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Brad shares two studies He presented at the American Dairy Science Association annual meeting. First, he examines records from more than 150,000 lactations to compare genetic predictions for somatic cell score and clinical mastitis. The results suggest that PTA for somatic cell score is more useful for predicting and ranking cows by observed somatic cell count than PTA for mastitis.He also discusses a study comparing Holstein and crossbred heifers for feed intake, methane emissions, rumination, and feeding behavior. Although methane produced per kilogram of feed was similar across breed groups, smaller crossbred heifers consumed four to five pounds less dry matter per day. The findings highlight how genetics, breed, sensors, and precision feeding data could help producers improve herd health and heifer management.Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message!Linkedin -> The Moos RoomTwitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafetyFacebook -> @UMNDairyYouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and HealthInstagram -> @UMNWCROCDairyExtension WebsiteAgriAmerica Podcast Directory 

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Opportunistic Grazing is a term used to maximize forage grazed on marginal land for heifer development. Research work completed in Wisconsin nearly a decade ago and recently published defined the differences between heifers reared on pasture for 6 months annually vs those housed in confinement year-round. Heifer development is the second most expensive portion of the dairy enterprise, and feed going into your replacements is the easiest metric to change. Simply by rotating the females between pastures every 2-4 days during optimum grazing conditions, this data suggests a return of nearly 2700 lbs milk during her first lactation when compared to the ‘couch potato' counterpart on TMR. Listen in today to learn about what observations to expect, how to be responsive and nimble to weather while decreasing cost of production. Additionally, researchers Ken Kalscheur and Carlos Camisa Nova provides a sneak peek at future research being conducted to better understand what is changing in the heifer to improve first lactation performance. Topics of discussion 1:57      Introduction of Dr. Kalscheur and Carlos Camisa Nova 3:07      Project design/details/background 6:30      How was the pasture measured 7:46      Discussion of supplementation strategies 9:04      TMR composition for 1.8 ADG goal 10:03     Bodyweight difference after first grazing season 12:24     Supplementation strategy to bred heifers, during a drought year 14:59    Feed costs – pasture vs TMR, reduction of 35%   17:21     Repro effect of pasture vs confinement 18:59    First lactation performance of pasture based heifer development 20:02     Impact on Dry matter intake during first lactation 22:23     Follow up project, in progress, to assess possible metabolic differences 25:40     Impact of an activity difference in the two styles of rearing animals 27:57     What do you want ‘boots on the ground' dairymen to know about your project  Featured Article: Growth and lactation performance from dairy heifers raised in confinement or on pasture #2xAg2030; #journalofdairyscience; #openaccess; #MODAIRY; #pasture; #replacement; #heiferdevelopment; #milk; #dmi; #active; #dairysciencedigest; #ReaganBluel

Joined by special guest Dr. Lee Jones from Boehringer Ingelheim, this episode focuses on effective heifer development as a foundation for long-term herd success, emphasizing the importance of selecting the right genetics and defining clear production goals. This conversation explores how early-life management—including colostrum intake, vaccination programs, and nutrition—plays a critical role in building immunity and supporting growth. They highlight key health risks such as bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) and stress the value of customized herd health plans developed with a veterinarian. Reproductive efficiency is another major theme, with strategies to ensure heifers reach puberty on time, breed early, and maintain long-term productivity. The group also evaluates whether heifers should calve at 24 or 30 months, weighing economic and logistical trade-offs. Overall, the conversation underscores that thoughtful planning and consistent management are essential to producing productive, profitable cows. For more on BCI Cattle Chat, follow us on X at @ksubci, Facebook, and Instagram at @ksubci. Check out our website, ksubci.org. If you have any comments/questions/topic ideas, please send them to bci@ksu.edu. Don't forget, if you enjoy the show, please go give us a rating! Episode sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim.

Join host Kimmi Devaney as she chats with Jason Shamburg and Nic Schoenberger, founders and managing partners of Kansas Dairy Development (KDD), about raising dairy replacements and leading a dynamic, high-caliber team. KDD is a calf ranch and heifer-raising facility based in Deerfield, Kansas, that raises youngstock for dairy clients in Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Wisconsin and Wyoming. They also operate a calf depot in Wisconsin.  Progression of calves and heifers at KDD:  KDD receives calves at 2 to 3 days of age on average, and calves spend approximately 90 days in bedded hutches with a wire paneled outdoor area. After 90 days, calves are moved into transition barns for approximately 60 days. The transition barns range in size from 480'- 660' in length with individual pens that are 30' wide by 90' deep with a 35' deep roof structure at the back of the pen. Pens are well drained and bedded seasonally with a curtain at the north end of the barn that can be raised and lowered seasonally as conditions require. Calves move to group pens at 150 days of age, which have a significant shade and windbreak structure. Both the group pens and transition barns are bedded heavily to the conditions and needs of the animals throughout the year. At 180-200 days of age, animals are moved to more traditional open lot pens where they will continue to grow until they are moved into the breeding area at approximately 350 days of age. Heifers will be bred according to their voluntary waiting period (VWP) and grown to eventually head back to their respective home dairy at 210 days carrying calf (DCC) on average).  Episode breakdown:  [~1:10] How KDD and the partnership between Shamburg and Schoenberger came together about a decade ago[~2:15] About their calf depot[~4:30] Seasonal management differences, including bedding year round[~7:20] Heifer breeding program[~8:30] Data management[~12:45] Overview of calf ranch and heifer development programs[~13:40] Their client base and how they built those relationships over the last decades[~16:20] Biosecurity[~19:25] Keys to successfully raising heifers[~23:40] How their core values help to shape their team culture[~31:00] Qualities they look for in new employees[~33:05] Keeping employees motivated and engaged[~35:30] The greatest lessons Shamburg and Schoenberger have learned about leading a high-caliber team[~37:45] Schoenberger was recognized by the Holstein Foundation with the 2026 Young Dairy Leaders Institute (YDLI) Distinguished Alumni Leader Award[~39:00] Schoenberger's message for current the YDLI class and what he hopes they gain from their experience[~41:40] Rapid-fire questions

On this episode of Cattle Chat, the team discusses how Theileria, a tick-borne parasite that destroys red blood cells, requires laboratory testing for confirmation and cannot be diagnosed reliably from visual signs alone. They emphasized that positive test results must be interpreted alongside clinical signs and herd history, since infection does not always mean it was the direct cause of illness or death. The group also explored how larger cows may produce heavier calves but require greater nutritional inputs, making optimal cow size dependent on forage resources and overall production costs. In addition, they highlighted that successful rebreeding of first-calf heifers depends on early calving, proper nutrition, and consistent mineral intake to support recovery and fertility. 3:27 Theileria 9:01 Cow Size 17:53 Heifer Rebreeding  For more on BCI Cattle Chat, follow us on X at @ksubci, Facebook, and Instagram at @ksubci. Check out our website, ksubci.org. If you have any comments/questions/topic ideas, please send them to bci@ksu.edu. You can also email us to sign up for our weekly news blast! Don't forget, if you enjoy the show, please go give us a rating!

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It's the Ranch It Up Radio Show Herd It Here Weekly Report!  A 3-minute look at cattle markets, reports, news info, or anything that has to do with those of us who live at the end of dirt roads.  Join Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt, the Boss Lady Rebecca Wanner aka 'BEC' by subscribing on your favorite podcasting app or on the Ranch It Up Radio Show YouTube Channel. Early Signals Of Herd Rebuilding Emerge USDA Economist Justin Benavidez says the cattle cycle remains a reliable guidepost, even as producers debate what's really happening on the ground. “The cattle profitability is all based on the cycle… looking back over over 100 years, the U.S. cattle cycle is a very well-documented phenomenon.” He said that while opinions vary widely, he points to gradual trends in the data as the clearest indicator. “What the data is telling us in that pattern over time, is that we're seeing the earliest indicators of a herd rebuild… a slight retention in heifer uptick year over year.” Even so, he acknowledges uncertainty remains. He said he hears how people are very passionate on both sides of whether we're not retaining heifers, or we are retaining heifers, and USDA data, he says… is not telling the full story.” Even so, he continued that year-over-year trends still offer the best directional signal for where the industry is headed. REFERENCE: https://westerniowatoday.com/2026/04/30/408339/ https://www.oklahomafarmreport.com/2026/05/01/usdas-justin-benavidez-early-signs-of-herd-rebuild-emerging-in-u-s-cattle-market/ Upcoming Feeder Cattle, Bull & Cow Sales On RanchChannel.Com Lots of feeder cattle, steers & heifers, bulls, and cow sales coming up on the RanchChannel.Com sale calendar.  Check out the full line up HERE. SPONSORS Jorgensen Land & Cattle https://jorgensenfarms.com/ @JorLandCat Ranch Channel https://ranchchannel.com/ @RanchChannel Questions & Concerns From The Field? Call or Text your questions, or comments to 707-RANCH20 or 707-726-2420 Or email RanchItUpShow@gmail.com FOLLOW Facebook/Instagram: @RanchItUpShow SUBSCRIBE to the Ranch It Up YouTube Channel: @ranchitup Website: RanchItUpShow.com https://ranchitupshow.com/ The Ranch It Up Podcast is available on ALL podcasting apps. https://ranchitup.podbean.com/ Rural America is center-stage on this outfit. AND how is that? Because of Tigger & BEC... Live This Western Lifestyle. Tigger & BEC represent the Working Ranch world by providing the cowboys, cowgirls, beef cattle producers & successful farmers the knowledge and education needed to bring high-quality beef & meat to your table for dinner. Learn more about Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt & Rebecca Wanner aka BEC here: TiggerandBEC.com https://tiggerandbec.com/

We now have the Missouri Heifer Tag sale catalog and we also have info for hoof trimmers! Listen in for details

AABP Executive Director Dr. Fred Gingrich is joined by Dr. Nicky Oothuizen, Reproductive Specialist and District Sales Manager for ABS Global, and Dr. Lee Jones, Cattle Professional Services Veterinarian for Boehringer Ingelheim. Heifer retention and reproductive longevity are increasingly top-of-mind for beef producers; veterinarians play a central role in shaping development programs that set heifers up for long-term success. This episode will explore how early-life management decisions, disease prevention and parasite control influence reproductive timelines, calving distribution and lifetime herd performance. Our guests discuss important factors to evaluate to ensure heifers are ready for the first breeding season. This can include an adequate body weight and body condition score, appropriate vaccination programs, managing parasites with a sustainable parasite management program, and ensuring heifers are cycling prior to the first breeding season. Delayed puberty and low reproductive tract scores can result in later breeding and first calving which will put heifers behind for future breeding seasons. It is not only important that retained heifers get pregnant, but that they conceive at the start of the breeding season to allow for growth during the first lactation cycle and success for the second breeding season.  Preventing reproductive diseases is an important part of a reproduction program. Veterinarians should discuss biosecurity, especially if purchasing pregnant heifers, and also review the vaccine program to determine where a modified live or a killed virus vaccine should be incorporated.  For more information about the Boehringer-Ingelheim portfolio of products, including vaccines and anthelmintics, visit www.cattlefirst.com 

Cattle on Feed, Production and Slaughter Heifer Breeding Management Protocol Option Faces in Agriculture: Cally Miller   00:01:05 – Cattle on Feed, Production and Slaughter: A cattle market update from Tyler Cozzens, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center, begins today's show as he notes key points regarding cattle on feed, global production and trade as well as cow slaughter. LMIC.info   00:12:05 – Heifer Breeding Management Protocol Option: Jason Warner, K-State Extension cow-calf specialist, continues the show as he chats about the use of MGA for preparing heifers for breeding. He comments on the importance of planning ahead. KSUBeef.org BeefRepro.org   00:23:05 – Faces in Agriculture: Cally Miller: Ending the show is a segment of Faces in Agriculture with Cally Miller, K-State student originally from Butler County, as she discusses her involvement and growth in agriculture and what she would share with others wanting to be a part of the industry.       Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.   Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan. For more information, visit Extension.ksu.edu. K-State Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Join David Lee Corbo (The Raven) and Top Lobster on Nephilim Death Squad for another explosive “Fridays Are For The Lord” episode with returning guest Ed Mabry!Ed Mabry breaks down manufactured biblical prophecy, the red heifer “prophecy factory,” the push for a Third Temple built for the Antichrist, and why Christians cheering for the Israel-Iran war may actually be helping usher in the false apocalypse. They dive deep into the Bledsoe orbs that allegedly predicted the current Israel-Iran conflict, the “Lady” entity claiming to be the Holy Spirit, Ishtar, Hathor, Isis, and the Queen of Heaven (Jeremiah), the Fatima Miracle of the Sun witnessed by 70,000 people, and the controversial green-liquid scroll claiming Jesus was an alien from Arcturus who faked His death.Ed also exposes the Hegelian dialectic between Zionists and anti-Zionists (both sides funded by the same Vatican/Mystery Religion powers), why the rapture is being attacked, blasphemy against the Holy Spirit in the Bledsoe case, and how the enemy is accelerating deception with signs in the sky, meteors over Texas, and Regulus-Sphinx alignment.Plus: Ed officially launches his 12-month Spiritual Warfare Course (50% off first month with code ALMOSTWARRIOR50) and shares details on his new Patreon Bible study that goes through the entire Bible from a supernatural perspective. Topics Covered:• Manufactured prophecy vs. real end-times fulfillment• Divine feminine / Queen of Heaven deception• Bledsoe orbs, Fatima, and the coming false savior narrative• Vatican behind both Zionism & anti-Zionism• Rapture truth and why it's being disparaged  Support the show & get early access, ad-free episodes & more:https://patreon.com/NephilimDeathSquad  Ed Mabry's Spiritual Warfare Course (50% off first month in April):https://faithbyreason.net  Ed Mabry Patreon (Bible study, exclusive content, live Q&A):https://patreon.com/faithbyreason  Merch & more: toplobsta.com  Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe — Death Squad!  0:00 – Intro & Patreon Reminder (Bohemian Grove theme song + merch)2:45 – Welcome Back Ed Mabry | FaithByReason.net & Patreon plugs5:20 – Manufactured Prophecy: Red Heifers, Third Temple & “Helping God”11:10 – Why Christians Cheering for Israel-Iran War Are Helping the Antichrist16:50 – U.S. Military Briefing: “God Ordained This War, Anointed Trump, Second Coming”22:30 – Scott Walker's Jesus Scroll in Green Liquid (Arcturus Alien, Divine Feminine, 6/6/6 event)28:45 – Chris Bledsoe “Lady” Entity: Ishtar, Hathor, Isis, Queen of Heaven & Holy Spirit Blasphemy37:10 – Jeremiah's Queen of Heaven Warning & Fatima Miracle of the Sun (70,000 witnesses)44:20 – Regulus-Sphinx Alignment, Second Sphinx Discovery & Predicted Nuclear Exchange Intercepted by Orbs51:05 – Signs in the Sky: Massive Fireballs & Meteors Over Texas (Daylight Corkscrew Footage)57:40 – Biblical Prophecy on Iran (Elam/Persia), Gog-Magog & Why Current War May Not Be “It”1:05:15 – Greater Israel Project, Pax Judaica & Antichrist Confirming Abrahamic Covenant1:12:30 – Hegelian Dialectic Exposed: Zionists vs Anti-Zionists BOTH Funded by the Vatican1:22:45 – Rapture Truth vs Replacement Theology & Why It's Being Attacked1:31:20 – Spiritual Warfare Course Official Launch (12-Month Program with John Lenhardt)1:38:50 – Course Details: Defense, Offense, Special Situations, Building an Army1:45:10 – 50% Off First Month Code + Why You Need This NOW1:50:30 – Final Thoughts & Closing Prayer  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/nephilim-death-squad--6389018/support.☠️ Nephilim Death Squad — New episodes 5x/week.Join our Patreon for early access, bonus shows & the private Telegram hive.Subscribe on YouTube & Rumble, follow @NephilimDSquad on X/Instagram, grab merch at toplobsta.com. Questions/bookings: chroniclesnds@gmail.com — Stay dangerous.

Other than higher-than-expected wheat stocks, not many surprises in the April World Ag Supply and Demand Estimates from USDA, and in the wake of a two-week ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, what does that mean for fertilizer prices?

This sale set comes out of Vashiti, Texas. Randy Allgood is no newcomer to the industry. If you look at the pedigrees in this lineup, you'll see he knows the value of old, proven genetics. Randy will do as much or as little as anyone wants from him as the project continues its tenure. If you're looking for quality show cattle that come with quality service, this is the sale for you!Empowerment Is Here.Sale Link: https://sconlinesales.com/Bids/AuctionsListing/46303 

In a week shaped by fuel protests and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, we break down what it all means for Irish dairy farmers — from input costs to global market ripple effects.Back on home soil, we dig into the Dairygold annual report, highlighting the key insights and what they signal for the months ahead.Our featured interview is with Limerick dairy farmer John McNamara, who shares his perspective on meal feeding — what's working, what's not, and where farmers should focus.Plus, we tackle one of the big on-farm decisions: heifer breeding — to synch or not? We weigh up the pros and cons to help you decide what's right for your system. To contact the show, leave a comment below, or email us on insidedairy@farmersjournal.ie To hear the full episode of Inside Dairy, subscribe now.Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or at www.ifj.ie/podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're headed to Lexington, Kentucky for one of the spring's standout events—the Bluegrass Futurity and Sale, coming up April 10–11, 2026. In this episode, we sit down with hosts Dan Huntington and Joe Sedlacek to talk about what makes this event special, what consignors and buyers can expect, and why the Bluegrass weekend continues to be a major stop on the longhorn calendar. The official event listing confirms the Bluegrass Futurity and Sale for April 10–11, 2026, in Lexington, KY, with Dan and Joe as the event contacts. Friday's Futurity gets things started at 10:00 a.m., featuring 16 classes and more than 300 animals across the Heifer and Bull Futurities, setting the stage for a big weekend of competition and cattle. Then on Saturday, April 11, the Sale begins at 10:00 a.m., giving buyers a chance to take home quality cattle in the heart of Kentucky. Whether you're planning to attend in person, watch the results roll in, or simply want a preview of the cattle and the atmosphere surrounding this event, this conversation with Dan and Joe gives you a front-row seat to the Bluegrass Futurity and Sale before the first class enters the ring.Send us Fan Mail From the Pasture with Hired Hand:Hired Hand Websites (@hiredhandwebsites): https://hiredhandsoftware.comHired Hand Live (@hiredhandlive): https://hiredhandlive.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiredhandwebsites/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HiredHandSoftwareTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hiredhandwebsitesNewsletter: https://www.hiredhandsoftware.com/resources/stay-informed

Choosing replacement heifers shapes the productivity of a breeding herd for years to come.This week on the Head Shepherd podcast, James Starling joins Mark Ferguson to discuss the 'Optimised Heifer Selection' project, which focuses on combining genomic tools with visual assessment to improve heifer selection. Based on the Limestone Coast in South Australia, James runs a self-replacing Angus herd alongside a prime lamb enterprise. After two decades working in global financial markets, he returned to farming with a strong focus on data, value and decision making.In this conversation, James explains why identifying the right replacement heifers is one of the most important profit drivers in a breeding herd. The discussion covers how combining visual assessment with genomic tools can improve selection for first cycle conception, rebreeding performance, longevity and lifetime productivity.With TSU sampling and genotyping now underway across the project's core herds, the goal is to generate practical data from commercial operations and test how well genomics can complement traditional drafting decisions.The episode also touches on market signals, cost of production, maternal versus terminal breeding strategies and why measuring performance is becoming essential for livestock businesses operating in high-cost production environments.'Optimised heifer selection – Integrating genomic selection tools and on-farm assessments to maximise lifetime productivity' is a Meat & Livestock Australia Producer Demonstration Site project. Contact Georgia Pugh (E: georgia@nextgenagri.com M:+61 408 947 488) for more information about the project. Head Shepherd is brought to you by neXtgen Agri International Limited. We help livestock farmers get the most out of the genetics they farm with. Get in touch with us if you would like to hear more about how we can help you do what you do best: info@nextgenagri.com.Thanks to our sponsors at MSD Animal Health and Allflex, Heiniger Australia and New Zealand, and ProWay Livestock Equipment. Please consider them when making product choices, as they are instrumental in enabling us to bring you this podcast each week.Check out the MSD range HERECheck out Allflex products HERECheck out Heiniger's product range HERECheck out ProWay's product range HERE

Some friends back from Weston's home turf and they sure brought the heat from West Texas. These cattle are their highest quality to offer, and there's so many variations in endpoints for all lots. Be sure to listen into Mr. Jonathan's thoughts on all of them to figure out which one is best suited for you! It all happens on SCO, March 8th one of them can be yours!Empowerment Is Here. Sale Link

A complete honor and the fact that we as a platform get to represent Lazy JB's 100th year being in business is truly amazing. On March 8th either there in Montrose, Colorado or on DV Auctions you'll find some of the most sought after genetics. From Bulls to even several Heifer prospects this sale is packed full of quality. Make sure to hear out Britney Creamer's thoughts and seek to find your next stepping stone. Empowerment Is Here. Catalog Link

We've been extremely fortunate to represent the people we have, and the Rockin H and Hensley Brothers have been some of the most supportive of the platform. This set of heifer prospects come to you on March 2nd found on SteerBidder. You'll find anything from show heifers, replacements and even future donors that all have what it takes to accomplish your goals. Tune into Blake and Kales thoughts on all the lots, you won't be disappointed taping the sale link. Empowerment Is Here. Sale Link

RJ has been on here before to explain his story, not we have him on to showcase his ability to create and market the great ones. This heifer sale is extremely deep with a lot of variations of types and kinds. Along with 2 awesome bull prospects this is a preview you'll want to sit in on. Be sure to check it out in the link below. It's found on SCO and it happens on March 3rd! Empowerment Is Here. Sale Link

Wilson Farms Elite Heifer Sale PreviewThis preview is growing by the day, and being able to represent new business like the Wilson family's is amazing. 5 live lots of amazing females, 4 embryo lots that are proven and ready for you, and 4 lots of semen on a bill that's proven time and time again. You can find the sale on SteerBidder, it happens on March 2nd. This is a deep set! Empowerment Is Here. Sale Link

Ryan Gable explores the startling synchronicities between the approaching 3I/ATLAS interstellar object and the sudden political disclosure of interdimensional entities. In this episode, we decode why the search for "aliens" and "gods" may be focused on the wrong horizon, while the true shift occurs through the integration of AI and ancient messianic prophecy.From Harvard's Avi Loeb and his "Messianic Era" predictions to Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna's recent 2025 testimony on beings outside of time and space, we analyze the symbolic names—Luna, Kratos, and Atlas—that mirror our modern push for global power. We further examine the escalating reports of the red heifer sacrifice in Israel, the cube-like anomalies near the sun, and the rise of AI development in Herzliya as the potential "Mechanical Elf" of the celestial regions. Is the New Jerusalem a masonic metaphor or a literal interstellar arrival? *The is the FREE archive, which includes advertisements. If you want an ad-free experience, you can subscribe below underneath the show description.

A great set of cattle, even better set of people. This is a really deep set that you'll find in Canyon, Tx. We are proud to be able to represent this kind of quality. From breed cattle to exotics you'll find the best of the best. Priest Genetics has made a notable impact for years, just landing 5 breed steers in the grand drive at the Fort Worth Steer Show. Get in while you can, any questions? They are answered here in the preview. Don't miss out. Empowerment Is Here. Sale

It's The Ranch It Up Radio Show! Join Jeff Tigger Erhardt, Rebecca Wanner AKA BEC and their crew as they go into the processing pen for cattle handling practices, ideas and concepts.  This one will make yall think.  Plus, selling commercial heifers at production sales has become very popular, for good reason and lots more all wrapped into this brand new episode of The Ranch It Up Radio Show. Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcasting app or on the Ranch It Up Radio Show YouTube Channel. Season 6, EPISODE 275 Safe & Effective Cattle Handling Practices:  Protecting People and Livestock Safe cattle handling practices are critical for worker safety, animal welfare, and overall operation efficiency. Most cattle-handling injuries are preventable by understanding cattle behavior, using proper facilities, and applying low-stress handling techniques. Why Safe Cattle Handling Matters Poor handling increases the risk of injuries, cattle stress, reduced performance, and economic loss. Calm cattle are healthier, easier to manage, and safer for everyone involved. Key Safe Cattle Handling Practices Understand the flight zone and point of balance Move cattle calmly—avoid yelling or excessive pressure Work cattle in small groups Maintain clear escape routes Use well-designed, non-slip handling facilities Focus on Low-Stress Handling Low-stress cattle handling improves safety, reduces illness, and boosts performance. Using cattle behavior—not force—creates smoother flow and fewer accidents. Training Is Essential Even good facilities can't replace proper training. Production Animal Consultation helps producers identify risks, improve cattle flow, and train crews using science-based, practical handling methods. Bottom Line Safe cattle handling protects people, improves animal welfare, and strengthens your operation. Working with experts like Production Animal Consultation helps ensure your cattle are handled safely, efficiently, and humanely—every day. Check out Production Animal Consultation HERE. Wasem Red Angus: Selling Commercial Heifers At Their Production Sale Wasem Red Angus offers commercial heifers at their annual production sale with one goal in mind—providing functional, reliable females for commercial cattlemen. These heifers are selected and developed for fertility, soundness, disposition, and longevity, not excess feed or show-ring condition. A balanced development program helps ensure females are ready to breed, calve, and stay productive in real-world commercial environments. By selling commercial heifers through their production sale, Wasem Red Angus gives buyers direct access to females raised under a consistent management and health program, with clear information and transparency. The result is replacement heifers built to work—designed for efficiency, durability, and long-term profitability. 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With the current price of replacement females reaching eye-watering levels, producers are more inclined than even to push for perfection when it comes to developing their replacements. Interested in additional details for how exactly to ensure success for your heifers? On this episode, Angus Beef Bulletin Editor Shauna Hermel sat down with Jordan Thomas, an assistant professor in the Division of Animal Sciences at the University of Missouri to discuss: Current price trends of replacement females Rules for maturity and timing when it comes to breeding first calf heifersWhy nutrition plays a critical role for the heifer and her first calfNew research related to both cows and heifersAnd more! A huge thank you to Purina for their sponsorship of this episode.Additional Resources:Missouri Beef Cow-Calf Planning BudgetSubscribe to the Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRAHave questions or comments? We'd love to hear from you!Find more information to make Angus work for you in the Angus Beef Bulletin and ABB EXTRA. Make sure you're subscribed! Sign up here to the print Angus Beef Bulletin and the digital Angus Beef Bulletin EXTRA. Have questions or comments? We'd love to hear from you! Contact our team at abbeditorial@angus.org.

Welcome to the weekly podcast of Bethel Family Worship Center. To learn more, visit our website at http://bfwc.net or download the BFWC App (https://www.bfwc.net/mobile-app). To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world, click here: https://www.elexiogiving.com/App/Giving/bfwc

What is so cool about doing these previews is witnessing all the different pedigree's and how those transpire into the quality. This sale is very unique, a diverse set of breds and a donor cow at the end that is extremely nice! Quality does not leave this sale, no matter what lot you're looking at. Mr. Wilson sat down and talked about every lot, and described what they can do for you! Check it out on SC Online Sales, it all happens on the 27th! Empowerment Is Here. Link

It's the Ranch It Up Radio Show Herd It Here Weekly Report!  A 3-minute look at cattle markets, reports, news info, or anything that has to do with those of us who live at the end of dirt roads.  Join Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt, the Boss Lady Rebecca Wanner aka 'BEC' by subscribing on your favorite podcasting app or on the Ranch It Up Radio Show YouTube Channel. Ogallala, Nebraska Bred Heifer & Stock Cow Prices Historically, this time of year we see lots of movement of bred heifers and cows.  Ogallala Livestock in Ogallala, Nebraska sold bred heifers and cows sold extremely well on Monday, December 15th.  Click Here for a market report. Batman Saves Meat A group of meat thieves got an early-morning surprise in Philadelphia when a truck driver chased them off with a baseball bat. Kurt Landry told WPVI he was fast asleep outside Quaker Valley Foods when noise at two a.m. woke him up. He peeked out to find masked suspects unloading four pallets of meat. Landry grabbed a bat, and the thieves scattered. He was hauling a Tyson Foods delivery from Nebraska. Reference & Full Details: https://meatingplace.com/bat-man-foils-gang-of-meat-thieves/?utm_source=omeda&utm_medium=email&utm_cid=1103020073&utm_campaign=MTGMCD251215014&utm_date=20251216-0315 Upcoming Bull & Heifer Sales On RanchChannel.Com Lot's of bull and heifer sales coming up on the RanchChannel.Com sale calendar.  Check out the full line up HERE. SPONSORS Jorgensen Land & Cattle https://jorgensenfarms.com/ @JorLandCat Ranch Channel https://ranchchannel.com/ @RanchChannel Questions & Concerns From The Field? Call or Text your questions, or comments to 707-RANCH20 or 707-726-2420 Or email RanchItUpShow@gmail.com FOLLOW Facebook/Instagram: @RanchItUpShow SUBSCRIBE to the Ranch It Up YouTube Channel: @ranchitup Website: RanchItUpShow.com https://ranchitupshow.com/ The Ranch It Up Podcast is available on ALL podcasting apps. https://ranchitup.podbean.com/ Rural America is center-stage on this outfit. AND how is that? Because of Tigger & BEC... Live This Western Lifestyle. Tigger & BEC represent the Working Ranch world by providing the cowboys, cowgirls, beef cattle producers & successful farmers the knowledge and education needed to bring high-quality beef & meat to your table for dinner. Learn more about Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt & Rebecca Wanner aka BEC here: TiggerandBEC.com https://tiggerandbec.com/

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Sharing verses from the Quran specifically from The Heifer. Giving application of these surahs to today. Also, comparing the perspective of Islam to that of Christianity and Judaism.Support Via Cashapp: @MarquettDavonSupport via Venmo: @MarquettDavonSupport: https://donate.stripe.com/4gM9ATgXFcRx5Tf4rw0x200Become a member: https://thesasn.com/membership-account/membership-levels/Support with Bitcoin: BTC Deposit address: 3NtpN3eGwcmAgq1AYJsp7aV7QzQDeE9uwdMy Book: https://www.amazon.com/Black-Box-Marquett-Burton/dp/0578745062https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-marquett-burtons-training-centerBook Consultation: https://cozycal.com/sasn#Marquettism #bilalphilips #deen #muhammad #hadith #relationships #sincity #LasVegas #PickupArtist #business #relationships #money #freshandfit #freshandfitclips #freshandfitpodcast #hiphop #rap #foundationalblackamerican #cobratate #russellbrand #tristantate #entertainment #longformcontent #geopolitics #topg #kattwilliams

In this episode of BCI Cattle Chat, guest Dr. Cassandra Olds continues the discussion of Theileria, a tick- and fly-borne parasite affecting U.S. cattle herds. The team explains how it spreads from the East Coast westward, causes anemia-like symptoms, and persists for life in infected animals. They stress prevention through stress reduction, parasite control, and good nutrition, noting that no approved treatment exists. The conversation shifts to preparing heifers for breeding season, emphasizing pre-breeding exams, tracking weight and reproductive readiness, and managing nutrition to ensure early conception and lifelong productivity. Dr Cassandra Olds Contact Information: 34A Waters HallManhattan KS 66506Phone: (785) 706-8599Fax: (785) 532-6232 colds@ksu.edu

It's the Ranch It Up Radio Show Herd It Here Weekly Report!  A 3-minute look at cattle markets, reports, news info, or anything that has to do with those of us who live at the end of dirt roads.  Join Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt, the Boss Lady Rebecca Wanner aka 'BEC' by subscribing on your favorite podcasting app or on the Ranch It Up Radio Show YouTube Channel. EPISODE 111 DETAILS Bred Heifers & Cows Sell Well At Various Livestock Sale Barns Historically, this time of year we see lots of movement of bred heifers and cows.  Stockmen's Livestock, Pratt Livestock and Riverton Livestock recently had great sales.  Click below to see various market reports: Stockmen's Livestock, Dickinson, North Dakota http://www.gostockmens.com/images/E0331001/251204.pdf http://www.gostockmens.com/images/E0331001/251203ad.pdf http://www.gostockmens.com/images/E0331001/251202ad.pdf Pratt Livestock, Pratt, Kansas https://www.winterlivestock.com/pratt-marketreport Riverton Livestock, Riverton, Wyoming https://www.winterlivestock.com/riverton-marketreport Details of the $12 Billion Farm Aid Package President Donald J. Trump, joined by Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, congressional agriculture leaders, and farmers from across the country, announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture will provide $12 billion in one-time bridge payments to support American farmers. The assistance is intended to offset temporary trade disruptions and higher production costs that have persisted after four years of Biden Administration policies, which drove input prices to record highs and produced no new trade agreements. These bridge payments will help farmers until major investments from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) take effect. Under the law, reference prices for key commodities—including soybeans, corn, and wheat—will rise by 10–21%, with updated support scheduled to reach eligible farmers on October 1, 2026. Reference & Full Details: https://www.nationalbeefwire.com/here-are-the-details-of-the-12-billion-farm-aid-package Upcoming Bull & Heifer Sales On RanchChannel.Com Lot's of bull and heifer sales coming up on the RanchChannel.Com sale calendar.  Check out the full line up HERE. SPONSORS Jorgensen Land & Cattle https://jorgensenfarms.com/ @JorLandCat Ranch Channel https://ranchchannel.com/ @RanchChannel Questions & Concerns From The Field? Call or Text your questions, or comments to 707-RANCH20 or 707-726-2420 Or email RanchItUpShow@gmail.com FOLLOW Facebook/Instagram: @RanchItUpShow SUBSCRIBE to the Ranch It Up YouTube Channel: @ranchitup Website: RanchItUpShow.com https://ranchitupshow.com/ The Ranch It Up Podcast is available on ALL podcasting apps. https://ranchitup.podbean.com/ Rural America is center-stage on this outfit. AND how is that? Because of Tigger & BEC... Live This Western Lifestyle. Tigger & BEC represent the Working Ranch world by providing the cowboys, cowgirls, beef cattle producers & successful farmers the knowledge and education needed to bring high-quality beef & meat to your table for dinner. Learn more about Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt & Rebecca Wanner aka BEC here: TiggerandBEC.com https://tiggerandbec.com/

We chat with the Hoosier Beef Congress Steer and Heifer judges and final stats from the show.

*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.Francess McDonnell and Kathleen O'Sullivan bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes:Commission backs nitrates derogation;What's the latest on scheme payments;New antiparasitic rules to come into force;Bird flu cull numbers;The hottest heifer in the country.Don't forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland's weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more. 

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DSD 6.11 | The sweet spot - Insemination timing for peak profit With changes in the marketplace, coupled with increased reproductive performance of your herd there is an increased opportunity to improve net return. While breeding beef and sexed semen is no longer new, our industry has experienced a miscalculation of the ideal number of replacement heifers needed to optimize this model. To ensure you're on the right path, Megan Lauber , Dr. Paul Fricke and Dr. Victor Cabrera from University of WI recently completed work on a model of the interaction between 21-d Preg rate, semen type, days in milk and heifer survival to find the optimum window – known as the Insemination Eligibility Period (IEP). This metric will soon to be easily monitored with a tool available online. Their model found $51.00 / head improvements in net return when all the metrics are optimized. Listen in for a comprehensive discussion about how to model your herd's data to customize and therefore optimize your reproductive trajectory and financial success of the future. Topics of discussion 1:33      Introduction of Megan Lauber   2:54      Impact of strategic breeding on the beef semen industry, as of 2025 5:33      Preg Rate's impact on the insemination eligibility period (IEP) & change over time 7:49      Semen scenarios / combinations of beef and xx-semen to control inventory 9:34      Defining Insemination eligibility period (IEP) 11:21    Impact of insufficient replacements 13:03    Optimum time to inseminate a cow to maximize income 13:53    How does the shift in IEP manipulate the age of the national herd? 16:24    Figure 3: the unexpected shape of the net return 21:20    Herd turnover rate and Heifer survivability   22:48    Heifer hoarding vs just right 25:40    Figure 5: Net Return 28:57    Figure 7: Impact on Net return when Preg Rate increases across semen models 32:15    Why was 170 d used for the net return analysis?   33:21    What do you want “boots on the ground” dairymen to learn from this project?   Featured Article: An economic simulation model to assess the effect of the 21-day pregnancy rate, semen type, and heifer survival rate on the optimal insemination eligibility period for lactating dairy cows Dr. Victor Cabrera's TOOL website : https://dairymgt.cals.wisc.edu/tools.php       #2xAg2030; #journalofdairyscience; #openaccess; #MODAIRY; #reproduction; #model; #pregrate; #21-dPR; #netreturn; #beefondairy; #sexedsemen; #dairysciencedigest; #ReaganBluel

DSD 6.11 | The sweet spot - Insemination timing for peak profit With changes in the marketplace, coupled with increased reproductive performance of your herd there is an increased opportunity to improve net return. While breeding beef and sexed semen is no longer new, our industry has experienced a miscalculation of the ideal number of replacement heifers needed to optimize this model. To ensure you're on the right path, Megan Lauber , Dr. Paul Fricke and Dr. Victor Cabrera from University of WI recently completed work on a model of the interaction between 21-d Preg rate, semen type, days in milk and heifer survival to find the optimum window – known as the Insemination Eligibility Period (IEP). This metric will soon to be easily monitored with a tool available online. Their model found $51.00 / head improvements in net return when all the metrics are optimized. Listen in for a comprehensive discussion about how to model your herd's data to customize and therefore optimize your reproductive trajectory and financial success of the future. Topics of discussion 1:33      Introduction of Megan Lauber   2:54      Impact of strategic breeding on the beef semen industry, as of 2025 5:33      Preg Rate's impact on the insemination eligibility period (IEP) & change over time 7:49      Semen scenarios / combinations of beef and xx-semen to control inventory 9:34      Defining Insemination eligibility period (IEP) 11:21    Impact of insufficient replacements 13:03    Optimum time to inseminate a cow to maximize income 13:53    How does the shift in IEP manipulate the age of the national herd? 16:24    Figure 3: the unexpected shape of the net return 21:20    Herd turnover rate and Heifer survivability   22:48    Heifer hoarding vs just right 25:40    Figure 5: Net Return 28:57    Figure 7: Impact on Net return when Preg Rate increases across semen models 32:15    Why was 170 d used for the net return analysis?   33:21    What do you want “boots on the ground” dairymen to learn from this project?   Featured Article: An economic simulation model to assess the effect of the 21-day pregnancy rate, semen type, and heifer survival rate on the optimal insemination eligibility period for lactating dairy cows Dr. Victor Cabrera's TOOL website : https://dairymgt.cals.wisc.edu/tools.php       #2xAg2030; #journalofdairyscience; #openaccess; #MODAIRY; #reproduction; #model; #pregrate; #21-dPR; #netreturn; #beefondairy; #sexedsemen; #dairysciencedigest; #ReaganBluel

This week's podcast is presented by Theo and Stephen. We hear from: · Andrea in Beautiful Brittany who has a lot to say about Pip;· Helen - not the Bridge Farm one - who has a plot prediction for a 75th anniversary spectacular; · Witherspoon, who has opinions about Will Grundy;· Katherine, who doesn't like Pip but does like the Hare and Hounds; · Amber Rage in Ambridge, who wants to know more about Will's past;· Lakey Hill Liminal, who compares George with a real life malefactor; · Glyn, who wonders about Esme's contemporaries in Ambridge;· Jen from Brooklyn, who has been enjoying Pip and Esme; · and finally Globe-Trotting Richard, who is wondering about the future of Esme's cows; And we have emails from Laura aka Edna Cloud, and Chris in MichiganAs usual we'll hear a roundup of the Dumteedum Facebook group, this week from Vicky, and the Tweets of the Week from Michelle, plus the round up of this Week in Ambridge, from Suey. Please call into the show using this link:www.speakpipe.com/dumteedum Or send us a voicenote via WhatsApp on: +44 7770 764 896 (07770 764 896 if in the UK) – Open the WhatsApp app, key in the number and click on the microphone icon. Or email us at dumteedum@mail.com How to leave a review on Apple podcasts: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/podcasts/pod5facd9d70/mac ***** The new Patreon feed for Dumteedum is at www.patreon.com/DumteedumPodcast and the subscription rate is £5.00 per calendar month plus VAT. ***** Also Sprach Zarathustra licence Creative Commons ► Attribution 3.0 Unported ► CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/..."You are free to use, remix, transform, and build upon the materialfor any purpose, even commercially. You must give appropriate credit." Conducted byPhilip Milman ► https://pmmusic.pro/ Funded ByLudwig ► / ludwigahgren Schlatt ► / jschlattlive COMPOSED BY / @officialphilman Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We deliver a fast, numbers-first rundown of the ITLA Elite Heifer Donation Sale. We cover the annual sale averages for both in-person and online bidding, reveal the most-viewed lots, and spotlight the standout moments that defined the night—from generous donations to head-to-head bidding bursts.We also share the updated NLFR standings, now reflecting results from both the ITLA Futurity and the New England Futurity, which were held this past weekend. If you were ringside, online, or catching up after, this episode gives you all the essentials in one tight listen.Send us a textFrom the Pasture with Hired Hand:Hired Hand Websites (@hiredhandwebsites): https://hiredhandsoftware.comHired Hand Live (@hiredhandlive): https://hiredhandlive.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiredhandwebsites/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HiredHandSoftwareTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hiredhandwebsitesNewsletter: https://www.hiredhandsoftware.com/resources/stay-informed

In this episode of From the Pasture with Hired Hand, we're joined by Gary Lake from the International Texas Longhorn Association (ITLA) to talk about one of the most exciting weekends in the Longhorn world — the ITLA Select Heifer Sale & Championship Show, happening October 8th–11th in Glen Rose, Texas.The weekend is packed with Longhorn action and family-friendly fun, including 117+ animals in the futurity, an old western movie night, cattle drive, concerts, youth judging contest, a lively Calcutta and a halter show boasting around 170 entries — a true showcase of the breed's best. On Thursday, October 9th, the Elite Select Heifer Sale kicks off at 6:00 PM, featuring top-quality genetics from breeders across the country. Gary shares what makes this ITLA event so special, from its deep roots in the Longhorn community to the energy and camaraderie that keep breeders coming back year after year. Whether you're consigning, competing, or coming to soak in the atmosphere, this episode is your inside look at a weekend you won't want to miss.Learn more and get event details at: www.itla.comSend us a textFrom the Pasture with Hired Hand:Hired Hand Websites (@hiredhandwebsites): https://hiredhandsoftware.comHired Hand Live (@hiredhandlive): https://hiredhandlive.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiredhandwebsites/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HiredHandSoftwareTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hiredhandwebsitesNewsletter: https://www.hiredhandsoftware.com/resources/stay-informed

The state of Israel is restoring the new temple priest, Baruch Kahan, and planning the Sacrificing of the Ref Heifer to initiate the new temple and hundreds of new Levite Temple Priests. For the first time in over 2000 years. The tenth Heifer is symbolic of the coming of the Messiah. This talk explains the fulfillment of prophecy from the Jewish perspective, Christian and Muslim. The signs are there, even if its a self fulfilling prophecy. It's all coming to test us, prepare us. Let's be prepared.  To join the calls live click here To purchase Steven's books Looking for God or Christ Enlightened click here  

Season 4 Episode 16 - Things to look out for when purchasing cattle from online sales! Deep dive into Benes Cattle Company September 24th, SC Online steer  and heifer sale.

In this episode of The Moos Room, Brad shares updates from a busy summer and fall kickoff at the Minnesota State Fair, where his kids showed cows and he helped with 4-H dairy programming. After reflecting on the fair, he dives into the latest research and extension projects happening at the University of Minnesota's West Central Research and Outreach Center in Morris.Brad covers a wide range of studies, including:Virtual fencing trials with heifers, lessons learned from training, and future plans to test with milking cows.Horn fly vaccine research, tracking fly counts across hundreds of cows to evaluate effectiveness.Agrovoltaics and portable solar shade, examining how cows use shade structures to reduce heat stress and the impact on pasture regrowth.Parasite monitoring and exploring connections between genetics and parasite load.Heifer feed efficiency, using precision feeders and methane collectors to measure intake, weight gain, and greenhouse gas output.Mastitis management, including trials with alternatives to antibiotics.Genetics-focused projects on inbreeding effects in Holsteins and the potential of polled genetics.Milk processing exploration, with plans to begin producing value-added products like ice cream and butter from the university herd.From innovative technology like virtual fencing to on-farm challenges like mastitis, Brad shares insights into ongoing research aimed at helping dairy farmers improve efficiency, sustainability, and profitability.Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message!Linkedin -> The Moos RoomTwitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafetyFacebook -> @UMNDairyYouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and HealthInstagram -> @UMNWCROCDairyExtension WebsiteAgriAmerica Podcast Directory 

In 15 years, Cedar Lodge Farms at Morrisburg, Ont., has seen its farm shop evolve from a converted heifer barn with eight-foot ceilings to a modern 50-by-90 shop that's become the heart of the operation says Warren Schneckenburger, who farms with his wife, Christine, along with his parents, Arden and Rhonda. It's not the biggest... Read More

This episode was recorded at the 2025 Western Dairy Management Conference in Reno, Nevada.Dr. Cantor gives an overview of her presentation at the conference, focusing on data from accelerometers and robotic feeders to predict calf sickness. While the correlations are there and we know calves change activity, behavior and feeding behavior before they get sick, there is more work to be done before the technology is ready for wide implementation. When data from both accelerometers and robotic feeders were used, Dr. Cantor's group was able to find respiratory disease with a 96% accuracy six days before clinical symptoms. (2:36)Dr. James and Dr. Cantor discuss the use of robotic feeders in the industry and the under-utilization of data collected by the feeders. Dr. James shares observations from a farm he works with about heifers coming in to the milking herd who were raised on robotic feeders compared to those raised in calf hutches. (6:15)The panel discusses the accuracy, specificity and sensitivity of the predictions from monitoring technologies. They also touch on challenges around deciding what parameters to use to classify an animal experiencing the onset of clinical disease and how that will vary depending on the disease. They go on to share their experiences with training algorithms and how computer scientists have different goals than animal scientists with this type of technology. (11:17)Dr. James talks about how data collection and using data can be a hard sell on some calf ranches. The panel talks about some of the challenges they have seen with adoption of technology and recordkeeping on dairies of various sizes. (28:30)Dr. Giordano gives an overview of his presentation on using monitoring technology in fresh cows to predict disease. His group has worked with wearable sensors that monitor rumination time and physical activity. More recently, sensor companies have added eating behavior and body temperature. Variations in these parameters create a health alert to check on that particular animal. (39:08)He goes on to describe two extremes in dairy farms. One spends little time and effort on looking for sick cows, while the other puts a lot of time and effort into this task. He discusses how bringing technology to these two types of farms benefits them and what drawbacks there are, along with an economic analysis for each. (43:14)The panel discusses how implementing monitoring technologies require a change in management. Allowing animals the opportunity to express their natural behavior is critical to success. They also talk about how veterinarians view this technology and the target age for calves to best learn how to use a robotic feeder. (48:54)Panelists share their take-home thoughts. (57:11)Please subscribe and share with your industry friends to invite more people to join us at the Real Science Exchange virtual pub table.  If you want one of our Real Science Exchange t-shirts, screenshot your rating, review, or subscription, and email a picture to anh.marketing@balchem.com. Include your size and mailing address, and we'll mail you a shirt.

What would it mean if Israel already started animal sacrifice? Does that mean we are already in the Tribulation? Would the Antichrist rise soon? Will we see a One-World Government? 00:00 Rehearsal Ceremony 02:11 What would it Mean 09:01 How Close are we to Antichrist 14:42 Sacrificing Red Heifer 24:18 PHD Conference

What would it mean if Israel already started animal sacrifice? Does that mean we are already in the Tribulation? Would the Antichrist rise soon? Will we see a One-World Government? 00:00 Rehearsal Ceremony 02:11 What would it Mean 09:01 How Close are we to Antichrist 14:42 Sacrificing Red Heifer 24:18 PHD Conference

What would it mean if Israel already started animal sacrifice? Does that mean we are already in the Tribulation? Would the Antichrist rise soon? Will we see a One-World Government? 00:00 Rehearsal Ceremony 02:11 What would it Mean 09:01 How Close are we to Antichrist 14:42 Sacrificing Red Heifer 24:18 PHD Conference

This episode was recorded at the 2025 Western Dairy Management Conference in Reno, Nevada.Mike gives an overview of his three presentations at the conference regarding heifer supply. The panel discusses how the industry went from too many heifers to not enough heifers. (3:46)Clay asks Dan about his breeding philosophy from a semen standpoint right now as a purebred Holstein breeder. He suggests skating to where the puck's going versus where it's been, and focusing on yield and protein after such a large emphasis on fat. He also emphasizes health traits, particularly because the industry needs cows to last longer due to low heifer supply. Mike notes that this can have negative impacts, including lower milk yield, more chronic mastitis, and perhaps elongating the generation interval of genetic gain. He shares that while huge strides have been made in genetic improvement for yield and components, we have gone backwards a bit on disease resistance and fertility in the last five years or so. Tom suggests that it just ups the ante on management, especially with an older milking herd. (10:55)The panel talks about sexed semen (beef and dairy both) and IVF/embryo transfer. (14:49)Mike details some research in Holstein herds that decreased their replacement rate and number of heifers calving from 2020-2022 (surplus herds) compared to 2023-2024 (short herds). Short herds kept cows 25 days longer in milk, but the net impact was an average of seven pounds less milk per day over the last 30 days prior to culling. He also noted an increase in chronic mastitis in the short herds.  (20:18)Mike describes his presentation regarding the heifer completion rate: once a heifer is born alive, what's the expected percent of heifers remaining at first calving? Many producers have a false high assumption of this number, around 90%. In 65 herds Mike analyzed in the last year, the median completion rate was 76%. He details the different life stages during which losses occurred, along with management considerations to reduce these impacts. Dan shares his perspectives on the heifer completion rate. (24:11)The panel discusses a variety of topics around heifer supply, including whether heifers are entering the herd at a younger age to compensate for low inventories, appropriate heifer size at calving, optimal age at first calving, and just how short the supply of heifers is.  (29:01)Panelists share their take-home thoughts. (38:35)Please subscribe and share with your industry friends to invite more people to join us at the Real Science Exchange virtual pub table.  If you want one of our Real Science Exchange t-shirts, screenshot your rating, review, or subscription, and email a picture to anh.marketing@balchem.com. Include your size and mailing address, and we'll mail you a shirt.