This is part 2 of the bale grazing discussion with host Jeff Lehmkuhler, University of Kentucky Extension Professor, and Brett Chedzoy, Cornell Cooperative Extension Service regional educator.  Be sure to go back and listen to part 1 if you haven't done so already.

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In this episode of a 2-part series host Jeff Lehmkuhler, University of Kentucky Extension Professor, is joined by research team member Brett Chedzoy, Cornell University Cooperative Extension educator to discuss how they have implemented bale grazing over the last two decades.

Brett is a Schuyler County native with over 30 years of professional experience in forestry and farming. Through CCE-affiliated networks like the South Central NY Ag Team, The Master Forest Owner volunteer program, and the Cornell Small Farms program, Brett works with a broad range of audiences on forestry, agroforestry and grazing education.

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In this episode of the Beef Bits podcast, host Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by his colleague Dr. Darrh Bullock.  Darrh shares his experience from a recent trip to Australia visiting an old friend and the beef repronomics study.

Repronomics study at New England University Link to Repronomics study

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In this episode of the Beef Bits podcast, host Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by his colleague Dr. Les Anderson and Tyler Purvis to discuss the impacts of fescue on heifer performance during the heat of the summer.

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On this episode of the Beef Bits podcast, host Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by Dr. Les Anderson, Extension Professor, to review a presentation provided by Dr. Pedro Fontes on the impact of body condition on fertility.

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On this episode of the Beef Bits podcast, host Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by Dr. Hannah Tiffin, Associate Extension Professor, to discuss ticks and how to control them.

For additional on ticks check out the Bite Lab https://bitelabky.mgcafe.uky.edu/

Finding chemical control options that work for facilities: https://www.veterinaryentomology.org/vetpestx

Google form for tick identification submissions (link at the same tick management link above too): tinyurl.com/KY-tick-ID

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During this episode host Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined again by his colleague Dr. Les Anderson to discuss the AI, artificial insemination.  They discuss the comparison in cost per pregnancy using natural service with a bull compared to artificial insemination.

For additional Beef Cattle Information and Upcoming UKY Extension Beef Events check out https://afs.mgcafe.uky.edu/beef 

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During this episode of the Beef Bits Podcast host Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by Dr. Michelle Arnold, Extension Ruminant Veterinarian, to discuss bovine viral diarrhea and its negative impacts on herd immunity.

More information on UKY VDL can be found at UKY Veterinary Diagnostic Lab

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Host Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by his colleague Dr. Gregg Rentfrow, Extension Meat Specialist, to discuss the construction of the new UKY meat lab facility.

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In this episode of the Beef Bits Podcast host Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by his colleague Dr. Ray Smith, Extension Forage Specialist, to chat about management as the spring grass begins to grow.

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