In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Adrian Barragan, Associate Research Professor and Extension Veterinarian at Penn State University, discusses key aspects of dam postpartum management and breeding strategies. He explains how to prevent common postpartum diseases like retained placenta and metritis while highlighting the importance of voluntary waiting periods, natural service, and synchronization protocols. Tune in to learn actionable solutions for beef production, available on all major platforms.

"Proper monitoring during calving season is critical to ensure the calf's survival and the dam's health."

Meet the guest: Dr. Adrian Barragan is an Associate Research Professor and Extension Veterinarian at Penn State University, holding a DVM from the National University of La Plata, Argentina, and MS and PhD degrees in Veterinary Medicine from The Ohio State University.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:22) Introduction
• (05:55) Managing calving season
• (10:09) Postpartum care essentials
• (16:11) Importance of colostrum
• (24:00) Reproductive health strategies
• (31:00) Protocols overview
• (42:05) Final three questions

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