Cattle HQ

Fly Control

On today’s episode of Cattle HQ, Cow/Calf Field Specialists, Olivia Amundson and Kiernan Brandt sits down with Patrick Wagner, SDSU Extension Entomology Field Specialist and Joseph Armstrong, University of Minnesota Extension Cattle Production Systems specialist to talk about pest and parasite management in livestock, more specifically dealing with flies. 

Please visit the SDSU Extension page for more information and resources

Systems Thinking

On today’s episode of Cattle HQ, Cow/Calf Field Specialist, Kiernan Brandt sits down with Dr. Hector Menendez of South Dakota State University and Dr. Benjamin Turner of Texas A&M Kingsville to talk a systems approach to early weaning first calf heifers. 

On today’s episode:

• What is systems thinking and why is it important
• How does early weaning first calf heifers impact a vertically integrated beef production system
• What are the impacts/implications of early weaning for the cow/calf producer
• How does early weaning impact those first calf heifers

Please visit the SDSU Extension page for more information and resources

Sale Barn Data

On today’s episode, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialists Adele Harty and Olivia Amundson discuss current research looking at factors affecting value of calves sold through South Dakota sale barns. 

On today’s episode:

• Discussion and background on the project
• Factors that influenced price received for calves sold at the sale barn
• Management practices to increase value of calves

Please visit the SDSU Extension page for more information and resources

Beef Day - Update on Reproductive Research at SDSU

On today’s episode, cow/calf field specialist, Olivia Amundson sits down with Dr. Julie Walker and Dr. Saulo Zoca to discuss some of the current reproductive research that has been going on at SDSU.

On today’s episode:

• A multi-year, multi-producer research project looking at the benefits of using estrous synchronization with natural service and AI as well as sexed semen
• What’s going on in the world of bovine bull research
• What new technologies are out there in regards to pregnancy detection in cattle

Please visit the SDSU Extension page for more information and resources. 

Using Estrous Synchronization with Natural Service

During this episode of Cattle HQ, Olivia Amundson and Robin Salverson, talked with Dr. Bleaux Johnson, DVM with West River Health Services and rancher.  Listen to learn more about:

• Why should you consider using estrous synchronization with natural service
• What protocols are recommended with natural service
• How many bulls should be used.
• Is estrous synchronization a silver bullet for reproductive success?   

Please visit the SDSU Extension page for more information and resources. 

 

Preparing for the Breeding Season Part 2

This week on Cattle HQ, Kiernan Brandt, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist and Olivia Amundson, SDSU Extension Cow/Calf Field Specialist continue the conversation with Dr. George Perry of Texas A&M and John Moes of Moes Feedlot LLC. 

 

During this episode, we discuss research being done on the trending 7&7 estrous synchronization protocol, bull selection and current research, as well as how many times can a CIDR be utilized. 

Please visit the SDSU Extension page for more information and resources. 

Drought Related Calving Issues

During this bonus episode of Cattle HQ, Olivia Amundson and Robin Salverson, caught up with Dr. Bleaux Johnson, DVM with West River Health Services.  Listen to learn more about:

• The impact of the drought condition on animal health and natural resources
• What issues they have seen in their clinic during calving and why?
• What concerns to be aware of this spring and summer.

Please visit the podcast’s SDSU Extension Page for more information and resources discussed in the podcast.

Preparing for the Breeding Season

This week on Cattle HQ, Olivia Amundson and Kiernan Brandt discuss:

• Factors to consider when preparing to utilize an estrous synchronization protocol during the breeding season
• Discussions on the significance of Extension/producer relationships on applied beef reproduction research and how it benefits the cow/calf industry.

Please visit the podcast’s SDSU Extension Page for more information and resources discussed in the podcast.

Trey Patterson Part 2

This week on Cattle HQ, Kiernan Brandt and Robin Salverson, will continue the conversation with Dr. Trey Patterson, CEO of the Padlock Ranch.  Listen to learn more about:

• How the Padlock Ranch allocates feed resources to the herd.
• How they develop their heifers to capture value
• The Importance of Systems Thinking

Please visit the podcast's SDSU Extension page for more information and resources like transcripts.

Trey Patterson Part 1

This week on Cattle HQ, Kiernan Brandt and Robin Salverson, explore the tradition and innovation of the Padlock Ranch with Dr. Trey Patterson, CEO.

Listen to learn more about:

• The Legacy of the Padlock Ranch.

• How the Padlock Ranch markets cull cows.

• How they have changed their calving season to match their environment and marketing.

Please visit the podcast's SDSU Extension page for more information and resources like transcripts.