Aberdeen Barn Talk

In this episode of Aberdeen Barn Talk, Curtis and Todd discuss Coffee Talk and "Spring is in the Air"!  Busy time with Calving, Planting, Spring Turnout and Breeding.  They then talk with Brent Sieck the inventor of Heat Siecker a revolutionary tool for anyone to assist with heat detection for A.I., Embryo Transfer or for the clean up bull.  They discuss how Brent came up with the idea to production.  In addition Brent talks about the features of the current product and ways the product is being used.  For more information on Heat Sicker.
https://heatsiecker.com/

To listen to the podcast Chute Side by Faris Simon with Steve Yackley, follow this link.
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chuteside/episodes/S2--EP-13--Supercharge-your-ET-and-AI-Program--with-Steve-Yackley--Presented-by-The-Pro-Tour-Calf-Sale-eich4r

In this Episode of Aberdeen Barn Talk, host Curtis Ohlde and Todd Bohlmeyer discuss current events over Coffee Talk.  Then the continuation of the previous episode they discuss Marketing with Dustin Bender.  The episode is then wrapped up with Curtis sitting down with Mark Sullivan of The Stockman Magazine.  Mark shares some stories about himself, the mission of The Stockman Magazine, what a new reader should expect when opening The Stockman Magazine and his role as a Field Man for the Magazine.  They also discuss the changes in marketing seedstock livestock over the years to present.  They wrap up sharing some common stories.

Follow the link to view The Stockman Magazine digitally or subscribe online to get your own copy.
https://www.stockmanmag.com/

Link to Angus Underground with Bud Koupal.
https://angus-undercover.simplecast.com/episodes/a-chat-with-bud-koupal

In todays episode 1 of 2 of Aberdeen Barn Talk, your host Curtis Ohlde sits down with co-host Todd Bohlmeyer and Dustin Bender from Ohio to discuss what is going on in their areas in Coffee Talk and Marketing.  Dustin shares his thoughts in marketing for his farms retail meat program.  They talk about the importance of Sharing your Story, having a Marketing Plan and Customer Service.  The continuation of their discussion will be in episode 9 then followed by an interview where Curtis sits down with Mark Sullivan of the Stockman Magazine.

In this episode, Curtis and Todd sit down with Steve Hoffman owner of Steel Brook Livestock to learn about his family operation in Wisconsin.  Steve is also the current President of the Midwest American Aberdeen Association and talks about his goals, membership renewal, opportunities in the annual directory and other programs the Association has.  For more information about the Midwest Association, membership or to be part of the directory check them out on Facebook or on their webpage.

https://www.midwestaberdeenassociation.com
[email protected]

Steve Hoffman & Steel Brook Livestock
[email protected]
920-728-3976

In todays episode, part two of What’s in your Calving Box.  Curtis and Todd discuss current events and review the last podcast.  The Dustin Bender with CABB Farms in Ohio joins in to talk about what is in his tool box then shares how CABB Farms got started and a little more about their program.

https://www.timeanddate.com/on-this-day/february/16

UNL

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nebraska-extension-almanac-radio/id1081521271

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-importance-of-colostrum-for-newborn-calves/id1081521271?i=1000595781321

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/calving-tools/id1081521271?i=1000595781332

Calf Supplements

https://www.valleyvet.com/ct_search_results.html

Feeding Newborn Calf

https://livestock.extension.wisc.edu/articles/feeding-the-newborn-calf/

Colostrum Meter

https://www.enasco.com/p/Bovine-Colostrometer%E2%84%A2-with-Plastic-Shipping-Flotation-Cylinder%2BC10978

Madigan Squeeze Technique

https://www.bovinevetonline.com/news/veterinary-education/weak-calves-may-need-big-squeeze

https://compneuro.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/sites/g/files/dgvnsk5376/files/inline-files/mfsm_instructions_0.pdf

Dex – Steroid Usage

https://www.dvm360.com/view/resuscitation-calves-after-dystocia-proceedings

https://www.agupdate.com/manage-newborn-calves-after-dystocia/article_1ac9702e-c379-5088-bc23-7ec4fb8135c0.html

Stimulating Breathing – One thing from college I heard was to make sure the umbilical cord is smashed.

https://beef.unl.edu/cattleproduction/calvesbreathing2011#:~:text=Perhaps%20the%20most%20effective%20and,to%20have%20a%20noticeable%20reflex.

https://www.bovinevetonline.com/news/education/9-practices-help-resuscitate-newborn-calf

In this episode Curtis and Todd discuss weather fluctuations in the Midwest then go over Pre-Calving and what's in their Calving Tool Box.  This will be the first half of Calving Tool Box.  Episode 6 will continue on Dustin Bender of CABB Farms in Ohio joining the conversation and going over what CABB does for Pre-Calving and what is kept in their Calving Tool Box.  The episode wraps up with an interview with Craig Anthony of Anthony Family Farms, Chichester NH outside the Stockyards Events Center during the NWSS.

In the episode of the Aberdeen Barn Talk, Curtis and Todd sit down to do a follow up of the National Western Stock Show and the Annual Membership Meeting.  Discuss the importance of member involvement in Committees and the new registration platform rolling out.  Todd gives updates on the Midwest; new year of directory, status of the Bull Development Project and Midwest Sponsored Shows.  Curtis gives a run down on the Midwest Junior Program looking for programs to get juniors involved, upcoming meetings and an opportunity to once again support the Futurity Heifer Sale during the American Royal.

In the episode of the Aberdeen Barn Talk, Curtis sits down with the National Western Director of Operations Jennifer Boka.  Whether you attended last year as an exhibitor or spectator or new to the National Western Stock Show, they will discuss changes recently to the Stockyards area and future changes in both the Stockyards and Hill Shows.  Look up the National Western Stock Show for current maps, schedules, parking, spectator drop off points and more.  This is a longer episode than what we typically like to do but a lot of information on changes to the National Western Stock Show.

In the episode of the Aberdeen Barn Talk, Curtis sits down with the Patterson Sisters Ella and Erica from Ohio following the show October 7th at the American Royal in Kansas City, Missouri.  Both Sisters are Junior Members of the American Aberdeen Association and are actively involved in showing their heifers across the country.  They talk about their start in the breed and life as juniors.

Next following the American Royal Aberdeen Show Curtis sits down with Junior show judge Clinton Laflin from Kansas.  They discuss sorting the Aberdeen breed and his background in production agriculture.  Then wrapping up with the American Royal Communications Director Allyssa King to talk about the history and future of the American Royal Show.

In the episode of the Aberdeen Barn Talk, Curtis & Todd sits down with the Midwest American Aberdeen Member and DVM from Inwood, Iowa. They talk about Bovine Respiratory Disease; diagnosis, prevention and treatment.  Then a spotlight on Heath’s practice, how he got into the American Aberdeen Breed and utilize the breed in his program.