In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Jessica Sperber, a feedlot extension specialist from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, explores key aspects of feedlot management and beef cattle nutrition. Dr. Sperber shares her insights on the differences in feedlot practices between the U.S. and Canada, the impact of different feeding strategies on cattle performance, and the significance of understanding carcass transfer. Don't miss the episode, available on all major platforms.

P.S.: This episode was recorded in May 2024. Experior and MGA were not approved to be fed together at that time—that changed in November. Also, the fat cattle prices discussed in the episode may not reflect current values.

"Carcass transfer analysis reveals how much live weight gain is retained in the carcass, crucial for optimizing feedlot outcomes."

Meet the guest: Dr. Jessica Sperber holds a Ph.D. in Ruminant Nutrition from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and an M.S. in Meat Science from West Texas A&M University. She is an Assistant Professor and Feedlot Extension Specialist at UNL, focusing on feedlot performance, carcass outcomes, and technologies to enhance beef production efficiency. With a diverse background in cow/calf operations and a passion for sustainable beef production, Dr. Sperber brings a wealth of knowledge to the industry.

What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:33) Introduction
• (05:37) Feedlot U.S. vs. Canada
• (09:17) Barley vs. corn in feed
• (12:49) Managing heifers vs. steers
• (24:05) Carcass transfer
• (32:58) Best practices for management
• (39:08) Final three questions

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