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By David Brown, Joe Fischer
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The podcast currently has 84 episodes available.
Joe, Korbin, and Vince sit down to chat about the recent calving season, including the impact of drought on cattle operations and the challenges of maintaining healthy herds during tough conditions. They share insights into managing feed shortages, early calving issues, and the importance of mental health during these stressful times. The guys then focus on the topic of what makes a cow a donor and the careful considerations involved in choosing the right animals for breeding. They highlight what they’ve learned about managing genetics, selecting bulls, and navigating the complexities of embryo transfer programs.
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MontanaRanchAngus.com
CreekInsure.com
SaleRing.live
BruinRanch.com
ShadyBrookAngusFarm.com
Facebook @AngusUnderground
Instagram @AngusUnderground
Contact [email protected] or call (406) 210-1366 if you are interested in becoming a sponsor for Angus Underground.
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The full crew is back and here to celebrate their third anniversary! They share updates on their busy summers — from calving and crop work to family vacations. They then reflect on the podcast’s evolution, the valuable connections they’ve made with listeners, and the profound gratitude they feel for the overwhelming support that has sustained the show. Everyone agrees how the podcast experience has instilled lessons in humility, discipline, and maintaining perspective — so thank you, and here’s to the next three years ahead.
Mentioned in this Episode:
MontanaRanchAngus.com
BruinRanch.com
SaleRing.live
ShadyBrookAngusFarm.com
Facebook @AngusUnderground
Instagram @AngusUnderground
Contact [email protected] or call (406) 210-1366 if you are interested in becoming a sponsor for Angus Underground.
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This week, David welcomes Darris Meitler of Meitler Cattle in Lucas, KS and Brent Lonker of Lonker Cattle in Fresno, CA. They dive into the principles for selecting cattle for functional efficiency, as taught by Dr. Jan Bonsma, a renowned animal scientist from South Africa. Darris and Brent share insights on Bonsma’s approach to evaluating cattle based on visual indicators of hormonal balance and adaptability, and how these principles can be applied to improve herd productivity and longevity.
Mentioned in this Episode:
MontanaRanchAngus.com
Facebook @AngusUnderground
Instagram @AngusUnderground
Contact [email protected] or call (406) 210-1366 if you are interested in becoming a sponsor for Angus Underground.
MeitlerCattle.com
The Bonsma All_Breeds Cattle Group
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Dallas Woltemath, Advisor to ZWT Ranch, joins David and Vince to discuss the most influential cows in Angus breed history. The trio recaps a list of the top cows based on their own personal experience and input from the Angus community on social media. They discuss phenotypes, maternal lines, and their impact on shaping the modern Angus breed.
Mentioned in this Episode:
MontanaRanchAngus.com
BruinRanch.com
ShadyBrookAngusFarm.com
Facebook @AngusUnderground
Instagram @AngusUnderground
Contact [email protected] or call (406) 210-1366 if you are interested in becoming a sponsor for Angus Underground.
CreekInsure.com
ZWT Ranch
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David welcomes veterinarian Dr. Beth Blevins of All Creatures Mobile Veterinary Clinic and Rafter E Angus in Ronan, MT. They discuss the challenges of managing outbreaks like rotavirus and the importance of testing for diseases such as BVD and Johne’s disease. Dr. Beth gives her expert advice on prevention strategies, biosecurity measures, and the latest developments in cattle health management.
Mentioned in this Episode:
MontanaRanchAngus.com
BruinRanch.com
ShadyBrookAngusFarm.com
Facebook @AngusUnderground
Instagram @AngusUnderground
Contact [email protected] or call (406) 210-1366 if you are interested in becoming a sponsor for Angus Underground.
CreekInsure.com
All Creatures Mobile Clinic
Rafter E Angus
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Joe, Vince, and Korbin celebrate the peak of summer, discussing preferred times and methods for cattle shows and favorite warm-weather activities with their herds. They then talk about the nuances of working alongside family, acknowledging both the rewards and challenges that can come with it. They talk about the importance of fostering family-like relationships with employees and the value of letting kids learn from their own mistakes.
Mentioned in this Episode:
MontanaRanchAngus.com
BruinRanch.com
ShadyBrookAngusFarm.com
Facebook @AngusUnderground
Instagram @AngusUnderground
Contact [email protected] or call (406) 210-1366 if you are interested in becoming a sponsor for Angus Underground.
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David is joined by return guest, Dave Mullins. Dave is the former Angus Association Regional Manager, Consultant for leading Angus herds throughout the county, livestock auctioneer, and founder of the online sales platform SaleRing.Live. Dave first shares the latest at SaleRing and why he’s optimistic about the future of the Angus industry. He and David then discuss building a successful business through your culture, network, and branding.
Mentioned in this Episode:
MontanaRanchAngus.com
ShadyBrookAngus Farm.com
Facebook @AngusUnderground
Instagram @AngusUnderground
Contact [email protected] or call (406) 210-1366 if you are interested in becoming a sponsor for Angus Underground.
SaleRing.Live
CreekInsure.com
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It’s a fun week this week as the crew covers the upcoming American Angus Association sire evaluation update. Then they dive into different approaches for wintering cattle, grazing management, and vaccination practices across climates. The guys also talk through their preparation process for moving cattle to pasture as the season changes. During the “Grumpy Old Men” segment, the guys question what the main obligation is for customers in the industry.
Mentioned in this Episode:
MontanaRanchAngus.com
ShadyBrookAngus Farm.com
Facebook @AngusUnderground
Instagram @AngusUnderground
Contact [email protected] or call (406) 210-1366 if you are interested in becoming a sponsor for Angus Underground.
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This week, the crew first welcomes Kylie Sherrill from Central Life Sciences, who joins to discuss Altosid IGR feed-through supplement for controlling horn flies in cattle and how producers can integrate it into their mineral programs. They then get into the valuable resources of time, and their tips and tricks for time management, including documenting everything in a calendar and scheduling important projects. They also touch on the challenges of multitasking, their biggest time drains, and the beauty of keeping things simple and doing what works best for your operation.
Mentioned in this Episode:
MontanaRanchAngus.com
ShadyBrookAngus Farm.com
Facebook @AngusUnderground
Instagram @AngusUnderground
Contact [email protected] or call (406) 210-1366 if you are interested in becoming a sponsor for Angus Underground.
CreekInsure.com
AltosidIGR.com
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David welcomes Jake Phillips from Australia, who shares his experience learning about the U.S. beef cattle industry through an extensive sponsored trip. Jake details his five-week trip across the U.S., including visits to renowned seedstock operations, universities, cattle conferences, and more. He and David talk about the importance of networking, lessons learned in operation culture and character, and the reminder that often the quality of the cattle is really correlated to the quality of the people.
Mentioned in this Episode:
MontanaRanchAngus.com
ShadyBrookAngus Farm.com
Facebook @AngusUnderground
Instagram @AngusUnderground
Contact [email protected] or call (406) 210-1366 if you are interested in becoming a sponsor for Angus Underground.
SaleRing.live
Jake Phillips
Angus Australia
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