UNL BeefWatch

Latest Episodes:

Understanding Pinkeye in Cattle Jul 17, 2024

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Dr. Matt Hille discusses research, vaccine, management practices and treatment approaches for dealing with pinkeye in cattle.

Understanding Feeder Cattle Basis Price Risk Jul 12, 2024

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The difference between CME feeder cattle prices and local cash prices can be quite wide. Dr. Shroeder discusses how understanding the factors that drive this helps producers use price risk management tools.

Prairie Dog Management on Pastures and Rangelands Jul 09, 2024

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Prairie dog activity can have significant impacts to agricultural producer. Understanding their life cycle and options to control them are discussed

Understanding Nitrate and Prussic Acid Poisoning in Cattle Jun 27, 2024

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Understanding what is occuring when nitrate or prussic acid posioning occurs can help producers reduce risk and know how to best care for cattle.

Nebraska Team Identifies New Genetic Defect Impacting Cattle Morbidity and Meat Quality Jun 17, 2024

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A recently discoverd recessive genetic defect that impacts the ability of cattle to break down glycogen into usable energy for sustained muscle activity is discussed.

Effect of Limit Feeding and Shade to Mitigate Heat Stress for Growing Cattle in a Backgrounding Yard Jun 12, 2024

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Research by Kansas State University showed significant benefit to growing cattle experiencing heat stress in a feedlot to have access to shade and be limit fed an energy dense diet.

Different Methods of Weaning and the Impact to Cattle Health and Performance through Harvest Jun 10, 2024

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Research conducted in Alabama with Angus-Simmental cross calves examined three different weaning methods and evaluated the impacts throughout the production system.

Research Review: Frequency of DDGS Supplementation Impacts Gains of Yearlings on Grass Jun 07, 2024

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Supplementing dried distillers grains to yearling cattle on grass can be profitable. Value of gain, cost of gain, level of supplementation, frequency and timing during the grazing season are discussed.

Time to Start Planning for Heat in the Feedlot May 27, 2024

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Assessing conditions that can either contribute to or reduce the effects of heat stress on cattle can provide insights for management that can minimize the impacts of heat events.

Controlling Invasive Species in Native Range with Late Summer and Fall Burning May 23, 2024

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Six years of research in Kansas has shown significant benefits to native plant community diversity while reducing invasive species.