377: Beef on Dairy: A Growing Opportunity to Maximize Value with Russell Carrell

Beef-on-dairy cattle have quickly become one of the most talked about segments of the cattle industry, creating new opportunities for producers. In this episode of the Cattle USA Daily Podcast, Lauren sits down with Mr. Russell Carrell, beef cattle nutritionist with Livestock Nutrition Center, to discuss how this once overlooked practice has evolved into a valuable part of the U.S. beef supply chain. Russell shares why feedyards are embracing beef-on-dairy cattle, what makes them unique from a nutrition and performance standpoint, how genetics and research have accelerated their adoption, and where he sees this segment of the industry heading in the years to come. Whether you're a cow-calf producer, feeder, or simply interested in the future of the beef business, this episode offers valuable insight into one of the industry's fastest-growing opportunities.

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Key Takeaways:

• How beef-on-dairy cattle have evolved into a valuable part of the beef supply chain
• Why dairy producers are capturing more value through beef genetics
• What makes beef-on-dairy cattle different from a nutrition and performance standpoint
• The importance of early-life management in long-term performance
• Why feedyards are increasingly embracing these cattle
• How research and genetics have accelerated industry adoption
• The role beef-on-dairy cattle play in maintaining beef supplies
• Russell's practical nutrition advice for today's beef producers

Chapters:

00:55 Meet Dr. Russell Carrell

04:34 How Beef-on-Dairy Has Changed Over the Past Decade

09:08 Performance and Carcass Quality of Beef-on-Dairy Cattle

11:11 Why the Industry Finally Embraced Beef-on-Dairy

14:02 Where Beef-on-Dairy Fits in the Future Beef Supply Chain

16:59 Nutrition Research and Feeding Considerations

18:25 What Beef Producers Should Know About Beef-on-Dairy

23:33 Russell's Nutrition Advice for Every Cattle Producer

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