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UNL BeefWatch
Hosted by University of Nebraska-Lincoln · EN
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.
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Early Weaning Strategies for Challenging Forage Conditions
1w ago00:13:38Tap to summarizeEarly weaning can help reduce forage demand on rangeland and pastures. Strategies for utilizing this option are discussed.
Transcribe →Limit Feeding Cows with Soy Hulls and Low Quality Hay
3w ago00:30:42Tap to summarizeDr. Brandon Smith discusses research that examined feeding 10-12 lbs. of soy hulls per day with limited access to CRP hay to dry, pregnant cows.
Transcribe →Using Ultrasound for Early Pregnancy Diagnosis and Sexing Calves
4w ago00:09:01Tap to summarizeDr.Lindsay Waechter-Mead highlights the value of ultrasound as pregnancy diagnosis tool, the information it can provide and keys to timing of use.
Transcribe →Using Composite Bull, Pooled Sexed Semen in Beef Heifers
Jun 1800:27:38Tap to summarizeDr. Rick Funston discusses his experience in working with a commercial cow-calf operation to utilize sexed semen with heifers.
Transcribe →Strategic Cowherd Destocking to Promote Future Rebuilding
Jun 1600:14:33Tap to summarizeEvaluating options under current market conditions to keep a core of females from which to rebuild the cow herd going forward is discussed.
Transcribe →Early Weaning Calves - A Producer Perspective
Jun 1500:15:17Tap to summarizeJohn Maddux from near Imperial discusses how the operation has used early weaning as a tool to mitigate drought impacts.
Transcribe →Cattle Market Conditions with Dr. David Anderson
Jun 1200:17:05Tap to summarizeCattle fundamentals continue to be strong supported by exceptional product quality and ongoing consumer demand.
Transcribe →Reducing Pasture Fire Risk
Jun 500:13:20Tap to summarizePrinciples for reducing the risk of fire when working in rangelands and pastures is discussed.
Transcribe →America’s Appetite for Beef
Jun 100:08:24Tap to summarizeThe American consumer is increasingly eating more beef at a higher price than they were a decade ago.
Transcribe →Virtual Fence Tour in eastern Nebraska, northwest Missouri and southwest Iowa June 16 and 17
May 2700:12:24Tap to summarizeVirtual fence technology is advancing rapidly. This two day tour will demonstrate its use on both producer operations and in research settings.
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