The Beef Podcast Show

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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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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- Farmatan
- dsm-firmenich

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

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* Applied Biotechnologies

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- Virbac
- DietForge

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. W. Mark Hilton, a beef cow-calf consulting veterinarian, unpacks six key profit-boosting strategies every producer should be using right now. From herd genetics to calf implants, Dr. Hilton explains how data-driven decisions can lead to healthier herds, better efficiency, and long-term profitability. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Producers can make between $600 and $1000 per head above market price through direct freezer beef sales."

Meet the guest: Dr. W. Mark Hilton earned his BS in Animal Science and DVM from Purdue University. Board-certified in beef cattle practice and a Professional Animal Scientist, Dr. Hilton brings over four decades of experience to his role as a consulting veterinarian. His expertise spans herd health, nutrition, genetics, and economic sustainability in cow-calf systems.

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What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:34) Introduction
(06:48) Freezer beef strategy
(14:34) Crossbreeding returns
(21:22) Calf preconditioning profit
(27:24) Bull soundness testing
(30:32) DNA in heifer selection
(34:44) Implant programming
(49:13) Final three questions

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* Applied Biotechnologies
* Pro Earth Animal Health

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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, Don Scarrow, a feedlot owner and operator, shares how he finishes cattle while using potato waste as his main starch source. He explains the challenges he faced early on with bloat and acidosis-related losses and the strategies that helped stabilize rumen health and improve consistency. Don also discusses diet structure, carcass results, and practical management insights from his operation. Listen now on all major platforms!

"The manure looked almost boiling with acidic bubbles, and the high potato diet stayed on a razor edge until the added support product restored firmer manure and calmer rumen activity."

Meet the guest: Don Scarrow is a feedlot owner and operator from Idaho who finishes cattle and sells to a beef packer as part of an all-natural feeding and marketing program. His experience centers on using potato waste as a primary starch source while managing acidosis, bloat, feed efficiency, and carcass grading outcomes. 

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What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:59) Introduction
(05:49) Potato feeding
(13:05) Acidosis insights
(17:35) Product benefits
(19:19) Feeding management
(23:49) Operational strategies
(29:59) Final three questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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