Beef Bits Podcast

On this episode of the Beef Bits Podcast host Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler, Extension Beef Specialist at the University of Kentucky, is joined by Dr. Glenda Pereria, University of Maine Dairy Specialist, to discuss polyfluoroalkyl substances or forever chemicals and some recommendations for managing them.   Learn more about Dr. Glenda Pereria's program Learn more on PFAS from Dr. Pereria's Dairy Outreach   Royalty Free music Dark Country Rock by Vlad Krotov from Pixabay

On this episode of the Beef Bits podcast, host Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler, Extension professor for the University of Kentucky, is joined by Dr. Michelle Arnold, Extension Ruminant Veterinarian, to discuss frothy bloat in grazing cattle.  Dr. Michelle Arnold is a Professor at the University of Kentucky Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory specializing in ruminant livestock.   Episode Resources Learn more about Bloat in cattle ID-186 Managing Legume-Induced Bloat Learn more about Dr. Michelle Arnold   Royalty Free music Dark Country Rock by Vlad Krotov from Pixabay  

On this episode of the Beef Bits podcast host Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by his colleague Dr. Michelle Arnold to discuss risk of grass tetany.   Royalty Free music Dark Country Rock by Vlad Krotov from Pixabay

On this episode of the Beef Bits podcast host Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by his colleague Dr. Greg Halich to discuss bale grazing.   Royalty Free music Dark Country Rock by Vlad Krotov from Pixabay

Host Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by Kevin Laurent, Extension specialist, to the Kentucky Postweaning Value Added Program.   Royalty Free music Dark Country Rock by Vlad Krotov from Pixabay

Host Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by Dr. Gregg Rentfrow, Extension Professor and meat specialist, to introduce the cut sheet and share what to consider when completing one when having a beef processed.   Free music: Danger Drive

On this episode Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by Dr. Michelle Arnold to discuss the animal identification requirements for cattle moving within state boundaries and across state lines. Free music from Adobe: Route 66

On this episode host Jeff Lehmkuhler and Dr. Darrh Bullock review the recent Beef Improvement Federation meeting and discuss beef genetics.   Free music from Adobe: Route 66

Host Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by Dr. Katie VanValin to discuss coproduct supplements for beef cattle.   Free Adobe music: Route 66

Host Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by Dr. Colt Knight, University of Maine, to chat about direct marketing meat from small farms and share his experiences from a state where direct marketing has taken root.

Host Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by Dr. Les Anderson to discuss the impact of the current heat wave on fertility of the beef herd and management strategies. Music: Free Adobe stock Route 66 Blues

Host Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by Dr. Chris Teutsch to discuss management tips for pasture and hay fields to ensure you get good yields.   Royalty free music Midnight Rebellion Adobe Stock

Host Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by forage specialist Dr. Jimmy Henning to share factors that result in quality baleage production. Music from Pixabay: Summer trip with a guitar

In this episode Dr. Colt Knight discusses direct marketing agricultural products in Maine.   Music from Pixabay: Summer trip with a guitar

On this episode of the Beef Bits Podcast, host Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by Dr. Colt Knight, University of Maine Livestock Specialist, to discuss his role working in Agriculture in the Northeast.   Music from Pixabay: Summer trip with a guitar

Host Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by Dr. Colt Knight, University of Maine Extension Livestock Specialist, to discuss using high tensile wire to construct fencing systems for livestock in regions where the freezing and thawing can push posts out of the ground.   Music from Pixabay: Summer trip with a guitar

Host Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by Nick Roy to discuss his project looking at ear tags and ink sources. Music from Pixabay: Summer trip with a guitar

Host Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by his colleague Dr. Les Anderson to discuss controlling the calving season. This is the first part of a 3-part series.   Music from Pixabay: Summer trip with a guitar

Host Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by his colleague Dr. Les Anderson to discuss controlling the calving season. This is the first part of a 3-part series.   Music from Pixabay: Summer trip with a guitar

Host Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by his colleague Dr. Les Anderson to discuss controlling the calving season. This is the first part of a 3-part series.   Music from Pixabay: Summer trip with a guitar

Host Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by his colleague Dr. Darrh Bullock to discuss the newer foot angle and claw set EPD's.   Music from Pixabay: Summer trip with a guitar

On this episode of the Beef Bits podcast host Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by his colleague Dr. Josh Jackson to discuss various technologies that may enhance beef cattle management. Royalty free music www.bensound.com Funny Song

Host Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by Dr. Jason Smith, Texas A&M Agri-Life, to chat about the plane of nutrition of beef cows and preparing for winter. Royalty Free Music: www.bensound.com funnysong

Host Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by his colleague, Dr. Morgan Hayes, to discuss confinement housing options for beef cattle. Royalty Free Music: www.bensound.com funnysong

Host Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined in this episode by his colleague Dr. Les Anderson to discuss tools for pregnancy diagnosis and culling considerations.   Royalty Free Music: www.bensound.com funnysong

Host Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined once again by his colleague Dr. Darrh Bullock extension beef cattle geneticist.  They discuss the importance of whole herd reporting and value of genomics for EPDs.   Royalty Free Music: www.bensound.com funnysong

Host Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by Dr. Deidre Harmon, North Carolina State University, to chat about feeding brewer's grains to beef cattle.   Royalty Free Music: www.bensound.com funnysong

Host Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by his colleague Dr. Michelle Arnold, ruminant veterinarian, to discuss approaches to reduce stress and improve immunity of calves at weaning. Royalty Free Music: www.bensound.com funnysong

Host Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by his colleague, Dr. Chris Teutsch forage Extension specialist, to discuss summer forages for livestock.   Royalty Free Music: www.bensound.com funnysong  

Host Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by Dr. Gabe Pent, Virginia Tech, to discuss what silvopastoral systems are and what needs to be considered when integrating livestock with trees. Royalty Free Music: www.bensound.com funnysong    

Host Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by his dairy extension colleague, Dr. Donna Amaral-Phillips, to discuss making corn silage and minimizing losses. Royalty Free Music: www.bensound.com funnysong

Host Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by his University of Georgia colleague Dr. Lawton Stewart to discuss cotton derived feeds.

Host Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by colleague Dr. Darrh Bullock to discuss the new Dairy EPD indices for beef sires when mating beef bulls to dairy cows.   Royalty Free Music: www.bensound.com funnysong

Host Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by colleagues Doug Shepherd, Matt Adams and Kevin Laurent to discuss retaining ownership of feeder calves through the finishing phase to gain knowledge on performance and genetics.   Royalty Free Music: www.bensound.com funnysong

Host Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined this week by his colleague Dr. Jimmy Henning, Forage Specialist, to discuss ensiled forage.   Royalty Free music: Bensound.com funnysong

Host Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by colleagues Dr. Katie VanValin and Dr. Daniel Rivera to discuss their recent efforts on producing freezer beef in Mississippi and Kentucky.   Royalty Free music: Bensound.com funnysong

Host Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by the Dirt2Dollars podcast crew of Whitney Carman, Daniel Carpenter and Matt Adams.   Royalty Free Music by www.bensound.com FunnySong

Host Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by his colleagues Les Anderson, Darrh Bullock, Kevin Laurent and Katie VanValin nearly one year after COVID-19.  They discuss timely tips as spring rolls around and get on a tangent about feet.   Royalty Free Music: www.bensound.com  hipjazz

Host Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by Dave Maples, Executive Director of the Kentucky Cattlemen's Association and Becky Thompson, Director of the Kentucky Beef Network.   Royalty Free Music by: Bensound.com Funnysong

Host Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined this episode by Brandon Sears, Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources agent.  We discuss the Madison county hay auction.Music: Free download Bensound.com funnysong

Host Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined this episode by Lyndall Harned and Brian Jeffiers, Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources agents.  We discuss the Eastern Kentucky Hay contest.Music: Free download Bensound.com happyrock

Host Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined again this episode by his colleague Dr. Gregg Rentfrow, Extension Professor and meat specialist to wrap up their discussion on selecting a meat processor for your beef animal.Music: Free download Bensound.com happyrock

Host Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined this episode by his colleague Dr. Gregg Rentfrow, Extension Professor and meat specialist.  We discuss things to consider when choosing a butcher to process your beef and other issues.Music: Free download Bensound.com happyrock

Host Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by during this episode by his colleague Dr. Les Anderson, Extension Professor and beef cattle specialist.  We discuss aspects of reproductive management to ensure reproductive efficiency.Credits - Music: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music 

Host Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by during this episode by his colleague Dr. Katie VanValin, Extension beef cattle specialist at the Princeton research station.  We discuss the research station, Beef Bash, market news, and football.Credits - Music: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music ; Sound Effects: This podcast uses sounds: cattle sale on auction by felix blume; cow scream by gibarroule

Host Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by during this episode by his colleague Dr. Darrh Bullock, Extension beef cattle specialist and Auburn fan.  We discuss the ROWLI educational program, beef science class, market news, and football.Credits - Music: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music ; Sound Effects: This podcast uses sounds from Freesound.org: stockyard 1 by ecfike, break-time by craigsmith , cattle sale on auction by felix blume

Host Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by during this episode by his Cajun colleague Kevin Laurent, Extension beef cattle specialist.  We discuss the feeder cattle marketing programs to add value to the calves, market news, famous hometown folks, COVID and football.Credits - Music: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music ; Sound Effects: This podcast uses sounds from Freesound.org: stockyard 1 by ecfike

Host Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler, University of Kentucky Beef Cattle Specialist, is joined by his colleagues Dr. Les Anderson, Dr. Darrh Bullock, Kevin Laurent, and Dr. Katie VanValin.  Each provide their background on how the got to Kentucky and we discuss the recent NCBA long range plan industry objectives that were released in July. Music: http://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music