BeefCast

BeefCast 0250 Show Notes:

• Ray Nebel, Sr Reproduction & Herd Management Specialist at Select Sires, Inc., highlights the new tools available to help make breeding session easier
  
• A real time look inside the rumen thanks to Kahne's new rumen sensors

BeefCast 0249 Show Notes:

• Kasey DeAtley, New Mexico State University, recently received the Frank Baker Memorial Scholarship at the Beef Improvement Federation Annual Meeting. She highlights her research for us.
• The National Institute for Animal Agriculture has worked to develop new Johne's disease resources. Click here to learn more.

BeefCast 0248 Show Notes:

• Can adding Borax to your manure make happier neighbors? A new product may soon be available. Terry Whitehead, Research Microbiologist at ARS, tells of recent research.
• Pinkeye and Footrot are two of the most widespread conditions affect cattle during the summer months. Here are some helpful suggestions to prevent and eliminate them.
  

BeefCast 0247 Show Notes:

• How valuable is your workforce? Kelly Donham, University of Iowa, outlines how you can further protect your most valuable resource, your family and employees.
• With the grandfather clause quickly running out, what will the implementation of Country of Origin Labeling mean for your operation. Dale Balsi, Kansas State University, tells you what you need to know. 

BeefCast 0246 Show Notes:

• Pfizer recently acquired Bovigen and Catapult Genetics. Nigel Evans, Vice President of Animal Genetics, outlines their decision and direction.

BeefCast 0245 Show Notes:

• Jim Mintert, Livestock Economist, talks about the cowherd liquidation and its effects on our industry and potentially you operation.
• The American Veterinary Medicine Association has developed new resources for you. Click here to take a look.

BeefCast 0244 Show Notes:

• The American Angus Association is making some changes to better serve and supply tools for purebred and commercial cattle producers. Bill Bowman, new COO, explains.

BeefCast 0243 Show Notes:

• Transitioning ownership in your operation may be the most important aspect of your legacy. Tips on doing it correctly are offered by Mike Fassler, Vice President of Consulting for Salisbury Management Services.
• Can your preconditioning program be shortened without impacting the health of calves entering the feedlot? New research suggests yes.
  

BeefCast 0242 Show Notes:

•  Don Tyler, agriculture management coach and advisor and BeefCast Headliner, talks about how we can recruit and train employees for long term success.
  

BeefCast 0241 Show Notes:

• Agriculture Secretary, Ed Schaffer, talks about his recent trip to Rome, where the agenda was focused on feeding a growing world with high demand for grains.
• Following a recent conference, John Baah, Research Scientist at Agrifoods Canada, shares some valuable information that you should know about silage inoculants.