Evolution in the Feedlot Industry, Questioning Cow Calf Practices, Big Cows vs Small Cows on Pasture
In this week’s episode of Cattle Chat, the experts discuss the evolution in the feedlot industry. They debate how producers used to calculate cost based on feed efficiency. The team also questions different cow-calf practices. Lastly, they debate whether or not you should have bigger cows with heavier weaned weight for your calves or if… Continue reading Evolution in the Feedlot Industry, Questioning Cow Calf Practices, Big Cows vs Small Cows on Pasture
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Caroline Wingert Research Update, Co-Mingling Bulls, Bull-to-Cow Ratio
This week on Cattle Chat, our guest Caroline Wingert shares her research on jobs in rural communities and the challenges that come with living in rural areas. The experts also dive into a listener’s question of co-mingling bulls, how to prevent fighting, and different housing strategies. Lastly, they discuss how to tackle your bull-to-cow ratio. … Continue reading Caroline Wingert Research Update, Co-Mingling Bulls, Bull-to-Cow Ratio
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Records or Plans, How to Implement a Plan, Saving Replacement Heifers
On Cattle Chat this week, the experts discuss whether or not you could be taking records, making a plan, or both when it comes to your breeding season. After the discussion, the team talks about implementing your plan. When making your plan, what should you be looking for when saving back replacement heifers? They talk… Continue reading Records or Plans, How to Implement a Plan, Saving Replacement Heifers
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Hearing from Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association
This week on Cattle Chat, our guest, Dave Maples, the Executive Director of the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association, joins us to discuss how the beef industry is integrated. Maples also shares how Kentucky is working with dietitians and how they are benefiting the beef industry. Lastly, they talk about food as medicine. 4:21 Integration of the… Continue reading Hearing from Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association
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Research Update, New Grad Opportunities, New Products: How to Evaluate
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… Continue reading Research Update, New Grad Opportunities, New Products: How to Evaluate
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