The Beef Podcast Show

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Do you want to be in the top 1% of the beef industry?  Then learn how to improve beef production with high-impact strategies and through a modern podcast especially conceived and designed by and for the brightest minds of the global beef industry. Perfect for staying up to date with the latest research, trends and hot topics of the industry in a light and interesting way, while saving your time.

  1. Dr. Joao Sacramento: Technology in Beef Grazing Systems | Ep. 178

    1D AGO

    Dr. Joao Sacramento: Technology in Beef Grazing Systems | Ep. 178

    In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Joao Sacramento, Research Associate at Michigan State University, explains how grazing management, methane emissions, and precision technologies are shaping modern beef systems. He shares insights on the Landscape Intelligence Network, integrating drones, modeling, and producer data to improve decision making, productivity, and environmental outcomes across diverse operations. Listen now on all major platforms! “Adaptive grazing strategies must reflect local environmental conditions, as management practices differ significantly between regions with varying rainfall and forage recovery rates.” Meet the guest: Dr. Joao Sacramento is a Research Associate at Michigan State University, focusing on grazing systems, methane emissions, and precision technologies for beef production. With a background in bioengineering and ruminant nutrition, his work integrates data, modeling, and producer collaboration to improve system performance and sustainability.  Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:56) Introduction(05:17) Network overview(07:30) Emissions tools(12:08) Grazing project(15:03) Data systems(22:00) Drone methane(32:26) Final Questions The Beef Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Boehringer Ingelheim * Applied Biotechnologies * Pro Earth Animal Health - dsm-firmenich - Rangen Group - Virbac - Farmatan - DietForge 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Beef Podcast Show Instagram: The Beef Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Beef Podcast Show

    35 min
  2. James Davison: High Risk Cattle Success Foundations | Ep. 177

    APR 15

    James Davison: High Risk Cattle Success Foundations | Ep. 177

    In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, James Davison, Regional Sales Manager at Pro Earth Animal Health, shares practical strategies for managing high risk cattle. He explains how source, nutrition, water quality, and daily handling influence intake, immunity, and performance. With decades of experience, James emphasizes consistency and foundational husbandry practices to improve outcomes. Listen now on all major platforms! "Cattle performance outcomes depend heavily on identifying source risk, evaluating weight and age, and aligning nutrition and handling practices with biological limitations early in development stages" Meet the guest: James Davison earned a degree in Animal Science from Texas A and M University and built a career focused on cattle health, nutrition, and preconditioning strategies. With over 45 years of experience in stocker and yearling operations, he supports producers in managing high risk cattle challenges. Currently at Pro Earth Animal Health, his work emphasizes practical, science based solutions.  Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:43) Introduction(06:24) Source matters(08:40) Feeding strategy(09:02) Water importance(15:55) Starting protocol(19:58) Intake drivers(30:10) Final Questions The Beef Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Pro Earth Animal Health * Applied Biotechnologies * Boehringer Ingelheim - dsm-firmenich - Rangen Group - DietForge - Virbac - Farmatan 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Beef Podcast Show Instagram: The Beef Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Beef Podcast Show

    36 min
  3. Dr. Sonia Moisá: Nutrigenomics in Beef Production | Ep. 176

    APR 8

    Dr. Sonia Moisá: Nutrigenomics in Beef Production | Ep. 176

    In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Sonia Moisá, Research Assistant Professor at the University of Tennessee, explains how beef nutrigenomics connects nutrition with gene expression to improve cattle performance. She explores fetal programming, early nutrition strategies, and biomarker discovery for growth, immunity, and meat quality. Learn how targeted nutrition can influence lifetime productivity. Listen now on all major platforms! “Supplementation with rumen protected methionine in pregnant cows during gestation increased offspring growth performance and activated genes associated with immune response following early weaning.” Meet the guest: Dr. Sonia Moisá is a Research Assistant Professor at the University of Tennessee, specializing in beef nutrigenomics, focusing on how nutrition influences gene expression, metabolism, and cattle performance. Her work explores fetal programming, biomarkers, and advanced omics technologies to improve beef production efficiency and animal health.  Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:47) Introduction(07:11) Nutrigenomics basics(09:55) Fetal programming(08:09) Early nutrition(11:11) Immune response(23:41) Omics overview(31:32) Final Questions The Beef Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Applied Biotechnologies * Boehringer Ingelheim * Pro Earth Animal Health - Farmatan - dsm-firmenich - Rangen Group - DietForge - Virbac 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Beef Podcast Show Instagram: The Beef Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Beef Podcast Show

    32 min
  4. Dr. Riley Messman: Assisted Reproduction Strategies in Beef | Ep. 175

    APR 1

    Dr. Riley Messman: Assisted Reproduction Strategies in Beef | Ep. 175

    In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Riley Messman, Assistant Professor at Oklahoma State University, explains assisted reproductive technologies in beef cattle, including artificial insemination, embryo transfer, and ovum pickup IVF. She highlights practical decision-making, infrastructure needs, and factors affecting success rates, helping producers choose the right strategy for their operations. Improve herd performance with informed reproductive choices. Listen now on all major platforms! "Ovum pickup and IVF reduce labor demands significantly, allowing high genetic value animals to produce multiple embryos without extensive synchronization protocols or long preparation periods." Meet the guest: Dr. Riley Messman earned her PhD in Animal Science from Mississippi State University, with a focus on reproductive physiology and the microbiome in beef cattle. She is currently an Assistant Professor at Oklahoma State University, where she teaches and conducts research on herd health and reproductive efficiency. Her work supports producers with practical strategies to improve outcomes.  Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(02:14) Introduction(06:34) ART basics(08:14) OPU IVF(12:14) Choosing tools(17:36) Embryo transfer(23:14) Success rates(33:56) Final Questions The Beef Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Applied Biotechnologies * Boehringer Ingelheim * Pro Earth Animal Health - DietForge - Virbac - Farmatan - dsm-firmenich - Rangen Group 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Beef Podcast Show Instagram: The Beef Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Beef Podcast Show

    41 min
  5. Dr. Logan Thompson: Beef Sustainability Explained | Ep. 174

    MAR 25

    Dr. Logan Thompson: Beef Sustainability Explained | Ep. 174

    In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Logan Thompson from Kansas State University shares a practical view of sustainability in the beef cattle industry. He explains how grazing management, greenhouse gas measurements, and nutrient use connect to real production decisions. The conversation highlights trade-offs in methane reduction, manure management, and economic viability for producers. Dr. Thompson also discusses where sustainability research is heading and what matters most at the ranch level. Listen now on all major platforms. "If you're not economically viable, you're not sustainable regardless of what your environmental impact is." Meet the guest: Dr. Logan Thompson is an Assistant Professor and Extension Sustainable Livestock Feeding Specialist at Kansas State University. His work focuses on grazing systems, greenhouse gas emissions, and nutrient utilization across beef production systems. With academic training from Texas Tech University, Oklahoma State University, and Michigan State University, his research emphasizes practical solutions for producers.  Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(02:08) Introduction(04:38) Methane basics(08:19) Sustainability pillars(12:33) Grazing research(20:23) Global warming(29:23) Producer perspective(40:18) Final three questions The Beef Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Boehringer Ingelheim * Pro Earth Animal Health * Applied Biotechnologies - Farmatan - Virbac - DietForge - dsm-firmenich - Rangen Group 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Beef Podcast Show Instagram: The Beef Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Beef Podcast Show

    44 min
  6. Dr. Blaine Ellison: Cortisol Effects on Cattle Growth | Ep. 173

    MAR 18

    Dr. Blaine Ellison: Cortisol Effects on Cattle Growth | Ep. 173

    In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Blaine Ellison, veterinarian and owner of Applied Biotechnologies, explains how the 21-day cortisol surge affects cattle metabolism, immune response, and early receiving performance. He explores how stress alters glucose use, influences frame development, and impacts long-term production outcomes. Dr. Ellison also introduces nutritional biotechnology approaches and strategies to help prevent pinkeye. Listen now on all major platforms! “Receiver diet adjustments that emphasize excessive energy instead of balanced metabolic protein and energy ratios can unintentionally limit structural frame development during the early growing phase.” Meet the guest: Dr. Blaine Ellison is a veterinarian and owner of Applied Biotechnologies, Inc., with more than 45 years of experience in food animal health, consulting, research, and product development. His work focuses on stress physiology, cattle metabolism, and nutritional strategies that improve beef cattle health and performance. Dr. Ellison continues developing science-based solutions to production challenges in the beef industry.  Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(02:00) Introduction(03:18) Cortisol surge biology(06:13) Stress metabolism changes(09:27) Receiving diet risks(11:56) Maintaining early growth(19:01) Immune system balance(33:57) Final Questions The Beef Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Applied Biotechnologies * Boehringer Ingelheim * Pro Earth Animal Health - Rangen Group - Farmatan - Virbac - DietForge - dsm-firmenich 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Beef Podcast Show Instagram: The Beef Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Beef Podcast Show

    36 min
  7. Dr. Marta Kohmann: Cover Crops and Soil Health | Ep. 172

    MAR 11

    Dr. Marta Kohmann: Cover Crops and Soil Health | Ep. 172

    In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Marta Kohmann, Assistant Professor of Forage Systems Agroecology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, explains how cover crops and alfalfa management influence soil health, nutrient cycling, and forage productivity. She discusses nitrogen fixation, cereal rye allelopathy, nutrient removal in harvested systems, and equipment impacts on soil compaction. Learn how to match crops to cattle needs and improve system resilience. Listen now on all major platforms! “Cover crops provide multiple benefits, including nutrient cycling, soil protection, and weed suppression, making them a valuable tool in grain and forage systems across diverse environments.” Meet the guest: Dr. Marta Kohmann is an Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in Forage Systems Agroecology at the University of Wisconsin Madison. She earned her PhD in Agronomy from the University of Florida and focuses on perennial pastures, alfalfa, and cover crops managed for persistence and production. Her work integrates soil health, nutrient management, and forage systems for beef and dairy operations.  Click here to read the full research article! Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:49) Introduction(07:19) Cover crop benefits(12:10) Nitrogen fixation explained(19:00) Rye allelopathy research(33:24) Nutrient removal findings(39:13) Soil compaction impact(43:29) Final Questions The Beef Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Pro Earth Animal Health * Applied Biotechnologies * Boehringer Ingelheim - dsm-firmenich - Rangen Group - Farmatan - Virbac - DietForge 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Beef Podcast Show Instagram: The Beef Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Beef Podcast Show

    54 min
  8. Dr. Daniel Cummings: Parasite Control Strategies | Ep. 171

    MAR 4

    Dr. Daniel Cummings: Parasite Control Strategies | Ep. 171

    In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Daniel Cummings from Heritage Vet Partners explains the complexities of parasite control in beef cattle operations. He highlights the differences between parasite classes, application strategies, and the economic impacts of mismanagement. Learn how to optimize deworming protocols, identify resistance risks, and improve animal performance through intentional decisions. Listen now on all major platforms! "Parasites compete directly with those nutrients in the intestinal tract, impacting gain and immune function through hormonal changes and appetite suppression." Meet the guest: Dr. Daniel Cummings is the Vice President of Clinical Operations at Heritage Vet Partners, where he leads clinical practice, research, and technical support focused on beef cattle in the Southeastern U.S. With a DVM from Auburn University and years of industry experience, Dr. Cummings specializes in preventive medicine and reproductive efficiency. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! Dr. Jessica Newberry: Vaccine Storage Tips Dr. Rob Hunter: Veterinary Pharmaceutical Approval  Dr. Brandi Karisch: Boosting Herd Immunity What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(02:06) Introduction(04:21) Parasite control importance(08:36) Application method options(12:58) Resistance management(15:18) Choosing parasite control options(24:05) Grazing management role(27:25) Final three questions The Beef Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - Virbac * Pro Earth Animal Health * Applied Biotechnologies * Boehringer Ingelheim - DietForge - dsm-firmenich - Rangen Group - Farmatan 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Beef Podcast Show Instagram: The Beef Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Beef Podcast Show

    31 min

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Do you want to be in the top 1% of the beef industry?  Then learn how to improve beef production with high-impact strategies and through a modern podcast especially conceived and designed by and for the brightest minds of the global beef industry. Perfect for staying up to date with the latest research, trends and hot topics of the industry in a light and interesting way, while saving your time.

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