Cattle Chat

Cattle Chat


Latest Episodes

Sponsored by ESTROTECT: Sync Program, Repro Tech, Calf Weaning Age
October 17, 2025

In this weeks episode of Cattle Chat, sponsored by ESTROTECT Breeding Indicators, the team discussed how to use various reproduction technologies to achieve your herds genetic goals. Our guest, Dr. Jordan Thomas from the University of Missouri, shared t

Expansion, Milo, Keeping Bulls
October 10, 2025

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this weeks episode of Cattle Chat, the team along with Dr. Jason Warner talks about cow herd expansion and when to add in those new cows to your herd. Next the experts discuss a listener question of how to combat moldy milo

Parasite Control, Bull BSE, Cover Crops
October 06, 2025

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this weeks episode of Cattle Chat, the crew discuss the changing methods of parasite control. They continue the show by reviewing a paper discussed in a recent Bovine Science episode regarding back fat in bulls. Finally, th

Breed Diversity, Heart Disease, Import Export
September 26, 2025

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this weeks episode of Cattle Chat, the crew breaks down breed diversity and heterosis. They continue the show by looking at a paper which covers heart disease. Dustin Pendell wraps up the episode with an update on cattle im

Research Update, Pinkeye, A.I. Calving
September 19, 2025

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this weeks episode of Cattle Chat, the crew is joined by Danell Kopp who brings a research update. Next, they answer listener questions about pinkeye and A.I. in cows. Thanks for listening and enjoy the episode! 2:21 Resear

Bull Creep Feeding, Anemia, New Diseases
September 12, 2025

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
September 05, 2025

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
August 29, 2025

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
August 22, 2025

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
August 15, 2025

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