UNL BeefWatch

Latest Episodes:

What Will You Do with Profits? Aug 16, 2023

Show notes

Increased profitability will provide many ranchers the opportunity to reinvest capital back into the operation this year. A thought process for evaluating where to invest is discussed.

Lumpy Jaw vs Woody Tongue Understanding the Difference Aug 15, 2023

Show notes

While these two disease have similar symptoms, they are actually caused by different bacteria. Recognizing the differences and how it can impact whether or not affected animals should be kept is discussed.

Pros and Cons of Fall Planting Winter and Spring Small Grains Aug 04, 2023

Show notes

Target planting dates, expected levels of forage production as well as advantadges and disadvantadges of winter and spring small grains are discussed.

Is That Corn Crop Worth More as Silage or as Grain? Aug 01, 2023

Show notes

Understanding and comparing all of the costs of harvesting and storage as well as the value of nutrients in a corn crop allows for accurately comparing and pricing the options of harvesting it as silage or as grain.

Is it Foot Rot or Something Else? Jul 26, 2023

Show notes

Foot rot is a common cause for lameness in cattle, but there are other sources as well. Recognizing the common signs of foot rot and steps for working with a veterinarian to develop a treatment plan for lamness is discussed.

The benefits of ultrasound as pregnancy diagnosis tool in providing information to make management decisions. Jul 13, 2023

Show notes

Ultrasound can be used as early as 30 days after breeding to detect pregnancy in cattle. It also can be used from days 60-75 of pregnancy to identify the sex of calves and see twins.

Seeing the synergies in row crops, annual forages and cows on a south central Nebraska irrigated farm. Jul 11, 2023

Show notes

Kendall Seibert from near Henderson shares his experience from incorporating summer and winter annuals as a forage for cows in a corn and soybean rotation and things he plans to try going forward.

What does summer pneumonia look like in calves, and what to do about it? Jul 10, 2023

Show notes

Recognizing risk factors for summer pneumonia, and working with a veterinarian to develop a prevention and treatment plan can help minimize the impact on health of calves.

Annual Forage Options for July or August Planting. Jul 05, 2023

Show notes

The different options available, including spring, summer and winter annuals that can be used for harvested forage or grazing are discussed.

Signs and Risks of Algal Blooms in Surface Water Used for Livestock. Jun 30, 2023

Show notes

Veterinary toxicologists from Kansas State University discuss what conditions contribute to an algal bloom, why they are dangerous and practices that can prevent poisoning of livestock.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected