The Beef Podcast Show

Gene Love: Calf Health Protocols That Reduce Stress | Ep. 195

In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Gene Love, Manager of Idaho Land & Livestock, discusses practical strategies to improve calf health, reduce treatment costs, strengthen reproductive performance, and enhance overall herd management. He shares how management decisions, employee culture, and continuous improvement contributed to healthier calves and increased weaning performance. Listen now on all major platforms! "Balanced gut function supports nutrient absorption and helps cattle maintain normal performance during periods of increased stress." Meet the guest: Gene Love is the Manager of Idaho Land & Livestock in southeastern Idaho, where he oversees a commercial cow-calf operation focused on practical beef cattle management. With years of experience in herd health, reproduction, grazing systems, and calf performance, he continuously evaluates management practices to improve productivity and efficiency. Listen to Gene Love 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] James Davison: High Risk Cattle Success Foundations | Ep. 177 [https://episodes.wisenetix.com/blog/high-risk-cattle-success-foundations] Cache Taylor: Gut Health That Drives Performance | Ep. 186 [https://episodes.wisenetix.com/blog/gut-health-that-drives-performance] What you will learn: * (00:00) Highlight * (01:45) Introduction * (05:04) Calf health management * (06:59) Protocol changes * (09:55) Stress events * (14:00) Tagging cost reduction * (18:35) Weaning performance * (25:58) 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/] * Jones-Hamilton Co. [https://joneshamiltonag.com/] - dsm-firmenich [https://hy-dbeef.com/] - DietForge [https://dietforge.ai/] - ZentrixOS [https://zentrixos.com/] - WiseVAs [https://www.wisevas.io/] - Zentrix Insights [https://zentrixinsights.com/] - Elevate [https://elevateagents.ai/] - The Owner's Box [https://ownersbox.io/] 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. Carl Jiang: Stem Cell-Based Embryos for Cattle In Vitro Breeding | Ep. 194

In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Carl Jiang, Associate Professor at the University of Florida, explains how stem cells may support future cattle breeding. He discusses early embryo development, cloning, gene editing, and stem cell-based embryos as long-term tools for reproductive progress in beef systems. Listen now on all major platforms! "Turning stem cell-based embryos into calves would represent a paradigm shift in animal breeding and cattle production." Meet the guest: Dr. Carl Jiang [https://www.linkedin.com/in/zongliang-carl-jiang-72b97a2b/] is an Associate Professor at the University of Florida. He earned his PhD in Animal Sciences from the University of Connecticut and completed postdoctoral work at Yale School of Medicine. His research focuses on early embryo development, stem cells, and reproductive technologies in cattle. Learn more from Dr. Carl Jiang 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 * (01:45) Introduction * (04:35) Stem cells * (08:29) Breeding applications * (12:25) Industry use * (14:45) Future embryos * (22:25) Research challenges * (29:13) Final questions The Beef Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Jones-Hamilton Co. [https://joneshamiltonag.com/] * Pro Earth Animal Health [https://proearthanimalhealth.com/] * Applied Biotechnologies [https://applied-biotechnologies.com/] - DietForge [https://dietforge.ai/] - dsm-firmenich [https://hy-dbeef.com/] - Elevate [https://elevateagents.ai/] - The Owner's Box [https://ownersbox.io/] - ZentrixOS [https://zentrixos.com/] - WiseVAs [https://www.wisevas.io/] - 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. Saulo Zoca: Bull Fertility Evaluation | Ep. 193

In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Saulo Zoca, Assistant Professor and Extension Beef Cattle Specialist at the University of Tennessee, explains how producers can evaluate bull fertility before breeding season. He discusses breeding soundness exams, semen morphology, physical soundness, libido checks, frostbite recovery, molecular fertility markers, and body condition management. Listen now on all major platforms! “A bull can pass a breeding soundness exam, but breeding activity and libido still determine whether cows actually get pregnant.” Meet the guest: Dr. Saulo Zoca [https://www.linkedin.com/in/saulo-zoca] is an Assistant Professor and Extension Beef Cattle Specialist at the University of Tennessee. His work focuses on reproductive physiology, bull fertility, sperm physiology, animal andrology, applied reproduction, and cattle reproduction. He earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from São Paulo State University, an M.S. from the University of Idaho, and a Ph.D. from South Dakota State University. Learn more from Dr. Saulo Zoca 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 * (01:45) Introduction * (05:19) Breeding soundness exams * (08:45) Sperm morphology * (14:25) BSE classifications * (22:25) Libido checks * (24:08) Fertility markers * (30:59) 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/] * Jones-Hamilton Co. [https://joneshamiltonag.com/] - DietForge [https://dietforge.ai/] - dsm-firmenich [https://hy-dbeef.com/] - Zentrix Insights [https://zentrixinsights.com/] - Elevate [https://elevateagents.ai/] - The Owner's Box [https://ownersbox.io/] - ZentrixOS [https://zentrixos.com/] - WiseVAs [https://www.wisevas.io/] 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]

Bill Couser: Better Hoof Health for Beef Cattle | Ep. 192

In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Bill Couser, cattle and grain farmer at Couser Cattle Company in Iowa, explains how healthier cattle environments support hoof health and overall performance in confined beef operations. He discusses indoor feeding facilities, bedding management, ventilation, footbath strategies, and practical approaches to reducing environmental challenges while improving cattle health and operational efficiency. Listen now on all major platforms! "Preventive bedding management can reduce lameness pressure when hoof health challenges are diagnosed correctly and managed with the right team." Meet the guest: Bill Couser is a cattle and grain farmer at Couser Cattle Company in central Iowa. Throughout his career, he has advanced beef cattle production through innovative feeding systems, environmental stewardship, and practical management strategies. Bill is a recipient of the National Environmental Stewardship Award and the Beef Quality Assurance Producer Award. Learn more from Bill Couser 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. Joey Bray: Sodium Bisulfate in Beef Production | Ep. 184 [https://episodes.wisenetix.com/blog/sodium-bisulfate-in-beef-production] What you will learn: * (00:00) Highlight * (01:41) Introduction * (03:11) Operation growth * (07:41) Barn decision * (11:59) Bedding pack * (18:28) Hoof health * (26:12) Industry changes * (31:06) Final questions The Beef Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Jones-Hamilton Co. [https://joneshamiltonag.com/] * Applied Biotechnologies [https://applied-biotechnologies.com/] * Boehringer Ingelheim [https://bianimalhealth.com/cattle] * dsm-firmenich [https://hy-dbeef.com/] * Pro Earth Animal Health [https://proearthanimalhealth.com/] - WiseVAs [https://www.wisevas.io/] - ZentrixOS [https://zentrixos.com/] - Zentrix Insights [https://zentrixinsights.com/] - DietForge [https://dietforge.ai/] - The Owner's Box [https://ownersbox.io/] - Elevate [https://elevateagents.ai/] 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. 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]