The Beef Podcast Show

In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Zeno Hubbert, Technical Ruminant Expert at dsm-firmenich, explains the importance of vitamin A supplementation in beef cattle production. She explores the influence of vitamin A on immune support, reproductive health, carcass performance, colostrum quality, and practical supplementation strategies for cow-calf and feedlot systems. Learn why consistent...

In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Leonor Gianechini, Assistant Professor at the University of Georgia, explains how parasite resistance is reshaping cattle health management. She outlines common deworming mistakes, the hidden production losses from gastrointestinal worms, and practical strategies like refugia and combination treatments. She also discusses future diagnostic tools to imp...

In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Nancy Heter from Rangen Group explains how brewer’s yeast supplements are being used to improve feed efficiency, digestibility, and cattle performance in feedlot systems. She discusses recent commercial research on finishing cattle, low-inclusion feeding strategies, and practical applications for cow-calf and feedlot operations. Listen now on all major pla...

In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Cache Taylor, Manager at Chris Drakos Enterprises, shares what led his team to adopt a new gut health and supplementation approach within their cow-calf operation. He discusses how the program was implemented across the herd and the outcomes observed in herd performance, health, and reduced stress during weaning. Cache also explores how nutrition, genetics...

In this special crossover episode of The Beef Podcast Show and Behind the Burger podcast, Carollann Romo, Executive Director of the New Mexico Beef Council and host of the Behind the Burger podcast, shares how strategic marketing, consumer education, and producer storytelling are helping strengthen beef demand and consumer trust across the industry. She explores innovative outreach efforts, includ...

In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Joey Bray, Technical Services Manager at Jones-Hamilton Co., discusses the fundamentals of pH management and its impact on ammonia control, bacteria growth, bedding conditions, and hoof health in cattle systems. He explains how sodium bisulfate is being used as a practical management tool in the beef industry, shares current research findings, and outl...

In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Dan Grooms, Dean of Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine, discusses the rural veterinary shortage and its impact on beef producers. He explains how debt relief, mentorship, internships, community engagement, and new practice models can help recruit and retain food animal veterinarians. Listen now on all major platforms! "Communities...

In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Jody Wade, Senior Professional Services Veterinarian at Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health, explains how early calf vaccination, colostrum management, and proper timing influence immunity and health outcomes. He shares practical strategies for improving vaccine response, reducing disease risk, and strengthening herd performance through better managemen...

In this special episode of The Beef Podcast Show, we bring back our conversation with Dr. Alison Van Eenennaam, Distinguished Professor of Animal Biotechnology and Genomics at UC Davis, who explores the role of genetics and biotechnology in building a more sustainable beef industry. She explains how gene editing, genomic testing, and breeding strategies are optimizing cattle productivity, animal h...

In this special episode of The Beef Podcast Show, marking the Beef Month, we bring Dr. Andrew Griffith, Professor and Extension Livestock Economist at the University of Tennessee. He unpacks the current cattle market, covering record-high calf prices, the role of consumer demand, herd expansion signals, and what the next five years may hold for producers. Listen now on all major platforms! "Ca...

In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Jessica Newberry, Livestock Health Associate Director of Marketing and Technical Service at Virbac, explains practical strategies for heifer development and retention. She shares about selection criteria, immune system management, nutrition planning, and reproductive efficiency to improve long-term herd profitability. Learn how to make smarter investme...

In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Joao Sacramento, Research Associate at Michigan State University, explains how grazing management, methane emissions, and precision technologies are shaping modern beef systems. He shares insights on the Landscape Intelligence Network, integrating drones, modeling, and producer data to improve decision making, productivity, and environmental outcomes a...

In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, James Davison, Regional Sales Manager at Pro Earth Animal Health, shares practical strategies for managing high risk cattle. He explains how source, nutrition, water quality, and daily handling influence intake, immunity, and performance. With decades of experience, James emphasizes consistency and foundational husbandry practices to improve outcomes. List...

In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Sonia Moisá, Research Assistant Professor at the University of Tennessee, explains how beef nutrigenomics connects nutrition with gene expression to improve cattle performance. She explores fetal programming, early nutrition strategies, and biomarker discovery for growth, immunity, and meat quality. Learn how targeted nutrition can influence lifetime p...

In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Riley Messman, Assistant Professor at Oklahoma State University, explains assisted reproductive technologies in beef cattle, including artificial insemination, embryo transfer, and ovum pickup IVF. She highlights practical decision-making, infrastructure needs, and factors affecting success rates, helping producers choose the right strategy for their o...

In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Logan Thompson from Kansas State University shares a practical view of sustainability in the beef cattle industry. He explains how grazing management, greenhouse gas measurements, and nutrient use connect to real production decisions. The conversation highlights trade-offs in methane reduction, manure management, and economic viability for producers. D...

In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Blaine Ellison, veterinarian and owner of Applied Biotechnologies, explains how the 21-day cortisol surge affects cattle metabolism, immune response, and early receiving performance. He explores how stress alters glucose use, influences frame development, and impacts long-term production outcomes. Dr. Ellison also introduces nutritional biotechnology a...

In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Marta Kohmann, Assistant Professor of Forage Systems Agroecology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, explains how cover crops and alfalfa management influence soil health, nutrient cycling, and forage productivity. She discusses nitrogen fixation, cereal rye allelopathy, nutrient removal in harvested systems, and equipment impacts on soil compactio...

In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Daniel Cummings from Heritage Vet Partners explains the complexities of parasite control in beef cattle operations. He highlights the differences between parasite classes, application strategies, and the economic impacts of mismanagement. Learn how to optimize deworming protocols, identify resistance risks, and improve animal performance through intent...

In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Paul Mitchell from Imogene Ingredients shares how Farmatan can support cow and calf health in the beef cattle industry. Drawing from his background in cow-calf systems and animal nutrition solutions, Paul explains the science behind the Clean Cow and Clean Calf program and its impact on colostrum quality, gut health, and calf survival. He highlights practi...

In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Eugene Janzen from the University of Calgary breaks down how bovine respiratory disease has shifted in feedlot systems. He explains pathogen changes, the impact of co-mingling, and how modern data tools have reshaped pen riding and treatment decisions. Hear practical insights that matter for anyone managing cattle health in commercial yards. Listen now...

In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Gregg Rentfrow from the University of Kentucky explains how retail beef cutting has evolved and why product size, convenience foods, and consumer cooking confidence continue to shape the beef marketplace. He also discusses Kentucky’s new Meat and Foods Industry Advancement Center and how it will support research, teaching, and extension. Listen now on...

In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Tara Felix from Penn State University explains how beef-on-dairy has evolved and what current research reveals about genetics, early-life nutrition, and health challenges in beef-on-dairy progeny. She discusses industry gaps, including rumen development, early stressors, and risks of liver abscesses, and how collaborative research can strengthen perfor...

In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Kraig Peel from Adisseo breaks down how amino acid nutrition is opening new doors for efficiency in beef cattle systems. He covers nitrogen utilization, liver health, carcass value, and reproductive performance across cow-calf, stocker, and feedlot operations. Dr. Peel shares how targeted nutrient strategies can improve feed efficiency and biological r...

In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Juliana Ranches from Oregon State University explores the science and practical applications behind virtual fencing in beef cattle production. She explains how the technology improves grazing precision and herd management while addressing animal welfare concerns and research gaps. Discover how behavior, physiology, and innovation intersect in beef catt...