Cattle Chat

Cattle Chat


Latest Episodes

Research Update, Calving Window, AI and ET
March 28, 2025

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! On this episode the Jacob Schumacher is here to talk about his research on castration and pain. Next, Dr. Bob Larson answers a listener question regarding narrowing the cal

Hairy Heel Warts, Bull Composition, Sustainability
March 21, 2025

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! Dr. Brian Lubbers begins the episode by discussing Hairy Heel Warts in feedlots. He explains what could cause them and how it can be treated. Next, the experts discuss bull

Listener Questions: Castration, Feeding Heifers, Average Daily Gain
March 14, 2025

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! On this episode the experts answer your listener questions. They start by discussing what age you should castrate calves and what vaccinations could be given. Next, Dr. Bri

Virtual Fencing, Cattle Inventory, Smoke
March 07, 2025

On this episode of Cattle Chat we have another amazing guest, Dr. Juliana Ranches, who is an Assistant Professor at Oregon State University. She talks to us about virtual fencing and how it works. The

Common Synchronization Issues, Sire Health, First Trimester
February 28, 2025

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! We are joined this week by Associate Professor Dr. Pedro Fontes sponsored by ESTROTECT. He and Dr. Bob Larson start the episode by discussing common synchronization problem

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