Dr. Bob Weaber, with Kansas State University was the guest this week talking about genetic breeding decisions within your cattle operation and discussion on importance of genetic planning.

Dr. Tom Geary, USDA-ARS talks about breeding soundness exams (BSE) importance, new technologies for BSE, and nutrition in off-season for bulls.

We are starting a series about reproduction on Dr. Js Beef with Dr. Justin Rhinehart ([email protected]). He addresses thought processes behind breeding decisions and sets up the more specific topics that will be covered in later episodes.

Shane Gadberry ([email protected]) talks about some research conducted at U of A in regards to how weather may impact timing of calving.

Guest for week was Dr. Deann Presley ([email protected]) and she talks about mortality composting - the how, planning, and usage of compost.

As calving season approaches we talk about weak calf syndrome with Dr. Gregg Hanzlicek ([email protected]) with Kansas State University Veterinary Diagnostic Lab.

Dr. Jaymelynn Farney ([email protected]) talks about the why's, what's, and how's of commercial cow-calf operations record keeping on this week's podcast.

Dr. Drew Ricketts, [email protected] was guest this week talking about predators and the calving season. He discusses management of the cattle operation and some basics about predator control. Additional predator management can be found at

www.wildlife.ksu.edu

KSRE Wildlife YouTube

Dr. Jordan Thomas ([email protected]) was guest on this weeks podcast. He talks about the 7 and 7 synchronization protocol for beef cows and its usage for fixed time A.I. and E.T. work. A publication about the protocol can be found on the Mizzou extension webpage or by clicking the publication link

7 & 7 Synch

Guest for the week is Dr. Clem Neely, DVM with SEK Genetics. He talks about in vitro fertilization technology for cattle operations as well as comparing IVF to traditional embryo transfer programs.