Episode 107: Think you have a closed herd?
Surveys show many producers believe they operate a closed herd, but what does “closed” really mean? For some, it simply means being genetically closed by raising their own replacements and cleanup bul...
24 Helmi 8min
Episode 106: Stacking Good Decisions to Keep Calves Healthy
Most of the research on effective practices for reducing pre-weaning death loss in Canadian beef calves was conducted more than two decades ago. This raises an important question for today’s industry:...
17 Helmi 9min
Episode 105: How to Spot Respiratory Acidosis in a Newborn Calf
Most beef producers are familiar with the frustration of dealing with a “dummy calf” - a calf that won’t suckle, won’t stand and seems unresponsive despite intensive care. In this episode, we explore ...
10 Helmi 4min
Episode 104: Take the Bull by the Horns
Bull sale season is approaching, making now the perfect time to define your bull selection criteria and budget. In this episode, we discuss why choosing the right herd sire is one of the fastest ways ...
3 Helmi 8min
Episode 103: How To Manage Colostrum So Newborn Calves Thrive
Colostrum is essential for newborn calves, supplying the antibodies and nutrients they need to build immunity, stay warm and fight early-life diseases like scours and pneumonia. This episode covers ke...
27 Tammi 6min
Episode 102: Calf Health Management Practices - What Does the Science Say?
Research studies don't always agree, and that doesn't mean that the research is flawed. It is often because context and study design matter. Systematic reviews help by combining all relevant research ...
20 Tammi 10min
Episode 101: Top Tips for a Smooth Calving Season
The most important day of a calf’s life is its first. Several key factors influence whether a newborn calf gets off to a strong start and research shows that the first 24 hours are critical for surviv...
13 Tammi 8min
Episode 100: Special Edition - Calving Season in Focus
The Canadian Beef Cattle Podcast has reached a major milestone - Episode 100! To mark the occasion, this episode brings together key insights, tips and strategies from multiple past episodes into one ...
6 Tammi 28min
