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Nebraska Extension
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Cattle Market
Grazing Management
Cattle Nutrition
Cattle Management
Distillers Grains
Beef Cattle
Cattle
Estrus Synchronization
Beef Production
Cow Nutrition
Annual Forages
University Of Nebraska-Lincoln
Feeder Cattle
Beef Industry
Cattle Production
Drought
Rangelands
Calving

The BeefWatch Podcast provides timely information to help beef cattle producers improve the sustainability and profitability of their operations. BeefWatch is provided by the Nebraska Extension Beef Systems team and is the audio companion to the UNL BeefWatch Newsletter.

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There are advantadges of using an energy dense diet to grow calves instead of one's containing high levels of forage under current market conditions.

Dr. Jim MacDonald discusses the performance of growing cattle fed raw soybeans, roasted soybeans or distillers grains in a silage based diet.

Dr. Drewnoski discusses why Vitamin A is important for health and reproduction and when additional supplement is needed.

Doug Sieck of Selby, South Dakota discusses his experience grazing standing corn and feeding shell corn with hay when forage is short.

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Recent Guests

Aaron Labrie
Nebraska Extension Livestock Educator
Nebraska Extension
Episode: Prices Favor Limit-Feeding Stockers a High Energy Diet
Jim MacDonald
Professor in the Department of Animal Science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Episode: Comparing Soybeans to Distillers Grains as a Protein Supplement in Growing Diets
Mary Drewnoski
Beef Systems Extension Specialist at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
University of Nebraska-Lincoln (Beef Systems)
Episode: Additional Vitamin A is Likely Needed When Cattle are Eating Brown Forage
Doug Sieck
Diversified crop and livestock operator from Selby, South Dakota
Selby, South Dakota operation
Episode: Winter Grazing Cows on Standing Corn and Feeding Shell Corn with Hay - A Producers Perspective
Dan Shike
Professor and Department Head, Department of Animal Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Episode: Limit Feeding Cows to Address a Shortage of Forage
Lindsay Wachter-Mead
Nebraska Extension Educator; Nebraska BQA Coordinator; Veterinarian
Nebraska Extension
Episode: Strategies When Weaning Calves in Stressful Conditions
Mitch Stevenson
Range management specialist
Panhandle Research and Extension Center, Scotts Bluff
Episode: Green Is Not Always Growth: Nebraska Pasture Conditions After Late Rains
Jeff Lehmkuhler
Beef cattle extension specialist, University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky Extension Beef Cattle Specialist Team
Episode: Cows Grazing Standing Corn – A Feed Option for this Summer, Fall, and Winter
Brandon Smith
Researcher focusing on ruminant nutrition and forage systems; former Auburn faculty, University of Arkansas master's work
University of Arkansas (Master's research); Auburn University (research)
Episode: Limit Feeding Cows with Soy Hulls and Low Quality Hay

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Aaron Burger
Host of the BeefWatch Podcast, Nebraska Extension (Beef Systems)

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 109 ratings
  • Great Information

    Timely information brought in a quick, condensed podcast. They hit the highlights and features of the subject without dragging it out. One of my favorites to listen too. I look forward to each new episode.

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    5
    GMC Farms
    United States4 years ago
  • Great value

    I’ve been listening to this podcast now for a couple of years, even though I’m based in Australia. I love learning about the similarities and differences between the US and AUS beef industries. Great job!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CG86QLD
    Australia6 years ago
  • Excellent Podcast

    This is the best cattle information available in the US. UNL is leading the way on helping farmers have more efficient beef herds.

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    5
    kentuckypipw
    United States7 years ago
  • Episode on Adding Hunting to your Operation

    In many states, you can also check out your state’s public hunting and fishing lease program through your state fish and game agency. In Nebraska this program (Open Fields and Waters) provides an annual per acre payment based on habitat type, takes care of signage, and waives the landowner of all liability through the Nebraska Recreational Liability Act. Additional cost share and technical assistance for habitat improvements (cedar tree removal, prescribed fire, or even incentives to help cover... more

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    River Runner 87
    United States7 years ago
  • Good Info

    UNL does a great job on this, specifically Aaron. Don’t let the short length deter you. This is drinking from a fire hose of info! I end up listening two or three times to get everything locked in.

    Apple Podcasts
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    blood/sweat/steers
    United States8 years ago

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Additional Vitamin A is Likely Needed When Cattle are Eating Brown Forage
Q: Anything else folks should know as we head into the next six months for cow-calf operations regarding vitamin A?
As calving approaches, ensure last-trimester cows have adequate stores and that colostrum contains sufficient vitamin A, recognizing that most of the colostral vitamin A ultimately comes from the diet; thus, targeted supplementation during late gestation is critical for calf immunity.
Additional Vitamin A is Likely Needed When Cattle are Eating Brown Forage
Q: What would be a strategy right now to address deficiencies in weaned calves when cows may head toward corn stalks after being on brown forage?
A short-term approach could be an injection of vitamin A to give calves an immediate boost, but it should not replace ongoing nutrition strategies. Pair injections with continued fortified mineral programs and plan to maintain supplementary vitamin A through their diet during the stress period.
Additional Vitamin A is Likely Needed When Cattle are Eating Brown Forage
Q: Let's talk about vitamin A right now. What should we be paying attention to as we think about potential vitamin A deficiencies?
We should monitor both cow and calf needs, with emphasis on the cow's liver stores and the calf's early immune development. In drought conditions or with brown forage, beta-carotene and vitamin A intake drop, which can compromise colostrum quality and calf immunity, so it's important to plan supplementation accordingly.
Prices Favor Limit-Feeding Stockers a High Energy Diet
Q: Where can listeners find more information about the article and tools mentioned?
Listeners can visit beef.unl.edu to access the article and the feed cost calculator referenced in the discussion.
Prices Favor Limit-Feeding Stockers a High Energy Diet
Q: What are the initial logistics to get calves started on this diet?
Begin with long-stem hay in bunks and deliver about 0.75 percent of body weight in dry matter on day one, then increase to about 2.2 percent over 14 days, adjusting as calves clean up and tracking progress toward target average daily gain.

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What is UNL BeefWatch about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Beef-focused discussions center on practical cow-calf management, reproductive technology, drought strategies, and market dynamics for beef producers. Episodes emphasize producer-tested methods (limit-feeding, early weaning, ultrasound for pregnancy and sexing, drought-ready culling plans), plus hands-on insights into forage systems, pasture management, and risk mitigation. The show frequently features Nebraska Extension experts and regional researchers, blending data-driven guidance with real-world anecdotes from ranches and commercial operations. A standout trait is its strong emphasis on actionable steps, cost-conscious decision-making, and timely topics like drought adaptation, forage quality, and market signals, making it especially va... more

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