282 episodes

The BeefWatch Podcast provides timely information to help beef cattle producers improve the sustainability and profitability of their operations. BeefWatch is provided by the Nebraska Extension Beef Systems team and is the audio companion to the UNL BeefWatch Newsletter.

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The BeefWatch Podcast provides timely information to help beef cattle producers improve the sustainability and profitability of their operations. BeefWatch is provided by the Nebraska Extension Beef Systems team and is the audio companion to the UNL BeefWatch Newsletter.

    Understanding and Managing Enterotoxemia in Young Calves

    Understanding and Managing Enterotoxemia in Young Calves

    Dr. Lindsay Waechter-Mead discusses the bacteria that cause the disease and principles to help prevent it and care for calves.

    • 13 min
    Right Way. Right Time. A Guide to Cull Cattle Management

    Right Way. Right Time. A Guide to Cull Cattle Management

    A recently released guide provides insights into management practices that can increase the value producers receive from market cows and bulls.

    • 23 min
    Vitamin A Levels at Calving can have a Big Impact on Calf Health

    Vitamin A Levels at Calving can have a Big Impact on Calf Health

    Dr. Mary Drewnoski discusses research showing that cows utilizing non-green feed may need higher levels of vitamin A supplementation to provide adequate levels in colostrum for calf health and vigor.

    • 17 min
    Chasing the Elusive Second Calf

    Chasing the Elusive Second Calf

    Dr. Karla Wilke discusses the value and importance of nutritional strategies for getting first-calf heifers to conceive with their second calf.

    • 12 min
    Bovine Congestive Heart Failure (BCHF), Genetic Factors that Increase Risk and One that Protects

    Bovine Congestive Heart Failure (BCHF), Genetic Factors that Increase Risk and One that Protects

    Dr. Brian Vander Ley discusses two genetic factors that increase risk and one that provides protection from BCHF are discussed.

    • 13 min
    Calving Report Card III

    Calving Report Card III

    Dr. Rick Rasby and T.L. Meyer discuss how calving distribution and pounds produced per acre can be measures of productivity for a cow-calf enterprise.

    • 13 min

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