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The podcast for cow/calf producers interested in cutting-edge information about cow/calf production from experts and producers in nutrition, reproduction, health and economics. Hosted by SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialists Madison Kovarna, Robin Salverson and Addie Womack, Cattle HQ will release new episodes every other week.
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Friday Feb 27, 2026
Friday Feb 27, 2026
This episode of Cattle HQ focuses setting up the cow herd and the ranch to have a successful calving season.
Listen to this episode to learn more from Taylor Grussing about:
- Colostrum development and why calves need to consume colostrum soon after birth.
- Colostrum sources, if the dam’s colostrum is not enough.
- The 3 stages of calving and when to intervene to minimize stress on the calf and cow.
- Proper handling and positioning of a calf after an assisted birth.
- Myth buster on nutrition and large birthweight calves.
Taylor Grussing is a Cow Calf Field Specialist with SDSU Extension.
Visit the SDSU Extension website to learn more.
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