The Beef Podcast Show

In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Bob Larson from Kansas State University discusses heifer development and reproductive momentum in beef herds. He explains why body condition before calving matters, how first-calf heifers can fall behind reproductively, and why early calving, strong forage quality, and careful selection decisions can shape lifetime herd performance. Listen now on all major platforms!

"A positive momentum is front-end loaded. I want as many cows to calve in that first 21 or 30 days as possible."

Meet the guest: Dr. Bob Larson is Professor and Coleman Chair of Food Animal Production Medicine at Kansas State University. His work focuses on beef cattle health, production efficiency, and economics. He holds a DVM and Ph.D. from Kansas State and is board certified in theriogenology, animal nutrition, and veterinary preventive medicine. Learn more from Dr. Bob Larson on The Beef Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:44) Introduction
• (04:19) Heifer nutrition
• (08:00) Reproductive momentum
• (09:55) Managing body condition
• (19:19) Heifer development checks
• (24:09) Retaining replacements
• (31:18) Final questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Kendall Samuelson, associate professor at West Texas A&M University, discusses health and nutrition for high-risk receiving calves. She explains how transportation, weaning, commingling, and other stressors affect nutrient requirements, feed intake, and immune function. She also covers receiving diet priorities and nutritional strategies that support recovery, respiratory health, and long-term performance. Listen now on all major platforms!

“We can make a great diet that is very nutrient-dense, but if the animal doesn’t eat it, it’s not doing its job.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Kendall Samuelson is an Associate Professor of Animal Science at West Texas A&M University. Her research connects beef cattle nutrition, health, and management to improve the productivity and sustainability of feedlot systems. She studies nutritional strategies for disease resilience, feed efficiency, gastrointestinal health, liver abscesses, receiving cattle, and precision management, while translating research into practical recommendations for producers. Learn more about practical nutrition for receiving with Dr. Kendall Samuelson on The Beef Podcast, available on all major platforms.

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Dr. Zeno Hubbert: Vitamin D Optimization for Beef Cattle | Ep. 153

Dr. Zeno Hubbert: Vitamin E and Meat Quality | Ep. 157

Dr. Zeno Hubbert: Vitamin A in Beef Cattle Nutrition | Ep. 189

What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:51) Introduction
• (04:02) High-risk cattle stressors
• (09:21) Receiving diets
• (16:13) Nutritional priorities
• (22:15) Improving cattle intake
• (29:51) Research opportunities
• (31:04) Final questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this special 200th episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Temple Grandin, professor at Colorado State University, explains how grazing management and low-stress cattle handling can support land stewardship, animal welfare, and productivity. She discusses rotational grazing, cattle behavior, and practical handling strategies while highlighting opportunities for continuous industry improvement. Celebrate this milestone with us and listen now on all major platforms!

"Properly managed cattle grazing can improve grasslands by matching forage use with recovery periods and adapting management decisions to local environmental conditions."

Meet the guest: Dr. Temple Grandin is a globally recognized animal scientist whose career has transformed livestock handling and animal welfare. A professor at Colorado State University, she pioneered facility designs used worldwide and helped establish animal welfare auditing programs adopted by major corporations. Her influential research, books, and decades of industry work have shaped modern standards for cattle behavior, handling, and welfare. Hear Dr. Temple Grandin on The Beef Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:53) Introduction
• (04:58) Sustainable grazing
• (08:21) Rotational grazing
• (10:43) Cattle behavior
• (17:30) Common handling mistakes
• (26:53) Young people in agriculture
• (32:53) Final questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. John Basarab, Research Professor at the University of Alberta and CEO of Livestock Gentec, discusses how genomics turns DNA samples into practical decision-making tools for commercial beef producers. He explains hybrid vigor, breed composition, economic selection indexes, methane measurement, and why fertility remains central to cow-calf profitability. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Multi-trait selection indexes combine economically important characteristics into one value, allowing breeding decisions to focus directly on overall profitability instead of individual traits."

Meet the guest: Dr. John Basarab is an RDAR Research Professor in Livestock Genetics & Genomics, Associate Professor in the Faculty of ALES and AFNS at the University of Alberta, and CEO of Livestock Gentec. His research focuses on beef cattle genetics, genomics, hybrid vigor, fertility, feed efficiency, and sustainability. With more than 300 scientific and extension publications, he continues developing practical genomic tools for commercial beef production. Learn more from Dr. John Basarab on The Beef Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:50) Introduction
• (04:18) Collecting DNA samples
• (09:43) Genomic tools
• (13:50) Producer use cases
• (16:50) Economic indexes
• (22:34) Methane emission research
• (26:50) Final questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Sam Wyffels, Assistant Professor and Extension Beef Specialist at Montana State University, explains how salt shapes supplement intake in beef cattle systems. He discusses salt-limited protein supplements, mineral consumption, regional water and forage differences, and practical testing strategies to help producers tailor nutrition programs. Listen now on all major platforms!

“When forage changes and cattle crave protein, salt from a protein supplement can reduce mineral salt intake below target levels.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Sam Wyffels is an Assistant Professor and Extension Beef Specialist at Montana State University. His research focuses on improving the environmental and economic sustainability of beef cattle production through precision agriculture, grazing nutrition, supplementation strategies, and livestock management. Listen to Dr. Sam Wyffels on The Beef Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:37) Introduction
• (06:07) Salt requirements
• (10:24) Salt as a limiter
• (15:42) Practical recommendations
• (18:02) Mineral intake
• (24:30) Custom formulation
• (27:37) Final questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this special rerun episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Nicolas DiLorenzo discusses corn silage and sorghum silage as viable feed options for backgrounding and heifer development in beef cattle. He outlines performance outcomes, production costs, and labor considerations for integrating silage into cattle operations. Learn how silage strategies can boost efficiency while managing input challenges. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Corn silage remains one of the most cost-effective feeds, offering high nutritional value and yield when properly managed."

Meet the guest: Dr. Nicolas DiLorenzo earned a Ph.D. and M.S. in Animal Science from the University of Minnesota after completing a degree in Agricultural Engineering at the Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Argentina. After a postdoctoral research appointment at Texas Tech University, Dr. DiLorenzo joined the University of Florida, with work focused on beef cattle nutrition, ruminal fermentation, and reducing environmental impact.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:47) Introduction
• (02:14) Guest background
• (06:39) Corn silage feasibility
• (09:17) Sorghum silage value
• (11:39) Challenges of adoption
• (20:59) Self-feeding systems
• (28:54) Final questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Dan Schaefer, Professor Emeritus in Animal Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, explains how rumen microbiology drives beef cattle productivity. He discusses fiber digestion, volatile fatty acids, microbial protein, monensin, bloat control, methane efficiency, and the redox tower concept behind rumen fermentation. Listen now on all major platforms!

"The rumen microbial ecosystem converts fibrous feeds into high-quality edible protein and energy sources."

Meet the guest: Dr. Dan Schaefer is Professor Emeritus in Animal Sciences at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the owner of Schaefer Beef Consulting. His work spans rumen microbiology, beef production, nutritional sciences, and genetics, and he continues to support the beef industry through consulting and education. Learn more from Dr. Dan Schaefer on The Beef Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:47) Introduction
• (05:47) Rumen microbiology
• (12:05) Monensin breakthrough
• (17:17) Bloat prevention
• (22:58) Methane efficiency
• (31:14) Redox tower
• (36:57) Final questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Gene Love, Manager of Idaho Land & Livestock, discusses practical strategies to improve calf health, reduce treatment costs, strengthen reproductive performance, and enhance overall herd management. He shares how management decisions, employee culture, and continuous improvement contributed to healthier calves and increased weaning performance. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Balanced gut function supports nutrient absorption and helps cattle maintain normal performance during periods of increased stress."

Meet the guest: Gene Love is the Manager of Idaho Land & Livestock in southeastern Idaho, where he oversees a commercial cow-calf operation focused on practical beef cattle management. With years of experience in herd health, reproduction, grazing systems, and calf performance, he continuously evaluates management practices to improve productivity and efficiency. Listen to Gene Love on The Beef Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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James Davison: High Risk Cattle Success Foundations | Ep. 177

Cache Taylor: Gut Health That Drives Performance | Ep. 186

What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:45) Introduction
• (05:04) Calf health management
• (06:59) Protocol changes
• (09:55) Stress events
• (14:00) Tagging cost reduction
• (18:35) Weaning performance
• (25:58) Final questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Carl Jiang, Associate Professor at the University of Florida, explains how stem cells may support future cattle breeding. He discusses early embryo development, cloning, gene editing, and stem cell-based embryos as long-term tools for reproductive progress in beef systems. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Turning stem cell-based embryos into calves would represent a paradigm shift in animal breeding and cattle production."

Meet the guest: Dr. Carl Jiang is an Associate Professor at the University of Florida. He earned his PhD in Animal Sciences from the University of Connecticut and completed postdoctoral work at Yale School of Medicine. His research focuses on early embryo development, stem cells, and reproductive technologies in cattle. Learn more from Dr. Carl Jiang on The Beef Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:45) Introduction
• (04:35) Stem cells
• (08:29) Breeding applications
• (12:25) Industry use
• (14:45) Future embryos
• (22:25) Research challenges
• (29:13) Final questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Saulo Zoca, Assistant Professor and Extension Beef Cattle Specialist at the University of Tennessee, explains how producers can evaluate bull fertility before breeding season. He discusses breeding soundness exams, semen morphology, physical soundness, libido checks, frostbite recovery, molecular fertility markers, and body condition management. Listen now on all major platforms!

“A bull can pass a breeding soundness exam, but breeding activity and libido still determine whether cows actually get pregnant.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Saulo Zoca is an Assistant Professor and Extension Beef Cattle Specialist at the University of Tennessee. His work focuses on reproductive physiology, bull fertility, sperm physiology, animal andrology, applied reproduction, and cattle reproduction. He earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from São Paulo State University, an M.S. from the University of Idaho, and a Ph.D. from South Dakota State University. Learn more from Dr. Saulo Zoca on The Beef Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:45) Introduction
• (05:19) Breeding soundness exams
• (08:45) Sperm morphology
• (14:25) BSE classifications
• (22:25) Libido checks
• (24:08) Fertility markers
• (30:59) Final questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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