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UNL BeefWatch University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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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.
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Nebraska Team Identifies New Genetic Defect Impacting Cattle Morbidity and Meat Quality
A recently discoverd recessive genetic defect that impacts the ability of cattle to break down glycogen into usable energy for sustained muscle activity is discussed.
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Effect of Limit Feeding and Shade to Mitigate Heat Stress for Growing Cattle in a Backgrounding Yard
Research by Kansas State University showed significant benefit to growing cattle experiencing heat stress in a feedlot to have access to shade and be limit fed an energy dense diet.
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Different Methods of Weaning and the Impact to Cattle Health and Performance through Harvest
Research conducted in Alabama with Angus-Simmental cross calves examined three different weaning methods and evaluated the impacts throughout the production system.
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Research Review: Frequency of DDGS Supplementation Impacts Gains of Yearlings on Grass
Supplementing dried distillers grains to yearling cattle on grass can be profitable. Value of gain, cost of gain, level of supplementation, frequency and timing during the grazing season are discussed.
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Time to Start Planning for Heat in the Feedlot
Assessing conditions that can either contribute to or reduce the effects of heat stress on cattle can provide insights for management that can minimize the impacts of heat events.
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Controlling Invasive Species in Native Range with Late Summer and Fall Burning
Six years of research in Kansas has shown significant benefits to native plant community diversity while reducing invasive species.