Ahead of the Herd: The Profectus Podcasts

What does it take for the USDA to allow a vaccine to carry a mortality reduction label claim? In this episode of Ahead of the Herd , Dr. Brian Dorcey is joined by Dr. Jeffery Hall and Morry Long from Huvepharma to discuss the science behind PrimeLine® IN5, a new intranasal Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) vaccine offering broad spectrum defense against IBR, BRSV, PI3, Pasteurella multocida , and r...

What happens in the first few weeks after beef on dairy calves arrive can have a lasting impact on performance, health, and profitability. In this episode of Ahead of the Herd: The Profectus Podcast , Nutritionist Brandon Rodriguez and Veterinarian Dr. Reed Leiting discuss the critical steps involved in receiving and starting beef on dairy calves. From managing dietary transitions and bunk managem...

Forage quality is one of the most overlooked drivers of cattle performance, and one of the biggest hidden sources of loss. In this episode of the Profectus Livestock Solutions Podcast, Dr. Brian Dorcey sits down with Peter Vinelli of International Stock Food Corporation, the maker of SiloGuard, to break down how mold and yeast silently impact intake, health, and production across forage systems. T...

Mycotoxins are one of the most overlooked threats in livestock performance and profitability, and they are showing up stronger than ever in today’s feed supply. In this episode, Dr. Steve Dudley sits down with Dr. Andrew Bents of Alltech to break down what producers are actually facing in the crop and why testing, monitoring, and mitigation matter more than ever. From real harvest data across the...

From 2.5lbs to 3.23lbs average daily gain, under 2% death loss, and a 60-day health turnaround, Profectus is measurably making a difference for producers. In this episode, Kyle Verhoek shares how his calf program went from battling health issues to driving measurable performance gains with Profectus Livestock Solutions. By implementing an integrated vaccine protocol, amino acid balanced diets, and...

Steve and Riley Van Heerde share how their South Dakota feedlot evolved from cow/calf to a performance driven feedlot operation through side-by-side feed trials. They walk through what they feed, how amino acid nutrition fits their existing feedstuffs, and what changed in cattle efficiency and consistency. The conversation covers tracking performance with real data, managing cattle through extreme...

Dr. Reed Leiting and Dr. Steve Dudley share how batch farrowing, nurseries, and wean to finish systems fit into modern swine operations, and what producers should consider when evaluating their own flow. Hear their recommendations on how to select the right production system based on health, labor, and facility realities.  Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed today's content, check us out...

High prices, tight margins, and unpredictable cattle markets are putting real pressure on producers. In this episode, Devin Stricherz sits down with nutritionist Brandon Rodriguez to break down what’s happening in today’s cattle industry, and what producers can do to stay profitable. They dig into why traditional rations built around crude protein and NEG often lead to problems like acidosis, bloa...

In this episode of Ahead of the Herd , Profectus CFO Dan Greve sits down with Jason Schutz of United Prairie Bank to discuss one of the most important relationships on your operation, your banker. Together they unpack what makes a strong financial partnership, from understanding your numbers to presenting complete, detailed balance sheets. Listeners will gain practical insight into: How to prepare...

In this episode, PLS empowers beef producers to either boost beef pounds from their cropping acres or supercharge feed efficiency, unlocking more profits all around. Dr. Brian Dorcey shares:   ‘Our amino acid approach has delivered $50 to $100 per head in advantage while lowering cost of gain in a tight cattle supply. More profit. More opportunity for the next generation.’ Picture this: For a 10,0...

In this episode, we dive into a smarter way to feed cattle—one that focuses less on crude protein and more on meeting amino acid requirements in balance with effective energy . Brandon Rodriguez of Profectus Livestock Solutions joins us to explain how this approach improves feeding efficiency for improved ROI.  You’ll hear how simplifying rations and making just a few key adjustments can result in...

In this episode, Dr. Brian Dorcey breaks down why knowing your numbers isn’t just smart—it’s essential. He explains how metrics like cost per head, per day, and returns on feed investment can uncover hidden inefficiencies and unlock more predictable profitability. Dr. Dorcey shares practical insights on using data to guide feeding decisions, set performance benchmarks, and shift from reactive to s...