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AABP Podcasts
Listen to veterinary professionals from the Beef Cattle Institute at Kansas State University talk about a variety of topics within the beef industry.
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AABP Executive Director Dr. Fred Gingrich reviews AABP activities for 2025 and provides an update on plans for activities for members in 2026. The AABP dues year has changed from a mid-year dues renewal to a calendar year dues year. If you have not renewed your dues for the 2026 dues year, please go to this link to renew your dues. AABP is funded b…
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Research Update: Katherine Shirley, When to Preg Check, Guest: Cameron Best, Australia vs U.S. Beef Production
In this episode of Cattle Chat, Dr. Brad White and the team welcome graduate student Katherine Shirley, who discusses her summer research on heat stress and cardiopulmonary issues in feedyard cattle. She explains how environmental factors like temperature, humidity, and hide color can influence cattle health and mortality. The crew then answers a l…
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Guest: Dr. Stephan Hughes, KSU Resources, Bull Fertility
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In this week’s episode of Cattle Chat, Bob Weaber interviews Dr. Stephan Hughes, a veterinarian from South Africa, while on a trip. Hughes shares how he started listening to Cattle Chat and how beef production differs in South Africa. They also talk about the different tools Kansas State University has that can enhance your operation, not only in t…
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AABP Executive Director Dr. Fred Gingrich is joined by Dr. Angel Abuelo, AABP member on faculty at Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Abuelo presented at the 2025 AABP Recent Graduate Conference in Norman, Okla. on managing Salmonella Dublin. AABP members can listen to this presentation for free by accessing the online CE por…
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Guest Dr. Cassandra Olds: What is Theileria, How is Theileria Transmitted, Heifer Development
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In this episode of BCI Cattle Chat, guest Dr. Cassandra Olds continues the discussion of Theileria, a tick- and fly-borne parasite affecting U.S. cattle herds. The team explains how it spreads from the East Coast westward, causes anemia-like symptoms, and persists for life in infected animals. They stress prevention through stress reduction, parasi…
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Epi. 263 – The Veterinarian’s Role in Managing Parasites in Cattle and Mitigating the Risk of Resistance
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AABP Executive Director Dr. Fred Gingrich is joined by Dr. Adriano Vatta, a clinical professor of parasitology at the Louisiana State University College of Veterinary Medicine. The three important parasite species in cattle include Ostertagia, Haemonchus and Cooperia, as well as liver flukes. Vatta reviews the importance of the life cycle of these …
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Guest: Dr. Cassandra Olds, Theileria, Theileria Transmission, Winter Feeding Strategies
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This episode of Cattle Chat features guest Dr. Cassandra Olds, an entomologist, who shares with the group about her research on Theileria, an emerging protozoan parasite in cattle. Dr. Olds explains that Theileria is tick‑borne but can also be spread by sucking lice, possibly stable flies, limited placental transmission, and contaminated needles or…
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Epi. 262 – A Pilot Study Investigating Consumption Patterns of Chlortetracycline-Medicated Mineral Supplement Offered Free-Choice to Beef Cows on Pasture
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AABP Executive Director Dr. Fred Gingrich is joined by Dr. Isaac Jumper, assistant professor and ambulatory clinician at Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Jumper was the first author on a paper published in the Bovine Practitioner online first edition. This peer-reviewed journal published by AABP is open access. The targe…
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Guest Fred Gingrich, AVC, AABP, and Anaplasmosis
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On Cattle Chat this week, Dr. Bob Larson, representing the Academy of Veterinary Consultants (AVC), and guest Dr. Fred Gingrich, with the American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP), discuss the work their organizations are doing. Anaplasmosis is also discussed, highlighting its transmission by ticks, the limitations of current control meth…
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Epi. 261 – 9th AABP Recent Graduate Conference – Setting the Tone
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AABP Executive Director Dr. Fred Gingrich is joined by the program committee for the 9th AABP Recent Graduate Conference which will be held in Lincoln, Neb., February 13-14, 2026. The program committee consists of Dr. Tracy Potter, program chair and AABP emerging leader; Dr. Monka Dziuba, dairy; Dr. Riley Jones, cow-calf; and Dr. Tanya Weber, feedl…
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Evolution in the Feedlot Industry, Questioning Cow Calf Practices, Big Cows vs Small Cows on Pasture
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In this week’s episode of Cattle Chat, the experts discuss the evolution in the feedlot industry. They debate how producers used to calculate cost based on feed efficiency. The team also questions different cow-calf practices. Lastly, they debate whether or not you should have bigger cows with heavier weaned weight for your calves or if you should …
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AABP Executive Director Dr. Fred Gingrich is joined by Dr. Geoffrey Smith, dairy technical services veterinarian with Zoetis. Calf scours remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in beef and dairy calves. Smith reviews his presentation from the 2025 AABP conference in Omaha, Neb. and AABP members can view that presentation on the CE p…
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Caroline Wingert Research Update, Co-Mingling Bulls, Bull-to-Cow Ratio
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This week on Cattle Chat, our guest Caroline Wingert shares her research on jobs in rural communities and the challenges that come with living in rural areas. The experts also dive into a listener’s question of co-mingling bulls, how to prevent fighting, and different housing strategies. Lastly, they discuss how to tackle your bull-to-cow ratio. 2:…
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Epi. 259 – Get to Know your AABP Vice President Candidates – Dr. Daryl Nydam and Dr. Eric Behlke
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AABP Executive Director Dr. Fred Gingrich is joined by the candidates for the 2026 Vice President election, Dr. Daryl Nydam and Dr. Eric Behlke. Nydam is from Dryden, N.Y. and is currently employed at the Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine, and Behlke is from Okotoks, Alberta and is currently employed at Feedlot Health TELUS. Our candidates pro…
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Records or Plans, How to Implement a Plan, Saving Replacement Heifers
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On Cattle Chat this week, the experts discuss whether or not you could be taking records, making a plan, or both when it comes to your breeding season. After the discussion, the team talks about implementing your plan. When making your plan, what should you be looking for when saving back replacement heifers? They talk about how much age should pla…
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Epi. 258 – Managing Milk Quality in a High Throughput Parlor
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AABP Executive Director Dr. Fred Gingrich is joined by AABP Honor Roll member Dr. David Reid, a graduate of Kansas State University, who has dedicated his career to milk quality consulting on dairy farms. The dairy industry has experienced significant contraction over the past 30 years with a similar number of cows in the national cattle herd on a …
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Hearing from Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association
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This week on Cattle Chat, our guest, Dave Maples, the Executive Director of the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association, joins us to discuss how the beef industry is integrated. Maples also shares how Kentucky is working with dietitians and how they are benefiting the beef industry. Lastly, they talk about food as medicine. 4:21 Integration of the Industr…
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Epi. 257 – The Effect of Salmonella Vaccination on Salmonella Dublin Blood Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay Results
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AABP executive Director Dr. Fred Gingrich reviews a paper published in The Bovine Practitioner with two of the authors. Joining today are Dr. Greg Habing, professor in the Department of Preventive Medicine at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, and Dr. Emily Nogay, clinical assistant professor at The Ohio State University Larg…
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Research Update, New Grad Opportunities, New Products: How to Evaluate
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This week on Cattle Chat, one of our graduate students, Makenna Jensen, joined the team to update us on her research project. With Makenna graduating and starting a new job this spring, they also discussed new grad opportunities and the transition from college to joining a new community. Lastly, the group discussed how to evaluate new products that…
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In this episode of Bovine Science, Dr. Phillip Lancaster brings an article that looked into the use of essential oils in feed rations. The experts go over this paper and the styles of research groups used for the experiment. Article Discussed: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0377840124000841…
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Epi. 256 – Bovine Respiratory Disease – Are We Moving the Needle? - Sponsored by Merck Animal Health
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AABP Executive Director Dr. Fred Gingrich is joined by technical services veterinarians from Merck Animal Health, Dr. Jacque Fusilier and Dr. Dave Sjeklocha to discuss bovine respiratory disease (BRD) in beef cattle. BRD has long been a challenge in the cattle industry but today, we are taking a fresh look. From shifting market dynamics to evolving…
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Sponsored by ESTROTECT: Sync Program, Repro Tech, Calf Weaning Age
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In this week’s episode of Cattle Chat, sponsored by ESTROTECT Breeding Indicators, the team discussed how to use various reproduction technologies to achieve your herd’s genetic goals. Our guest, Dr. Jordan Thomas from the University of Missouri, shared their research on the 7&7 Sync Program and its benefits. Finally, the group talked about the bes…
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AABP Executive Director Dr. Fred Gingrich is joined by Dr. Chris Ashworth, Global Veterinarian for Zinpro Performance Minerals and Dr. Dave Sjeklocha, technical services veterinarian for Merck Animal Health to discuss New World Screwworm (NWS). Recently, the United States Animal Health Association and National Institute of Animal Agriculture hosted…
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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this week’s episode of Cattle Chat, the team along with Dr. Jason Warner talks about cow herd expansion and when to add in those new cows to your herd. Next the experts discuss a listener question of how to combat moldy milo when feeding your cattle. Finally, the team answers another listener’s question of whether or …
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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this week’s episode of Cattle Chat, the crew discuss the changing methods of parasite control. They continue the show by reviewing a paper discussed in a recent Bovine Science episode regarding back fat in bulls. Finally, the team discusses grazing cover crops and the effects on the soil. Thanks for listening and enjo…
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AABP Executive Director Dr. Fred Gingrich reviews some of the survey results available on the AABP website. Find all survey results under the Member Resources tab of the AABP website or directly at this link. This episode of Have You Herd? is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim and the 360° coverage mastitis portfolio. From prevention to treatment op…
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Epi. 253 – Feedback from the 58th AABP Annual Conference
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AABP Executive Director Dr. Fred Gingrich provides information about the 58th AABP conference and feedback from the post-conference survey. If you have feedback that you would like to provide for consideration in future conferences, you can email [email protected] before October 31. Eighty-eight percent of respondents ranked the conference good or grea…
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Breed Diversity, Heart Disease, Import Export
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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this week’s episode of Cattle Chat, the crew breaks down breed diversity and heterosis. They continue the show by looking at a paper which covers heart disease. Dustin Pendell wraps up the episode with an update on cattle imports and exports. Thanks for listening and enjoy the episode! For more on BCI Cattle Chat, fol…
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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this week’s episode of Cattle Chat, the crew is joined by Danell Kopp who brings a research update. Next, they answer listener questions about pinkeye and A.I. in cows. Thanks for listening and enjoy the episode! 2:21 Research Update: Danell Kopp 10:39 Pinkeye 16:19 A.I. Calving For more on BCI Cattle Chat, follow us …
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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this week’s episode of Cattle Chat, we start by answering a listener question on creep feeding bulls. Next, the crew cover anemia; the causes, effects, and treatment. Finally they discuss investigating new diseases in your herd. Thanks for listening and enjoy the episode! 2:54 Creep Feeding Bulls Article Mentioned: Re…
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Epi. 252 – Tips for Attending the 58th AABP Annual Conference
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AABP Executive Director joins you from Omaha, Neb. to welcome everyone to the 58th AABP Annual Conference and provide some tips for your planning. Arrivals at the Omaha airport can take ride share (Uber/Lyft) or taxis from the airport to the hotel area. The airport, as well as areas around the hotels, are under construction and ride share pickups a…
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Newborn Fly Control, Bovine Science, Castration Research
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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this week’s episode of Cattle Chat, we start by answering a listener question pertaining to newborn calves with flies. Next, the crew go over BCI’s other podcast Bovine Science. Finally Brad brings a research paper which analyzes the benefits of castration at an early age. Thanks for listening and enjoy the episode! 3…
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