian Lubbers cover photosensitization in cattle with guest Dr. Scott Fritz. They then discuss some economic trade questions from Dustin followed by a look at the importance of water quality. 3:34 Photosensitization and how to manage it. 10:30 Questions… Continue reading Photosensitization, Trade, Water Quality

    Australia Listener Question, Feeder Heifer Question, Beef Industry at a Glance

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 24:16


    Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! The experts open the episode by answering a listener question from Australia regarding cull cows. The experts continue the show by discussing a listener's question about the possibility of transferring feeder heifers into breeding heifers. This edition of Cattle Chat winds down with Dr. Brad White asking the experts about the future… Continue reading Australia Listener Question, Feeder Heifer Question, Beef Industry at a Glance

    Pinkeye Listener Question, AIP Research Update, Liquid Feeds Listener Question

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024 24:52


    Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! The show kicks off with the experts answering a listener's question about pinkeye. The episode continues with Dr. Paige Schmidt giving an update on her research. The experts conclude this edition of Cattle Chat by responding to another listener's question concerning a liquid feeds. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the episode! … Continue reading Pinkeye Listener Question, AIP Research Update, Liquid Feeds Listener Question

    Listener Question, FFAR ICASA Grant, Listener Question

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2024 24:10


    Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! The show kicks off with Dr. Phillip Lancaster answering a listener's question about feeding rye grain to cattle. Dr. Brad White continues the episode by announcing a grant the Beef Cattle Institute has received from the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research. The experts conclude this edition of Cattle Chat… Continue reading Listener Question, FFAR ICASA Grant, Listener Question

    Listener Question, Yogurt Health Claim, Summer Research Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2024 23:16


    Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! The hosts begin the episode by answering a listener's question about the causes and prevention methods associated with dummy calves. Dr. Brian Lubbers progresses the show with a conversation about health label claims on food products. The experts wrap up this edition of Cattle Chat by updating the listenership on… Continue reading Listener Question, Yogurt Health Claim, Summer Research Update

    KFMA 2023 Executive Summary, Body Condition Scoring, Excess Rain

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 24:00


    Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! To kick off the show, Dr. Dustin Pendell and the other hosts examine a recent report from the Kansas Farm Management Association titled 2023 Executive Summary, which contains data about net farm income, government payments and insurance in Kansas. To continue the show, Dr. Phillip Lancaster explains how to properly… Continue reading KFMA 2023 Executive Summary, Body Condition Scoring, Excess Rain

    Heat Feeding, Risk Management, Facial Diseases, Cull Criteria

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2024 23:26 Transcription Available


    Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! This episode begins with Dr. Phillip Lancaster and Dr. Bob Larson discussing different strategies for feeding cattle during extreme heat. The show progresses with a conversation concerning risk management methods that producers should contemplate now for shipping calves in the fall. Larson continues the episode by examining three facial diseases:… Continue reading Heat Feeding, Risk Management, Facial Diseases, Cull Criteria

    Rapid-Fire Questions, Listener Question, Antibiotics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 24:05 Transcription Available


    Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! Dr. Brad White opens up this episode by asking the other hosts questions regarding fly control, grazing and pink eye. The experts continue the show by discussing a listener's question about calves trying to nurse first-calf heifers instead of their dams. This edition of Cattle Chat winds down with Dr. Brian Lubbers… Continue reading Rapid-Fire Questions, Listener Question, Antibiotics

    HPAI, Future Veterinary Technologies, Rapid-Fire Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 24:50 Transcription Available


    Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! Dr. Fred Gingrich, DVM and executive director of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners, sits down with the hosts to provide an update on the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza outbreak — a virus recently transmitted to dairy cattle called H1:N1. The experts and Dr. Gingrich progress this episode by sharing… Continue reading HPAI, Future Veterinary Technologies, Rapid-Fire Questions

    Removing Bulls, Leaky Gut, Ultrasonography

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2024 22:33 Transcription Available


    Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! The experts begin the show by discussing the pros and cons of pulling bulls during/after the breeding season. Dr. Phillip Lancaster continues this edition of Cattle Chat by relaying all the known information about Leaky gut – a new and peculiar disease to cattle production. BCI student Luis Feitoza closes out… Continue reading Removing Bulls, Leaky Gut, Ultrasonography

    Pain Management, Grazing Forages, Sudden Calf Death

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 23:44


    Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! All calves require some sort of spring/summer processing. Two of the more painful events during these times include dehorning and castration. In this episode, the experts invite K-State college of veterinary medicine student Jake Schumacher to share the progress of his research on how maternal bovine appeasing substance affects calf… Continue reading Pain Management, Grazing Forages, Sudden Calf Death

    Pond Basics, Listener Questions, Pond Management

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 24:30


    Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! Most nutritionists consider water the most significant nutrient cattle consume, so correctly managing this finite resource becomes critical for successful beef production. Joe Gerken, K-State assistant professor of Wildlife and Outdoor Enterprise Management, begins the episode by discussing various pond fundamentals with the hosts. Gerken and the experts then progress… Continue reading Pond Basics, Listener Questions, Pond Management

    Case Fatality Risk, 4-H Calves, PAC CARB

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 23:45


    Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! Ever wondered when its time to cut your losses and ship that sick calf out of the yard? Lilli Heinen joins the show to help answer that question and talk about her research concerning case fatality risk. The hosts continue the show by discussing important things for 4-Hers to remember… Continue reading Case Fatality Risk, 4-H Calves, PAC CARB

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