The Beef Podcast Show

Dr. Melissa Jolly-Breithaupt: Fall & Winter Cattle Nutrition Tips | Ep. 155

In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Melissa Jolly-Breithaupt from Lallemand Animal Nutrition discusses how cattle producers can optimize nutrition as they prepare for fall and winter. She explains how forage testing, probiotic live yeast supplementation, and strategic nutrition planning can improve herd performance and reproductive success. Get practical insights to enhance beef herd efficiency year-round. Listen now on all major platforms! "Adding a probiotic live yeast improves fiber digestibility, helping cows get more energy out of the same feed." Meet the guest: Dr. Melissa Jolly-Breithaupt [https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-jolly-breithaupt-59245bb4/] holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Ruminant Nutrition from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a B.S. in Animal Sciences from Kansas State University. Now serving in Beef Technical Service at Lallemand Animal Nutrition, she brings rich expertise in nutrition strategy, forage evaluation, and feed optimization for cow/calf operations. 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. Kip Karges: Spring Feeding Strategies | Ep. 126 [https://www.wisenetix.com/blog/Spring-Feeding-Strategies] What you will learn: * (00:00) Highlight * (01:41) Introduction * (06:18) Fall nutrition challenges * (08:35) Forage quality testing * (15:24) Probiotic live yeast benefits * (19:24) Body condition scoring * (28:08) Feed supplementation planning * (33:53) Final three questions The Beef Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Lallemand [https://chooselevucellsc.com/] * Pro Earth Animal Health [https://proearthanimalhealth.com/] - dsm-firmenich [https://dsm-firmenich.com/VictusTransition] - Virbac [https://vet-us.virbac.com/cattle] 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/]

Dr. Adrian Barragan: Synchronization & Breeding Strategies | Ep. 154

In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Adrian Barragan, Associate Research Professor and Extension Veterinarian at Penn State University, discusses key aspects of dam postpartum management and breeding strategies. He explains how to prevent common postpartum diseases like retained placenta and metritis while highlighting the importance of voluntary waiting periods, natural service, and synchronization protocols. Tune in to learn actionable solutions for beef production, available on all major platforms. "Proper monitoring during calving season is critical to ensure the calf's survival and the dam's health." Meet the guest: Dr. Adrian Barragan [https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-barragan-8a9b791b7/] is an Associate Research Professor and Extension Veterinarian at Penn State University, holding a DVM from the National University of La Plata, Argentina, and MS and PhD degrees in Veterinary Medicine from The Ohio State University. 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 * (01:22) Introduction * (05:55) Managing calving season * (10:09) Postpartum care essentials * (16:11) Importance of colostrum * (24:00) Reproductive health strategies * (31:00) Protocols overview * (42:05) Final three questions The Beef Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Lallemand [https://chooselevucellsc.com/] * Pro Earth Animal Health [https://proearthanimalhealth.com/] - Virbac [https://vet-us.virbac.com/cattle] - dsm-firmenich [https://dsm-firmenich.com/VictusTransition] 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/]

Dr. Zeno Hubbert: Vitamin D Optimization for Beef Cattle | Ep. 153

In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Zeno Hubbert from dsm-firmenich discusses how optimizing vitamin D can influence both cattle health and performance. She discusses how 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 supplementation can support muscle growth, immune resilience, and overall herd performance, even when cattle are raised outdoors. Learn about current research, industry practices, and practical strategies for ensuring optimal vitamin D status. Listen now on all major platforms! "Vitamin D is not an additive but an essential requirement for beef cattle, and I’m excited about the performance prospects on vitamin D optimization." Meet the guest: Dr. Zeno Hubbert [https://www.linkedin.com/in/zenohubbert/] earned her Ph.D. in Ruminant Nutrition from New Mexico State University and has extensive experience in both research and technical industry roles. Currently serving as Technical Expert in Ruminants at dsm-firmenich, she focuses on advancing beef nutrition with practical applications for producers. Her work spans vitamin optimization, immune function, and production efficiency.  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. Kelley Neuhold: Liquid Feeds for Beef Cattle | Ep. 85 [https://www.wisenetix.com/blog/Liquid-Feeds-for-Beef-Cattle] John Klein: Top Cattle Nutrition Challenges | Ep. 127 [https://www.wisenetix.com/blog/Top-Cattle-Nutrition-Challenges] What you will learn: * (00:00) Highlight * (01:34) Introduction * (04:12) Vitamin D * (06:24) Supplementation gaps * (08:34) 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 * (17:59) Supplementation recommendations * (24:42) Advice for producers * (28:54) Final three questions The Beef Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: dsm-firmenich [https://dsm-firmenich.com/VictusTransition] * Lallemand [https://chooselevucellsc.com/] * Pro Earth Animal Health [https://proearthanimalhealth.com/] - Virbac [https://vet-us.virbac.com/cattle] 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/]

James & Dawn Anderson: Cattle Gut Health | Ep. 152

In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, James and Dawn Anderson of JBB/AL Herefords and Red Angus discuss how their multi-generational seedstock operation is adapting to current market trends while staying true to long-term goals. They share insights on herd health, protocols, locker beef programs, and building customer loyalty through consistency. Tune in now on all major platforms! "By adopting a gut health program with drenches and tubs, from calving to weaning, we might have doctored only five calves total, which drastically reduced labor and costs." Meet the guest: James and Dawn Anderson operate JBB/AL Herefords and Red Angus, a family-run seedstock ranch in Gooding, Idaho, in business since 1967. With an emphasis on breeding sound Red Angus and Hereford cattle, they also manage a progressive AI and embryo transfer program, along with a growing locker beef business. Click here [https://jbbalherefords.com/] to learn more! 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] Kirk Sparkman: Cattle Feeding Strategies | Ep. 124 [https://www.wisenetix.com/blog/Cattle-Feeding-Strategies] Austin Klores: Hands-On Feedyard Challenges | Ep. 128 [https://www.wisenetix.com/blog/Hands-On-Feedyard-Challenges] What you will learn: * (00:00) Highlight * (01:25) Introduction * (02:28) Operation structure * (11:10) Calf health strategy * (14:39) Health protocol overview * (20:25) Adapting to market prices * (27:05) Future goals * (29:29) Final three questions The Beef Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Pro Earth Animal Health [https://proearthanimalhealth.com/] * Lallemand [https://chooselevucellsc.com/] - dsm-firmenich [https://dsm-firmenich.com/VictusTransition] - Virbac [https://vet-us.virbac.com/cattle] 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/]

Dr. Rhonda Miller: Drivers of Beef Liking | Ep. 151

As we celebrate World Food Day tomorrow, this episode of The Beef Podcast Show features Dr. Rhonda Miller, Professor at Texas A&M University, who explains the sensory science behind beef quality and consumer perception. She breaks down how flavor, tenderness, and juiciness are evaluated, and how research links these traits to genetics and production methods. Listen now on all major platforms! "Our research helped the industry develop tools by showing that tenderness matters to consumers and identifying the sources of variation, both biochemically and genetically." Meet the guest: Dr. Rhonda Miller earned her B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Animal Science from Colorado State University, specializing in Meat Science. As a Professor at Texas A&M University, her research focuses on beef palatability, composition, and shelf-life. With decades of experience and over 300 product innovations in the meat industry, she brings a research-driven lens to sensory evaluation in beef cattle. 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 * (00:31) Introduction * (05:30) Priority for consumers * (10:30) Tenderness improvements * (23:15) Understanding texture in beef * (26:20) Ground beef preferences * (35:00) Future of consumer preferences * (45:57) Closing thoughts The Beef Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Lallemand [https://chooselevucellsc.com/] * Pro Earth Animal Health [https://proearthanimalhealth.com/] - Virbac [https://vet-us.virbac.com/cattle] - dsm-firmenich [https://dsm-firmenich.com/VictusTransition] 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/]