Cattle Chat

Latest Episodes
Input Costs, Pasture Turnout, Supplements
Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this weeks episode of Cattle Chat, the team is joined by special guest Dr. Jason Waggoner, KSU Beef Extension Specialist, to dig into the big question: When input costs
Spring Cleaning
Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this episode we are switching things up by answering a myriad of listener questions to get producers ready for the coming season. The experts will discuss prolapses, mas
After the Abstract: Caprine Science
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
Facilities, Crossbreeding, Mineral
Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this episode we are joined by Dr. A.J. Tarphoff, extension specialist at Kansas State University. The experts discuss investing in facilities and keeping them updated. N
Value in Open Cows, AIP, Crops
Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! On this episode the experts dive into options producers have when faced with open cows. Next, they discuss acute interstitial pneumonia, Dr. Lubbers brings some new finding
Research Update, Calving Window, AI and ET
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
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
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
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
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