The Beef Podcast Show

In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Eugene Janzen from the University of Calgary breaks down how bovine respiratory disease has shifted in feedlot systems. He explains pathogen changes, the impact of co-mingling, and how modern data tools have reshaped pen riding and treatment decisions. Hear practical insights that matter for anyone managing cattle health in commercial yards. Listen now on all major platforms.

"Respiratory disease in the bovine feed yard has changed significantly as pathogens shift and new challenges emerge."

Meet the guest:
Dr. Eugene Janzen is a professor emeritus of buiatrics at the University of Calgary Veterinary Medicine and a locum virtual diagnostician in feedlot practice. His career spans cow calf and feedlot health, respiratory disease dynamics, and epidemiologic challenges in modern beef systems. 

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What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:24) Introduction
(04:43) BRD insights
(07:09) Pathogen shifts
(12:20) Co-mingling risks
(17:39) Data advances
(26:24) Future tech trends
(33:04) Final three questions

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* Boehringer Ingelheim
* Applied Biotechnologies
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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Gregg Rentfrow from the University of Kentucky explains how retail beef cutting has evolved and why product size, convenience foods, and consumer cooking confidence continue to shape the beef marketplace. He also discusses Kentucky’s new Meat and Foods Industry Advancement Center and how it will support research, teaching, and extension. Listen now on all major platforms.

"A new meats laboratory must support industry evolution by offering adaptable spaces capable of meeting future processing, teaching, and research requirements."

Meet the guest: Dr. Gregg Rentfrow earned his B.S. and M.S. in Meat Science from the University of Illinois and his Ph.D. in Meat Science and Muscle Biology from the University of Missouri. With expertise spanning retail cutting, muscle biology, teaching, and extension, his work supports meat processors, beef producers, and consumers through practical education and applied research. 

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What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(02:01) Introduction
(02:59) Guest background
(08:21) Retail cutting change
(13:35) New meat lab
(18:41) Research impact
(38:34) Food education
(44:28) Final questions

The Beef Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

* Applied Biotechnologies
* Pro Earth Animal Health
* Boehringer Ingelheim

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- Farmatan
- Rangen Group
- Virbac
- DietForge

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Tara Felix from Penn State University explains how beef-on-dairy has evolved and what current research reveals about genetics, early-life nutrition, and health challenges in beef-on-dairy progeny. She discusses industry gaps, including rumen development, early stressors, and risks of liver abscesses, and how collaborative research can strengthen performance across the supply chain. Listen now on all major platforms.

"Long-term progress in beef on dairy requires reliable calf performance data generated through cooperative research between industry partners and academic programs."

Meet the guest: Dr. Tara L. Felix is an Associate Professor of Animal Science at Penn State University, where she serves as the Extension Beef Cattle Specialist. Her work focuses on applied research to support the beef cattle industry, with an emphasis on beef-on-dairy progeny, early-life nutrition, health, and carcass value. Her experience spans genetic selection, feeding systems, and supply chain efficiency.

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What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:23) Introduction
(02:41) Genetic insights
(07:21) Growth and feeding
(11:19) Advancing calf data
(13:41) Improving efficiency
(20:03) Industry direction
(26:56) Final three questions

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* Applied Biotechnologies
* Pro Earth Animal Health

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- DietForge
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- Farmatan
- Rangen Group

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Kraig Peel from Adisseo breaks down how amino acid nutrition is opening new doors for efficiency in beef cattle systems. He covers nitrogen utilization, liver health, carcass value, and reproductive performance across cow-calf, stocker, and feedlot operations. Dr. Peel shares how targeted nutrient strategies can improve feed efficiency and biological response while supporting sustainability goals producers care about. Listen now on all major platforms!

"If more metabolizable protein is available, animals can shift protein deposition toward lean tissue instead of excess fat."

Meet the guest: Dr. Kraig Peel is the Commercial Beef Director at Adisseo, with extensive experience in beef cattle nutrition, production, and sustainability. He previously served as a faculty member at Colorado State University and continues teaching animal science courses. His work focuses on improving protein utilization, animal health, and environmental efficiency across beef systems. 

Like The Beef Podcast Show? Check out these episodes from The Dairy Podcast Show:
Dr. Mark Hanigan: Balancing Amino Acids in Feed | Ep. 107
Dr. Jennifer Spencer: Heifer Reproductive Management | Ep. 122
Chad Robbins: Methionine, Forage and Transition Cow Health | Ep. 129

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What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:53) Introduction
(03:48) Beef amino acid value
(06:21) Carcass response data
(09:09) Nitrogen efficiency
(11:03) Hydroxy-selenomethionine
(18:12) Moving into beef
(23:46) Final three questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Juliana Ranches from Oregon State University explores the science and practical applications behind virtual fencing in beef cattle production. She explains how the technology improves grazing precision and herd management while addressing animal welfare concerns and research gaps. Discover how behavior, physiology, and innovation intersect in beef cattle production. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Virtual fencing allows precise grazing control, enabling land management flexibility far beyond what traditional fencing provides."

Meet the guest: Dr. Juliana Ranches earned her M.S. and Ph.D. in Animal Sciences from the University of Florida and now serves as an Assistant Professor and Beef Extension Specialist at Oregon State University. Her research focuses on cattle nutrition, behavior, physiology, and technologies like virtual fencing to enhance beef production systems.

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What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:41) Introduction
(04:16) Virtual fencing benefits
(06:36) Wildfire risk management
(08:07) Research origins
(12:41) Cattle welfare research
(22:09) Future research directions
(35:11) Final three questions

The Beef Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

* Pro Earth Animal Health
* Applied Biotechnologies

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- Virbac
- DietForge

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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