"I Don't Let Them Set the Market" - Bill Goehring and the Keosauqua Sales Co.

Large Animal Veterinarian Shortage and Challenges

The large animal vet shortage is no secret. This episode goes straight to the source, a young vet venturing out on his own. Austin Ashbacher talks about his career, the challenges he faces, and the leap of faith he took to live out his dream. Ashbacher Veterinary Services - https://www.facebook.com/p/Ashbacher-Veterinary-Services-61568281470162/ [https://www.facebook.com/p/Ashbacher-Veterinary-Services-61568281470162/] ---------------------------------------------------   Thank you to our sponsor, Stockguard. Visit them at https://stockguard.io [https://stockguard.io] ---------------------------------------------------   Connect with us: @iowabeefcenter https://facebook.com/IowaBeefCenter [https://facebook.com/IowaBeefCenter] https://instagram.com/iowabeefcenter [https://instagram.com/iowabeefcenter]  https://twitter.com/iowabeefcenter [https://twitter.com/iowabeefcenter] ---------------------------------------------------   Helpful links: Iowa Beef Center - https://www.iowabeefcenter.org [https://www.iowabeefcenter.org]  Iowa State University Extension and Outreach - https://www.extension.iastate.edu [https://www.extension.iastate.edu] The use of brand names, mention or listing of specific commercial products or services is solely for educational purposes and does not imply endorsement by Iowa State University, nor discrimination against similar brands, products or services not mentioned.

The Antagonism of Genetic Selection

For over 50 years, the beef industry has been in chase mode, and we're 'largely' pretty good at pursuing a goal. Dr. Spangler and host Patrick Wall discuss how to dial it back a bit, change focus to profit rather than revenue, and the columns on paper most effective at getting you there. Dr Matt Spangler - https://animalscience.unl.edu/person/matt-spangler/ [https://animalscience.unl.edu/person/matt-spangler/] ---------------------------------------------------   Thank you to our sponsor, Stockguard. Visit them at https://stockguard.io [https://stockguard.io] ---------------------------------------------------   Connect with us: @iowabeefcenter https://facebook.com/IowaBeefCenter [https://facebook.com/IowaBeefCenter] https://instagram.com/iowabeefcenter [https://instagram.com/iowabeefcenter]  https://twitter.com/iowabeefcenter [https://twitter.com/iowabeefcenter] ---------------------------------------------------   Helpful links: Iowa Beef Center - https://www.iowabeefcenter.org [https://www.iowabeefcenter.org]  Iowa State University Extension and Outreach - https://www.extension.iastate.edu [https://www.extension.iastate.edu] The use of brand names, mention or listing of specific commercial products or services is solely for educational purposes and does not imply endorsement by Iowa State University, nor discrimination against similar brands, products or services not mentioned.

Marketing 101: The Ol’ Star Lake Days

The road map of Montie Soules' career is a graduate-level seedstock marketing course summarized in about 40 minutes. He not only talks about how he found success, but even how he would do it differently if he was starting today. Apologies for the technical glitches in this episode; technology is great...when it works. American Shorthorn Association - https://shorthorn.org [https://shorthorn.org] ---------------------------------------------------   Thank you to our sponsor, Stockguard. Visit them at https://stockguard.io [https://stockguard.io] ---------------------------------------------------   Connect with us: @iowabeefcenter https://facebook.com/IowaBeefCenter [https://facebook.com/IowaBeefCenter] https://instagram.com/iowabeefcenter [https://instagram.com/iowabeefcenter]  https://twitter.com/iowabeefcenter [https://twitter.com/iowabeefcenter] ---------------------------------------------------   Helpful links: Iowa Beef Center - https://www.iowabeefcenter.org [https://www.iowabeefcenter.org]  Iowa State University Extension and Outreach - https://www.extension.iastate.edu [https://www.extension.iastate.edu] The use of brand names, mention or listing of specific commercial products or services is solely for educational purposes and does not imply endorsement by Iowa State University, nor discrimination against similar brands, products or services not mentioned.

New World Screwworm and Asian Longhorned Tick

Cows are on grass in much of Iowa; it's time to implement both fly and tick control measures. Dr. Matt Brewer [⁠https://vetmed.iastate.edu/directory/pub/info/brewermt⁠], veterinary pathologist at Iowa State University, explains the history, discovery, and science behind both Asian Longhorned Tick (ALHT) and New World Screwworm. More importantly, we discuss prevention and treatment methods to ensure neither ever enters your fences. ---------------------------------------------------   Thank you to our sponsor, Stockguard. Visit them at https://stockguard.io [https://stockguard.io] ---------------------------------------------------   Connect with us: @iowabeefcenter https://facebook.com/IowaBeefCenter [https://facebook.com/IowaBeefCenter] https://instagram.com/iowabeefcenter [https://instagram.com/iowabeefcenter]  https://twitter.com/iowabeefcenter [https://twitter.com/iowabeefcenter] ---------------------------------------------------   Helpful links: Iowa Beef Center - https://www.iowabeefcenter.org [https://www.iowabeefcenter.org]  Iowa State University Extension and Outreach - https://www.extension.iastate.edu [https://www.extension.iastate.edu] The use of brand names, mention or listing of specific commercial products or services is solely for educational purposes and does not imply endorsement by Iowa State University, nor discrimination against similar brands, products or services not mentioned.

Greater Omaha Packing: Focus on Quality

Mike Drury leads the charge as president of Greater Omaha Packing Co., a regional mid-sized packer that processes a lot of Iowa cattle. We parse out the challenges packers currently face in the marketplace (supply, labor, tariffs, demand, and fabrication of large carcasses). Considerable time is spent on branded programs, and believe it or not, we end with where the product starts: genetic selection at the cow-calf sector. Great episode! Greater Omaha Packing - https://www.greateromaha.com [https://www.greateromaha.com/] ---------------------------------------------------   Thank you to our sponsor, Stockguard. Visit them at https://stockguard.io [https://stockguard.io] ---------------------------------------------------   Connect with us: @iowabeefcenter https://facebook.com/IowaBeefCenter [https://facebook.com/IowaBeefCenter] https://instagram.com/iowabeefcenter [https://instagram.com/iowabeefcenter]  https://twitter.com/iowabeefcenter [https://twitter.com/iowabeefcenter] ---------------------------------------------------   Helpful links: Iowa Beef Center - https://www.iowabeefcenter.org [https://www.iowabeefcenter.org]  Iowa State University Extension and Outreach - https://www.extension.iastate.edu [https://www.extension.iastate.edu] The use of brand names, mention or listing of specific commercial products or services is solely for educational purposes and does not imply endorsement by Iowa State University, nor discrimination against similar brands, products or services not mentioned.