Bull Creep Feeding, Anemia, New Diseases

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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After the Abstract: Tritrichomonas

Hereford bull in green grass.

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

Hairy Heel Warts, Bull Composition, Sustainability

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! Dr. Brian Lubbers begins the episode by discussing Hairy Heel Warts in feedlots. He explains what could cause them and how it can be treated. Next, the experts discuss bulls composition and BCS for cows versus bulls. Finally, Merri Beth Day is back to discuss her research on sustainability in the cattle industry. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the episode!

2:25 Listener Question, Hairy Heel Warts

11:18 Bull Composition

15:58 Sustainability with Merri Beth Day

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Yearling Bulls, Mineral Listener Question, Fall Born Calves

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! On this episode the experts dive into managing your yearling bulls. Next, they answer a listener question about adapting your mineral program throughout the year. Finally, the experts give some tips on handling fall born calves. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the episode!

2:16 Yearling Bulls: Bull Value Cow-Q-Lator

11:05 Listener Question: Mineral Program Adaptation

15:56 Managing Fall Born Calves

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