How to Select for a More Efficient Cow Herd (WCP 478)

How to Select for a More Efficient Cow Herd (WCP 478)

Author: Clay Conry December 12, 2025 Duration: 1:04:55

Efficiency is great. Sentimentality is not. Sometimes the thing holding us back from getting to a more efficient cowherd is our unwillingness to let these cows go and start over. Today we discuss how to select for a more efficient cow herd with Bart Carmichael of Wedge Tent Angus Ranch. We discuss the roll of our management in changing a cow herd as well as the unusual selection criteria that actual leads to greater performance.

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Bart's Previous Episodes:

Ep. 428 Bart Carmichael and Pat Guptill – How Principles Keep You From Getting Left Behind by Chasing Fads

Ep. 249 Bart Carmichael – Managing for Increased Diversity

Ep. 218 Bart and Shannon Carmichael – Finding the Right Phenotype


Clay Conry hosts Working Cows-Regenerative Ranching to Maximize Profitability and Soil Health, a conversation grounded in the daily realities of running a ranch as a business. This isn't just theory; it's a practical dialogue for those whose livelihoods are tied to the land. Each episode delves into the interconnected management of four critical assets: the Land, the Animals, the Money, and the People. The goal is straightforward yet profound-to explore how regenerative practices can simultaneously heal the soil and improve the bottom line. You’ll hear from experienced ranchers and other leaders who share tangible strategies for better stockmanship, financial decision-making, and leadership on and off the range. The underlying purpose of the podcast is to glorify God by creating this essential platform for knowledge exchange. Listeners tuning in will find honest discussions about increasing operational effectiveness, ensuring that the stewardship of their resources leads to greater resilience and profitability. It’s for anyone ready to move beyond conventional thinking and discover how a regenerative approach impacts every facet of a ranching operation, from earthworms to economics.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

Working Cows - Regenerative Ranching to Maximize Profitability and Soil Health
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