For the first time, we welcome Progressive Forage’s Joy Hendrix to the podcast studio, as she visits with Katie Raver from Rock River Laboratory for a regional analysis of forage quality and what to keep in mind for the 2024 growing season. Then Tyrell and Elanco’s Frank White discuss the results of a recent study analyzing the benefits of monensin products in a cow-calf setting. Finally, don’t miss out on an absolutely riveting conversation on the perils of importing exotic wildlife testicles from overseas.

The podcast team is back in the studio for two interviews you don’t want to miss. Lee Leachman of Leachman Cattle Co. shares with Tyrell his insight on genetic profit data that has been a foundation for his seedstock herd. And David visits with David Anderson, Texas A&M ag economist, on beef demand index strength in 2024, and profit goals with today’s high cattle prices.

Calves are the future, regardless of your performance goals. Calf health, beginning on day one, plays a significant role in growth and development. Raising calves isn’t always easy – requiring special care and attention to detail.

In this episode, David Mathes with DBC Ag Products, shares his tips for raising healthy, fast-growing calves. David discusses how to stay in front of calf health with proactive calf care.

Here is the episode breakdown:

• 0:42 – David introduces himself
• 3:05 – Favorite part of working with beef ranchers
• 5:10 – One thing you see overlooked with calves
• 6:16 – Biggest challenges he sees on farms
• 9:30 – Managing the many variables of calf raising
• 13:30 – Uncovering hidden calf costs
• 14:50 – Calf health and future performance
• 18:00 – Antibiotics requiring veterinarian prescriptions
• 19:25 – Advice for calf raisers
• 20:40 – Where to learn more

This episode is sponsored by DBC Ag Products.

In the third and final segment of our coverage from the NCBA national convention, the team previews the March issue of Progressive Cattle. Abby visits with Elanco's Wayne Ayers about improving conception rates with the proper vaccine strategy. Then Tyrell sits down with Mark McCully to discuss the American Angus Association's Industry Insights survey and what benefits that data can have for American producers. Finally, Carrie talks with veterinarian Brandon Treichler about developing a crisis management plan and how that can protect ranches and the people who make them so special.

Welcome to the second of three episodes of our coverage of NCBA 2024. In this episode, Tyrell Marchant visits with Jeff Heldt, Beef Technical Lead with Selko USA, discussing if your inputs doing what you think they are when it comes to nutrition and feed expenses. Carrie Veselka discusses research conducted by Don Close, Chief Research and Analytics Officer with Terrain, on topics surrounding population demographics as it relates to growing the U.S. beef demand and market. Lastly, Abby George talks with Kimberly Vonnahme, Zoetis, about developmental programing and the cow’s health effect on their calf.

Welcome to the first of three episodes of our coverage of NCBA 2024. In this episode, Carrie Veselka visits with Rob Cook, president of the National Grazing Lands Coalition on strategies to improve grazing, Abby George discusses the impact and management of BVDV with George Perry of Texas A&M University, and Tyrell Marchant talks prenatal cattle nutrition with Ted Perry from Purina Animal Nutrition.

Progressive Cattle editor Tyrell Marchant visits with Ken Odde from Kansas State University about his work on the newly formed Genetic Merit Pricing Task Force and how he thinks genetic data will impact how cattle are bought, sold and raised in the future. Then, Tyrell sits down with Justin Derner from USDA-ARS at the Range Beef Cow Symposium to discuss what producers can do to make sure their pasture is doing everything it can for their cattle, and vice versa. Finally, David, Carrie, Abby and Tyrell preview the February issue of Progressive Cattle and share their recipes for fighting off the winter blues. 

In this podcast episode, Progressive Cattle editor Carrie Veselka speaks with Kara Lee, Director of Producer Engagement at Certified Angus Beef, to discuss direct to consumer marketing and the CBA Ranch to Table program. Editor Abby George meets up with Russ Daly, South Dakota State University Extension Veterinarian, at Range Beef Cow Symposium to talk about herd health planning and steps producers can take to protect their cow herd. Also, don’t miss a preview of the January issue, celebrate winter solstice with Paul, David and Abby, and hear where a few members of the Progressive Cattle team hope to travel to in 2024.

In this podcast episode, we sat down with Dr. Chris Reinhardt with Zinpro to discuss the importance of trace mineral nutrition to optimize cattle health and performance. Keeping cattle healthy and performing to their full potential is key to ensure productivity and profitability in your herd. Learn how partnering with Zinpro will help improve profitability and set your herd up for success for generations to come.

This episode is sponsored by Zinpro.

Zinpro® is committed to the longevity and success of cattle operations. With the most knowledgeable team and more than 50 years of working within the beef nutrition space, we are delivering nutrition solutions that equip producers to reach higher levels of performance and profitability with their cattle.

David and Paul visit with Dr. Ron DeHaven, former chief veterinarian and administrator at the USDA-Animal Plant Health Inspection Service, to look back on 20 years since the first case of BSE back in December 2003. If now’s the season when you and the family enjoy Christmas movies, be sure to join the entire Progressive Cattle Podcast team in a cinema rating discussion about the best and worst in Christmas movies.