Cattle Chat

Cattle Chat


Latest Episodes

Heifer Listener Question, Bull Selection, Research Update
February 21, 2025

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! On this episode Dr. Bob Weaber is back to talk about genetics and selection. We also get a research update from Merri Beth Day where she discusses the economic implications

Yearling Bulls, Mineral Listener Question, Fall Born Calves
February 14, 2025

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! On this episode the experts dive into managing your yearling bulls. Next, they answer a listener question about adapting your mineral program throughout the year. Finally,

Dr. Ty Lawrence, Evolution of Carcasses, Diseases in Fed Cattle
February 07, 2025

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! On this episode the experts are joined by another great guest Dr. Ty Lawrence Caviness Davis Distinguished Chair in Meat Science at West Texas A&M. They start the episode b

Research Update, Garden City Partnership, Feeding Program
January 31, 2025

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! This episode one of our students Liliana Rivas joins to tell us about her research with beef-dairy cross calves. Next, Marshall Stewart is back to tell us about K-States n

Leptospirosis, Mud, Mineral Program
January 24, 2025

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this episode Dr. Bob Larson and Dr. Brian Lubbers discuss what Leptospirosis is and whether we should vaccinate for it every year. Next Dr. Brad White asks the crew what

Bovaer, Prepare for Calving, Johne’s Disease
January 17, 2025

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! The whole crew is back in the studio for this episode of Cattle Chat. The experts begin the episode by discussing the new product Bovaer, which is designed to reduce greenh

IBR, Grazing Crop Stubble, Dose Accuracy
January 10, 2025

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! On this episode we have guest host Dr. Scott Fritz. Our experts begin the episode by discussing IBR and its effects on a cattle herd. Next Dr. Fritz gives some tips on thin

BVD, Heifer Synchronization, Feeding Corn
January 03, 2025

Happy New Year! On this episode our experts begin by answering a listener question about BVD in their herd . Next ESTROTECT brings back Dr. Ken Odde to discuss estrus synchronization in his herd. Fina

Dr. Marshall Stewart, Senior Cows, Starting a Ranch
December 27, 2024

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! On this episode we have a very special guest, Dr. Marshall Stewart, the Executive Vice President for External Engagement and Chief of Staff here at K-State. Dr. Larson begi

Cover Crops, Changing Needles, Forward Planning
December 20, 2024

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! On this episode our experts along with guest host Dr. Todd Gunderson answer a listener question about fall calving on a cover crop. Next they answer a listener question abo