Best BCI Cattle Chat Podcasts (2025)

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Caroline Wingert Research Update, Co-Mingling Bulls, Bull-to-Cow Ratio 24:23

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6d ago24:23

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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. … …

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Records or Plans, How to Implement a Plan, Saving Replacement Heifers 24:14

4d ago24:14

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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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Hearing from Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association 24:21

12d ago24:21

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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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Research Update, New Grad Opportunities, New Products: How to Evaluate 22:54

13d ago22:54

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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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Diving into Diets: Essential Oils in Feed Rations

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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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Sponsored by ESTROTECT: Sync Program, Repro Tech, Calf Weaning Age 24:46

28d ago24:46

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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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Expansion, Milo, Keeping Bulls 24:33

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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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Parasite Control, Bull BSE, Cover Crops 24:48

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Breed Diversity, Heart Disease, Import Export 23:47

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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… Continue reading Breed Dive…

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Research Update, Pinkeye, A.I. Calving 23:52

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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… Continue reading Research …

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Bull Creep Feeding, Anemia, New Diseases 24:47

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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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Newborn Fly Control, Bovine Science, Castration Research 24:26

3M ago24:26

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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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Research Update, Shrinkage, South America 24:13

3M ago24:13

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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this week’s episode of Cattle Chat, the crew is joined by BCI student Rebecca Bigelow who talks about her research on liver abscesses. Next, the team discuss preventing calves from losing weight when they go to the sale. Finally, Brad brings an article which looks at the cattle industry… Continue reading Research Upda…

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Reinvesting, Calves on Feed, Risk Management 23:10

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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this week’s episode of Cattle Chat, the full crew is in the studio to discuss reinvesting in your operation. They also talk about feeding calves and manure scoring. Finally they go over risk management strategies of all kinds. Thanks for listening and enjoy the episode! 5:10 Reinvesting in the… Continue reading Reinve…

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Replacement Heifers, Marketing, Water 24:10

3M ago24:10

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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this week’s episode of Cattle Chat, the team debates phenotype versus genotype when selecting replacement heifers. Next, Dustin leads the discussion on marketing with rising cattle prices. Finally the crew discuss water quality management. 2:25 Replacement Heifers 11:56 Marketing 1:13 Water Quality For more on BCI Cat…

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Preweaning Calves, Post Season Bull Management, Crew Preparation 22:47

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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this week’s episode of Cattle Chat, the team talks about weaning calves and how to best prepare them for the stressful event. Next the experts discuss taking care of bulls after the breeding season. Finally, Dr. Brad White asks the crew their thoughts on preparing crew to work cattle.… Continue reading Preweaning Calv…

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VRSP Students, Listeriosis, Co-grazing 25:01

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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this week’s episode of Cattle Chat, the team discusses the Veterinary Research Scholars Program and the research those students have done with the BCI. Next, the crew explain listeriosis and how to identify it in your herd. Finally they have a debate over co-grazing, it’s benefits and potential risks.… Continue readin…

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Corn Diet, Breeding Heifers, Calf Digestion 23:45

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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this week’s episode of Cattle Chat, the team discusses feeding growing heifers alfalfa and corn. Next Dr. Phillip Lancaster and Dr. Bob Larson debate how early you should breed heifers versus the cows.Finally, Dr. Billy Brown returns to share insights on rumen development in calves and what it means… Continue reading …

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Research Update, Records, Consumer Demand 23:34

4M ago23:34

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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this week’s episode of Cattle Chat, the team is joined by BCI graduate student Hayden Kunnary who gives an update on his research. Next the experts talk about record keeping during the summer. The crew round out the episode by debating the impact of consumer demand on the beef… Continue reading Research Update, Record…

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Calving Season, Clostridium Perfringens, Starting Calves 25:04

4M ago25:04

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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this week’s episode of Cattle Chat, the team is joined by Dr. Billy Brown, assistant professor in dairy cattle nutrition. They start the episode with a debate on when the best time is to calve out cows. Next, the crew answers a question from a listener who had a calf diagnosed with overeating disease. Finally Billy ta…

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Beef-on-Dairy, Free Martin, Spring Pond Death 23:41

5M ago23:41

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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this week’s episode of Cattle Chat, the team answers your listener questions. starting with a question on calf nutrition. Next, Bob Larson answers a question about sexed semen and free martins. Finally Scott Fritz answers a question on pond scum. 4:02 Beef-on-Dairy Nutrition 13:36 Sexed Semen Free Martin 18:08 Spring …

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Intake Regulation, VTPRK, Forage Utilization 22:53

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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! For this episode the crew is joined by K-State beef systems extension specialist Emma Briggs to discuss her research in Hays. Dr. Bob Larson also discusses the Veterinary Training Program for Rural Kansas, their purpose and what they do. 3:31 Intake Regulation 11:36 Veterinary Training Program for Rural Kansas 16:18 Fora…

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Theileriosis, Redwater, Freezer Beef 25:06

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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! On this episode the crew is joined by parasite expert, Dr. Brian Herrin to discuss the theileriosis and tick control as well as Redwater disease. Finally the experts give some tips on marketing straight to consumer beef. Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the episode! 2:54 Theileriosis and Tick Control… Continue reading Thei…

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Research Update, Monitoring Cattle, Screwworm 24:18

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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! This episode starts off with a research update from BCI student Jordana Zimmermann. She talks about her project on rate of consumption. Next the experts discuss how to monitor herd health in a pasture. Finally the crew is joined by parasite expert, Dr. Brian Herrin to discuss the New World screwworm. Thanks for tuning in…

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Drones, Tariffs, Rotating Ionophores 24:46

6M ago24:46

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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this week’s episode of Cattle Chat, the team is joined by special guest Dr. Haley Larson , assistant professor of animal health at K-State Olathe. She shares her research on drones using thermal imaging to improve cattle management. Dustin Pendell continues the series on tariffs this week covering the impacts on the a…