Animal Handling

BeefCast 0485

• Dr. Tom Noffsinger, Nebraska veterinarian and cattle handling expert, suggests some actions that we can take to improve our cattle handling practices. 

BeefCast 0484

• Temple Grandin, world renowned cattle handling expert, offers her thoughts on how to effectively create a cattle welfare scorecard for your operation.

BeefCast 0258 Show Notes:

• The conclusion of our conversation on animal welfare from the Cattle Industry Summer Conference features a question and answer session.

BeefCast 0257 Show Notes:

• Continuing our discussion of the beef and dairy industries response to animal handling concerns, this is part two of the recent Cattle Industry Summer Conference.

BeefCast 0256 Show Notes:

• With mainstream media grabbing a hold of various animal mistreatment videos, the beef and dairy industries are working together to get the positive messages heard. The Cattle Industry Summer Conference recently hosted the Joint Beef and Dairy Industry Symposium.

BeefCast 0240 Show Notes:

• Mhairi Sutherland, Animal Scientist at Texas Tech University, approaches animal welfare from a sustainable standpoint.
• The power and effectiveness of antioxidants is the focus of our conversation with Gretchen Hill, Michigan State University.
  

BeefCast 0237 Show Notes:

• What should the US policy be for ethanol and energy production? Matt Roberts, the Ohio State University, shares an economist perspective
• Don Lay, USDA, highlight the latest research on beef cattle welfare that the USDA is working on for you.

BeefCast 0221 Show Notes:

• HSUS has released another video on animal welfare neglect in the cattle industry. The target remains on downer cattle, but shifts to auction markets.
• Dr. Bob Smith, VRCS LLC., talks about the beef industry's response to animal welfare.
• Resources are available at BQA.org
  

BeefCast 0215 Show Notes:

• Dr. Ray Stricklin, University of Maryland, presents Animal Care: Diverging Ethical Perspectives

BeefCast 0199b Show Notes:

• A special presentation on livestock transportation issues and regulations in the European Union with Eddie Harper, Livestock Hauler