Podcasts about herds

Flocking herds, pearls and possums.  ‘Careless People' by Sarah Wynn-Williams and ‘Adolescence' on Netflix.  The silent majority, the vocal minority and the assumptions we make about people.  Thankfully, kindness and common sense invariably prevail.

Mark Waters from the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) is on this week's Beef Edge podcast to discuss the National Genotyping Programme which has recently opened for applications. The National Genotyping Programme is a collaborative initiative enabling Ireland to take the first step in achieving a fully genotyped national herd, based on a cost-sharing model between the Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine, the beef and dairy industry and participating farmers.  Genotyping the national herd will provide a huge opportunity for both the dairy and beef industry to accelerate the rates of gain of our national breeding indexes (e.g. EBI, Eurostar & DBI), which will enhance farm sustainability & reduce carbon emissions. Mark outlines a number of benefits including:-       Labour-saving - farmers who sign up to the NGP will have exclusive access to Double Tissue Tags. By sampling animals at birth, farmers don't have to wait for button tags or hair-cards for SCEP or Pedigree Societies and then round up and bring in animals for sampling at a later stage. It is also much safer and easier to tag and sample newborn animals than more mature animals-       Cost - herds accepted into the National Genotyping Programme will genotype any remaining ungenotyped breeding stock FREE. From 2024 to 2027 (inclusive), farmers will be required to genotype ALL calves born at a reduced cost of approximately €6. (This is an estimate and includes the farmer's contribution of €4 towards genotyping, plus the additional cost associated with a double tissue tag and postage cost.). Herds participating in SCEP will only incur the €6/calf cost of those calves not counted towards their annual 70% SCEP genotyping requirement-       Parent verification - parentage errors (which currently sit at an average of 15% nationally) lead to incorrect Eurostar figures and create paperwork to correct once the animal is already registered. Genotyping at birth will confirm parentage & correct any errors before registration-       Genomic Eurostar figures - animals sampled at birth will receive genomic evaluations at the earliest possible opportunity, thereby increasing the reliability of their Eurostar figures well before they are selected or sold for breeding and confirming their eligibility for SCEP-       Commercial Beef Value (CBV) - genotyped weanlings and store cattle that are being traded through marts will have their CBV displayed on mart screens. Further information is available at: https://www.icbf.com/national-genotyping-programme/ Or contact the ICBF on email: query@icbf.com or phone: 023-8820452 For more episodes from the Beef Edge podcast, visit the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/thebeefedge Produced on behalf of Teagasc by LastCastMedia.com 

Ryan James DeLaney joins Megan Lynch in-studio, sharing the story behind his documentary, 'Wild Within.' The movie focuses on the wild mustang herds in the west. Look for the movie in 2026.

„The Herds“: Eine Herde zieht durch die Welt – Riesige Elefanten, Giraffen und Affen ziehen durch London: Die Kunstaktion „The Herds“ entfaltet eine magische Wirkung – und hat eine klare Botschaft: Der Mensch muss endlich etwas gegen die Klimakrise tun.

Located on the interstate between Monument and Larkspur, the Greenland Wildlife Overpass aims to provide a safe passage for large animals such as deer, elk, and pronghorn over six lanes of traffic.

Florida Ag Commissioner Wilton Simpson announced the takedown of a major crime operation involving payment card fraud and fuel theft, and ranchers move to expand their herds from a seven-decade low, paving the way for a long-awaited recovery in beef supplies.

U.S. Representative Cliff Bentz, of Oregon, sponsors H.R. 1655, the Wildfire Communication Resiliency Act, and ranchers move to expand their herds from a seven-decade low, paving the way for a long-awaited recovery in beef supplies.

Iron Heart, Jurassic World and Samuel L Jackson. Enjoy.

Irgendwie sind wohl Ostwochen im Studio B. In meiner letzten Rezension in diesem Newsletter, es ging um das hervorragenden "Gittersee" von Charlotte Gneuß, war ich voll des Lobes ob der präzis wiedergegebenen Sprache, die man hierzulande sprach, bis wir alle "unter der Woche" und "zwischen den Jahren" zu sagen lernten, um unseren neuen Overlords zu gefallen und unsere Chance auf eine D-Mark-Lohnerhöhung zu erhöhen. Irmgard Lumpini fing kurze Zeit später an (ostalgieinfiziert?) "Das Narrenschiff" zu lesen, das jüngste Buch von Christoph Hein, und berichtete seltsame Dinge: Die Sprache sei "DDR-Sprech", spoilerte die Kollegin. Nun, Heins Sprache war nie ausschweifend oder gar romantisch, das gaben seine Helden nicht her, aber als ausgesprochen "ostdeutsch" geschrieben empfand ich seine Werke nie. Was also war passiert? Ja, Christoph Hein, Jahrgang 44, ist ein "ostdeutscher" Schriftsteller, ein "DDR-Kenner" gar, sagt der Klappentext, wobei man sich fragt, ob denn dann jeder westdeutsche Schriftsteller ein "BRD-Kenner" sei. Egal, ich wurde seltsamerweise Fan und zwar mit seinem Erstling "Der fremde Freund" und das im zarten Teenageralter von 12 Jahren, obwohl ich doch damals literarisch zwischen Andromeda und Kassiopeia lebte. Ein paar Jahrzehnte später, genauer: mehr als vier, war ich wieder interessiert, war doch das neueste Buch von Hein erschienen, und dessen Sujet, die Zeit um den Mauerbau herum, aus der Sicht eines Abiturienten irgendwie faszinierend, wenn auch literarisch eher so lala, ich berichtete. Ging es in “Unterm Staub der Zeit” noch um einen recht kleinen Zeitraum in der Geschichte der DDR, sollte es in "Das Narrenschiff" um des ostdeutschen Staats gesamten Existenzraum, von der Idee bis zum Scheitern ihrer Manifestation gehen. Warum nicht, machte ich mir ob der 750 Seiten Mut, Geschichte muss nicht immer Cromwell sein, lasst zur Abwechslung mal Zeitzeugen sprechen. Ich ging rein.Der Roman beschreibt die Geschichte der DDR von ihrer Planung in den Vierzigern im Moskauer Exil bis zu ihrer endgültigen Beendigung mit der Währungsunion im Sommer 1990. Das passiert über die Beschreibung der Leben eines Dutzend Personen, die, familiär oder zufällig, intergenerational miteinander zu tun haben, deren Wege sich treffen und verlieren. Ein "Roots" für Zonis gewissermaßen.Nun tu ich mich, gesegnet mit der Gnade der Geburt in eine minuscule Familie (1x Eltern, 1x Bruder, 1x Großeltern, Tante+Cousine) traditionell schwer mit der Zuordnung von so komplexen Entitäten wie Nichten, Neffen, Schwägern oder gar Schwippschwägern und war leicht besorgt, ob ich den Familienbäumen folgen kann. Aber da war der Real Existierende Sozialismus vor, der die DDR nach nur 40 Jahren im Schlaf erstickte. Das war nicht genug Zeit für eine komplexe Genealogie der Bewohner der 15 Bezirke. Ich konnte folgen.Wir beginnen mit einem Blick auf die Gründer der Republik, wie sie in den letzten Zügen des 2. Weltkrieges aus Moskau eingeflogen werden, wobei es schon dort Gewinner und Verlierer gab; beim Aufbau des sozialistischen deutschen Staates sollte von Anfang nichts schief gehen, da wirst Du nicht berücksichtigt, wenn Du die kleinste Abweichung von der Parteilinie gucken lässt. Alles Männer, klar. Von der anderen Seite, geographisch wie geschlechtlich, werden in den ersten Seiten des Buches Frauen eingeführt, die ihren Mann respektive Vater während des Krieges verloren haben, wenn auch nicht unbedingt so wie man denkt. Denn Katinka ist eine Halbwaise und lebt mit ihrer Mutter Yvonne allein im zerbombten Berlin, nicht weil der Papa vor Stalingrad den gerechten Heldentod fand, sondern weil er ein Jude war und ihm die Flucht nicht gelang. Ein paar Kapitel im Buch sitzt sie neben Wilhelm Pieck, dem ersten Präsidenten der DDR, weil sie Klassenbeste ist. Damit ist sie vom Alter her prädestiniert, die DDR von Anfang bis Ende zu durchleben und uns das gesamte Buch hindurch zu begleiten. Um sie herum werden sich Personen tummeln, die einige prototypische Biographien des Landes repräsentieren, den strammen Funktionär, den Hinterfragenden, den Idealisten, die Karrieristin. Ab und an begegnen einem Personen, die wir als "Berühmtheiten" zu erkennen meinen, Stasi-Abwehrchef Markus Wolf definitiv (im Buch Fuchs) und auch der Anwalt und Unterhändler Wolfgang Vogel als Kuckuck ist wohl zu erkennen. Gemeinsam ist (fast) allen, dass sie der Nomenklatura angehören: selten in höchsten Sphären schweben, aber nie Fußvolk sind. Das werte ich nicht, das Buch ist mit seinen 750 Seiten für eine Biographie eines ganzen Landes sicher nicht sehr lang, aber was die Lern- und Lesebereitschaft eines potentiellen Publikums betrifft eher am dicken Ende des Spektrums und da die Geschichte eines Landes erzählt werden soll, welches vom Anfang bis kurz vor seinem Ende ausschließlich Top-Down organisiert war, macht es irgendwie Sinn, sich in die Innenleben der dem Staat ideell Verpflichteten zu begeben. Den Opfern der DDR wurde in den letzten Jahren ausgiebig Platz und Stimme gegeben, da ist es ok, einmal unapologetisch die andere Seite der Story zu lesen.Das heißt nicht, dass man viel Neues lernt (wenn man aus dem Landstrich kommt), weder was die Fakten noch die Innenansichten der Protagonistinnen betrifft, da bleibt sich Christoph Hein treu. Verschlossen, manchmal fast autistisch sind oft seine Romanhelden und auch auf dem "Narrenschiff", im Buch wie dem diesen Namen gegebenen Land, lebte man unabhängig von der gesellschaftlichen Schicht, jeder in seiner Bubble, dort wo man safe war. Der Blick ging zum Nachbarn, nicht um Kontakt herzustellen, sondern um die Gefahr abzuschätzen, die von ihm ausgeht. Diese lauerten, wie in jeder Hierarchie, von oben wie von unten und nur mit moralischer Flexibilität war es möglich, sich ein so angenehmes Leben in der rationierten Welt der DDR zu machen, wie es die Menschen, die wir begleiten, führen. Explizite Kritik daran darf man vom Buch nicht erwarten, Verfolgte des Regimes kommen nicht vor, aber wie gesagt, ich sehe das nicht kritisch, nicht jedes Buch muss jede Seite beleuchten. Ich als Leser entwickle eher Mitleid mit der grauen, unglücklichen Existenz der Akteure. Bis zum Bau der Mauer getraut sich keiner eine Perspektive zu haben und danach war sie zugestellt. Bitter.Die Flussgeschwindigkeit des Buchs ist hoch, wir durchlaufen die DDR in Höchstgeschwindigkeit. Zwischen manchen Kapiteln werden ganze Jahre übersprungen, was auch eine Aussage ist: es war nicht viel los in der Zone. Was los war, geschieht im Hintergrund von Episoden des Privaten der Akteure: Liebschaften, Karrierebrüche, Kinderkriegen, Sterben geben Anlass, wie nebenbei zu erzählen, was in der DDR und, seltener, der Welt gerade geschieht: 17. Juni, Prager Frühling, NATO-Osterweiterung, Mauerfall. Die Erzählweise dieser Episoden erinnern ein wenig an Alexander Kluge in seiner epochalen "Chronik der Gefühle", wenn man es wohlwollend betrachtet; an eine Aneinanderreihung von Schulaufsätzen, wenn man garstig ist. Die Sprache ist wohlwollend "ungekünstelt" und böswollend "unkünstlerisch". Nun ist Christoph Hein ein Künstler und das Buch bei Suhrkamp erschienen, also muss die Plattheit der Dialoge, das Einheitssozialistisch der Beschreibungen Methode sein. Aber so steif , Herr Hein? Ein Jugendlicher studiert in einer fast ausschließlich weiblichen Studiengruppe, was in diesem Satz zusammengefasst wird:In seiner Seminargruppe war er der einzige männliche Student, was ihn zum Hahn im Korb machte. Der Mittelpunkt in einem Pulk gleichaltriger Mädchen zu sein, gefiel ihm, und er genoss es sehr, von allen jungen Frauen umschwärmt zu werden und mit der einen und anderen sogar ein intimes Verhältnis zu haben.Es wimmelt in Charakterbeschreibungen von DDR-Zeugnisworten wie "wissbegierig", "umsichtig" und "verantwortungsvoll" und zwar nicht eingestreut, sondern in der vollen realsozialistischen Breitseite. Hein beschreibt die Entwicklung eines Kindes in der Schule mit:Er war bei dieser Beschäftigung [dem Werken] sehr geschickt und einfallsreich, lernte aufgeschlossen und wissbegierig alle Techniken, die der Lehrer den Kindern beibrachte.Ein schwuler Mann sagt zu seinem Freund nach dem Abendessen:Du bist ein Weltmeister der kulinarischen Improvisationen, ein Held des Herds.Seriously? Nun konnte ich Charlotte Gneuß bestätigen, dass man in der DDR oder mindestens in Gittersee exakt die Worte verwendete, die sie ihren Protagonisten in den Mund legt. Da ich mich nicht in den Kreisen der DDR-Nomenklatura bewegte, kann ich Christoph Hein diese Bestätigung nicht geben, vielleicht sprach man in Parteisekretariatsfamilien am Abendbrottisch wie Honni beim 8. Parteitag, aber ich kann das nicht wirklich glauben. Und selbst wenn es so war, muss man dann den ganzen Roman in diesem Stil schreiben? Das über 750 Seiten durchzuhalten ist zweifellos beeindruckend, und ich bin nicht sicher, ob ich das Kompliment hier dem Schriftsteller oder dem Leser mache.Kurzum: Wenn man kein traumatisierter Verfolgter des SED-Regimes ist, der beim Lesen von Büchern, die klingen wie die Anklageschrift, wegen der sie in Bautzen saß, PTSD bekommt, sollte man „Das Narrenschiff“ angehen, vielleicht mit ein wenig Wohlwollen und Offenheit der absurden Sprache gegenüber. So wie einen der Brutalismus einer tschechischen Kleinstadt ästhetisch nicht sofort begeistert, es einen aber irgendwie doch kriegt, so ist der Blick auf 40 Jahre DDR, den das Narrenschiff über zwei Buchlängen in reinem DDR-Deutsch liefert, den Aufwand wert, meine ich, hoffe ich. Und wünsche mir und Christoph Hein im nächsten Buch eine Rückkehr zu seiner eigenen Sprache. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lobundverriss.substack.com

James and Rosie bring you the next episode of the borough life podcast! They catch up with Martin Crews, development director for Capital and Centric as he tells us the latest updates on Civic. They then chat with Kee Hong, creative director of factory international and Manchester international festival to uncover what's in store on the day, and the powerful story behind the project.For more information about Civic, visit: Civic | Workspace & Co-working in Wigan | Capital&Centric — Capital & CentricFor more information about The Herds, visit: THE HERDSTo read the latest edition of the magazine, visit: Borough Life Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode was recorded in Reno, Nevada, during the 2025 Western Dairy Management Conference. Dr. Hemme begins with a demonstration of three different-sized glasses of milk representing the daily average dairy consumption in China, Europe, and the world as a whole. He explains that when you make predictions, it's good to identify the two main drivers of uncertainty in your industry. In the case of dairy, he cites whether or not people like dairy and whether or not they can afford it. He goes on to describe the four scenarios that can be created from those main drivers: people like dairy and can afford it, people don't like dairy but could afford it, people like dairy but can't afford it, and people don't like dairy and can't afford it.  (4:05)Walt asks Dr. Hemme to give some perspective on what makes a country a reliable exporter built for the global economy. He gives a unique example of how American football versus soccer compares to exporting dairy from the US to the global market. Matt chimes in with his perspective on how DFA is positioning the industry for exports. He notes that we live in the world of VUCA - volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity - and that we have a lot of VUCA happening in the US right now. In general, he's very bullish on our natural resources, management skills, and technical capability in the US dairy industry.  (10:17)The panel discusses who in the world is going to be able to meet the building demand for dairy products, and what the US might need to do to be a major player - in essence, moving from playing football to playing soccer. Dr. Hemme gives culture, policy, and relationship building as potential challenges for the US. (16:37)Matt is encouraged by the new investments in processing plants in the US and looks for a “build it and we will grow into it” scenario as we move forward. Dr. Hemme agrees that the processors are on board. But he wonders about the dairy farm side - no growth in cow numbers, not much growth in production, and breeding so many cows with beef semen makes him think the US is not believing in a growing dairy industry. He also talks about changing interest rates over time and impact on capital management. (25:50)The panel discusses the US milk price compared to the world milk price, the cost of production, and exchange rates. (29:45)Matt gives some perspective on beef-on-dairy. As the beef cycle levels back out and more beef heifers are retained, he forecasts fewer dairy cows being bred to beef semen and an increase in the supply and retention of dairy heifers. (34:31)Dr. Hemme talks about dairy demand and global population growth trends and predictions. (39:38)Panelists share their take-home thoughts. (42:02)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.

Amir Nizar Zuabi is artistic director of The Herds – an astonishing work of cardboard and imagination, which is sweeping northwards from Africa. The lifesize puppets of The Herds are given dazzling life by teams of puppeteers, drawing attention to climate emergency as the animals look for home in a changing world. Amir previously directed The Walk, where a 12-foot puppet girl sought refuge, greeted by dance and music wherever she went – these projects inspire art as well as empathy. Amir's own journey is also remarkable – a Palestinian-Israeli director now working on an almost unimaginable scale.   Amir Nizar Zuabi is an award-winning playwright and director. He was the founding Artistic Director of ShiberHur Theater Company, an Associate Director of the Young Vic Theatre, a member of the United Theaters Europe for artistic achievement, and an alumni of the Sundance Institute Theatre Program. Following his work on The Walk, in 2022 he took up the role of Artistic Director of The Walk Productions Limited. Alongside many writing credits, he has directed productions at Flanders Opera, Edinburgh International Festival, Bouffes du Nord and Royal Shakespeare Company.   The Herds https://www.theherds.org/ The Herds on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the__herds/ Why Dance Matters is a dance podcast featuring inspiring conversations with extraordinary people from the world of dance and beyond. Hosted by David Jays, editor of Dance Gazette, this podcast explores how dance shapes lives and why it matters to us all. Brought to you by the RAD, which inspires the world to dance, these insightful stories will surprise and delight. Tune in and discover more on our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we are at a critical stage of the breeding season, Dr. David Kenny, researcher in Teagasc Grange, is on this week's Beef Edge podcast to discuss breeding on spring calving suckler herds and he has key tips to be aware of. David says that overall this spring has been good and cows were in good condition going to grass early and fit for breeding.  This spring we have seen the impact of the challenging year last year, with cows calving to second cycle and cows calving later on most farms overall. Body condition score of cows and good nutrition to resume cyclicity is important. David outlines key tips around AI use and in relation to farmers using a stock bull. It is still important to record when cows are showing heat so that the number of repeats can be monitored. Young bulls should be particularly monitored event though they may be fertility checked. Talking with farmers, like every year, there are issues with stock bulls cropping up. David explains that if the bull has had an infection or a rise in body temperature, this may cause the bull to become sub fertile. Scanning of cows may take place after 30-35 days to identify cows that are in calf and the fertility of the bull and to check for any issues. For more episodes from the Beef Edge podcast, visit the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/thebeefedge Produced on behalf of Teagasc by LastCastMedia.com 

-Samsung goes on an audio buying spree: https://www.engadget.com/audio/samsung-is-paying-350-million-for-audio-brands-bowers--wilkins-denon-marantz-and-polk-131514754.html?guccounter=1 -Tokamak reactor magnet is beefy: https://gizmodo.com/iter-just-assembled-the-worlds-most-powerful-fusion-magnet-2000597387 -Philips is debuting 3D printed replaceable parts: Philips Debuts 3D Printable Components To Repair Products -The alchemists were right all along: Scientists find lead really can be turned into gold (with help from the Large Hadron Collider) -Amazfit Active 2 review -DJI is sort of giving up on the US: DJI is skipping the US with its most advanced drone yet -China is slowing everyone's roll https://www.sustainability-times.com/environmental-protection/china-disrupts-earths-rotation-nasa-confirms-massive-project-is-slowing-the-planet-with-unprecedented-global-consequences/ -Cyber Skirmishes. Walz Telemessage usage and GlobalX air hack. https://yro.slashdot.org/story/25/05/05/2044211/messaging-app-used-by-mike-waltz-trump-deportation-airline-globalx-both-hacked-in-separate-breaches -Google is going ham with it's new G logo! https://9to5google.com/2025/05/12/google-icon-update/ -Rich Peeps suck! https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/may/07/two-thirds-of-global-heating-caused-by-richest-study-suggests

The mobile controller company Backbone unveiled its Backbone Pro controller this week, which brings iOS and Android gaming experiences to the next level. A successor to the Backbone One controller, the Pro features full-size joysticks, re-mappable buttons, and Bluetooth compatibility, making for a more premium gaming setup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Brian Sanford, Eastern US Team Lead at smaXtec, discusses the advantages of bolus technology in dairy herd management. He explains how highly precise, real-time data from the reticulum—such as inner body temperature and water intake—enables early disease detection, improved diagnoses, and better reproductive outcomes. Learn how this technology is helping producers reduce involuntary culling, enhance milk quality, and optimize peak milk production. Listen now on all major platforms!"By monitoring cows' internal temperatures in real-time, we can detect health issues days before clinical signs appear, allowing for early intervention and better outcomes."Meet the guest: Brian Sanford is the Eastern US Team Lead at smaXtec, with over 15 years of experience in dairy nutrition and herd management. Before joining smaXtec, he worked extensively in forage quality and nutrition sales, helping producers optimize dairy herd health and efficiency. Brian's expertise lies in leveraging technology for precision dairy farming, particularly in early disease detection and reproductive health.What you'll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:12) Introduction(04:47) Early disease detection(08:32) Potential influences on data(11:18) Improving cow reproduction(22:12) Biggest benefits for farms(26:12) Using sensor technology(33:42) Final three questionsThe Dairy Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: SmaXtec* Priority IAC* Lallemand* Adisseo* Evonik- Berg + Schmidt- dsm-firmenich- Scoular- ICC- AHV- AGRI-TRAC- Protekta- Natural Biologics

This episode was recorded at the 2025 Western Dairy Management Conference in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Sabine Mann, Cornell University; Dr. Will Mustas, Progressive Dairy Solutions; Dr. Don Niles, Dairy Dreams LLC; and Joey Airosa, Airosa Dairy Farms, introduce themselves. (0:48)Dr. Mann outlines the high points of her presentation. Giving an adequate amount of high-quality colostrum quickly after birth is essential to equip the calf with the best chances to stay healthy. Colostrum is more than a solution of water and immunoglobulins, and we are continuing to learn more about other nutrients and growth factors that colostrum contains. (12:03)Dr. Niles and Mr. Airosa talk about colostrum and maternity protocols on their dairies. Each has dedicated maternity staff in charge of postnatal calf care. Don mentions they often have public tours of their dairy and shares some anecdotes. Joey's maternity staff try to get colostrum in calves within 30 minutes of birth and have worked out a good communication system to ensure seamless calf care when shift changes occur. (13:57)Dr. Mann emphasizes the timing of colostrum delivery is critical. But what about the amount? Should every calf get four liters? Joey notes they bottle feed and have settled on three quarts for Holstein calves and two quarts for Jersey calves. Sabine says research backs that up - calves will not voluntarily drink much more than 3-3.5 liters. Using esophageal feeders to give four liters could be overfeeding in some cases, which could cause slower emptying of the stomach and thus slower arrival and uptake of immunoglobulins at the small intestine. The four liter recommendation came from the idea that good quality colostrum probably had about 50 grams per liter of IgG, and at that time, we wanted to get 200 grams into the calf. Perhaps making a sheet with recommended amounts based on calf weights could be helpful for maternity staff.  Dr. Mann also clarifies that the 50 grams per liter of IgG is not really good quality colostrum. Most herds average about 90-100 grams per liter of IgG in colostrum. She recommends every farm find out how good their colostrum is and optimize feeding amounts from there. (22:45)Dr. Mann notes the importance of making sure dry cows are not deficient in protein supply and ensuring the dry period is long enough to create high-quality colostrum. While it's commonly thought older cows have better colostrum than young cows, she underlines again the importance of measuring colostrum quality to know for sure. She also highly recommends measuring colostrum quality from individual cows before pooling so that poor colostrum does not dilute good colostrum. (31:04)Dr. Mustas shares some of the challenges he's seeing on dairies where he consults. What can we do to control the bacteriological quality of colostrum? He notes there's no reason we can't get very low bacteria counts pre-pasteurization. Making sure maternity areas are clean and sanitary, udders are prepped very well, and harvesting equipment is not neglected are all great strategies. (35:53)Dr. Mann talks about individual cow variation in colostrum production and some factors that might influence including placental interactions, hormones, and genetics. (38:04)Scott and Sabine discuss some of the research around supplementing with choline during the dry period and subsequent colostrum production. (41:28)Dr. Niles comments that pasteurization of colostrum has been one of the most exciting technologies to come along. On his farm, the pasteurizer has given them much more control over colostrum quality and delivery time. Dr. Mann agrees storage of colostrum has given dairies the ability to be strategic about how they use colostrum, what colostrum they use, and to also plan for seasonal colostrum shortages. She agrees with Dr. Mustas that clean colostrum harvesting equipment is key to low bacterial counts. (44:13)Dr. Mustas talks about how the beef-on-dairy phenomenon has altered colostrum protocols. Calf ranches are giving deductions for poor colostrum scores when calves are received. Some operations even offer premiums or discounts on daily yardage depending on individual calf colostrum scores. (50:21)Joey, Don, and Sabine comment on the importance of finding the right people to work in maternity and instilling the idea that taking care of cows and calves is both a great responsibility and a great honor. (52:56)The panel wraps up with their take-home thoughts. (58:31)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.

Answering member questions via SwoleText, LIVE questions from Rumble, YT and Tiktok and new releases!Membership Specials https://swolenormousx.com/membershipsDownload The Swolenormous App https://swolenormousx.com/swolenormousappMERCH - https://papaswolio.com/Watch the full episodes here: https://rumble.com/thedailyswoleSubmit A Question⁠ For The Show: https://swolenormousx.com/apsGet On Papa Swolio's Email List: https://swolenormousx.com/emailDownload The 7 Pillars Ebook: https://swolenormousx.com/7-Pillars-EbookTry A Swolega Class From Inside Swolenormous X: https://www.swolenormousx.com/swolegaGet Your Free $10 In Bitcoin: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/papaswolio/   Questions? Email Us: Support@Swolenormous.com

What is THE HERDS? A groundbreaking public art and climate initiative designed to inspire action and renew our bond with the natural world. From April to August 2025, life-size puppet animals will sweep through city centers on a 20,000km journey from the Congo Basin to the Arctic Circle, fleeing climate disaster. Events and performances by world-class artists will respond as the herds move, bringing together the worlds of arts and science in an urgent call for climate action.

Are our wild horses in Wyoming's checkerboard lands about to disappear forever? The Bureau of Land Management plans to remove thousands of wild horses from Adobe Town, Salt Wells Creek, and Great Divide Basin starting July 2025, effectively zeroing out entire herds despite ongoing legal challenges.   In this episode, I break down the two public comment periods currently open for these herds and provide specific guidance on how to submit effective comments. I explain why your individual comments matter, what points to emphasize, and how to make your voice heard before the April 28th and April 30th deadlines. With holding facilities already overcrowded and the future of these horses uncertain, your participation is crucial to prevent what could become a death sentence for nearly 5,000 wild horses.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.wildhoofbeats.com/51

Zain Johnson in for CapeTalk’s Sara-Jayne Makwala King is joined on Weekend Breakfast by Siphokazi Mpofu, Puppetry Designer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

These shaggy creatures are making themselves at home on Ohio's farm scene.

Discover fascinating facts about bighorn sheep, their habitats, and the Grand Slam of Sheep Hunting, plus top states for record-breaking bighorns. Join radio hosts Rebecca Wanner aka 'BEC' and Jeff ‘Tigger' Erhardt (Tigger & BEC) with The Bend Radio Show & Podcast, your news outlet for the latest in Outdoors & Western Lifestyle News! Season 5, Episode 231 What's a Group of Bighorn Sheep Called? Bighorn sheep, one of North America's most iconic animals, live in social groups that are referred to as a herd instead of a flock. These majestic creatures are known for their impressive curled horns and can be found in rugged terrains across the western United States and Canada. Their social structures and unique behaviors make them fascinating creatures to observe. Which State Has the Largest Bighorn Sheep? Montana, Idaho, or Colorado? When it comes to size and record-breaking Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, Montana stands out. Over the last few years, three of the top five Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep recorded by the Boone and Crockett Club came from a small area in northwestern Montana, specifically Wild Horse Island. This remarkable location, just off the western shore of Flathead Lake, has produced some of the largest bighorns in history. Why Montana is a Hotspot for Bighorn Sheep Wild Horse Island, situated in Flathead Lake, the largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi, is a prime habitat for bighorn sheep. It's on this island that some of the most impressive Rocky Mountain bighorns have been found. The area's rugged terrain and abundant resources make it an ideal location for these incredible animals to thrive. Bighorn Sheep: True or False? Males and Females Live Together in Herds False: Males and females do not typically live together in the same herd. Bighorn sheep have distinct social structures. Rams (males) typically form bachelor groups, while ewes (females) live in herds with other females and their young. Female-led herds are organized and have specific roles: some act as guardians or leaders, while others may serve as babysitters for the young. Male-only herds, on the other hand, can consist of 5 to 50 rams at any given time, while female herds are larger, typically ranging from 5 to 100 members. The Grand Slam in Sheep Hunting: What Are the 4 Species? For hunters seeking the ultimate challenge, the Grand Slam of Sheep Hunting is a prestigious achievement. It includes four distinct species of North American sheep: Dall Sheep: Found in Alaska, Yukon, and Northwest Territories. Stone Sheep: Found in British Columbia and the Yukon. Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep: Found in the western U.S., including the Rocky Mountains. Desert Bighorn Sheep: Found in the southwestern U.S. and northern Mexico. The Grand Slam Club Founded in 1956, the Grand Slam Club/Ovis recognizes hunters who successfully bag all four species. To date, fewer than 1,400 people worldwide have accomplished this feat. Achieving the North American Sheep Grand Slam is a rare and highly respected milestone in the hunting community. Desert Bighorn Sheep: The Most Expensive of the Bighorns Among these species, Desert Bighorn Sheep are often considered the most expensive and challenging to hunt due to their rarity and the remote locations they inhabit. Conclusion Bighorn sheep are fascinating creatures with unique social structures, diverse habitats, and remarkable species. Whether you're interested in their role in the wild, looking to track record-breaking bighorns, or hoping to achieve a Grand Slam in sheep hunting, understanding these majestic animals enhances the experience. From Montana's Wild Horse Island to the vast landscapes of Wyoming, the pursuit of these extraordinary animals continues to captivate wildlife enthusiasts and hunters alike. OUTDOORS FIELD REPORTS & COMMENTS We want to hear from you! If you have any questions, comments, or stories to share about bighorn sheep, outdoor adventures, or wildlife conservation, don't hesitate to reach out. Call or text us at 305-900-BEND (305-900-2363), or send an email to BendRadioShow@gmail.com. Stay connected by following us on social media at Facebook/Instagram @thebendshow or by subscribing to The Bend Show on YouTube. Visit our website at TheBendShow.com for more exciting content and updates! https://thebendshow.com/ https://www.facebook.com/thebendshow WESTERN LIFESTYLE & THE OUTDOORS Jeff 'Tigger' Erhardt & Rebecca 'BEC' Wanner are passionate news broadcasters who represent the working ranch world, rodeo, and the Western way of life. They are also staunch advocates for the outdoors and wildlife conservation. As outdoorsmen themselves, Tigger and BEC provide valuable insight and education to hunters, adventurers, ranchers, and anyone interested in agriculture and conservation. With a shared love for the outdoors, Tigger & BEC are committed to bringing high-quality beef and wild game from the field to your table. They understand the importance of sharing meals with family, cooking the fruits of your labor, and making memories in the great outdoors. Through their work, they aim to educate and inspire those who appreciate God's Country and life on the land. United by a common mission, Tigger & BEC offer a glimpse into the life beyond the beaten path and down dirt roads. They're here to share knowledge, answer your questions, and join you in your own success story. Adventure awaits around the bend. With The Outdoors, Rural America, and Wildlife Conservation at the forefront, Tigger and BEC live this lifestyle every day. To learn more about Tigger & BEC's journey and their passion for the outdoors, visit TiggerandBEC.com. https://tiggerandbec.com/

Losing calves during pregnancy may not be a big factor in your operation, but it's still a loss and it does affect your bottom line. So today Chloe Collins (University of Missouri Extension) walks us through what can cause Gestational Pregnancy Loss during the Early Embryonic phase of the first 45 days to the fetal period from 45 days to birth. Plus, ways to mitigate those losses in both our young cows and older cows. It may not seem like a real problem in your cow herd, but maybe just understanding it a little better could increase your calf crop by 1 or 2 percent. #workingranchmagazine #ranchlife #ranching #dayweather #weather #agweather #beef #cows #livestock #cattle #Gelbvieh #Vigortone #Limousin #calfloss #opencows #deathloss #productivity #muextension

On this episode of Nebraska FARMcast, we're joined by Randy Saner, Nebraska Extension Livestock Systems Educator and Program Leader, to discuss strategies for managing bull costs and maximizing herd profitability. With rising cattle prices, producers face tough decisions about how much to invest in their bulls and how those choices affect their bottom line. Randy's recent article breaks down the financial impact of bull prices, cost-saving strategies, and tools producers can use to make informed decisions.Read more: https://cap.unl.edu/news/understanding-cost-bulls-and-how-maximize-your-herds-profitability/

Alien: Rogue Incursion, Avowed and more – Geekoholics Anonymous Video Game Podcast 477 On this weeks episode we blab about the following Games and topics: Whatcha Been Playing? 08:22 Alien: Rogue Incursion Part 1 Avowed 21:46 News:  Cross Platform / PC / Misc.  Metroid Dread studio announces new action-adventure Blades of Fire 38:16 Gex Trilogy bundles 3 games and numerous improvements, and it's coming in summer 2025  Iconic game publisher Acclaim has been resurrected, with wrestler Jeff Jarrett as advisor 43:31 Monster Hunter Wilds is the fastest selling Capcom game ever 48:58 Activision unveils Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 remaster for consoles and PC 51:12 AMD releases Radeon 9070/9070XT 53:03 PlayStation PlayStation wants help testing games and features using new Beta Program initiative 1:04:57 Nintendo For the first time, Nintendo is delisting a game from the Switch Online retro library 1:08:24 PSA's: Epic Games Store Freebies: Them's Fightin' Herds 1:15:03 Free 4 All Reacher 1:18:41 Help support the show: - Subscribe to our Twitch channel http://twitch.tv/geekoholics - Use our Epic Creator Code: GEEKOHOLICS when purchasing items in Fortnite or buying games on the Epic Games Store - Please review the show (bit.ly/geekoholics) on Apple Music, Apple Podcasts and to share with your friends. Reviews help us reach more listeners, and the feedback helps us to produce a better show. Join our Discord server: CLICK HERE Don't forget to follow our Social Media Feeds to keep up to date on our adventures: Youtube Twitter Instagram Facebook Thanks for listening and have a great weekend! You can reach me on Twitter @RicF

Ian Wargo is a first generation Montanan who is a member of the Region 1 FWP Citizen Advisory Council and FWP Mule Deer Citizen Advisory Council. He is an avid outdoorsman, hunter and concerned resident on the state of the land, herds and practices impacting wild spaces in Northwestern Montana. Ian discussed changes he's been witnessing on the landscape, practices that have impacted land management, wolves returning to the area, and how he feels there are ways to come together on common ground issues. **This is Part 1 of our 2-part discussion with Ian.**@thewolfconnectionpodBack from the Brink: Montana's Wildlife Legacy (PBS)Fire History in the Bob Marshall Wilderness (U.S. Forest Service)

Statewide data from the Minnesota Department of Health shows seasonal virus hospitalizations are trending downward.Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has issued a formal opinion saying organizations that comply with President Donald Trump's recent executive order banning transgender students from competing in sports consistent with their gender identity would violate state law. The guidance comes after the Minnesota State High School League asked the state office for formal advice on the matter.The first bill voted on in the Minnesota House this session didn't get enough support to pass Thursday. The Republican-sponsored bill would have declared more data from state attorney general investigations as public.

Homemade Thundering Herds 01/21/25

"#CALIFORNIA WATER: To restore balance: return water access to Central Valley and Southern California, revitalize timber industry, reintroduce cattle and goat grazing herds. Devin Nunes, Truth Social" undated Loas Angeles  Aqueduct Haiwee Reservoir

Join our host Ethan Haywood as he discusses Zoetis Lameness evaluations with Mike Larson, Owner of Larson Acres and Brain Kelroy dairy production specialist at Zoetis. Tune in as they examine the methods used to assess and manage lameness in dairy herds and explore how data from these evaluations is being applied on progressive dairies to enhance herd health and operational efficiency.

As of Monday, December 30th, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, or APHIS, has confirmed 12 new cases of H5N1 avian flu in California dairy cattle, bringing the state's total to 697 cases.

Want more episodes now? Visit pinna.fm and use code GRIMM for a discount after a 7-day FREE trial!

This Real Science Exchange podcast episode was recorded during a webinar from Balchem's Real Science Lecture Series. You can find it at balchem.com/realscience.Feeding behavior of dairy cows is inherently tied to their dry matter intake (DMI) which is tied to milk production. If we want to change a cow's DMI, it must be mediated by changing her feeding behavior. (00:23)In a multi-variable analysis, Dr. DeVries found that DMI was most associated with feeding time and meal frequency. It's important to allow the cow to maximize the amount of time she can spend at the bunk eating, as well as the number of times she can get to the bunk each day. In one study, about 30% of the variability in milk fat content in cows on the same diet was explained by their meal frequency, where cows who had more meals per day had higher milk fat. Dr. DeVries also talks about the impacts of feeding behavior on cow efficiency and rumen dynamics. (2:13)As soon as a cow sorts the TMR put in front of her, she consumes a diet that's variable in composition to what we expect. Cows who sorted against long feed particles had lower milk fat and milk protein concentrations. In another study, Dr. DeVries retrospectively analyzed cows with a low vs high risk of ruminal acidosis. Cows in both groups had similar DMI but a tendency for high-risk cows to have lower milk yield and numerically lower milk fat. Combining these resulted in significantly lower fat-corrected milk for the high-risk cows. Given that the diets and DMI were similar, the difference was attributed to sorting, which can have quite negative impacts on individual and herd-level production. (10:00)Cows spend nearly twice as much time ruminating as they do eating. Rumination reduces feed particle size and increases surface area, leading to increased rates of digestion and feed passage. In a recent study, Dr. DeVries' group calculated the probability that cows were ruminating while lying down using automated monitoring data from previous experiments. Cows with a higher probability of ruminating while lying down had higher DMI, milk fat, and milk protein than cows who ruminated while standing. This highlights that cows need not only time to ruminate but also space for sufficient rest. (16:44)Diets and diet composition should be formulated to encourage frequent meals, discourage sorting, and stimulate rumination. Forage management factors including forage quality, forage quantity, forage type (dry vs ensiled), and particle size all play important roles. In a study with fresh cows, Dr. DeVries' lab fed two different particle sizes of straw: 5-8 cm vs 2-3 cm in length. While DMI was the same over the first 28 days of lactation, cows fed the long straw spent more time with rumen pH below 5.8 because they were sorting against the straw. This also resulted in a yield difference, as the short straw-fed cows produced about 165 pounds more milk over the first 28 days compared to the long straw group. Dr. DeVries also comments on the use of feed additives on rumen stability and feeding behavior (22:54)More frequent feed delivery should generate more consistent consumption and better feeding behavior, and improve rumen health and milk component concentration. Shifting feed delivery away from return from milking, while still ensuring cows have abundant feed available, results in more consistent eating patterns. Dr. DeVries emphasizes that we push up feed to make sure it's present at the bunk, not to stimulate cows to eat. We want to make sure that eating behavior is driven by the cow: when she's hungry and goes to the bunk, we need to make sure feed is there. (30:02)Dr. DeVries indicates we want to minimize the time cows are without feed completely. An empty bunk overnight plus a little overcrowding resulted in negative impacts on rumen health, including more acidosis and reduced fiber digestibility. Increased competition in overcrowding scenarios results in cows having larger meals, eating faster, and likely having a larger negative ruminal impact. In another study, every four inches of increased bunk space was associated with about 0.06% greater milk fat. Herds with high de novo fat synthesis were 10 times more likely to have at least 18 inches of bunk space per cow.  (40:04)In closing, Dr. DeVries' biggest takeaway is that how cows eat is just as important as the nutritional composition of the feed in ensuring cow health, efficiency, and production. Collectively, with good quality feed and good feeding management, we can gain optimal performance from those diets. Dr. DeVries ends by taking questions from the webinar audience. (43:40)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.

Folks it's Holy Smokes! The comedy podcast where we smoke weed and tell Bible stories. This week good buddy Sam Francis joins us for a heartwarming story about 2 brothers (Jacob and Esau) reuniting, plus some hilarious improv scenes about high school football and a messed up animal shelter. Lots of laughs in this one! Enjoy! Please join the patreon for monthly bonus videos including early access to Scoochie Boochie songs. Please god!! patreon.com/holysmokespod

Tech bros are stumbling over each other to kiss Trump's fat rump. Herds of drones of unknown origins have been flying over the country. Turkey-tech-bod Elon Musk was the first supposed human to amass 400 billion in wealth. An ancient disease from 3800 BC has made a comeback and is attacking children. Shitler's closest aides don't know what Diaper Don is doing with the inaugural invite list. RFK, man-baby's HHS nominee, will bring a dude to Health and Human Services who wants the polio vaccine revoked. Christian nationalist caterwauler, Joel Webbon said something racist about DOGE Czar Vivek Ramaswamy. Fascist broadcaster Stew Peters openly declared his support for all things Hitler by dropping the "14 words." Former FoxBot and next level creeper Pete Hegseth is not loved by America and no one, besides the Trump-sucking GOP, wants him to Secretary of Defense. A replica of Noah's Ark has been put up for auction and nobody wants it.  

Hi friends!  In today's episode we'll be talking about animal loss in livestock herds, how to prepare for it, how much death loss is likely to happen, and how to get your expectations in line with the realities of raising animals and the losses that come along with it.  It's important to understand that success isn't necessarily keeping them all alive, because that's not possible, but you can have realistic expectations that help you define success in a better, more meaningful way.   All the Best! Millie   Mentions: Episode 10 | 5 Tips to Raise Bottle Goat Kids That Thrive https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/get-goat-wise-meat-goats-dairy-goats-self-sufficiency/id1743448724?i=1000659257580     Join our email list and be first to get updates and special offers: https://getgoatwiseinsider.grwebsite.com   Join the FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/getgoatwise     Connect with me:   Email: hello@getgoatwise.com   See what's happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock  

This week the COWboys are featuring the talents of their friend D.W. Groethe. Along with some fun and lively conversation on the topic, you'll also hear some great music from D.W. Groethe (Thunderin' Herds, He was Once a Hero, Hard, Wild and Free, and Long Train Gone). There is also some great cowboy poetry this week from ​D.W. Groethe (The Fence, This Old Post, The Funeral, The Bunny Poem, The Ballad of Big John's Brother). We'll have the ever popular Dick's Pick (The Coffe Song), Cowpoke Poetry, and a whole bunch of goofin' off too!

Noam and Jen spend this last episode before the election discussing the intricacies of the popular anime Neon Genesis: Evangelion, how its themes refer back to the Old Testament, and the value of subjugating one's personal desires to the greater good. Nah, just kidding. They discuss the accusation leveled by Nate Silver and Nate Cohn that the 2024 general election polls are the victim of herding, which is the desire to not stand out from the crowd by publishing polling results that would be perceived as outliers to…well there are a lot of reasons they get into. They briefly discuss Trump's last week of campaigning and what the hell it means, from dump trucks to mic stands to Liz Cheney.  Stick around to the end of the pod for Noam's truly heterodox opinion about what electoral outcome would be best for America and whether he and Jen will attend the post-election pink keffiyeh protest.   Check us out Thursday nights at 7:30pm EST on Twitch. https://www.twitch.tv/ambitiousxover   

Bovine Leukemia Virus Kansas Grain Sorghum Update Fall Removal and Testing   00:01:05 – Bovine Leukemia Virus: K-State veterinarian, Gregg Hanzlicek, kicks off today's show by discussing Bovine Leukemia Virus also referred to as BLV. He explains its concerns and how common it is in dairy and beef cattle herds. ksvdl.org   00:12:05 – Kansas Grain Sorghum Update: Continuing the show are Kansas grain sorghum growers Brant Peterson and Jon Berning as they provide a look into how their crop performed this year and what they hope for next season. ksgrainsorghum.org   00:23:05 – Fall Removal and Testing: Gregg Eyestone, Riley County Extension horticulture agent, ends the show providing tips for removing fallen leaves from the home landscape and explaining why fall is a good time to soil test.     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 Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and 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, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

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 52 DETAILS Could H5 Bird Flu Hit Our Beef Cattle Herds? Vet Says Beef Producers Must Step Up With H5 Testing A leading scientist and veterinarian, Kay Russo, warns the beef industry to start monitoring for H5 bird flu crossover from infected dairy herds. Speaking on the MeetingPod podcast, Russo noted that while the virus was first detected in dairy cattle in March and has since impacted poultry farms and workers, there's limited data on beef cattle. Russo, with a DVM from Cornell and a master's in avian health from the University of Georgia, emphasized the importance of testing beef cattle for antibodies now that a validated test exists. She stressed, "We can only manage what we know, and this virus isn't going away. For the complete article click HERE. New Suspected H5 Cases In Humans Reported In Washington State Health officials suspect that a strain of avian influenza linked to poultry operations has reached Washington State. The Washington State Department of Health (WSDH) reported four agricultural workers in Franklin County tested positive for H5 after working with infected birds at an egg-laying farm. About 800,000 birds were culled after testing positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The workers, who had mild symptoms, received antiviral treatment, according to WSDH.   For the complete article, click HERE.     SPONSORS Trans Ova Genetics https://transova.com/ @TransOvaGenetics American Gelbvieh Association https://gelbvieh.org/ @AmericanGelbvieh Allied Genetic Resources https://alliedgeneticresources.com/ @AlliedGeneticResources Axiota Animal Health https://axiota.com/ @MultiminUSA 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/ #RanchItUp #StayRanchy #TiggerApproved #tiggerandbec #rodeo #ranching #farming REFERENCES https://www.meatingplace.com/Industry/News/Details/116468 https://www.meatingplace.com/Industry/News/Details/116519

This Real Science Exchange podcast episode was recorded during a webinar from Balchem's Real Science Lecture Series. The primary goal of a replacement program is to raise the highest quality heifer that can maximize profits when she enters the lactating herd. She carries no limitations that would detract from her ability to produce milk under the farm's management system. Ideally, one would wish to optimize profits by obtaining the highest quality heifer at the lowest possible cost, usually in the least amount of time. Dr. Van Amburgh presents a snapshot evaluation of benchmarks to assess the potential quality of replacements. (3:47)When does the process of creating a quality heifer start? Probably before conception. In non-pasture herds, the first lactation cows giving birth to heifers produced about 1000 pounds more milk in the first two lactations. Heifers whose dams were supplemented with choline during the pre-fresh period had higher birth-to-yearling average daily gains and improved immunity. Choline also appears to enhance the quality of colostrum via increased absorption of IgG. This implies that maternal programming extends beyond the uterine environment via ingestion of milk-borne factors, known as the lactocrine hypothesis (14:29)After the calf is born, the goal is anabolism or growth. The dam communicates with the calf via colostrum to direct calf development after birth. Not only does colostrum provide immunoglobulins, but it also contains a large amount of nutrients and non-nutrient factors that support gut maturation. In particular, IGF-1 and insulin may act on receptors in the gut to stimulate cell proliferation, cell differentiation, and protein synthesis. Dr. Van Amburgh summarizes several studies that showed increased colostrum feeding improved pre- and post-weaning growth and development. While the immunoglobulin content of colostrum is essential for passive immunity, the other components in colostrum are responsible for the increased growth performance. (27:39)The hormones and growth factors in colostrum enhance protein synthesis, enzyme expression, and gastrointestinal tract development. This implies that the gut is now an even stronger barrier to infection, with more surface area for digestion and absorption, with an increased capacity to digest nutrients due to higher enzyme excretion. (36:33)To investigate the impact of non-nutrient factors in colostrum, studies were designed where calves were fed either colostrum or milk replacer with the same nutrient content. Glucose uptake was increased for colostrum calves even though both groups received similar nutrient content. Plasma glucagon was higher in colostrum calves, indicating better glucose status and higher reserve capacity. Plasma protein levels were higher in colostrum calves, suggesting more amino acids available for growth and protein synthesis. Plasma urea nitrogen was lower for colostrum calves, indicating fewer amino acids were used for gluconeogenesis leading to more efficient growth. (46:55)What happens to immune cells in colostrum? Leukocytes and other immune-related cells in colostrum are trafficked into the circulation of the calf. Maternal leukocytes can be detected in the calf by 12 hours, peak at 24 hours, and disappear by 48 hours. Long term, there appears to be greater cellular immunity in calves that received whole colostrum compared to cell-free colostrum. Uptake of cells from colostrum enhances cellular immunity in calves by providing, mature, programmed cells from the dam. (52:24)The take-home message for colostrum management is to feed colostrum for four days. Give first-milking colostrum within six hours of birth and again at 12 hours. Give second-milking colostrum for day two feeding and third- and fourth-milking colostrum for days three and four. (56:04)Dr. Van Amburgh answers a few questions from the webinar audience about dry cow management for colostrum quality and quantity, the impacts of pasteurization of colostrum on components, and the efficacy of colostrum replacers. Watch the full webinar at balchem.com/realscience. (58:25)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.

Dr. Arshad begins by reviewing the inclusion criteria in the meta-analysis he conducted. He wished only to look at studies where lysine was supplemented in a rumen-protected form. The meta-analysis did not include studies that infused lysine into the abomasum or intestine. In addition, only completely randomized design or randomized complete block design studies were included. Feed ingredients and chemical composition of diets for each experiment were run through NASEM to predict the metabolizable lysine content using the same model so all studies were on the same scale. (6:04)The bioavailability of the different rumen-protected lysine products used in the studies ranged from 22 to 90 percent. If the paper's authors reported bioavailability values, they were used in the meta-analysis. If the paper did not provide bioavailability values, Dr. Arshad contacted authors or lysine product manufacturers to offer them. (13:53)Dr. Arshad discusses the percentage of lysine as a percent of metabolizable protein in the diets as well as differences among the prediction of the flow of amino acids to the small intestine from NASEM, NRC, and CNCPS models. (16:45) Around 40% of the meta-analysis dataset was from early lactation cows where rumen-protected lysine was supplemented starting from 20 days in milk. The rest of the dataset came from mid-lactation cows. The duration of lysine supplementation also varied. Cows supplemented with rumen-protected lysine for more than 70 days In early lactation produced 1.5 kilograms more milk than control cows. Mid-lactation cows supplemented for less than 70 days produced 0.8 kilograms more milk than control cows. Increasing lysine as a percentage of metabolizable protein linearly increased milk and component yield. (20:11)During the transition period, cows not only experience negative energy balance but also negative protein balance, estimated at one kilogram of protein loss from skeletal muscle during that time. Plasma lysine starts to decrease around 21 days before calving but bounces back after seven days in milk. This suggests that lysine utilization by the mammary gland and other tissues is high during the prepartum period. Supplementing lysine before calving and during early lactation should improve the efficiency of protein synthesis and may explain the difference between early and mid-lactation responses observed in the meta-analysis. (24:10)Lysine supplementation improved feed efficiency. Dr. Arshad discusses potential reasons for this and also points out that somatic cell counts were lower for lysine-supplemented cows, suggesting that this amino acid may be important for mammary gland health. He also discusses some of the interactions with methionine found in the meta-analysis. Dr. Zimmerman and Dr. Arshad also hypothesize about the mechanism of action of supplemental lysine increasing milk fat percentage. (30:44)Dr. Arshad describes how he would design the next rumen-protected lysine study given what he learned from the different studies in the meta-analysis. In particular, he would like to see more work with primiparous cows, and dose-titration studies to pinpoint the optimal amount of lysine to supplement and to further explore the impact of lysine on immune function. (42:42)The base diet and bioavailability of the rumen-protected lysine product are critical components to determine the supplementation rate for a particular group of cows. Dr. Arshad details the differences between this meta-analysis and previous meta-analyses regarding lysine supplementation. (46:40) In closing, Dr. Zimmerman was excited to see this meta-analysis and it validated observations from the field. Dr. Weiss underlines the strict inclusion criteria and regression analysis as particularly strong points in the paper. Finally, Dr. Arshad reminds the audience that creating a balanced ration should include essential and non-essential amino acids. He again emphasizes the importance of having an understanding of the bioavailability of rumen-protected products before conducting research projects with them. Lastly, he identifies a research gap regarding lysine supplementation of primiparous cows, which make up 30-35% of herd dynamics. (52:43)You can find this episode's journal club paper from the Journal of Dairy Science here: https://www.journalofdairyscience.org/article/S0022-0302(24)00499-5/fulltextPlease 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.

Proverbs 27:23- "Be Diligent to know the state of your Flocks and Attend to your Herds."

Proverbs 27:23- "Be Diligent to know the state of your Flocks and Attend to your Herds."

SALE DETAILS: Monday, September 16, 2024  Heim Farms & Suhr Livestock Best of Both Herds Steer & Heifer Sale - NE OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, September 14, 2024 View and bid on SC Online Sales CONTACT: Aaron Suhr (515)326-5669 Dennis Heim (402)297-7648 Colton Suhr (515)418-7445 Taylor Heim (402)-297-7585 LOCATION: 6508 Ranch Rd., Plattsmouth, NE Find more sale updates on their Facebook Page   Interested in recording your own episode on the BRAND CHAMPION MARKETING NETWORK? Call or Text us Today! Lakyn Lind: 507-450-9541 Brad Hook (Text or Snapchat Only Please): 641-344-3193 Like listening to the BRAND CHAMPION MARKETING NETWORK? Check out THE GENUINE JBH PODCAST Head on over to our website genuinejbh.com and be sure to check out our NEW GJBH gear!! Join the GJBH Facebook or Instagram Community! Add Brad on Snapchat: @jbradley7434  We are incredibly grateful for all who support the GJBH Podcast especially our amazing sponsors. Be sure to check them out and give them a follow on social media! Voss Angus: Facebook Page, Instagram Upperhand Genetics: Website , Facebook Page Platt Showpigs: Website, Facebook Page, Instagram Phantom Halter: Website, Facebook Page , Instagram Pusheta Creek Steaks: Website, Facebook Page Iron Creek Cattle Company: Website, Facebook Page, Instagram    

The College Football Experience (@TCEonSGPN) on the Sports Gambling Podcast Network continues its 2024 preview series with the Marshall Thundering Herd 2024 Season Preview. Pick Dundee aka (@TheColbyD) & Lonte Smith (@xxLontexx) break down the Marshall Thundering Herd 2024 roster from its offense, defense and special teams to every single game on The Herds 2024 schedule. Will Charles Huff lead the Marshall Thundering Herd to the Sun Belt Championship in 2024? Is Cole Pennington going to take a big step forward in 2024?Did Marshall win or lose the transfer portal in 2024? Will this years Marshall offense be better than last years? Is Marshall making a mistake by going air raid offense? What should fans expect from The Herd this year? Should Marshall be a bowl team in 2024? What do make of the defense heading into the 2024 season? Could Charles Huff actually be on the hot seat? We talk it all and more on this Marshall Thundering Herd edition of The College Football Experience. JOIN the SGPN community #DegensOnlyExclusive Merch, Contests and Bonus Episodes ONLY on Patreon - https://sg.pn/patreonDiscuss with fellow degens on Discord - https://sg.pn/discordDownload The Free SGPN App - https://sgpn.appCheck out the Sports Gambling Podcast on YouTube - https://sg.pn/YouTubeCheck out our website - http://sportsgamblingpodcast.comSUPPORT us by supporting our partnersCirca Sports - 16 MILLION in guaranteed prizes w/ Circa Survivor & Circa Millions - https://www.circasports.com/circa-sports-millionFootball Contest Proxy - Use promo code SGP to save $50 at - https://www.footballcontestproxy.com/Rithmm - Player Props and Picks - Free 7 day trial! http://sportsgamblingpodcast.com/rithmmUnderdog Fantasy code SGPN - Up to $250 in BONUS CASH - https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-sgpnGametime code SGPN - Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code SGPN for $20 off your first purchase - https://gametime.co/ADVERTISE with SGPNInterested in advertising? Contact sales@sgpn.io Follow The College Experience & SGPN On Social MediaTwitter - https://twitter.com/TCEonSGPNInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/TCEonSGPNTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@TCEonSGPNYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheCollegeExperienceFollow The Hosts On Social MediaColby Dant - http://www.twitter.com/thecolbydPatty C - https://twitter.com/PattyC831NC Nick - https://twitter.com/NC__NicK

Theater has the power to transform the most pressing issues of our time from news stories into human stories, says director and playwright Amir Nizar Zuabi. Recounting his work on the journey of Little Amal — a 13-foot puppet symbolizing the refugee experience — Zuabi unveils his newest project: "The Herds," a vast theatrical production of animal puppets that will "migrate" from West Africa to Norway in 2025, aimed at sparking climate change awareness.