Episode 82: Keep Your BVD Down
Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD) is a serious disease that can lead to abortion, infertility, immune suppression, and calf losses. If the virus crosses the placenta in the first four months of gestation, c...
19 Aug 202512min
Episode 81: Five Strategies to Stop Sickness Before it Starts this Fall
Biosecurity hazards on beef operations are sometimes overlooked, but the risk of introducing disease to your farm is real—and more common than many realize. This risk increases in the fall, when cattl...
12 Aug 202510min
Episode 80: Understanding Yardage Costs
Have you ever wondered where your money really goes during the winter-feeding period? Feed costs are easy to identify in a beef cattle operation—but what about the hidden expenses quietly chipping awa...
5 Aug 20258min
Episode 79: Five Things to You Can Do During Drought to Manage Your Herd, Pastures and Health
Despite recent rain in some areas, drought continues to hit hard across many parts of Canada, with some regions facing multiple years of dry conditions. If you’re navigating another tough season, this...
29 Jul 20258min
Episode 78: The Benefits of Bringing Cattle and Crops Together
Grazing cattle on neighbouring farmland can benefit both cattle producers and crop farmers when done correctly. In this episode, we explore the advantages of bringing cattle and crops together, featur...
22 Jul 202513min
Episode 77: Getting the Dirt on Cleaning Versus Disinfecting
Raising cattle is a dirty job, and though we do our best to keep the dirt where it belongs, are we being mindful of the germs that could be lurking within? In this episode, we explore the difference b...
15 Jul 20257min
Episode 76: Remote Drug Delivery: What You Need to Know
Cattle producers and veterinarians recognize the need for remote drug delivery devices (RDDDs) when animals can’t be safely caught, handling poses significant risk, or when timely treatment is critica...
8 Jul 20257min
Episode 75: Dairy-Beef: Starting Off on the Right Hoof
Dairy-beef refers to animals born from a dairy dam and a beef sire. Management practices for these calves can vary widely between operations. In this episode, we explore both the opportunities and cha...
2 Jul 20258min
