Beef Bits Podcast

Be Ready for Bloat

On this episode of the Beef Bits podcast, host Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler, Extension professor for the University of Kentucky, is joined by Dr. Michelle Arnold, Extension Ruminant Veterinarian, to discuss frothy bloat in grazing cattle.  Dr. Michelle Arnold is a Professor at the University of Kentucky Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory specializing in ruminant livestock.
 
Episode Resources
Learn more about Bloat in cattle ID-186 Managing Legume-Induced Bloat
Learn more about Dr. Michelle Arnold
 
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Spring Green may mean Grass Tetany

On this episode of the Beef Bits podcast host Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by his colleague Dr. Michelle Arnold to discuss risk of grass tetany.
 
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Introduction to Bale Grazing

On this episode of the Beef Bits podcast host Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by his colleague Dr. Greg Halich to discuss bale grazing.
 
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Postweaning Value Added Program

Host Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by Kevin Laurent, Extension specialist, to the Kentucky Postweaning Value Added Program.
 
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Cutting up the Beef

Host Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by Dr. Gregg Rentfrow, Extension Professor and meat specialist, to introduce the cut sheet and share what to consider when completing one when having a beef processed.
 
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Cattle Identification Requirement Updates

On this episode Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by Dr. Michelle Arnold to discuss the animal identification requirements for cattle moving within state boundaries and across state lines.
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Pioneer award to a new Southeast selection index for beef

On this episode host Jeff Lehmkuhler and Dr. Darrh Bullock review the recent Beef Improvement Federation meeting and discuss beef genetics.
 
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Coproduct feed considerations

Host Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by Dr. Katie VanValin to discuss coproduct supplements for beef cattle.
 
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Direct marketing meat from small farms

Host Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by Dr. Colt Knight, University of Maine, to chat about direct marketing meat from small farms and share his experiences from a state where direct marketing has taken root.

Heat wave and impact on fertility

Host Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by Dr. Les Anderson to discuss the impact of the current heat wave on fertility of the beef herd and management strategies.
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