Beef Bits Podcast
Kentucky Beef Extension specialist Jeff Lehmkuhler with his guests share general information on beef cattle production, research and other related information.
Kentucky Beef Extension specialist Jeff Lehmkuhler with his guests share general information on beef cattle production, research and other related information.
Episodes

May 2, 2025
Forever Chemicals and Managing Around Them
May 2, 2025
May 2, 2025
28 min
On this episode of the Beef Bits Podcast host Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler, Extension Beef Specialist at the University of Kentucky, is joined by Dr. Glenda Pereria, University of Maine Dairy Specialist, to discuss polyfluoroalkyl substances or forever chemicals and some recommendations for managing them.
Learn more about Dr. Glenda Pereria's program
Learn more on PFAS from Dr. Pereria's Dairy Outreach
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May 2, 2025
28 min

Apr 15, 2025
Be Ready for Bloat
Apr 15, 2025
Apr 15, 2025
26 min
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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Apr 15, 2025
26 min

Apr 4, 2025
Spring Green may mean Grass Tetany
Apr 4, 2025
Apr 4, 2025
42 min
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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Apr 4, 2025
42 min

Mar 20, 2025
Introduction to Bale Grazing
Mar 20, 2025
Mar 20, 2025
54 min
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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Mar 20, 2025
54 min

Mar 7, 2025
Postweaning Value Added Program
Mar 7, 2025
Mar 7, 2025
49 min
Host Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by Kevin Laurent, Extension specialist, to the Kentucky Postweaning Value Added Program.
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Mar 7, 2025
49 min

Sep 5, 2024
Cutting up the Beef
Sep 5, 2024
Sep 5, 2024
1 hr 2 min
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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Sep 5, 2024
1 hr 2 min

Aug 20, 2024
Cattle Identification Requirement Updates
Aug 20, 2024
Aug 20, 2024
49 min
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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Aug 20, 2024
49 min

Aug 8, 2024
Aug 8, 2024
45 min
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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Aug 8, 2024
45 min

Jul 25, 2024
Coproduct feed considerations
Jul 25, 2024
Jul 25, 2024
33 min
Host Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by Dr. Katie VanValin to discuss coproduct supplements for beef cattle.
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Jul 25, 2024
33 min

Jul 11, 2024
Direct marketing meat from small farms
Jul 11, 2024
Jul 11, 2024
39 min
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.
Jul 11, 2024
39 min



