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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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How Rangeland Fire Impacts Barbed Wire Fence
John Weir from Oklahoma State University shares research on barbed wire and posts impacted by both prescribed fire and wildfire.
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Understanding Pinkeye in Cattle
Dr. Matt Hille discusses research, vaccine, management practices and treatment approaches for dealing with pinkeye in cattle.
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Understanding Feeder Cattle Basis Price Risk
The difference between CME feeder cattle prices and local cash prices can be quite wide. Dr. Shroeder discusses how understanding the factors that drive this helps producers use price risk management tools.
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Prairie Dog Management on Pastures and Rangelands
Prairie dog activity can have significant impacts to agricultural producer. Understanding their life cycle and options to control them are discussed
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Understanding Nitrate and Prussic Acid Poisoning in Cattle
Understanding what is occuring when nitrate or prussic acid posioning occurs can help producers reduce risk and know how to best care for cattle.
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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.
Customer Reviews
Great Information
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.
Excellent Podcast
This is the best cattle information available in the US. UNL is leading the way on helping farmers have more efficient beef herds.
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.