The Beef Podcast Show

In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Bill Couser, cattle and grain farmer at Couser Cattle Company in Iowa, explains how healthier cattle environments support hoof health and overall performance in confined beef operations. He discusses indoor feeding facilities, bedding management, ventilation, footbath strategies, and practical approaches to reducing environmental challenges while improving cattle health and operational efficiency. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Preventive bedding management can reduce lameness pressure when hoof health challenges are diagnosed correctly and managed with the right team."

Meet the guest: Bill Couser is a cattle and grain farmer at Couser Cattle Company in central Iowa. Throughout his career, he has advanced beef cattle production through innovative feeding systems, environmental stewardship, and practical management strategies. Bill is a recipient of the National Environmental Stewardship Award and the Beef Quality Assurance Producer Award. Learn more from Bill Couser on The Beef Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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Dr. Joey Bray: Sodium Bisulfate in Beef Production | Ep. 184

What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:41) Introduction
• (03:11) Operation growth
• (07:41) Barn decision
• (11:59) Bedding pack
• (18:28) Hoof health
• (26:12) Industry changes
• (31:06) Final questions

The Beef Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

* Jones-Hamilton Co.

* Applied Biotechnologies

* Boehringer Ingelheim

* dsm-firmenich

* Pro Earth Animal Health

- WiseVAs

- ZentrixOS

- Zentrix Insights

- DietForge

- The Owner's Box

- Elevate

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Ludmila Monteiro from Kansas State University discusses how corn processing and high-amylase corn hybrids can improve starch availability and feed efficiency in feedlot cattle. She explains dry rolling, high-moisture corn, steam flaking, processing costs, and research showing where new corn genetics may help producers capture more value from every kernel. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Improving starch digestibility requires greater accessibility for microorganisms and enzymes responsible for breaking down nutrients within the corn kernel during ruminal fermentation."

Meet the guest: Dr. Ludmila Monteiro is a Postdoctoral Fellow at Kansas State University. Her work focuses on beef cattle feedlot nutrition, grain processing, feed ingredients, and animal performance. She earned her PhD in Animal Science from Kansas State University and completed graduate training at ESALQ/USP in Brazil. Learn more from Dr. Ludmila Monteiro on The Beef Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:44) Introduction
• (05:34) Corn in feedlot diets
• (08:14) Starch digestibility
• (11:44) Processing gains
• (16:24) High-amylase corn
• (22:26) Feed efficiency research
• (28:09) Final questions

The Beef Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

* Pro Earth Animal Health

* Applied Biotechnologies

* Boehringer Ingelheim

* dsm-firmenich

* Jones-Hamilton Co.

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- ZentrixOS

- Zentrix Insights

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this special rerun episode of The Beef Podcast Show, we’ll revisit a conversation with Dr. Michael Jelinski from Veterinary Agri Health Services discussing the evolution of beef cattle veterinary practice, feedlot health challenges, veterinary education, antimicrobial stewardship, and emerging technologies shaping cattle production. Dr. Jelinski also shares insights on research, trade concerns, workforce shortages, and the future of beef cattle health management in North America. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Veterinary shortages remain a critical issue, and while new schools and enrollment increases aim to address it, we must ensure that we don’t overshoot the market in the next decade."

Meet the guest: Dr. Michael Jelinski earned his DVM from the University of Saskatchewan and has spent more than 30 years working in beef cattle production, feedlot consulting, veterinary education, and research. As Managing Partner at Veterinary Agri Health Services Ltd., his work focuses on cow-calf and feedlot health, antimicrobial stewardship, and the advancement of cattle management technologies. Listen to Dr. Michael Jelinski on The Beef Podcast Show, available on all major platforms!

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:18) Introduction
• (05:58) Evolution of beef veterinary care
• (10:18) Challenges in veterinary education
• (19:53) Training the next generation of veterinarians
• (24:57) Research in beef cattle
• (32:29) Challenges in beef production
• (34:18) Final questions

The Beef Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

* Pro Earth Animal Health

* Applied Biotechnologies

* Boehringer Ingelheim

* dsm-firmenich

* Jones-Hamilton Co.

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- ZentrixOS

- Zentrix Insights

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Zeno Hubbert, Technical Ruminant Expert at dsm-firmenich, explains the importance of vitamin A supplementation in beef cattle production. She explores the influence of vitamin A on immune support, reproductive health, carcass performance, colostrum quality, and practical supplementation strategies for cow-calf and feedlot systems. Learn why consistent vitamin A nutrition remains essential for cattle operations. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Vitamin A supplementation supports reproductive health, immune response, ocular function, and overall cattle performance when consistent nutrition programs maintain adequate daily nutrient availability."

Meet the guest: Dr. Zeno Hubbert earned her PhD in Ruminant Nutrition from New Mexico State University and has extensive experience in beef cattle nutrition and feedlot management. Currently serving as a Technical Ruminant Expert at dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition and Health, her work focuses on practical nutrition strategies that support cattle health, reproduction, and performance across production systems. Listen to Dr. Zeno Hubbert on The Beef Podcast Show, 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

What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:43) Introduction
• (02:25) Vitamin A importance
• (07:48) Requirement challenges
• (11:20) Feedlot supplementation
• (17:03) Colostrum quality
• (21:18) Monitoring cattle status
• (25:15) Final questions

The Beef Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

- dsm-firmenich

* Pro Earth Animal Health

* Applied Biotechnologies

* Boehringer Ingelheim

- DietForge

- Jones-Hamilton Co.

- The Owner's Box

- Elevate

- WiseVAs

- ZentrixOS

- Zentrix Insights

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Leonor Gianechini, Assistant Professor at the University of Georgia, explains how parasite resistance is reshaping cattle health management. She outlines common deworming mistakes, the hidden production losses from gastrointestinal worms, and practical strategies like refugia and combination treatments. She also discusses future diagnostic tools to improve decision-making on farms. Listen now on all major platforms!

“Decades of reliance on the same dewormer classes have driven widespread resistance, limiting treatment effectiveness and forcing producers to rethink traditional parasite control strategies in modern cattle systems.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Leonor Gianechini is a veterinary parasitologist and Assistant Professor at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. Her work focuses on parasite resistance in cattle and small ruminants, improving diagnostics and sustainable control strategies for real farm conditions. She collaborates with producers and industry partners to translate research into practical solutions. Learn more from Dr. Gianechini on The Beef Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:52) Introduction
• (05:48) Research translation
• (08:41) Parasite impact
• (10:35) Deworming mistakes
• (17:25) Testing methods
• (20:54) Sustainable control
• (29:05) Final Questions

The Beef Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

* Boehringer Ingelheim

* Applied Biotechnologies

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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, Nancy Heter from Rangen Group explains how brewer’s yeast supplements are being used to improve feed efficiency, digestibility, and cattle performance in feedlot systems. She discusses recent commercial research on finishing cattle, low-inclusion feeding strategies, and practical applications for cow-calf and feedlot operations. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Commercial feedlot cattle receiving brewer’s yeast supplementation demonstrated stronger performance trends, improved feed utilization, and lower overall cost of gain during extended feeding periods."

Meet the guest: Nancy Heter earned her M.S. in Ruminant Nutrition from South Dakota State University and serves as Technical Sales Manager at Rangen Group. Her work focuses on translating livestock nutrition research into practical solutions for feedlot, dairy, and cow-calf operations. Nancy has extensive experience in cattle nutrition, ingredient commercialization, and feedlot performance systems. Listen to The Beef Podcast Show with Nancy Heter on all major platforms.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (02:01) Introduction
• (06:11) Key differentiators
• (07:41) Brewer's yeast value
• (09:51) Feed efficiency results
• (12:01) Practical feeding takeaways
• (15:11) Future research plans
• (18:58) Final questions

The Beef Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

- Rangen Group

* Boehringer Ingelheim

* Applied Biotechnologies

* Pro Earth Animal Health

- Jones-Hamilton Co.

- DietForge

- dsm-firmenich

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Cache Taylor, Manager at Chris Drakos Enterprises, shares what led his team to adopt a new gut health and supplementation approach within their cow-calf operation. He discusses how the program was implemented across the herd and the outcomes observed in herd performance, health, and reduced stress during weaning. Cache also explores how nutrition, genetics, and day-to-day management practices support stronger decisions and create value across beef operations. Listen now on all major platforms!

"The rumen is the work center for how that cow acts, and it has got to be performing to the best that it can."

Meet the guest: Cache Taylor is the Manager at Chris Drakos Enterprises, overseeing a large cow-calf and feedyard operation focused on Black Angus cattle. With a background rooted in ranching and animal science studies at Utah State University, his work emphasizes cattle nutrition, herd management, genetics, and practical production strategies for the beef operation success. Listen to The Beef Podcast Show with Cache Taylor on all major platforms.

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Kevin Thibault: Smart Gut Health Practices | Ep. 156

Don Scarrow: Potato Waste for Finishing Cattle | Ep. 163

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

What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (02:11) Introduction
• (03:11) Guest background
• (10:17) Tools for better cattle
• (12:11) Building herd health
• (18:31) Why try gut support
• (28:51) Benefits across herds
• (36:11) Final questions

The Beef Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

* Pro Earth Animal Health

* Boehringer Ingelheim

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- Farmatan

- Rangen Group

- Jones-Hamilton Co.

- DietForge

- dsm-firmenich

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this special crossover episode of The Beef Podcast Show and Behind the Burger podcast, Carollann Romo, Executive Director of the New Mexico Beef Council and host of the Behind the Burger podcast, shares how strategic marketing, consumer education, and producer storytelling are helping strengthen beef demand and consumer trust across the industry. She explores innovative outreach efforts, including youth education, community engagement, digital storytelling, and creative programs that connect ranchers with consumers while supporting the future of the beef cattle industry. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Beef councils represent ranchers in community spaces, schools, social media, and consumer conversations where stronger demand can be built."

Meet the guest: Carollann Romo is Executive Director of the New Mexico Beef Council and host of the Behind the Burger podcast, where she helps connect consumers and producers through storytelling and education. With a background in journalism, agricultural marketing, and community engagement, she focuses on building consumer trust, expanding beef outreach, and creating innovative platforms that strengthen the connection between ranchers and the public. Listen to The Beef Podcast Show featuring Carollann Romo, available on all major platforms.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (02:22) Introduction
• (08:42) Beef marketing innovation
• (10:47) Producer storytelling
• (20:22) Beef Council role
• (24:42) Checkoff value
• (29:12) Consumer beef choices
• (36:02) Final questions

The Beef Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

* Applied Biotechnologies

* Pro Earth Animal Health

* Boehringer Ingelheim

- dsm-firmenich

- Farmatan

- Rangen Group

- Jones-Hamilton Co.

- DietForge

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Joey Bray, Technical Services Manager at Jones-Hamilton Co., discusses the fundamentals of pH management and its impact on ammonia control, bacteria growth, bedding conditions, and hoof health in cattle systems. He explains how sodium bisulfate is being used as a practical management tool in the beef industry, shares current research findings, and outlines how producers can apply acidification strategies in daily operations. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Lowering environmental pH reduces ammonia release by converting ammonia into ammonium, improving air quality and animal comfort in livestock housing systems."

Meet the guest: Dr. Joey Bray earned his BS and MS in Animal Sciences from Stephen F. Austin State University and his PhD in Poultry Management from Texas A&M University. Following a long academic career as a professor, researcher, and department chair at Stephen F. Austin State University, he transitioned into industry with Jones-Hamilton Co. As Technical Services Manager, Dr. Bray focuses on environmental pH management, ammonia reduction, hoof health, and practical animal health solutions across livestock systems. Listen to Dr. Joey Bray on The Beef Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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Dr. Joey Bray: Sodium Bisulfate and pH Control | Ep. 184

Dr. David Casper: Reducing Ammonia in Calf Hutches | Ep. 192

What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:59) Introduction
• (04:29) pH basics
• (06:17) Ammonia control
• (13:59) Research insights
• (17:00) Footbath studies
• (35:44) Environmental safety
• (37:37) Final questions

The Beef Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

- Jones-Hamilton Co.

* Applied Biotechnologies

* Pro Earth Animal Health

* Boehringer Ingelheim

- DietForge

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- Farmatan

- Rangen Group

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Dan Grooms, Dean of Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine, discusses the rural veterinary shortage and its impact on beef producers. He explains how debt relief, mentorship, internships, community engagement, and new practice models can help recruit and retain food animal veterinarians. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Communities must intentionally create opportunities and environments attractive to younger professionals considering careers and long-term futures within rural America."

Meet the guest: Dr. Dan Grooms is the Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University. He previously served as a professor and veterinarian at Michigan State University, focusing on beef cattle health, teaching, research, and outreach. He earned his DVM and PhD in Veterinary Preventive Medicine from The Ohio State University. Learn more about rural veterinary medicine and beef cattle health with Dr. Dan Grooms on The Beef Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:58) Introduction
• (04:43) Rural vet shortage
• (09:15) Rural community challenges
• (16:38) Early acceptance
• (19:58) Loan repayment
• (23:21) Student internships
• (29:21) Final questions

The Beef Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

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* Pro Earth Animal Health

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- Jones-Hamilton Co.

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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