Cattle Chat

Latest Episodes
Bull Creep Feeding, Anemia, New Diseases
Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this weeks episode of Cattle Chat, we start by answering a listener question on creep feeding bulls. Next, the crew cover anemia; the causes, effects, and treatment. Fi
Newborn Fly Control, Bovine Science, Castration Research
Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this weeks episode of Cattle Chat, we start by answering a listener question pertaining to newborn calves with flies. Next, the crew go over BCIs other podcast Bovine
Research Update, Shrinkage, South America
Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this weeks episode of Cattle Chat, the crew is joined by BCI student Rebecca Bigelow who talks about her research on liver abscesses. Next, the team discuss preventing
Reinvesting, Calves on Feed, Risk Management
Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this weeks episode of Cattle Chat, the full crew is in the studio to discuss reinvesting in your operation. They also talk about feeding calves and manure scoring. Fina
Replacement Heifers, Marketing, Water
Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this weeks episode of Cattle Chat, the team debates phenotype versus genotype when selecting replacement heifers. Next, Dustin leads the discussion on marketing with ri
Preweaning Calves, Post Season Bull Management, Crew Preparation
Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this weeks episode of Cattle Chat, the team talks about weaning calves and how to best prepare them for the stressful event. Next the experts discuss taking care of bul
VRSP Students, Listeriosis, Co-grazing
Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this weeks episode of Cattle Chat, the team discusses the Veterinary Research Scholars Program and the research those students have done with the BCI. Next, the crew ex
Corn Diet, Breeding Heifers, Calf Digestion
Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this weeks episode of Cattle Chat, the team discusses feeding growing heifers alfalfa and corn. Next Dr. Phillip Lancaster and Dr. Bob Larson debate how early you shoul
Research Update, Records, Consumer Demand
Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this weeks episode of Cattle Chat, the team is joined by BCI graduate student Hayden Kunnary who gives an update on his research. Next the experts talk about record kee
Calving Season, Clostridium Perfringens, Starting Calves
Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this weeks episode of Cattle Chat, the team is joined by Dr. Billy Brown, assistant professor in dairy cattle nutrition. They start the episode with a debate on when th