Angus at Work

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Angus at Work episodes

November 15, 2023A Packer's Perspective on Consumer Beef Demand with Glen Dolezal
Regardless of where you fall within the beef industry, one of the many things we can agree on is our mutual goal of providing a quality product to consumers.

Today’s host Miranda Reiman sat down with Glen Dolezal of Cargill Protein to discuss pressure points within the beef industry, what consumers are looking for and how the demands of consumers reflect on the beef industry as a whole.

They discuss:
Beef industry history and current markets
How beef producers are continually improving fed cattle
What consumers are prioritizing when making buying decisions
And more!

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12 min
November 01, 2023Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) Signs and Treatment with Shawn Blood
With calf prices still high, producers and cattle feeders are looking for ways to further protect their investment in their livestock.

Shauna Hermel had the chance to visit with Shawn Blood, managing veterinarian on the Beef Strategic Technical Services team at Zoetis, to discuss bovine respiratory disease, what producers should be looking for when identifying BRD in their own cattle, and a new product available through Zoetis that is showing promise in treating this disease.

They discuss:

What exactly BRD is
What effects BRD can have on calves at home and in feedyards
How to detect BRD in groups of cattle
Prevention and treatment options for BRD
and more!

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35 min
October 18, 2023Beef Market History and Status with Nevil Speer
History doesn’t repeat itself, but it does rhyme. This quote from Mark Twain reminds us to look back at our past while focusing on our future.

Miranda Reiman sat down with industry consultant Nevil Speer to discuss improvements in quality, how far beef markets have come and how modern consumers are choosing to spend their money.

They discuss:
The beef industry's focus on product improvement
Opportunities for producers to capture premiums for their cattle
The importance of telling our story to younger consumers
and more!
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12 min
October 04, 2023Navigating Ag Market Volatility with Dan Basse
As cattlemen, there are many factors out of our control that impact operations. But how you we navigate extremely volatile markets to ensure long term success?
Today’s host Miranda Reiman had a chance to chat with Dan Basse of Ag Resource Company who shed light on the U.S. and world economy, grain prices and the state of the cattle market over the coming year.

They discuss:
Current ag markets
How to navigate market challenges
Potential opportunities in the coming year
and more!
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10 min
September 13, 2023The Benefits of a Relationship with Your Seedstock Supplier featuring Paul Bennett
The relationship between commercial cattlemen and their seedstock providers is a really important one, helping producers reach operational goals.

Today's host Miranda Reiman sat down with Paul Bennett, Knoll Crest Farm, to discuss the importance of that relationship and developing an understanding of genetic selection tools.

They discuss:
Operation goals
Customer comfort with genetics
How to keep the relationship strong
and more!
We thank Lallemand Animal Nutrition for their support of this episode!

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18 min
August 30, 2023Detect Disease Earlier with Jason Nickell
Unlike a six-year-old, your calves will not come up to you tell they don’t feel good. You often find out much later when performance is already lost.
Today’s host Shauna Hermel sat down with Jason Nickell with Merck Animal Health at the Cattle Industry Convention earlier this year to talk about SenseHub. Yes, they talk about the product information, but what’s really fascinating is the technology to detect disease much sooner.

They discuss:
Why it's so hard to figure out how much production is lost with a sick calf
What kind of diagnostic tools are available
Two main symptoms to track to determine disease sooner
Performance data behind the technology
Much more!

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22 min
August 16, 2023 Avoid Genetic Train Wrecks with Troy Rowan
Why are genomes important for commercial cattlemen? That’s why you have a relationship with your seedstock producer, right?
Well, as Troy Rowan discusses with today’s host Miranda Reiman, having that base knowledge and some practical applications as a commercial cattleman helps avoid genetic train wrecks.

Today’s episode is brought to you by Westway Feed Produts, and we appreciate their support of Angus at Work.

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12 min
August 02, 2023Get Rewarded for Your Calves, with Doug Stanton and Troy Marshall
You put a lot of thought and effort into your calves' genetics and management. Why not get paid more for them?

IMI Global's Doug Stanton and American Angus Association's Troy Marshall chat with Shauna about opportunities for earning more premiums for Angus calves.

They answer:
What kind of programs are available?
How do you get started?
What kind of premiums are they seeing, even in a high market?
And more!
Have questions or comments? We'd love to hear from you!
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39 min
July 12, 2023 Prevent Pinkeye Pain for Your Cattle with Brad White
Have you ever counted how many times you blink? Normally, no, but if you have a corneal scratch (i.e. pinkeye), you certainly would. The pain is the same for cattle, so Dr. Brad White with K-State University's Beef Cattle Institute gives tips on identifying, treating and preventing pinkeye.

Today's host is Angus Beef Bulletin intern Taylor Edwards, a senior agricultural communications student at Auburn University. She comes from Brierfield, Alabama, from a small commercial cow-calf operation.

Today's sponsor is Lallemand Animal Nutrition.

BCI's Cattle Chat podcast

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25 min
June 28, 2023Use MLV and Killed Vaccines Strategically to Create Lifetime Immunity with Thach Winslow
You've likely asked the question, "Which is better? Modified-live virus or killed vaccines?" Both have their place in your herd, and if used strategically, they can work together to create lifetime immunity.

Shauna Hermel sat down with Elanco's Thach Winslow to discuss:
When each type of vaccine is optimally used
Can they work together?
What kind of timing should you keep in mind?
How do they affect profitability?
What should you always vaccinate against?
Where could you save some money?

Have questions or comments? We'd love to hear from you!
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24 min

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A podcast for the profit-minded cattleman. Brought to you by the Angus Beef Bulletin, we have news and information on health, nutrition, genetics, marketing and management.