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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Timely information brought in a quick, condensed podcast. They hit the highlights and features of the subject without dragging it out. One of my favorites to listen too. I look forward to each new episode.
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Episode on Adding Hunting to your Operation
In many states, you can also check out your state’s public hunting and fishing lease program through your state fish and game agency. In Nebraska this program (Open Fields and Waters) provides an annual per acre payment based on habitat type, takes care of signage, and waives the landowner of all liability through the Nebraska Recreational Liability Act. Additional cost share and technical assistance for habitat improvements (cedar tree removal, prescribed fire, or even incentives to help cover costs of CRP management) can also be available. Contact your Nebraska Game and Parks Office for more information.