The Rock Ag Podcast

Pregnancy Diagnosis of Beef Cattle

In this episode we talk with Dr. Les Anderson, University of Kentucky Extension specialist for Beef Reproductive Physiology, about the importance of preg checking cows, and the methods we can use to diagnose pregnancies in our beef herds.  He will give us some great insights about how to make sure we have live calves in our cows for our next calving season.  He will also discuss the latest tool we have to diagnose pregnancy chute side with a blood test.

Hauling Horses

In this episode we will talk with Dr. Bob Coleman, Extension Equine Specialist, about hauling our equine partners to shows and trail rides.  We will discuss important aspects of the trailer, extreme weather, hauling durations, protective equipment for the horse in the trailer and feeding and watering while hauling.

Outdoor Cast Iron Cooking

In this episode we are joined by Martha Yaunt, Nutrition Education Specialist for the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Family Consumer Sciences Nutrition Education Program.  We discuss cooking out doors with cast iron over fires and baking in traditional dutch ovens.  We cover topics such as equipment, food safety, clean up and cooking temperatures.  If you would like any more information on recipes, cooking temperatures or anything related to this podcast contact your local extension office.

Fall Cool Season Grass Renovation

In this episode we talk with Dr. Jimmy Henning, extension forage specialist for the University of Kentucky, about fall renovation of cool season grasses.  We discuss ways to make sure we have a successful renovation of cool season grasses.  Topics include, soil testing and soil amendment importance, timing of seeding, methods of seeding and nurse crops.  For more information contact Garrard Coffey at Rockcastle County Extension 606-256-2403

Balancing Grazing and Feeding Hay in Beef Operations

In this episode we talk with Dr. Greg Halich, Forage extension economist, about the balance of feeding hay and grazing in livestock operations.  Being moderate with a goal of feeding hay vs year round grazing and how to find that sweet spot for your operation.