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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:

Selecting an Optimum Breeding Season Length Apr 16, 2021

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Dr. Travis Mulliniks discusses evaluating breeding season length in light of the value of cows leaving the herd.

What to Expect from Pregnancy Rates in a Cow Herd Apr 14, 2021

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Dr. Ky Pohler discusses what is realistic to expect in terms of pregnancy rates in a cowherd and the factors that impact this.

Cow Milk Production versus Calf Size Apr 08, 2021

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Dr. Travis Mulliniks discusses the impact of milk production on calf weaning weight and the challenge that high levels of milk production can provide for cows breeding on range and pasture.

What Causes Pregnancy Losses in Cattle? Mar 23, 2021

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Dr. Lee Jones discusses factors that can contribute to pregnancy loss in cattle and how producers can work with veterinarians to identify the potential cause.

How to use Stockers as a Drought Management Tool Feb 27, 2021

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In this Producer Perspective, Logan Pribbeno with the Wine Glass Ranch talks about how they utilize stockers in their operation which includes both owned and leased land, a cow-calf enterprise and farming.

Managing for Heterogeneity on Rangelands in the Nebraska Sandhills Feb 24, 2021

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Dr. Mitch Stephenson discusses the importance of various management practices in providing an environment where the over 720 different plant species found in the Sandhills can thrive.

Using Corn Residue for High-Risk Stockers: Current Experiences Feb 19, 2021

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Dr. Halden Clark gives a producers perspective on went well, what could have been better, and lessons learned for the future.

Calving Complications and When to Call the Vet Jan 27, 2021

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Becky Funk, DVM with the Great Plains Veterinary Education Center discusses how to manage calving difficulties and when to call a vet.

Unit Cost of Production on the Ranch - A Producers Perspective Jan 07, 2021

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Bree DeNaeyer shares how knowledge gained through enterprise analysis and unit cost of production has benefited decision making on their Sandhills ranch.

Cornstalk Residue Grazing with Weaned Calves, Dry Pregnant Cows or Pairs What Supplementation Do They Need? Dec 08, 2020

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Supplementation needs of different classes of cattle grazing cornstalks as well as the type of protien needed is discussed.