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**UNL BeefWatch**

The BeefWatch Podcast provides timely information to help beef cattle producers improve the sustainability and profitability of their operations. BeefWatch is provided by the Nebraska Extension Beef Systems team and is the audio companion to the UNL BeefWatch Newsletter.

Latest Episodes:

Understanding Photosensitivity in Cattle May 21, 2024

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Common causes of photosensitization and different types are discussed.

Comparing the Performance of Cattle Castrated Using Different Techniques Upon Arrival at the Feedlot May 20, 2024

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This study looked at four methods to determine the least detrimental castration procedure for 700 pound bull calves in the winter in Kansas.

How to Know When a Pasture is Ready to be Grazed? May 15, 2024

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Key characteristics of growth and stages of maturity in native grasses are indicators of when it is safe to begin grazing while also minimizing plant stress.

Targeted grazing on cheatgrass in the western Great Plains May 14, 2024

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Seed production by cheatgrass can be significantly reduced when grazing it during rapid growth and while seed is soft.

Swath Grazing Sorghum-Sudangrass and Pearl Millet as an Alternative to Feeding Cows Baled Hay in the Winter May 09, 2024

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Iowa State research over five years has shown swath grazing to be significantly less cost and labor than dry lot feeding cows hay in the winter.

H5N1 in Dairy Cattle - Information and Update for Cattle Producers May 02, 2024

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Dr. Matt Hille, UNL Veterinary Pathologist, discusses history of the H5N1 virus in dairy cattle, current regulations in place and the safety of milk and meat from infected dairy cattle.

Simple Synchronization of Cows - One Injection, One Time thorugh the Chute and Bull Breed May 01, 2024

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Dr. Rick Funston discusses a protocol using prostaglandin to synchronize estrus and bull breed.

Management Strategies for Minimizing Early Pregnancy Loss Apr 30, 2024

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Dr. Rick Funston highlights management practices that can support or increase the risk of early pregnancy loss.

Understanding Coccidiosis in Calves Apr 29, 2024

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Dr. Lindsay Waechter-Mead discusses how this microscopic protozoan parasite reproduces and infects calves and practices to minimize its impact to calf health.

Best Practices for Needle Selection Use and Care in Cattle Health Apr 24, 2024

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Dr. Lindsay Waechter-Mead discusses principles to remember when selecting the right needle for a vaccination or other treatment.