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Research Update, New Grad Opportunities, New Products: How to Evaluate

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This week on Cattle Chat, one of our graduate students, Makenna Jensen, joined the team to update us on her research project. With Makenna graduating and starting a new job this spring, they also discussed new grad opportunities and the transition from college to joining a new community. Lastly, the group discussed how to evaluate new products that enter the market. 

3:07 Research Update: Makenna Jensen 

10:53 New Grad Opportunities 

16:07 New Products: How to Evaluate 

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Diving into Diets: Essential Oils in Feed Rations

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In this episode of Bovine Science, Dr. Phillip Lancaster brings an article that looked into the use of essential oils in feed rations. The experts go over this paper and the styles of research groups used for the experiment.

Article Discussed: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0377840124000841

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Diving into Diets: Essential Oils in Feed Rations

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In this episode of Bovine Science, Dr. Phillip Lancaster brings an article that looked into the use of essential oils in feed rations. The experts go over this paper and the styles of research groups used for the experiment.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0377840124000841

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Sponsored by ESTROTECT: Sync Program, Repro Tech, Calf Weaning Age

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In this week’s episode of Cattle Chat, sponsored by ESTROTECT Breeding Indicators, the team discussed how to use various reproduction technologies to achieve your herd’s genetic goals. Our guest, Dr. Jordan Thomas from the University of Missouri, shared their research on the 7&7 Sync Program and its benefits. Finally, the group talked about the best age to wean calves. 

3:20 Using Repro Tech to Reach Your Herd Goals 

11:40 7&7 Sync Program 
https://extension.missouri.edu/publications/g2023

17:55 Best Age to Wean Calves 

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Parasite Control, Bull BSE, Cover Crops

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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this week’s episode of Cattle Chat, the crew discuss the changing methods of parasite control. They continue the show by reviewing a paper discussed in a recent Bovine Science episode regarding back fat in bulls. Finally, the team discusses grazing cover crops and the effects on the soil. Thanks for listening and enjoy the episode!

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After the Abstract: Backfat and BSEs

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On this episode of After the Abstract, Dr. Todd Gunderson brings a research article which looks at the effects of backfat thickness on results of a breeding soundness exam. Dr. Brad White and Dr. Gunderson go through the article and discuss the issues this study addressed as well as the potential affects of this research.

Article discussed: Relationship between phenotypic subcutaneous backfat thickness and spermiogram outcomes in young beef bulls

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Research Update, Pinkeye, A.I. Calving

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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this week’s episode of Cattle Chat, the crew is joined by Danell Kopp who brings a research update. Next, they answer listener questions about pinkeye and A.I. in cows. Thanks for listening and enjoy the episode!

2:21 Research Update: Danell Kopp

10:39 Pinkeye

16:19 A.I. Calving

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Bull Creep Feeding, Anemia, New Diseases

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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this week’s episode of Cattle Chat, we start by answering a listener question on creep feeding bulls. Next, the crew cover anemia; the causes, effects, and treatment. Finally they discuss investigating new diseases in your herd. Thanks for listening and enjoy the episode!

2:54 Creep Feeding Bulls
Article Mentioned: Review: The effect of nutrition on timing of pubertal onset and subsequent fertility in the bull

10:47 Anemia

16:39 Investigating New Diseases

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Tox Talk: Death of Young Calves

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When a large dairy operation finds seven young calves dead, they seek help from the toxicologists. What happened and how can they prevent it from happening in the future? Brad White and Scott Fritz go over this case and answer those questions. Thanks for listening!

KSVDL Toxicology: https://ksvdl.org/laboratories/toxicology/

The toxicology website and Bovine Sciences with BCI podcasts have been sponsored in part through a veterinary services grant that Dr. Scott Fritz, Dr. Steve Ensley and Dr. Bob Larson have received to share more toxicology information and examples for people to understand what to submit and how to submit. Another part of that grant has been working with people and producer in the field.

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Newborn Fly Control, Bovine Science, Castration Research

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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this week’s episode of Cattle Chat, we start by answering a listener question pertaining to newborn calves with flies. Next, the crew go over BCI’s other podcast Bovine Science. Finally Brad brings a research paper which analyzes the benefits of castration at an early age. Thanks for listening and enjoy the episode!

3:47 Newborn Calves with Flies

10:10 Bovine Science Podcast

14:47 Castration Research

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After the Abstract: Tritrichomonas

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This week on After the Abstract Todd Gunderson brings an article which analyzes the different methods for tritrichomonas testing in bulls. They break down the research and look at the findings as well as implications this could have on the beef industry.

Article Discussed: Differences in pain and trauma caused by common sampling devices used in the United States for Tritrichomonas foetus testing in bulls

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Research Update, Shrinkage, South America

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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this week’s episode of Cattle Chat, the crew is joined by BCI student Rebecca Bigelow who talks about her research on liver abscesses. Next, the team discuss preventing calves from losing weight when they go to the sale. Finally, Brad brings an article which looks at the cattle industry in South America and how is compares to the U.S.. Thanks for listening and enjoy the episode!

2:36 Rebecca Bigelow: Research Update

10:08 Reducing Shrinkage

15:18 South American Cattle Industry

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Reinvesting, Calves on Feed, Risk Management

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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this week’s episode of Cattle Chat, the full crew is in the studio to discuss reinvesting in your operation. They also talk about feeding calves and manure scoring. Finally they go over risk management strategies of all kinds. Thanks for listening and enjoy the episode!

5:10 Reinvesting in the Herd

10:57 Calves on Feed

16:00 Risk Management

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Replacement Heifers, Marketing, Water

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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this week’s episode of Cattle Chat, the team debates phenotype versus genotype when selecting replacement heifers. Next, Dustin leads the discussion on marketing with rising cattle prices. Finally the crew discuss water quality management.

2:25 Replacement Heifers

11:56 Marketing

1:13 Water Quality

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Tox Talk: Collecting Samples

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For this unique episode of Tox Talk Dr. Brad White and Dr. Scott Fritz walk through how to collect samples to send into toxicology. They will discuss the important samples to collect depending on the situation.
Toxicology Sample Collection Guide

KSVDL Toxicology: https://ksvdl.org/laboratories/toxicology/

The toxicology website and Bovine Sciences with BCI podcasts have been sponsored in part through a veterinary services grant that Dr. Scott Fritz, Dr. Steve Ensley and Dr. Bob Larson have received to share more toxicology information and examples for people to understand what to submit and how to submit. Another part of that grant has been working with people and producer in the field.

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Preweaning Calves, Post Season Bull Management, Crew Preparation

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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this week’s episode of Cattle Chat, the team talks about weaning calves and how to best prepare them for the stressful event. Next the experts discuss taking care of bulls after the breeding season. Finally, Dr. Brad White asks the crew their thoughts on preparing crew to work cattle.

3:49 Preweaning Calves

12:49 Post-Season Bull Management

18:11 Crew Preparation

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After the Abstract: Bovine Veterinarian Survey

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On this episode of After the Abstract, Dr. Todd Gunderson brings a research article which looks at income and job satisfaction among bovine practitioners. Dr. Brad White and Dr. Gunderson go through the article and discuss the issues this study addressed as well as the potential affects of this research.

Article discussed: Incomes and satisfaction among bovine focused veterinary practitioners in the United States and Canada

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VRSP Students, Listeriosis, Co-grazing

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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this week’s episode of Cattle Chat, the team discusses the Veterinary Research Scholars Program and the research those students have done with the BCI. Next, the crew explain listeriosis and how to identify it in your herd. Finally they have a debate over co-grazing, it’s benefits and potential risks.

2:49 Veterinary Research Summer Scholar Program

10:20 Listeriosis

15:08 Co-grazing

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Corn Diet, Breeding Heifers, Calf Digestion

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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this week’s episode of Cattle Chat, the team discusses feeding growing heifers alfalfa and corn. Next Dr. Phillip Lancaster and Dr. Bob Larson debate how early you should breed heifers versus the cows.Finally, Dr. Billy Brown returns to share insights on rumen development in calves and what it means for their future performance.

2:52 Listener Question: Feeding Heifers

11:37 Breeding Heifers Versus Breeding Cows

16:07 Calf Digestion with Billy Brown

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Tox Talk: Shells in the Stomach

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After a big thunderstorm some calves are found dead and some found sick. What caused it and why were the cows not affected? Dr. Brad White and Dr. Scott Fritz will find out in this episode of Bovine Science.

The toxicology website and Bovine Sciences with BCI podcasts have been sponsored in part through a veterinary services grant that Dr. Scott Fritz, Dr. Steve Ensley and Dr. Bob Larson have received to share more toxicology information and examples for people to understand what to submit and how to submit. Another part of that grant has been working with people and producer in the field.

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Research Update, Records, Consumer Demand

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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this week’s episode of Cattle Chat, the team is joined by BCI graduate student Hayden Kunnary who gives an update on his research. Next the experts talk about record keeping during the summer. The crew round out the episode by debating the impact of consumer demand on the beef industry.

3:02 Hayden Kunnary Research Update

10:20 Summer Record Keeping

15:08 Consumer Demand Debate

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Herd Health: Preweaned BRD

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In this episode of Bovine Science, Dr. Bob Larson and Dr. Brad White discuss the risk factors associated with BRD in preweaned calves. They discuss past research over the subject and options to mitigate the risk.

Articles Discussed:
BRD in preweaned calves: What’s new in risk factors?
Strategies for Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) Diagnosis and Prognosis: A Comprehensive Overview

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Calving Season, Clostridium Perfringens, Starting Calves

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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this week’s episode of Cattle Chat, the team is joined by Dr. Billy Brown, assistant professor in dairy cattle nutrition. They start the episode with a debate on when the best time is to calve out cows. Next, the crew answers a question from a listener who had a calf diagnosed with overeating disease. Finally Billy talks about some of his research on supplements and calves.

2:33 Calving Season Debate

12:13 Listener Questions: Overeating

17:21 Starting Calves with Distillers Grains

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Diving into Diets: Alternative Backgrounding

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On this episode of Bovine Science Dr. Phillip Lancaster brings an article which looked into backgrounding steers in the Nebraska sand hills. The experts go over this paper and discuss what implications this research could have for the future.

Article Discussed: Comparison of alternative backgrounding and feedlot system strategies on performance of May-born, Red Angus cross yearling steers in the Nebraska Sandhills

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Beef-on-Dairy, Free Martin, Spring Pond Death

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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this week’s episode of Cattle Chat, the team answers your listener questions. starting with a question on calf nutrition. Next, Bob Larson answers a question about sexed semen and free martins. Finally Scott Fritz answers a question on pond scum.

4:02 Beef-on-Dairy Nutrition

13:36 Sexed Semen Free Martin

18:08 Spring Pond Scum

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