Tuesday September 19, 2023
Feeding Stockers a High Energy Diet
While limit-feeding is not a new concept, current forage prices may make it an attractive alternative. Nebraska Extension Educator Erin Laborie discusses the advantages to limit-feeding calves a high energy diet this fall and winter. MP3
https://beef.unl.edu/beefwatch/2023/feed-prices-favor-limit-feeding-stockers-high-energy-diet
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Monday September 18, 2023
Mold and Mycotoxins in Silage
Understanding the amounts of mold and mycotoxins present can help with deciding which classes of cattle to feed and how much silage can safely be included in the diet. Extension Specialist Mary Drewnoski talks about how the presence of mold can have harmful effects on cattle performance. MP3
https://beef.unl.edu/beefwatch/2022/do-you-have-mold-and-mycotoxins-your-silage
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Wednesday September 13, 2023
Making Silage from Late Season Hail Damaged Corn
Many producers are wondering what to do with their hail damaged corn crop. Nebraska Extension Beef Systems Specialist Mary Drewnoski says corn silage can be a good option for those with cattle or that have neighbors with cattle.MP3
https://beef.unl.edu/beefwatch/2023/making-silage-late-season-hail-damaged-corn
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Wednesday September 6, 2023
Managing Larkspur and Why It’s Dangerous for Cattle
A common plant in pastures could be poisonous to cattle and other livestock. Nebraska Extension Range Management Specialist Mitch Stephenson talks about larkspur and what producers should know about management strategies.MP3
https://beef.unl.edu/beefwatch/2023/why-larkspur-dangerous-cattle-and-how-manage-it
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Tuesday August 29, 2023
What Will You Do With Profits?
Cattle markets are up and that could mean decent profits for producers. Dr. Trey Patterson of the Padlock Ranch in Wyoming talks about what producers should consider when it comes to investing profits. MP3
https://beef.unl.edu/beefwatch/2023/what-will-you-do-profits
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Thursday August 24, 2023
Lumpy Jaw or Wooden Tongue in Cattle
Cattle producers should be on the lookout for two common bacterial infections known as wooden tongue and lumpy jaw. Nebraska Extension Veterinarian and Beef Educator Lyndsay Waechter-Mead talks about what you need to look for and how to treat it.MP3
https://beef.unl.edu/
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Tuesday August 22, 2023
Storing Wet Distiller’s Grains for Fall and Winter Feeding
Can you take advantage of cheap wet distiller’s grains in the summer for later feeding in the fall and winter? Nebraska Extension Cow/Calf Systems and Stocker Management Specialist Karla Wilke talks about what it takes to store wet distiller’s grains.MP3
https://beef.unl.edu/beefwatch/2023/storing-wet-distillers-grains-summer-fall-and-winter-feeding
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Thursday August 10, 2023
Be Prepared to Beat the Heat
Exposure to high heat and humidity for prolonged amounts of time can be problematic for cattle. Jesse Fulton, Director of the Nebraska Beef Quality Assurance program says cattle producers should have strategies put in place before harsh weather causes performance issues.MP3
https://beef.unl.edu/beefwatch/2023/don%E2%80%99t-get-caught-guard-be-prepared-beat-heat
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Monday July 31, 2023
Lameness in Cattle
Most lameness in cattle can be attributed to some sort of structure problem in their toe or claw. Nebraska Extension Educator Lindsay Waechter-Mead says there are other causes that producers need to be aware of. MP3
https://beef.unl.edu/beefwatch/lameness-exams-feedlot-cattle
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Thursday July 27, 2023
Using Ultrasound for Early Pregnancy Diagnosis and Management
Early pregnancy detection in replacement heifers or cows is a tool producers can use to increase profit. Dr. Halden Clark from the Great Plains Veterinary Educational Center says using ultrasound to quickly check pregnancy status can help producers who need to make profit decisions with non-pregnant cows.MP3
https://beef.unl.edu/beefwatch/2021/early-pregnancy-detection
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Tuesday July 25, 2023
Early Weaning Calves
With areas across the state either dealing with drought or wet conditions, cow management and limited forage resources may have producers considering options for early weaning and utilizing early pregnancy detection to help make culling and management decisions this year. Nebraska Extension Cow-Calf and Stocker Management Specialist Karla Wilke says it all comes down to the amount of forage you have available.MP3
https://beef.unl.edu/beefwatch/2023/considerations-early-pregnancy-diagnosis-and-early-weaning-summer-and-fall
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Friday July 21, 2023
Beef Grading and Final Product
Consumers are looking for beef products with more marbling or inter-muscular fat. Nebraska Extension Educator Connor Biehler says producers have to consider many factors to produce marbled beef and it starts with genetics. MP3
https://beef.unl.edu/beefwatch/2022/impact-production-final-product
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Thursday July 20, 2023
Summer Pneumonia In Calves And What To Do About It
Summer pneumonia in calves is a serious condition that could lead to the death of the calf. Nebraska DVM Halden Clark says producers should be on the lookout for early symptoms and quick treatment to help calves through the illness. MP3
https://beef.unl.edu/beefwatch/2023/what-does-summer-pneumonia-look-calves-and-what-do-about-it
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Wednesday July 19, 2023
Early Pregnancy Diagnosis and Early Weaning this Summer and Fall
Producers with limited forage options need to make good decisions when it comes to cow culling and early weaning of calves. Nebraska Extension Cow-Calf Specialist Kacie McCarthy talks about early pregnancy diagnosis and early weaning of calves. MP3
https://beef.unl.edu/beefwatch/2023/considerations-early-pregnancy-diagnosis-and-early-weaning-summer-and-fall
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Tuesday July 4, 2023
Helping Cattle Cope with Summer Heat
High temperatures and high humidity can take a serious toll on beef cattle performance. Nebraska Extension Beef Feedlot Specialist Galen Erickson talks about how to protect cattle from summer heat stress.MP3
https://beef.unl.edu/beefwatch/2021/helping-cattle-cope-summer-heat
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Wednesday June 28, 2023
Will Implant Labeling Changes Impact Feedlot Performance?
Beginning July 1, 2023, regulations surrounding growth-promoting implant products must have a label that specifies approval for reimplantation or repeated administration. Nebraska Extension Feedlot Specialist Jessica Sperber talks about what producers need to know about the changes and how this may impact feedlot performance.MP3
https://beef.unl.edu/beefwatch/2023/will-proposed-cattle-implant-labeling-changes-impact-feedlot-performance
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Friday June 23, 2023
Summer Pneumonia in Spring Born Calves
Beef producers know from experience that calving season is fraught with perils for baby calves. Halden Clark with the Nebraska Great Plains Veterinary Education Center says producers still need to be on the lookout for other calf related risks as they mature including pneumonia.MP3
https://beef.unl.edu/beefwatch/summer-pneumonia-spring-born-beef-calves
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Wednesday June 21, 2023
GPS Sensors and Cattle
The ability to locate cattle grazing actively and accurately could benefit ranchers and producers in improving grazing management decisions. Nebraska Extension Precision Livestock Management Specialist Yijie Xiong and Extension Range Management Specialist Mitch Stephenson talk about emerging GPS technology for livestock.MP3
https://beef.unl.edu/beefwatch/2022/technical-note-where-are-my-cattle-%E2%80%93-part-i-gps-sensors
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Friday, June 16, 2023
The Changing Cost of Cattle Transportation
Nebraska Livestock Marketing Economist Elliott Dennis says the price of transporting cattle to feeding sites or market can impact overall profitability on your operation. MP3
https://cap.unl.edu/livestock/changing-cost-cattle-transportation
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Thursday, June 15, 2023
Show Calf Care
The tradition of showing livestock is something most Nebraska kids know well. Extension Beef Educator Lindsay Waechter-Mead says there are some handling and health issues that should be considered when transporting the livestock as well as returning home. MP3
https://beef.unl.edu/