Dr. Ludmila Monteiro: Corn Grain in Feedlot Diets | Ep. 191

Dr. Ludmila Monteiro: Corn Grain in Feedlot Diets | Ep. 191

In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Ludmila Monteiro from Kansas State University discusses how corn processing and high-amylase corn hybrids can improve starch availability and feed efficiency in feedlot cattle. She explains dry rolling, high-moisture corn, steam flaking, processing costs, and research showing where new corn genetics may help producers capture more value from every kernel. Listen now on all major platforms! "Improving starch digestibility requires greater accessibility for microorganisms and enzymes responsible for breaking down nutrients within the corn kernel during ruminal fermentation." Meet the guest: Dr. Ludmila Monteiro [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ludmila-s-monteiro/] is a Postdoctoral Fellow at Kansas State University. Her work focuses on beef cattle feedlot nutrition, grain processing, feed ingredients, and animal performance. She earned her PhD in Animal Science from Kansas State University and completed graduate training at ESALQ/USP in Brazil. Learn more from Dr. Ludmila Monteiro on The Beef Podcast Show, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! [https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+beef+podcast+show] What you will learn: * (00:00) Highlight * (01:44) Introduction * (05:34) Corn in feedlot diets * (08:14) Starch digestibility * (11:44) Processing gains * (16:24) High-amylase corn * (22:26) Feed efficiency research * (28:09) Final questions The Beef Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Pro Earth Animal Health [https://proearthanimalhealth.com/] * Applied Biotechnologies [https://applied-biotechnologies.com/] * Boehringer Ingelheim [https://bianimalhealth.com/cattle] * dsm-firmenich [https://hy-dbeef.com/] * Jones-Hamilton Co. [https://joneshamiltonag.com/] - DietForge [https://dietforge.ai/] - The Owner's Box [https://ownersbox.io/] - Elevate [https://elevateagents.ai/] - WiseVAs [https://www.wisevas.io/] - ZentrixOS [https://zentrixos.com/] - Zentrix Insights [https://zentrixinsights.com/] 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Beef Podcast Show [https://beefpodcastshow.com/] LinkedIn: The Beef Podcast Show [https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/beefpodcast/] Instagram: The Beef Podcast Show [https://www.instagram.com/beefpodcast/] Facebook: The Beef Podcast Show [https://www.facebook.com/beefpodcastshow] TikTok: The Beef Podcast Show [https://www.tiktok.com/@beefpodcast]

Dr. Michael Jelinski: The Evolution of Beef Production | Ep. 190

In this special rerun episode of The Beef Podcast Show, we’ll revisit a conversation with Dr. Michael Jelinski from Veterinary Agri Health Services discussing the evolution of beef cattle veterinary practice, feedlot health challenges, veterinary education, antimicrobial stewardship, and emerging technologies shaping cattle production. Dr. Jelinski also shares insights on research, trade concerns, workforce shortages, and the future of beef cattle health management in North America. Listen now on all major platforms! "Veterinary shortages remain a critical issue, and while new schools and enrollment increases aim to address it, we must ensure that we don’t overshoot the market in the next decade." Meet the guest: Dr. Michael Jelinski [https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-jelinski-88017240/] earned his DVM from the University of Saskatchewan and has spent more than 30 years working in beef cattle production, feedlot consulting, veterinary education, and research. As Managing Partner at Veterinary Agri Health Services Ltd., his work focuses on cow-calf and feedlot health, antimicrobial stewardship, and the advancement of cattle management technologies. Listen to Dr. Michael Jelinski on The Beef Podcast Show, available on all major platforms! Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! [https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+beef+podcast+show] What you will learn: * (00:00) Highlight * (01:18) Introduction * (05:58) Evolution of beef veterinary care * (10:18) Challenges in veterinary education * (19:53) Training the next generation of veterinarians * (24:57) Research in beef cattle * (32:29) Challenges in beef production * (34:18) Final questions The Beef Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Pro Earth Animal Health [https://proearthanimalhealth.com/] * Applied Biotechnologies [https://applied-biotechnologies.com/] * Boehringer Ingelheim [https://bianimalhealth.com/cattle] * dsm-firmenich [https://hy-dbeef.com/] * Jones-Hamilton Co. [https://joneshamiltonag.com/] - DietForge [https://dietforge.ai/] - The Owner's Box [https://ownersbox.io/] - Elevate [https://elevateagents.ai/] - WiseVAs [https://www.wisevas.io/] - ZentrixOS [https://zentrixos.com/] - Zentrix Insights [https://zentrixinsights.com/] 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Beef Podcast Show [https://beefpodcastshow.com/] LinkedIn: The Beef Podcast Show [https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/beefpodcast/] Instagram: The Beef Podcast Show [https://www.instagram.com/beefpodcast/] Facebook: The Beef Podcast Show [https://www.facebook.com/beefpodcastshow] TikTok: The Beef Podcast Show [https://www.tiktok.com/@beefpodcast]

Dr. Zeno Hubbert: Vitamin A in Beef Cattle Nutrition | Ep. 189

In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Zeno Hubbert, Technical Ruminant Expert at dsm-firmenich, explains the importance of vitamin A supplementation in beef cattle production. She explores the influence of vitamin A on immune support, reproductive health, carcass performance, colostrum quality, and practical supplementation strategies for cow-calf and feedlot systems. Learn why consistent vitamin A nutrition remains essential for cattle operations. Listen now on all major platforms! "Vitamin A supplementation supports reproductive health, immune response, ocular function, and overall cattle performance when consistent nutrition programs maintain adequate daily nutrient availability." Meet the guest: Dr. Zeno Hubbert [https://www.linkedin.com/in/zenohubbert/] earned her PhD in Ruminant Nutrition from New Mexico State University and has extensive experience in beef cattle nutrition and feedlot management. Currently serving as a Technical Ruminant Expert at dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition and Health, her work focuses on practical nutrition strategies that support cattle health, reproduction, and performance across production systems. Listen to Dr. Zeno Hubbert on The Beef Podcast Show, available on all major platforms! Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! [https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+beef+podcast+show] Dr. Zeno Hubbert: Vitamin D Optimization for Beef Cattle | Ep. 153 [https://www.wisenetix.co/blog/Vitamin-D-Optimization-for-Beef-Cattle] Dr. Zeno Hubbert: Vitamin E and Meat Quality | Ep. 157 [https://www.wisenetix.co/blog/Vitamin-E-and-Meat-Quality] What you will learn: * (00:00) Highlight * (01:43) Introduction * (02:25) Vitamin A importance * (07:48) Requirement challenges * (11:20) Feedlot supplementation * (17:03) Colostrum quality * (21:18) Monitoring cattle status * (25:15) Final questions The Beef Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - dsm-firmenich [http://dsm-firmenich.com/mycotoxin-survey] * Pro Earth Animal Health [https://proearthanimalhealth.com/] * Applied Biotechnologies [https://applied-biotechnologies.com/] * Boehringer Ingelheim [https://bianimalhealth.com/cattle] - DietForge [https://dietforge.ai/] - Jones-Hamilton Co. [https://joneshamiltonag.com/] - The Owner's Box [https://ownersbox.io/] - Elevate [https://elevateagents.ai/] - WiseVAs [https://www.wisevas.io/] - ZentrixOS [https://zentrixos.com/] - Zentrix Insights [https://zentrixinsights.com/] 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Beef Podcast Show [https://beefpodcastshow.com/] LinkedIn: The Beef Podcast Show [https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/beefpodcast/] Instagram: The Beef Podcast Show [https://www.instagram.com/beefpodcast/] Facebook: The Beef Podcast Show [https://www.facebook.com/beefpodcastshow] TikTok: The Beef Podcast Show [https://www.tiktok.com/@beefpodcast]

Dr. Leonor Gianechini: Parasite Resistance in Cattle | Ep. 188

In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Leonor Gianechini, Assistant Professor at the University of Georgia, explains how parasite resistance is reshaping cattle health management. She outlines common deworming mistakes, the hidden production losses from gastrointestinal worms, and practical strategies like refugia and combination treatments. She also discusses future diagnostic tools to improve decision-making on farms. Listen now on all major platforms! “Decades of reliance on the same dewormer classes have driven widespread resistance, limiting treatment effectiveness and forcing producers to rethink traditional parasite control strategies in modern cattle systems.” Meet the guest: Dr. Leonor Gianechini [https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonor-sicalo-gianechini/] is a veterinary parasitologist and Assistant Professor at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. Her work focuses on parasite resistance in cattle and small ruminants, improving diagnostics and sustainable control strategies for real farm conditions. She collaborates with producers and industry partners to translate research into practical solutions. Learn more from Dr. Gianechini on The Beef Podcast Show, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! [https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+beef+podcast+show] What you will learn: * (00:00) Highlight * (01:52) Introduction * (05:48) Research translation * (08:41) Parasite impact * (10:35) Deworming mistakes * (17:25) Testing methods * (20:54) Sustainable control * (29:05) Final Questions The Beef Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Boehringer Ingelheim [https://bianimalhealth.com/cattle] * Applied Biotechnologies [https://applied-biotechnologies.com/] * Pro Earth Animal Health [https://proearthanimalhealth.com/] - dsm-firmenich [http://dsm-firmenich.com/mycotoxin-survey] - DietForge [https://dietforge.ai/] - Farmatan [https://www.imogeneingredients.com/farmatanusa] - Rangen Group [https://www.rangen.com/] 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Beef Podcast Show [https://www.wisenetix.com/beefpodcast] Instagram: The Beef Podcast Show [https://www.instagram.com/beefpodcast/] LinkedIn: The Beef Podcast Show [https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/86453620/admin/feed/posts/]

Nancy Heter: Brewer’s Yeast In Beef Nutrition | Ep. 187

In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Nancy Heter from Rangen Group explains how brewer’s yeast supplements are being used to improve feed efficiency, digestibility, and cattle performance in feedlot systems. She discusses recent commercial research on finishing cattle, low-inclusion feeding strategies, and practical applications for cow-calf and feedlot operations. Listen now on all major platforms! "Commercial feedlot cattle receiving brewer’s yeast supplementation demonstrated stronger performance trends, improved feed utilization, and lower overall cost of gain during extended feeding periods." Meet the guest: Nancy Heter [https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancygrathwohlheter/] earned her M.S. in Ruminant Nutrition from South Dakota State University and serves as Technical Sales Manager at Rangen Group. Her work focuses on translating livestock nutrition research into practical solutions for feedlot, dairy, and cow-calf operations. Nancy has extensive experience in cattle nutrition, ingredient commercialization, and feedlot performance systems. Listen to The Beef Podcast Show with Nancy Heter on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! [https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+beef+podcast+show] What you will learn: * (00:00) Highlight * (02:01) Introduction * (06:11) Key differentiators * (07:41) Brewer's yeast value * (09:51) Feed efficiency results * (12:01) Practical feeding takeaways * (15:11) Future research plans * (18:58) Final questions The Beef Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - Rangen Group [https://www.rangen.com/] * Boehringer Ingelheim [https://bianimalhealth.com/cattle] * Applied Biotechnologies [https://applied-biotechnologies.com/] * Pro Earth Animal Health [https://proearthanimalhealth.com/] - Jones-Hamilton Co. [https://joneshamiltonag.com/] - DietForge [https://dietforge.ai/] - dsm-firmenich [http://dsm-firmenich.com/mycotoxin-survey] 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Beef Podcast Show [https://www.wisenetix.com/beefpodcast] Instagram: The Beef Podcast Show [https://www.instagram.com/beefpodcast/] LinkedIn: The Beef Podcast Show [https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/86453620/admin/feed/posts/]