The Beef Cattle Health and Nutrition Podcast

The Beef Cattle Health and Nutrition Podcast

Author: Dr. John Campbell Language: English Episodes: 49
Hosted by veterinarian Dr. John Campbell, The Beef Cattle Health and Nutrition Podcast digs into the practical science behind raising healthy herds. Each episode features conversations with working veterinarians, feedlot nutritionists, and university researchers who are directly involved in the industry. These discussions move beyond theory to address the real-world challenges and questions faced by producers across Canada. You’ll hear detailed analysis on everything from optimizing feed efficiency and managing common diseases to implementing the latest research findings on pasture and in confinement operations. This podcast serves as an ongoing, in-depth seminar, translating complex topics into applicable knowledge for those invested in the sustainability and productivity of their cattle. Whether you're managing a large commercial operation or a smaller family farm, these dialogues provide a crucial link between emerging science, animal welfare, and operational decisions, all grounded in the expertise of leading professionals in the field.
Episodes
Identifying the ”efficient” beef cow with Dr. Greg Penner [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:00
00:00 – 2:18 Welcome and Introductions 2:19 – 4:09 The importance of feed efficiency 4:10 – 6:17 Explaining Residual Feed intake 6:18 – 8:04 Measuring feed efficiency in research trials 8:05 – 9:28 Limitations of feed ef…
Preventing Calf Diarrhea with Dr. Elizabeth Homerosky [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:12
00:00 – 2:51 Welcome and Introductions 2:52 – 4:02 Importance of neonatal calf diarrhea in cow-calf herds 4:03 – 6:48 What are the pathogens that are associated with calf diarrhea? 6:49 – 7:29 When are diagnostics import…
Animal Health Emergency Management with Shauna Mellish [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:27
00:00 – 1:37 Welcome and Introductions 1:38 – 3:32 Who is Animal Health Canada 3:33 – 6:14 What is emergency health management mean? 6: 15 – 10:21 Why is it important to be prepared for emergencies in livestock operation…
Utilizing Low Quality Forages with Dr. Gabriel Ribeiro [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:01
00:00 – 1:57 Welcome and Introductions 1:58 – 3:24 Defining a low quality forage 3:25 – 4:57 Common characteristics of low quality forages 4:58- 7:05 How do they impact animal health and performance? 7:06 - 9:57 Manageme…
Copper deficiency in cattle with Dr. Barry Blakley [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:17
00:00 – 02:08 Welcome and Introductions 1:50 - 3:30 What role does copper play in the body 3:31 - 4:56 How commonly Is copper deficiency diagnosed? 4:57 - 6:29 How does copper deficiency occur? 6:30 – 9:37 Primary vs sec…
Calfhood Vaccinations with Dr. Nathan Erickson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:25
00:00 – 01:50 Welcome and Introductions 1:50 - 2:53 Age categories for young calf vaccinations 2:53 – 5:07 What diseases can we vaccinate young calves for? 5:07 – 9:03 Immune system development in the calf 9:03 - 11:33 T…
Extended grazing systems with Dr. Bart Lardner [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:19
Link to BCRC website where Dr. Bart Lardner describes 7 tips for grazing corn https://www.beefresearch.ca/blog/seven-tips-for-grazing-corn/?utm_source=BCRC+Blog+Subscribers&utm_campaign=2b9ff72122-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_11_…
Preconditioning with Dr. Karin Orsel [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:24
00:00 - 01:45 Welcome and introductions 01:46 - 02:54 Stressors in weaned calves 2:55 - 04:29 Definition of Preconditioning 04:30 - 05:50 Components of a preconditioning program 05:51 - 09:43 Evidence associated with imp…
Feed testing with Dr. John McKinnon [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:35
00:00 - 01:07 Welcome and introductions 01:08 - 4:47 Importance of feed testing - 3 main reasons 4:48 - 06:28 How to collect samples from bales 0:6:29 - 11:04 How to collect sileage samples 11:05 - 12:43 Collecting grain…