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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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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Dr. Brad White and Dr. Bob Larson are back to discuss a case where a producer had 20% of heifers open. They explore potential causes behind this reproductive issue, from bull problems to nutritional and health-related factors. They also share practical strategies and management tips producers can implement to improve reproductive success and set the herd up for a better breeding season.
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Four dead calves found in a pasture after being turned out for the spring. What caused it, and why were no cows affected? Find out on this episode of Tox Talk a Bovine Science Podcast with Dr. Brad White and Dr. Scott Fritz? Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the show!
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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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! On this episode the Jacob Schumacher is here to talk about his research on castration and pain. Next, Dr. Bob Larson answers a listener question regarding narrowing the calving window. Finally, the experts answer another listener question from a producer who wants to convert to a registered herd. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the episode!
3:13 Jacob Schumacher Research Update
9:34 Listener Question: Calving Window
17:40 Listener Question: ET vs. AI
For more on BCI Cattle Chat, follow us on X at @ksubci, Facebook, and Instagram at @ksubci. Check out our website, ksubci.org. If you have any comments/questions/topic ideas, please send them to bci@ksu.edu. You can also email us to sign up for our weekly news blast! Don’t forget if you enjoy the show, please go give us a rating!
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