UNL BeefWatch

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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.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Opportunities for Distillers Feed Byproducts in your Beef Operation

    Recent research shows there have been changes to the feeding value of distillers feed byproducts and how cattle perform when they are part of a diet.

    18 min

  2. 3 FEB

    Effect of Feeding Whole Soybeans, Roasted Soybeans, or Distillers Grains in Silage-Based Growing Beef Diets

    Research compared three protein sources at different levels in corn silage-based diets for growing cattle. The results and implications are discussed.

    19 min

  3. 27 JAN

    Trends of Winter Annual Herbaceous Expansion in the Nebraska Panhandle, Rangeland Analysis Platform Data

    The Rangeland Analysis Platfrom is providing data to identify trends over time related to the increase of winter annual invasive grasses.

    20 min

  4. 21 JAN

    Evaluation of FerAppease Administered at Arrival and Time of Reimplant on Feedlot Performance

    A feedlot study compared FerAppease applied to yearling beef steers at initial processing and reimplant to a placebo on cattle health, feeding performance and carcass characteristics.

    12 min

  5. 20 JAN

    Virtual Fence - A Cow-calf Producers Perspective

    Owen Williams from near Elk Mountain Wyoming shares how they are using virtual fence technology on the Double 8 Ranch for grazing riparian areas, irrigated meadows, public lands and cornstalks in the winter.

    38 min

  6. 15 JAN

    Cornstalk Grazing During Late Gestation - Making Sure Cow Nutrient Needs are Met

    Cows in late gestation have nutrient requirements that are ramping up quickly while the quality compenents of corn residue have frequently declined in availability. Understanding these circumstance can help producers strategically provide what is needed to met nutrition needs.

    15 min

  7. 9 JAN

    Finding Forage Efficient Heifers

    Research by Dr. Lalman at Oklahoma State University is showing that there is significant difference in forage intake and performance of heifers fed long stem grass hay. Dr. Laman discusses how producers might use this information in developing and selecting heifers that fit available resources.

    33 min

  8. 30/12/2025

    Cow Nutrition Considerations at Calving and Early Lactation

    The nutrient requirements for heifers and cows ramp up rapidly in the last trimester and right after calving. Understanding a cows nutrition needs is the first step to cost effectively meeting them.

    15 min
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About

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.

Information

  • Creator
    University of Nebraska-Lincoln
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    310
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    UNL BeefWatch

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