Bovine Science with BCI

Bovine Science with BCI


Latest Episodes

Pasture Pulse: Hardware Disease
May 27, 2025

Introducing the newest edition of Bovine Science, Pasture Pulse. For this edition Dr. Brad White is joined by Dr. Matt Miesner to discuss cattle health cases. On this episode a cow appears sick shortl

Tox Talk: Poisoned Heifer
May 19, 2025

When this producer goes to move his heifers he finds one dead and others ill. With no obvious clues, what caused the heifer to die and could this happen to the others? Find out on this episode of Tox

After the Abstract: Nasal Pathobiome Abundance
May 12, 2025

On this episode of After the Abstract Dr. Brian Lubbers brings in a hefty research paper which aims to compare nasal microbiome community diversity and composition. Drs. Lubbers and White discuss the

Diving into Diets: Feed Digestibility
May 05, 2025

In this episode our hosts discuss the affects of pregnancy on digestion in beef cattle. They look at passage rate and extent of digestibility. Dr. Lancaster brings and article out of Brazil that studi

Herd Health: Purebred Cows are Open
April 28, 2025

On this episode of Bovine Science Dr. Bob Larson brings a case study where a producer had only their purebred cattle open and not crossbred. Dr. Larson and Dr. Brad White will go through how they got

Tox Talk: Spring Turnout Gone Wrong
April 21, 2025

Four dead calves found in a pasture after being turned out for the spring. What caused it, and why were no cows affected? Find out on this episode of Tox Talk a Bovine Science Podcast with Dr. Brad Wh

After the Abstract: Caprine Science
April 14, 2025

On this unique episode of Bovine Science Dr. Brian Lubbers brings a research paper studying mastitis in dairy goats. Listen as Dr. Lubbers and Dr. Brad White dissect this paper and reflect on the find

Diving into Diets: Direct Fed Microbial
April 07, 2025

On this episode of Bovine Science Dr. Phillip Lancaster brings a research article studying the effects of a Bacillus-based direct-fed microbial on digestibility. Dr. Brad White and Dr. Lancaster will

Herd Health: Pregnancy Loss Factors
March 31, 2025

What causes 30-40% of pregnancies to not have a live calf? Dr. Bob Larson brings a research report article which summarizes a lot of information on pregnancy in beef cattle. Dr. Brad White and Dr. Lar

Tox Talk: Eight Found in a Field
March 24, 2025

After moving 700 pound stocker cattle to crop residue the producer found eight of them dead. What caused it, and can they put animals out there again? Find out on this episode of Tox Talk a Bovine Sci