Cattle Health Issues Podcast

Cattle health issues are one of cattlemen’s key challenges for a profitable herd. The partnership between veterinarians and cattlemen is critical to a successful cattle operation, regardless of operation type and size. Dr. Shynia Peterman, DVM, of the Lyons Vet Clinic in Lyons, Kansas, and Gale McKinney, the Voice of the American Cattlemen, will co-host a new podcast series entitled Veterinarians and Cattlemen: A Partnership in Cattle Health.

Dr. Shynia Peterman is a native of Lyons, KS, graduating from Lyons High School in 2014. She attended Kansas State University, where she obtained her Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Science in May of 2017. In May of 2021, Dr. Shynia graduated with her DVM Degree from the Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Shynia enjoys working on all animals but has a strong passion for beef cattle production. In her spare time, Dr. Shynia loves spending time with her cattle, horse, family, friends, and two Australian Shepherds, Daria and Moonpie.

Lyons Veterinary Clinic was founded in 1960 by Doc Downing as a mixed animal practice and is still operating as a mixed animal practice. Their clientele consists of 50% small and 50% large animals, with the occasional exotic animal. The clinic employs six full-time and four part-time employees, serving Rice County and extending to neighboring counties. The clinic offers routine animal care, hospitalization, surgery, and boarding. The Lyons Veterinary Clinic also has a sister clinic, Ark Veterinary Clinic, in Sterling, Kansas.

Gale McKinney, CPA, is the Co-Owner and Publisher of American Cattlemen Media.  Gale obtained his Bachelor of Science Degree from Northwest Missouri State University. McKinney is a well-known voice in the cattle industry, with years of experience as a producer, financial, and marketing consultant.  Gale’s broad knowledge base and deep sense of client service provide listeners and readers with a unique perspective.   Gale and his wife Audra have taken a newsprint shopper magazine and developed it into one of the cattle industry’s leading marketing groups. 

Each episode will explore different topics. We will bring you guests from across the industry, including other vets, producers, and industry providers. Each episode will provide practical advice and awareness of important existing and new cattle health issues. We will also hear different viewpoints from professionals across the cattle industry. New techniques that are revolutionizing the cattle health field will be introduced. All this information will be delivered in a casual, friendly format produced by one of the industry’s most recognized media organizations, American Cattlemen.

The first episode of Veterinarians and Cattlemen: A Partnership in Cattle Health, which will be available in a week or so, will be “Getting those Spring Calves off and Running.” Our guest will be Roger Osinchuk, DVM, a practicing veterinarian and Wagyu cattle producer from Springfield, Vermont. 

Dr. Peterman and Dr. Osinchuk will provide some great contrasting thoughts on how to get the most out of these early days for those assets called calves! 

We are excited to have you in the truck for Veterinarians and Cattlemen: A Partnership in Cattle Health.  Be watching for announcements coming soon to watch on your favorite podcast platform.

For Dr. Shynia Peterman, this is Gale McKinney. We look forward to serving you, the American Cattlemen, Veterinarians and Cattlemen: A Partnership in Cattle Health.  

American Cattlemen

May 2025