<h3>Learn beef nutrition from the brightest minds of the global beef industry – in 9 minutes.</h3> If you are a beef nutritionist who wants to stay up to date with all that is working in the industry, but doesn’t know how to start, doesn’t have the time, or feel most courses out there don’t deliver, then you have come to the right place. The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is specially designed by and for professionals just like yourself. With it, you can effortlessly have access to the thoughts of the most brilliant minds in our industry – all while going about your routine and saving your time.

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In this episode of The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Angela Gonella, Associate Professor at the University of Florida, examines relationships between bull feed efficiency and semen quality. She explores residual feed intake, breeding soundness data, breed differences, genomic testing, and reproductive performance. Discover what current research suggests about selecting efficient bulls without overlooking fertility. Listen now on all major platforms! &#34;We collected semen at the beginning of the feed-efficiency test and at the end, and again we couldn’t find any relationship between residual feed intake and semen quality.&#34; Meet the guest: Dr. Angela Gonella is an Assistant Professor of Beef Cattle Reproduction at the University of Florida. She earned her D.V.M. in Colombia, M.Sc. from the National University of Colombia, and Ph.D. from the University of São Paulo. Her research focuses on early pregnancy, reproductive efficiency, periconceptional programming, and molecular and metabolomic markers in beef cattle. Listen to Dr. Angela Gonella on The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — <a href="https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/" rel="nofollow">Here’s what we think you’ll love!</a> What will you learn: <ul><li>(00:00) Highlight</li><li>(00:57) Introduction</li><li>(01:26) Paternal influence</li><li>(02:06) Defining feed efficiency</li><li>(03:00) Residual feed intake</li><li>(04:27) Controlled bull study</li><li>(06:16) Research outlook</li><li>(07:07) Closing thoughts</li></ul> The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies: * <a href="https://proearthanimalhealth.com/" rel="nofollow">Pro Earth Animal Health</a> - <a href="https://dietforge.ai/" rel="nofollow">DietForge</a> 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: <a href="https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/beefcampus/" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beefcampus/" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589209024365" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@beefcampus" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>

In this episode of The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Angela Gonella, Associate Professor at the University of Florida, examines relationships between bull feed efficiency and semen quality. She explores residual feed intake, breeding soundness data, breed differences, genomic testing, and reproductive performance. Discover what current research suggests about selecting efficient bulls without overlooking fertility. Listen now on all major platforms!

&#34;We collected semen at the beginning of the feed-efficiency test and at the end, and again we couldn’t find any relationship between residual feed intake and semen quality.&#34;

Meet the guest: Dr. Angela Gonella is an Assistant Professor of Beef Cattle Reproduction at the University of Florida. She earned her D.V.M. in Colombia, M.Sc. from the National University of Colombia, and Ph.D. from the University of São Paulo. Her research focuses on early pregnancy, reproductive efficiency, periconceptional programming, and molecular and metabolomic markers in beef cattle. Listen to Dr. Angela Gonella on The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.

Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love!
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What will you learn: 
(00:00) Highlight
(00:33) Introduction
(01:02) Paternal influence
(01:42) Defining feed efficiency
(02:36) Residual feed intake
(04:03) Controlled bull study
(05:52) Research outlook
(06:43) Closing thoughts

The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies:

* Pro Earth Animal Health (https://proearthanimalhealth.com/)

- DietForge (https://dietforge.ai/)

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
Website: https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/beefcampus/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beefcampus/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589209024365
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Dr. Angela Gonella: Feed Efficiency and Bull Fertility | Ep. 22

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In this episode of The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Angela Gonella, Associate Professor at the University of Florida, explains how maternal nutrition can shape calf development long before birth. She discusses nutritional programming, methionine supplementation, DNA methylation, muscle development, and feed efficiency, highlighting why nutrition throughout gestation can influence offspring productivity well beyond birth. Listen now on all major platforms! Click here to read the full research articles:<a href="https://academic.oup.com/jas/article-abstract/doi/10.1093/jas/skae384/7929984?login=false&redirectedFrom=fulltext" rel="nofollow">Impact of dietary supplementation of beef cows with rumen-protected methionine during the periconceptional period on prenatal growth and performance to weaning</a><a href="https://academic.oup.com/jas/article-abstract/doi/10.1093/jas/skaf380/8306827?login=false&redirectedFrom=fulltext" rel="nofollow">Impact of dietary supplementation of beef cows with rumen-protected methionine during the periconceptional period on post-weaning performance of female offspring</a> &#34;Maternal nutrition during pregnancy can shape fetal development and influence cattle health, productivity, and performance long after offspring are born.&#34; Meet the guest: Dr. Angela Gonella is an Assistant Professor of Beef Cattle Reproduction at the University of Florida. She earned her D.V.M. in Colombia, M.Sc. from the National University of Colombia, and Ph.D. from the University of São Paulo. Her research focuses on early pregnancy, reproductive efficiency, periconceptional programming, and molecular and metabolomic markers in beef cattle. Listen to Dr. Angela Gonella on The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — <a href="https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/" rel="nofollow">Here’s what we think you’ll love!</a> What will you learn: <ul><li>(00:00) Highlight</li><li>(01:08) Introduction</li><li>(02:10) Research focus</li><li>(04:48) Maternal nutrition</li><li>(06:28) Fetal programming</li><li>(08:58) Producer relevance</li><li>(13:04) Choline exposure</li><li>(15:36) Closing thoughts</li></ul> The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies: * <a href="https://proearthanimalhealth.com/" rel="nofollow">Pro Earth Animal Health</a> - <a href="https://dietforge.ai/" rel="nofollow">DietForge</a> 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: <a href="https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/beefcampus/" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beefcampus/" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589209024365" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@beefcampus" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>

In this episode of The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Angela Gonella, Associate Professor at the University of Florida, explains how maternal nutrition can shape calf development long before birth. She discusses nutritional programming, methionine supplementation, DNA methylation, muscle development, and feed efficiency, highlighting why nutrition throughout gestation can influence offspring productivity well beyond birth. Listen now on all major platforms!

Click here to read the full research articles:

Impact of dietary supplementation of beef cows with rumen-protected methionine during the periconceptional period on prenatal growth and performance to weaning: https://academic.oup.com/jas/article-abstract/doi/10.1093/jas/skae384/7929984?redirectedFrom=fulltext&amp;login=false

Impact of dietary supplementation of beef cows with rumen-protected methionine during the periconceptional period on post-weaning performance of female offspring: https://academic.oup.com/jas/article-abstract/doi/10.1093/jas/skaf380/8306827?redirectedFrom=fulltext&amp;login=false

&#34;Maternal nutrition during pregnancy can shape fetal development and influence cattle health, productivity, and performance long after offspring are born.&#34;

Meet the guest: Dr. Angela Gonella is an Assistant Professor of Beef Cattle Reproduction at the University of Florida. She earned her D.V.M. in Colombia, M.Sc. from the National University of Colombia, and Ph.D. from the University of São Paulo. Her research focuses on early pregnancy, reproductive efficiency, periconceptional programming, and molecular and metabolomic markers in beef cattle. Listen to Dr. Angela Gonella on The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.

Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love!
https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/

What will you learn: 
(00:00) Highlight
(00:45) Introduction  
(01:47) Research focus  
(04:25) Maternal nutrition  
(06:05) Fetal programming  
(08:35) Producer relevance  
(12:41) Choline exposure  
(15:13) Closing thoughts

The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies:

* Pro Earth Animal Health (https://proearthanimalhealth.com/)

- DietForge (https://dietforge.ai/)

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
Website: https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/beefcampus/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beefcampus/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589209024365
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beefcampus

Dr. Angela Gonella: Maternal Nutrition and Fetal Programming | Ep. 21

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In this episode of The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Jerad Jaborek from Michigan State University examines market prices for newborn beef-on-dairy crossbred calves and straightbred dairy calves. He explains how tight cattle inventories and strong feeder demand drove calf values higher from 2020 through 2025, why percentage premiums have narrowed, and how breed type and calf sex affect pricing. He also discusses what a future beef herd rebuild could mean for these values. Listen now on all major platforms! &#34;Limited cattle inventory can strengthen demand for newborn calves, pushing beef dairy cross prices higher when feedlots compete for available feeder cattle.&#34;  Click here to read the full research articles:<a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590286526000480" rel="nofollow">Market price differences between beef-dairy-cross calves and dairy bull calves from Kentucky and Pennsylvania auctions</a> <a href="https://academic.oup.com/jas/article/103/Supplement_3/78/8274646?login=false" rel="nofollow">Effects of corn silage inclusion rate in the finishing diet on performance, carcass characteristics, and liver abscess incidence of Holstein and Beef × Holstein steers.</a> Meet the guest: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerad-jaborek-6a3694155" rel="nofollow">Dr. Jerad Jaborek</a> is a Beef Feedlot Systems Extension Educator at Michigan State University. Dr. Jaborek earned a Ph.D. and a master’s degree in Animal Sciences from The Ohio State University. His research helps producers understand how biological performance and changing cattle markets influence feeding and purchasing decisions. Learn more from Dr. Jerad Jaborek on The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — <a href="https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/" rel="nofollow">Here’s what we think you’ll love!</a> What will you learn: <ul><li>(00:00) Highlight</li><li>(01:12) Introduction</li><li>(02:09) Study purpose</li><li>(03:28) Calf price trends</li><li>(05:22) Breed differences</li><li>(08:06) Crossbred heifers</li><li>(09:34) Market outlook</li><li>(11:29) Closing thoughts</li></ul> The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies: * <a href="https://proearthanimalhealth.com/" rel="nofollow">Pro Earth Animal Health</a> - <a href="https://dietforge.ai/" rel="nofollow">DietForge</a> 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: <a href="https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/beefcampus/" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beefcampus/" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589209024365" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@beefcampus" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>

In this episode of The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Jerad Jaborek from Michigan State University examines market prices for newborn beef-on-dairy crossbred calves and straightbred dairy calves. He explains how tight cattle inventories and strong feeder demand drove calf values higher from 2020 through 2025, why percentage premiums have narrowed, and how breed type and calf sex affect pricing. He also discusses what a future beef herd rebuild could mean for these values. Listen now on all major platforms!

&#34;Limited cattle inventory can strengthen demand for newborn calves, pushing beef dairy cross prices higher when feedlots compete for available feeder cattle.&#34;

 Click here to read the full research articles:

Market price differences between beef-dairy-cross calves and dairy bull calves from Kentucky and Pennsylvania auctions: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590286526000480

Effects of corn silage inclusion rate in the finishing diet on performance, carcass characteristics, and liver abscess incidence of Holstein and Beef × Holstein steers: https://academic.oup.com/jas/article/103/Supplement_3/78/8274646?login=false


Meet the guest: Dr. Jerad Jaborek https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerad-jaborek-6a3694155 is a Beef Feedlot Systems Extension Educator at Michigan State University. Dr. Jaborek earned a Ph.D. and a master’s degree in Animal Sciences from The Ohio State University. His research helps producers understand how biological performance and changing cattle markets influence feeding and purchasing decisions. Learn more from Dr. Jerad Jaborek on The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.

Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love!
https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/

What will you learn: 
(00:00) Highlight
(00:49) Introduction  
(01:46) Study purpose  
(03:05) Calf price trends  
(04:59) Breed differences  
(07:43) Crossbred heifers  
(09:11) Market outlook  
(11:06) Closing thoughts

The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies:

* Pro Earth Animal Health (https://proearthanimalhealth.com/)

- DietForge (https://dietforge.ai/)

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
Website: https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/beefcampus/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beefcampus/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589209024365
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beefcampus

Dr. Jerad Jaborek: Beef-on-Dairy Calf Prices | Ep. 20

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In this episode of The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Zach McFarlane, Assistant Professor at California Polytechnic State University, discusses the effort to reinvigorate grazing research at Swanton Pacific Ranch after the 2020 fire. He explains how grazing can support vegetation management and cultural landscape stewardship, why virtual fencing may transform cattle management on rugged coastal terrain, and how cattle behavior could help identify animals that adapt more readily to new technology. Listen now on all major platforms! &#34;Strategic cattle grazing can provide valuable vegetation management while supporting conservation, recreation, cultural resources, and wildfire resilience across landscapes facing competing land uses.&#34; Meet the guest: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-mcfarlane-4168a374" rel="nofollow">Dr. Zach McFarlane</a> is an Assistant Professor at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, where he teaches and conducts research relevant to beef cattle production systems. His background includes ruminant nutrition, cattle behavior, grazing management, and heifer development. He earned a PhD in Animal Sciences from the University of Tennessee and MS and BS degrees from the University of Arizona. Learn more about virtual fencing and grazing research with Dr. Zach McFarlane on The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — <a href="https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/" rel="nofollow">Here’s what we think you’ll love!</a> What will you learn: <ul><li>(00:00) Highlight</li><li>(01:35) Introduction</li><li>(02:21) Swanton Pacific Ranch</li><li>(04:39) Cultural landscape stewardship</li><li>(06:09) Grazing as a service</li><li>(07:21) Virtual fencing</li><li>(13:55) Heifer adaptability</li><li>(15:55) Closing thoughts</li></ul> The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies: * <a href="https://proearthanimalhealth.com/" rel="nofollow">Pro Earth Animal Health</a> - <a href="https://dietforge.ai/" rel="nofollow">DietForge</a> 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: <a href="https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/beefcampus/" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beefcampus/" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589209024365" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@beefcampus" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>

In this episode of The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Zach McFarlane, Assistant Professor at California Polytechnic State University, discusses the effort to reinvigorate grazing research at Swanton Pacific Ranch after the 2020 fire. He explains how grazing can support vegetation management and cultural landscape stewardship, why virtual fencing may transform cattle management on rugged coastal terrain, and how cattle behavior could help identify animals that adapt more readily to new technology. Listen now on all major platforms!

&#34;Strategic cattle grazing can provide valuable vegetation management while supporting conservation, recreation, cultural resources, and wildfire resilience across landscapes facing competing land uses.&#34;

Meet the guest: Dr. Zach McFarlane https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-mcfarlane-4168a374 is an Assistant Professor at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, where he teaches and conducts research relevant to beef cattle production systems. His background includes ruminant nutrition, cattle behavior, grazing management, and heifer development. He earned a PhD in Animal Sciences from the University of Tennessee and MS and BS degrees from the University of Arizona. Learn more about virtual fencing and grazing research with Dr. Zach McFarlane on The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.

Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love!
https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/

What will you learn: 
(00:00) Highlight
(01:11) Introduction  
(01:57) Swanton Pacific Ranch  
(04:15) Cultural landscape stewardship  
(05:45) Grazing as a service  
(06:57) Virtual fencing  
(13:31) Heifer adaptability  
(15:31) Closing thoughts
The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies:

* Pro Earth Animal Health (https://proearthanimalhealth.com/)

- DietForge (https://dietforge.ai/)

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
Website: https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/beefcampus/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beefcampus/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589209024365
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beefcampus

Dr. Zach McFarlane: Virtual Fencing for Strategic Grazing | Ep. 19

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In this episode of The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Min Du, Regents Professor and Baxter Endowed Chair in Beef Research at Washington State University, explains how maternal nutrition influences fetal muscle and fat development. He discusses developmental timing, balanced nutrient supply, protein, vitamin A, intramuscular fat formation, and why current requirements may not fully account for the needs of the developing fetus. Listen now on all major platforms! &#34;Maternal nutrition can have a profound impact on fetal development, which then affects offspring performance.&#34; Meet the guest: Dr. Min Du is a Regents Professor and Baxter Endowed Chair in Beef Research at Washington State University. He has published more than 300 peer-reviewed articles, achieved a Google Scholar H-index of 86, and trained more than 60 graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and visiting scholars. His career achievements include two major American Society of Animal Science awards, WSU’s Research Excellence Award, and election to the Washington State Academy of Sciences. His research advances fetal programming, skeletal muscle and adipose tissue development, and beef quality. Hear Dr. Min Du on The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms! Liked this one? Don’t stop now — <a href="https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/" rel="nofollow">Here’s what we think you’ll love!</a> What will you learn: <ul><li>(00:00) Highlight</li><li>(01:11) Introduction</li><li>(03:06) Fetal development</li><li>(04:53) Gestation stages</li><li>(06:37) Marbling development</li><li>(07:31) Balanced nutrition</li><li>(11:11) Cross-species research</li><li>(15:31) Closing thoughts</li></ul> The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies: * <a href="https://proearthanimalhealth.com/" rel="nofollow">Pro Earth Animal Health</a> - <a href="https://dietforge.ai/" rel="nofollow">DietForge</a> 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: <a href="https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/beefcampus/" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beefcampus/" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589209024365" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@beefcampus" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>

In this episode of The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Min Du, Regents Professor and Baxter Endowed Chair in Beef Research at Washington State University, explains how maternal nutrition influences fetal muscle and fat development. He discusses developmental timing, balanced nutrient supply, protein, vitamin A, intramuscular fat formation, and why current requirements may not fully account for the needs of the developing fetus. Listen now on all major platforms!

&#34;Maternal nutrition can have a profound impact on fetal development, which then affects offspring performance.&#34;

Meet the guest: Dr. Min Du is a Regents Professor and Baxter Endowed Chair in Beef Research at Washington State University. He has published more than 300 peer-reviewed articles, achieved a Google Scholar H-index of 86, and trained more than 60 graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and visiting scholars. His career achievements include two major American Society of Animal Science awards, WSU’s Research Excellence Award, and election to the Washington State Academy of Sciences. His research advances fetal programming, skeletal muscle and adipose tissue development, and beef quality. Hear Dr. Min Du on The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms!

Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love!
https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/

What will you learn: 
(00:00) Highlight
(00:48) Introduction  
(02:43) Fetal development  
(04:30) Gestation stages  
(06:14) Marbling development  
(07:08) Balanced nutrition  
(10:48) Cross-species research  
(15:08) Closing thoughts

The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies:

* Pro Earth Animal Health (https://proearthanimalhealth.com/)

- DietForge (https://dietforge.ai/)

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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Dr. Min Du: Fetal Programming and Beef Quality | Ep. 18

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In Part 2 of this episode of The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Lisa Baxter, Associate Professor and State Forage Extension Specialist at the University of Georgia, explains how producers can respond when weeds are already established. She discusses selective control, field renovation, grazing and mowing to limit seed production, research from small plots to full hay fields, and why early identification preserves more control options. Listen now on all major platforms! &#34;It is a lot easier to control something that is two inches tall than two to ten feet tall.&#34; Meet the guest: Dr. Lisa Baxter is an Associate Professor and State Forage Extension Specialist at the University of Georgia’s Tifton campus. Her work focuses on forage production and management, with an emphasis on reducing input costs, refining management strategies, and improving hay production for cattle systems. Her research and Extension efforts help producers make practical forage management decisions. Listen to Dr. Baxter on The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — <a href="https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/" rel="nofollow">Here’s what we think you’ll love!</a> What will you learn: <ul><li>(00:00) Highlight</li><li>(01:31) Established weed problems</li><li>(01:57) Renovation decisions</li><li>(03:10) Grazing and biomass removal</li><li>(04:39) Designing forage research</li><li>(07:44) Small-plot and field-scale trials</li><li>(10:55) Early weed identification</li><li>(11:36) Closing thoughts</li></ul> The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies: * <a href="https://proearthanimalhealth.com/" rel="nofollow">Pro Earth Animal Health</a> - <a href="https://dietforge.ai/" rel="nofollow">DietForge</a> 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: <a href="https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/beefcampus/" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beefcampus/" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589209024365" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@beefcampus" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>

In Part 2 of this episode of The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Lisa Baxter, Associate Professor and State Forage Extension Specialist at the University of Georgia, explains how producers can respond when weeds are already established. She discusses selective control, field renovation, grazing and mowing to limit seed production, research from small plots to full hay fields, and why early identification preserves more control options. Listen now on all major platforms!

&#34;Anywhere you see dust sitting on hay equipment, there is an opportunity for a weed seed to be in there.&#34;

Meet the guest: Dr. Lisa Baxter is an Associate Professor and State Forage Extension Specialist at the University of Georgia’s Tifton campus. Her work focuses on forage production and management, with an emphasis on reducing input costs, refining management strategies, and improving hay production for cattle systems. Her research and Extension efforts help producers make practical forage management decisions. Listen to Dr. Baxter on The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.

Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love!
https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/

What will you learn: 
(00:00) Highlight
(00:50) Established weed problems
(01:33) Renovation decisions
(02:46) Grazing and biomass removal
(04:15) Designing forage research
(07:20) Small-plot and field-scale trials
(10:31) Early weed identification
(11:12) Closing thoughts

The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies:

* Pro Earth Animal Health (https://proearthanimalhealth.com/)

- DietForge (https://dietforge.ai/)

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
Website: https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/
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Dr. Lisa Baxter: Reclaiming Weedy Forage Fields - Part 2 | Ep. 17

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In Part 1 of this episode of The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Lisa Baxter, Associate Professor and State Forage Extension Specialist at the University of Georgia, explains why effective weed management requires more than herbicides. She discusses integrated cultural, mechanical, and chemical control, how hay equipment can spread weed seeds, why fields should be worked from cleanest to weediest, and how soil temperature guides pre-emergent timing. Listen now on all major platforms! &#34;Anywhere you see dust sitting on hay equipment, there is an opportunity for a weed seed to be in there.&#34; Meet the guest: Dr. Lisa Baxter is an Associate Professor and State Forage Extension Specialist at the University of Georgia’s Tifton campus. Her work focuses on forage production and management, with an emphasis on reducing input costs, refining management strategies, and improving hay production for cattle systems. Her research and Extension efforts help producers make practical forage management decisions. Listen to Dr. Baxter on The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — <a href="https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/" rel="nofollow">Here’s what we think you’ll love!</a> What will you learn: <ul><li>(00:00) Highlight</li><li>(01:24) Introduction</li><li>(02:45) Integrated weed management</li><li>(04:52) Cleaning hay equipment</li><li>(05:43) Working from clean to weedy fields</li><li>(07:36) Pre-emergent timing</li><li>(08:24) Soil-temperature monitoring</li><li>(09:44) Closing thoughts</li></ul> The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies: * <a href="https://proearthanimalhealth.com/" rel="nofollow">Pro Earth Animal Health</a> - <a href="https://dietforge.ai/" rel="nofollow">DietForge</a> 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: <a href="https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/beefcampus/" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beefcampus/" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589209024365" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@beefcampus" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>

In Part 1 of this episode of The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Lisa Baxter, Associate Professor and State Forage Extension Specialist at the University of Georgia, explains why effective weed management requires more than herbicides. She discusses integrated cultural, mechanical, and chemical control, how hay equipment can spread weed seeds, why fields should be worked from cleanest to weediest, and how soil temperature guides pre-emergent timing. Listen now on all major platforms!

&#34;Anywhere you see dust sitting on hay equipment, there is an opportunity for a weed seed to be in there.&#34;

Meet the guest: Dr. Lisa Baxter is an Associate Professor and State Forage Extension Specialist at the University of Georgia’s Tifton campus. Her work focuses on forage production and management, with an emphasis on reducing input costs, refining management strategies, and improving hay production for cattle systems. Her research and Extension efforts help producers make practical forage management decisions. Listen to Dr. Baxter on The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.

Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love!
https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/

What will you learn: 
(00:00) Highlight
(01:04) Introduction
(02:25) Integrated weed management
(04:32) Cleaning hay equipment
(05:23) Working from clean to weedy fields
(07:16) Pre-emergent timing
(08:04) Soil-temperature monitoring
(09:24) Closing thoughts

The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies:

* Pro Earth Animal Health (https://proearthanimalhealth.com/)

- DietForge (https://dietforge.ai/)

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
Website: https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/
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Dr. Lisa Baxter: Integrated Weed Management - Part 1 | Ep. 16

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In this episode of The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Keith Johnson, Professor Emeritus in Purdue University’s Department of Agronomy, explains how sensory and chemical forage analysis can support cattle nutrition and health. He covers forage maturity, moisture evaluation, storage identification, undesirable plants, mold, and mycotoxin risks. Learn how practical forage assessment can reveal important factors that laboratory results alone may miss. Listen now on all major platforms! &#34;Sensory forage analysis combines sight, smell, and touch with laboratory testing to create a more complete assessment of forage quality and suitability.&#34; Meet the guest: Dr. Keith Johnson is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Agronomy at Purdue University, where he served as a forage specialist from 1981 to 2024. He collaborated with agricultural scientists on research involving forages, taught a dual-level forage course during the last 12 years of his career, and led the development of the Purdue Forage Field Guide. He has also received multiple awards from the American Forage and Grassland Council. Learn more from Dr. Keith Johnson on The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — <a href="https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/" rel="nofollow">Here’s what we think you’ll love!</a> What will you learn: <ul><li>(00:00) Highlight</li><li>(01:19) Introduction</li><li>(02:34) Sensory analysis</li><li>(04:57) Sensory appraisal worksheet</li><li>(06:29) Silage moisture</li><li>(07:35) Chemical analysis</li><li>(09:47) Canada thistle case</li><li>(14:19) Closing thoughts</li></ul> The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies: * <a href="https://proearthanimalhealth.com/" rel="nofollow">Pro Earth Animal Health</a> - <a href="https://dietforge.ai/" rel="nofollow">DietForge</a> 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: <a href="https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/beefcampus/" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beefcampus/" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589209024365" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@beefcampus" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>

In this episode of The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Keith Johnson, Professor Emeritus in Purdue University’s Department of Agronomy, explains how sensory and chemical forage analysis can support cattle nutrition and health. He covers forage maturity, moisture evaluation, storage identification, undesirable plants, mold, and mycotoxin risks. Learn how practical forage assessment can reveal important factors that laboratory results alone may miss. Listen now on all major platforms!

&#34;Sensory forage analysis combines sight, smell, and touch with laboratory testing to create a more complete assessment of forage quality and suitability.&#34;

Meet the guest: Dr. Keith Johnson is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Agronomy at Purdue University, where he served as a forage specialist from 1981 to 2024. He collaborated with agricultural scientists on research involving forages, taught a dual-level forage course during the last 12 years of his career, and led the development of the Purdue Forage Field Guide. He has also received multiple awards from the American Forage and Grassland Council. Learn more from Dr. Keith Johnson on The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.

Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love!
https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/

What will you learn: 
(00:00) Highlight
(00:55) Introduction
(02:10) Sensory analysis
(04:33) Sensory appraisal worksheet
(06:05) Silage moisture
(07:11) Chemical analysis
(09:23) Canada thistle case
(13:55) Closing thoughts

The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies:

* Pro Earth Animal Health (https://proearthanimalhealth.com/)

- DietForge (https://dietforge.ai/)

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
Website: https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/
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Dr. Keith Johnson: Combining Sensory and Laboratory Forage Analysis | Ep. 15

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In this episode of The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Ron Lemenager, Professor and Beef Extension Specialist at Purdue University, explains how heat stress affects beef cattle performance and reproduction. He discusses the thermal comfort zone, the four pathways of heat exchange, the cattle most vulnerable to heat stress, and critical reproductive risks for cows, embryos, and bulls. Learn how producers can reduce heat load and protect cattle during challenging conditions. Listen now on all major platforms! &#34;Heat exposure around follicle development, breeding, and early embryo development creates vulnerable reproductive periods that can influence conception and early embryo survival.&#34; Meet the guest: Dr. Ron Lemenager is a Professor and Beef Extension Specialist in the Department of Animal Sciences at Purdue University. His work supports beef cattle producers through extension education focused on practical nutrition and management challenges. Learn more from Dr. Ron Lemenager on The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — <a href="https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/" rel="nofollow">Here’s what we think you’ll love!</a> What will you learn: <ul><li>(00:00) Highlight</li><li>(01:08) Introduction</li><li>(01:55) Thermal comfort</li><li>(02:54) Heat exchange</li><li>(05:38) Vulnerable cattle</li><li>(07:24) Reproductive effects</li><li>(10:33) Heat mitigation</li><li>(13:19) Closing thoughts</li></ul> The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies: * <a href="https://proearthanimalhealth.com/" rel="nofollow">Pro Earth Animal Health</a>- <a href="https://dietforge.ai/" rel="nofollow">DietForge</a> 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: <a href="https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/beefcampus/" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beefcampus/" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589209024365" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@beefcampus" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>

In this episode of The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Ron Lemenager, Professor and Beef Extension Specialist at Purdue University, explains how heat stress affects beef cattle performance and reproduction. He discusses the thermal comfort zone, the four pathways of heat exchange, the cattle most vulnerable to heat stress, and critical reproductive risks for cows, embryos, and bulls. Learn how producers can reduce heat load and protect cattle during challenging conditions. Listen now on all major platforms!

&#34;Heat exposure around follicle development, breeding, and early embryo development creates vulnerable reproductive periods that can influence conception and early embryo survival.&#34;

Meet the guest: Dr. Ron Lemenager is a Professor and Beef Extension Specialist in the Department of Animal Sciences at Purdue University. His work supports beef cattle producers through extension education focused on practical nutrition and management challenges. Learn more from Dr. Ron Lemenager on The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.

Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love!
https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/

What will you learn: 
(00:00) Highlight
(00:44) Introduction
(01:31) Thermal comfort
(02:30) Heat exchange
(05:14) Vulnerable cattle
(07:00) Reproductive effects
(10:09) Heat mitigation
(12:55) Closing thoughts

The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies:

* Pro Earth Animal Health (https://proearthanimalhealth.com/)
- DietForge (https://dietforge.ai/)

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
Website: https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/
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Dr. Ron Lemenager: Heat Stress in Beef Cattle | Ep. 14

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In this episode of The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Lisa Baxter from the University of Georgia explains how harvest timing shapes hay quality and feeding value. She covers optimal cutting intervals, forage testing, representative hay sampling, and matching forage quality with cattle requirements. Learn how practical forage management can improve hay production while controlling input costs. Listen now on all major platforms! <a href="https://georgiaforages.caes.uga.edu/" rel="nofollow">Click here</a> to learn more! &#34;Harvest timing is the single biggest driver of forage quality, regardless of species or location.&#34; Meet the guest: Dr. Lisa Baxter is an Associate Professor and State Forage Extension Specialist at the University of Georgia’s Tifton campus. Her work focuses on forage production and management, with an emphasis on reducing input costs, refining management strategies, and improving hay production for cattle systems. Her research and Extension efforts help producers make practical forage management decisions. Listen to Dr. Baxter on The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — <a href="https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/" rel="nofollow">Here’s what we think you’ll love!</a> What will you learn: <ul><li>(00:00) Highlight</li><li>(01:02) Introduction</li><li>(02:27) Producer priorities</li><li>(04:15) Harvest timing</li><li>(05:37) Feeding strategy</li><li>(07:42) Hay sampling</li><li>(09:41) Forage testing</li><li>(13:00) Closing thoughts</li></ul> The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies: * <a href="https://proearthanimalhealth.com/" rel="nofollow">Pro Earth Animal Health</a> - <a href="https://dietforge.ai/" rel="nofollow">DietForge</a> 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: <a href="https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/beefcampus/" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beefcampus/" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589209024365" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@beefcampus" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>

In this episode of The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Lisa Baxter from the University of Georgia explains how harvest timing shapes hay quality and feeding value. She covers optimal cutting intervals, forage testing, representative hay sampling, and matching forage quality with cattle requirements. Learn how practical forage management can improve hay production while controlling input costs. Listen now on all major platforms!

Click here to learn more: https://georgiaforages.caes.uga.edu/

&#34;Harvest timing is the single biggest driver of forage quality, regardless of species or location.&#34;

Meet the guest: Dr. Lisa Baxter is an Associate Professor and State Forage Extension Specialist at the University of Georgia’s Tifton campus. Her work focuses on forage production and management, with an emphasis on reducing input costs, refining management strategies, and improving hay production for cattle systems. Her research and Extension efforts help producers make practical forage management decisions. Listen to Dr. Baxter on The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.

Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love!
https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/

What will you learn: 
(00:00) Highlight
(00:38) Introduction
(02:03) Producer priorities
(03:51) Harvest timing
(05:13) Feeding strategy
(07:18) Hay sampling
(09:17) Forage testing
(12:36) Closing thoughts

The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies:

* Pro Earth Animal Health (https://proearthanimalhealth.com/)

- DietForge (https://dietforge.ai/)

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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Dr. Lisa Baxter: Harvest Timing Drives Forage Quality | Ep. 13

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In this episode of The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Stephen Smith, retired Regents Professor and Emeritus Senior Faculty Fellow, continues the discussion by reflecting on nearly five decades of beef research. He explains how genetics, nutrition, and time on feed have transformed marbling, shares lessons from a career studying beef quality, and discusses why biological understanding remains essential for meaningful scientific discoveries. Listen now on all major platforms! &#34;Time on feed, improved nutrition, and stronger genetics remain the major drivers behind continued improvements in beef marbling and carcass quality.&#34; Meet the guest: Dr. Stephen Smith is a retired Regents Professor and Emeritus Senior Faculty Fellow at Texas A&amp;M. His work documented the development, composition, and nutritional value of marbling adipose tissue in beef cattle, including links among diet, oleic acid, and beef quality. Learn more from Dr. Stephen Smith on The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — <a href="https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/" rel="nofollow">Here’s what we think you’ll love!</a> What will you learn: <ul><li>(00:00) Highlight</li><li>(01:01) Introduction</li><li>(02:01) Prime growth</li><li>(04:33) Carcass weights</li><li>(05:21) Research philosophy</li><li>(06:30) Gene meaning</li><li>(08:01) Teaching impact</li><li>(10:56) Closing thoughts</li></ul> The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies: * <a href="https://proearthanimalhealth.com/" rel="nofollow">Pro Earth Animal Health</a> - <a href="https://dietforge.ai/" rel="nofollow">DietForge</a> 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: <a href="https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/beefcampus/" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beefcampus/" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589209024365" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@beefcampus" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>

In this episode of The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Stephen Smith, retired Regents Professor and Emeritus Senior Faculty Fellow, continues the discussion by reflecting on nearly five decades of beef research. He explains how genetics, nutrition, and time on feed have transformed marbling, shares lessons from a career studying beef quality, and discusses why biological understanding remains essential for meaningful scientific discoveries. Listen now on all major platforms!

&#34;Time on feed, improved nutrition, and stronger genetics remain the major drivers behind continued improvements in beef marbling and carcass quality.&#34;

Meet the guest: Dr. Stephen Smith is a retired Regents Professor and Emeritus Senior Faculty Fellow at Texas A&amp;M. His work documented the development, composition, and nutritional value of marbling adipose tissue in beef cattle, including links among diet, oleic acid, and beef quality. Learn more from Dr. Stephen Smith on The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.

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https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/

What will you learn: 
(00:00) Highlight
(00:36) Introduction
(01:36) Prime growth
(04:08) Carcass weights
(04:56) Research philosophy
(06:05) Gene meaning
(07:36) Teaching impact
(10:31) Closing thoughts

The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies:

* Pro Earth Animal Health (https://proearthanimalhealth.com/)

- DietForge (https://dietforge.ai/)

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
Website: https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/
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Dr. Stephen Smith: The Future of Beef Marbling - Part 2 | Ep. 12

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In this episode, Dr. Stephen Smith, retired Regents Professor and Emeritus Senior Faculty Fellow, explains how marbling adipose tissue shapes beef quality, value, and nutritional research. He discusses the science behind fat composition, the role of glucose in marbling development, and explains why more research is needed to connect beef production strategies with human nutrition outcomes. Listen now on all major platforms! &#34;Longer corn feeding increases oleic acid and marbling, connecting diet strategy with beef quality, soft fat, and product value.&#34; Meet the guest: Dr. Stephen Smith is a retired Regents Professor and Emeritus Senior Faculty Fellow at Texas A&amp;M. His work documented the development, composition, and nutritional value of marbling adipose tissue in beef cattle, including links among diet, oleic acid, and beef quality. Learn more from Dr. Stephen Smith on The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — <a href="https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/" rel="nofollow">Here’s what we think you’ll love!</a> What will you learn: <ul><li>(00:00) Highlight</li><li>(01:02) Introduction</li><li>(01:53) Japanese beef</li><li>(03:22) Corn feeding</li><li>(05:22) Marbling substrates</li><li>(08:36) Human nutrition</li><li>(11:00) Beef studies</li><li>(13:02) Closing thoughts</li></ul> The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies: * <a href="https://proearthanimalhealth.com/" rel="nofollow">Pro Earth Animal Health</a> - <a href="https://dietforge.ai/" rel="nofollow">DietForge</a> 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: <a href="https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/beefcampus/" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beefcampus/" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589209024365" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@beefcampus" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>

In this episode, Dr. Stephen Smith, retired Regents Professor and Emeritus Senior Faculty Fellow, explains how marbling adipose tissue shapes beef quality, value, and nutritional research. He discusses the science behind fat composition, the role of glucose in marbling development, and explains why more research is needed to connect beef production strategies with human nutrition outcomes. Listen now on all major platforms!

&#34;Longer corn feeding increases oleic acid and marbling, connecting diet strategy with beef quality, soft fat, and product value.&#34;

Meet the guest: Dr. Stephen Smith is a retired Regents Professor and Emeritus Senior Faculty Fellow at Texas A&amp;M. His work documented the development, composition, and nutritional value of marbling adipose tissue in beef cattle, including links among diet, oleic acid, and beef quality. Learn more from Dr. Stephen Smith on The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.

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What will you learn: 
(00:00) Highlight
(00:38) Introduction
(01:29) Japanese beef
(02:58) Corn feeding
(04:58) Marbling substrates
(08:12) Human nutrition
(10:36) Beef studies
(12:38) Closing thoughts

The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies:

* Pro Earth Animal Health (https://proearthanimalhealth.com/)

- DietForge (https://dietforge.ai/)

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
Website: https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/
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Dr. Stephen Smith: The Impact of Finishing Diet on Beef's Nutritional Benefits - Part 1 | Ep. 11

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In this episode of The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Patrick Davis from the University of Missouri explains how cow-calf producers can prepare cows nutritionally for winter, calving, and rebreeding. He discusses body condition targets, stockpiled fescue, weaning timing, and practical strategies to help improve herd performance while making efficient use of available feed resources. Listen now on all major platforms! &#34;Mature cows should be around body condition score five to six at calving so they can enter breeding in good energy status.&#34; Meet the guest: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-davis-a0a21545/" rel="nofollow">Dr. Patrick Davis</a> is Assistant Extension Professional, Livestock Specialist, and Cedar County Program Director at the University of Missouri.  He holds a PhD in Animal Science from the University of Missouri-Columbia, and his work supports livestock producers across southwest and west central Missouri, with a focus on beef cattle nutrition, reproduction, forage management, and practical cow-calf operations. Learn more from Dr. Patrick Davis on The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — <a href="https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/" rel="nofollow">Here’s what we think you’ll love!</a> What will you learn: <ul><li>(00:00) Highlight</li><li>(01:15) Introduction</li><li>(01:57) Winter preparation</li><li>(02:35) Body condition</li><li>(03:15) Forage resources</li><li>(04:21) Calving targets</li><li>(05:28) Weaning decisions</li><li>(08:33) Closing thoughts</li></ul> The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies: * <a href="https://proearthanimalhealth.com/" rel="nofollow">Pro Earth Animal Health</a> - <a href="https://dietforge.ai/" rel="nofollow">DietForge</a> 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: <a href="https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/beefcampus/" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beefcampus/" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589209024365" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@beefcampus" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>

In this episode of The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Patrick Davis from the University of Missouri explains how cow-calf producers can prepare cows nutritionally for winter, calving, and rebreeding. He discusses body condition targets, stockpiled fescue, weaning timing, and practical strategies to help improve herd performance while making efficient use of available feed resources. Listen now on all major platforms!

&#34;Mature cows should be around body condition score five to six at calving so they can enter breeding in good energy status.&#34;

Meet the guest: Dr. Patrick Davis https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-davis-a0a21545/ is Assistant Extension Professional, Livestock Specialist, and Cedar County Program Director at the University of Missouri.  He holds a PhD in Animal Science from the University of Missouri-Columbia, and his work supports livestock producers across southwest and west central Missouri, with a focus on beef cattle nutrition, reproduction, forage management, and practical cow-calf operations. Learn more from Dr. Patrick Davis on The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.

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What will you learn: 
(00:00) Highlight
(00:51) Introduction
(01:33) Winter preparation
(02:11) Body condition
(02:51) Forage resources
(03:57) Calving targets
(05:04) Weaning decisions
(08:09) Closing thoughts

The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies:

* Pro Earth Animal Health (https://proearthanimalhealth.com/)

- DietForge (https://dietforge.ai/)

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
Website: https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/beefcampus/
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Dr. Patrick Davis: Winter Cow Nutrition | Ep. 10

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In this episode of The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Jay Nair, Assistant Professor at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, explains how feed efficiency selection may affect young breeding bulls. He discusses residual feed intake, smart feed systems, feeding behavior, sperm motility, breeding soundness evaluations, and ongoing research evaluating whether efficient bulls can improve herd performance without compromising fertility. Listen now on all major platforms. &#34;Selecting feed-efficient bulls can reduce feed use while maintaining growth, but reproductive performance must remain a priority during breeding decisions.&#34; Meet the guest: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayakrishnannair-11948240" rel="nofollow">Dr. Jayakrishnan Nair</a> is an Assistant Professor at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. His background spans ruminant nutrition, cattle research, and veterinary practice, with a PhD and MS from the University of Saskatchewan. Learn more from Dr. Nair on The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — <a href="https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/" rel="nofollow">Here’s what we think you’ll love!</a> What will you learn: <ul><li>(00:00) Highlight</li><li>(02:10) Introduction</li><li>(03:01) Feed efficiency</li><li>(04:35) Bull impact</li><li>(07:17) Smart feed</li><li>(09:32) Intake behavior</li><li>(11:46) Breeding soundness</li><li>(15:02) Closing thoughts</li></ul> The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies: * <a href="https://proearthanimalhealth.com/" rel="nofollow">Pro Earth Animal Health</a> - <a href="https://elevateagents.ai/" rel="nofollow">Elevate</a>- <a href="https://ownersbox.io/" rel="nofollow">The Owner&#39;s Box</a>- <a href="https://zentrixos.com/" rel="nofollow">ZentrixOS</a>- <a href="https://zentrixinsights.com/" rel="nofollow">Zentrix Insights</a>- <a href="https://www.wisevas.io/" rel="nofollow">WiseVAs</a>- <a href="https://dietforge.ai/" rel="nofollow">DietForge</a> 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: <a href="https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/beefcampus/" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beefcampus/" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589209024365" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@beefcampus" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>

In this episode of The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Jay Nair, Assistant Professor at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, explains how feed efficiency selection may affect young breeding bulls. He discusses residual feed intake, smart feed systems, feeding behavior, sperm motility, breeding soundness evaluations, and ongoing research evaluating whether efficient bulls can improve herd performance without compromising fertility. Listen now on all major platforms.

&#34;Selecting feed-efficient bulls can reduce feed use while maintaining growth, but reproductive performance must remain a priority during breeding decisions.&#34;

Meet the guest: Dr. Jayakrishnan Nair https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayakrishnannair-11948240 is an Assistant Professor at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. His background spans ruminant nutrition, cattle research, and veterinary practice, with a PhD and MS from the University of Saskatchewan. Learn more from Dr. Nair on The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.

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What will you learn: 
(00:00) Highlight
(01:01) Introduction
(01:52) Feed efficiency
(03:26) Bull impact
(06:08) Smart feed
(08:23) Intake behavior
(10:37) Breeding soundness
(13:53) Closing thoughts

The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies:

* Pro Earth Animal Health (https://proearthanimalhealth.com/)

- Elevate (https://elevateagents.ai/)
- The Owner&#39;s Box (https://ownersbox.io/)
- ZentrixOS (https://zentrixos.com/)
- Zentrix Insights (https://zentrixinsights.com/)
- WiseVAs (https://www.wisevas.io/)
- DietForge (https://dietforge.ai/)

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Dr. Jay Nair: Feed-Efficient Bulls | Ep. 09

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In this episode of The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Stephen Boyles, Professor Emeritus at The Ohio State University, explains why nutrition during the final trimester matters in cow-calf systems. He discusses fetal growth, colostrum quality, postpartum interval, body condition score, calving distribution, and practical supplementation strategies. Dr. Boyles also explains why excess corn can reduce forage digestibility and why fiber or protein supplements may better support forage-based systems. Listen now on all major platforms! &#34;About two-thirds of fetal growth occurs in the last trimester, so nutrition affects calf growth, colostrum quality, and postpartum interval.&#34; Meet the guest: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-boyles-65312316/" rel="nofollow">Dr. Stephen Boyles</a> is Professor Emeritus at The Ohio State University. His extension work focuses on Beef Quality Assurance, animal handling, facility design, environmental assessments, and animal welfare audits. He received the 2021 National Beef Quality Assurance Educator of the Year award and holds a PhD from Kansas State University. Learn more from Dr. Stephen Boyles on The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — <a href="https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/" rel="nofollow">Here’s what we think you’ll love!</a> What will you learn: <ul><li>(00:00) Highlight</li><li>(01:54) Introduction</li><li>(02:42) Late gestation</li><li>(02:43) Fetal growth</li><li>(03:21) Postpartum interval</li><li>(05:09) Cow economics</li><li>(07:06) Body condition</li><li>(10:44) Closing thoughts</li></ul> The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies: * <a href="https://proearthanimalhealth.com/" rel="nofollow">Pro Earth Animal Health</a> - <a href="https://www.wisevas.io/" rel="nofollow">WiseVAs</a>- <a href="https://dietforge.ai/" rel="nofollow">DietForge</a>- <a href="https://elevateagents.ai/" rel="nofollow">Elevate</a>- <a href="https://ownersbox.io/" rel="nofollow">The Owner&#39;s Box</a>- <a href="https://zentrixos.com/" rel="nofollow">ZentrixOS</a>- <a href="https://zentrixinsights.com/" rel="nofollow">Zentrix Insights</a> 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: <a href="https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/beefcampus/" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beefcampus/" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589209024365" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@beefcampus" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>

In this episode of The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Stephen Boyles, Professor Emeritus at The Ohio State University, explains why nutrition during the final trimester matters in cow-calf systems. He discusses fetal growth, colostrum quality, postpartum interval, body condition score, calving distribution, and practical supplementation strategies. Dr. Boyles also explains why excess corn can reduce forage digestibility and why fiber or protein supplements may better support forage-based systems. Listen now on all major platforms!

&#34;About two-thirds of fetal growth occurs in the last trimester, so nutrition affects calf growth, colostrum quality, and postpartum interval.&#34;

Meet the guest: Dr. Stephen Boyles https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-boyles-65312316/ is Professor Emeritus at The Ohio State University. His extension work focuses on Beef Quality Assurance, animal handling, facility design, environmental assessments, and animal welfare audits. He received the 2021 National Beef Quality Assurance Educator of the Year award and holds a PhD from Kansas State University. Learn more from Dr. Stephen Boyles on The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.

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What will you learn: 
(00:00) Highlight
(00:45) Introduction
(01:33) Late gestation
(01:34) Fetal growth
(02:12) Postpartum interval
(04:00) Cow economics
(05:57) Body condition
(09:35) Closing thoughts

The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies:

* Pro Earth Animal Health (https://proearthanimalhealth.com/)

- WiseVAs (https://www.wisevas.io/)
- DietForge (https://dietforge.ai/)
- Elevate (https://elevateagents.ai/)
- The Owner&#39;s Box (https://ownersbox.io/)
- ZentrixOS (https://zentrixos.com/)
- Zentrix Insights (https://zentrixinsights.com/)

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
Website: https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/beefcampus/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beefcampus/
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Dr. Stephen Boyles: Beef Cow Nutrition in the Third Trimester | Ep. 08

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In this episode of The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Hunter Perez, PhD student and Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant at the University of Georgia, discusses research on reducing E.coli shedding in beef cattle through abrupt dietary changes before harvest. He explains how forage quality influences outcomes, highlights potential food safety benefits for local beef production, and shares future research on hair shedding genetics and cattle performance. Listen now on all major platforms! <a href="https://openscholar.uga.edu/record/27407?ln=en&v=pdf" rel="nofollow">Click here</a> to learn more! &#34;Low-quality forage decreased E. coli shedding the most, but practical nutrition strategies still need to identify which forage characteristics drive that response.&#34; Meet the guest: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/huntergperez/" rel="nofollow">Hunter Perez</a> is a Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant in the Department of Animal and Dairy Science at the University of Georgia. His work focuses on ruminant nutrition, rumen microbiology, cattle production, and dietary strategies that influence animal health, microbial dynamics, and production efficiency. Learn more from Hunter Perez on The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — <a href="https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/" rel="nofollow">Here’s what we think you’ll love!</a> What will you learn: <ul><li>(00:00) Highlight</li><li>(01:56) Introduction</li><li>(02:37) Research relevance</li><li>(03:01) E. coli shedding</li><li>(03:58) Shift timing</li><li>(04:37) Forage quality</li><li>(05:18) Rumen response</li><li>(09:33) Closing thoughts</li></ul> The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies: * <a href="https://proearthanimalhealth.com/" rel="nofollow">Pro Earth Animal Health</a> - <a href="https://zentrixos.com/" rel="nofollow">ZentrixOS</a>- <a href="https://zentrixinsights.com/" rel="nofollow">Zentrix Insights</a>- <a href="https://www.wisevas.io/" rel="nofollow">WiseVAs</a>- <a href="https://dietforge.ai/" rel="nofollow">DietForge</a>- <a href="https://elevateagents.ai/" rel="nofollow">Elevate</a>- <a href="https://ownersbox.io/" rel="nofollow">The Owner&#39;s Box</a> 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: <a href="https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/beefcampus/" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beefcampus/" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589209024365" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@beefcampus" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>

In this episode of The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Hunter Perez, PhD student and Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant at the University of Georgia, discusses research on reducing E.coli shedding in beef cattle through abrupt dietary changes before harvest. He explains how forage quality influences outcomes, highlights potential food safety benefits for local beef production, and shares future research on hair shedding genetics and cattle performance. Listen now on all major platforms!

Click here to learn more: https://openscholar.uga.edu/record/27407?ln=en&amp;v=pdf

&#34;Low-quality forage decreased E. coli shedding the most, but practical nutrition strategies still need to identify which forage characteristics drive that response.&#34;

Meet the guest: Hunter Perez https://www.linkedin.com/in/huntergperez/ is a Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant in the Department of Animal and Dairy Science at the University of Georgia. His work focuses on ruminant nutrition, rumen microbiology, cattle production, and dietary strategies that influence animal health, microbial dynamics, and production efficiency. Learn more from Hunter Perez on The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.

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What will you learn: 
(00:00) Highlight
(00:47) Introduction
(01:28) Research relevance
(01:52) E. coli shedding
(02:49) Shift timing
(03:28) Forage quality
(04:09) Rumen response
(08:24) Closing thoughts

The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies:

* Pro Earth Animal Health (https://proearthanimalhealth.com/)

- ZentrixOS (https://zentrixos.com/)
- Zentrix Insights (https://zentrixinsights.com/)
- WiseVAs (https://www.wisevas.io/)
- DietForge (https://dietforge.ai/)
- Elevate (https://elevateagents.ai/)
- The Owner&#39;s Box (https://ownersbox.io/)

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
Website: https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/beefcampus/
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Hunter Perez: E. coli Shedding and Forage | Ep. 07

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In this episode of The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Jordan Adams, from Texas A&amp;M University, explains how feed management connects nutrient use, profitability, and environmental stewardship in beef systems. She discusses practical strategies, forage testing, precision technologies, and the USDA NRCS feed management initiative to support more efficient beef cattle operations. Listen now on all major platforms! “The easiest thing that producers can do is test their feed and forages. You can&#39;t manage what you don&#39;t measure.” Meet the guest: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-adams-2113aa1b5/" rel="nofollow">Dr. Jordan Adams</a> earned a B.S. from Texas A&amp;M University, an M.S. in Animal Sciences from Oklahoma State University, and a Ph.D. in Ruminant Nutrition from Texas A&amp;M University. She is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Texas A&amp;M AgriLife, focusing on beef cattle nutrition and feed management. Listen to Dr. Jordan Adams on The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms Liked this one? Don’t stop now — <a href="https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/" rel="nofollow">Here’s what we think you’ll love!</a> What will you learn: <ul><li>(00:00) Highlight</li><li>(01:30) Introduction</li><li>(02:04) Feed management</li><li>(03:28) Nutrient goals</li><li>(04:05) Sustainability impact</li><li>(05:15) Practical strategies</li><li>(06:35) Precision management</li><li>(07:51) Closing thoughts</li></ul> The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies: * <a href="https://proearthanimalhealth.com/" rel="nofollow">Pro Earth Animal Health</a> - <a href="https://elevateagents.ai/" rel="nofollow">Elevate</a>- <a href="https://ownersbox.io/" rel="nofollow">The Owner&#39;s Box</a>- <a href="https://www.wisevas.io/" rel="nofollow">WiseVAs</a>- <a href="https://zentrixos.com/" rel="nofollow">ZentrixOS</a>- <a href="https://zentrixinsights.com/" rel="nofollow">Zentrix Insights</a>- <a href="https://dietforge.ai/" rel="nofollow">DietForge</a> 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: <a href="https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/beefcampus/" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beefcampus/" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589209024365" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@beefcampus" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>

In this episode of The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Jordan Adams, from Texas A&amp;M University, explains how feed management connects nutrient use, profitability, and environmental stewardship in beef systems. She discusses practical strategies, forage testing, precision technologies, and the USDA NRCS feed management initiative to support more efficient beef cattle operations. Listen now on all major platforms!

“The easiest thing that producers can do is test their feed and forages. You can&#39;t manage what you don&#39;t measure.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Jordan Adams https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-adams-2113aa1b5/ earned a B.S. from Texas A&amp;M University, an M.S. in Animal Sciences from Oklahoma State University, and a Ph.D. in Ruminant Nutrition from Texas A&amp;M University. She is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Texas A&amp;M AgriLife, focusing on beef cattle nutrition and feed management. Listen to Dr. Jordan Adams on The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms

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What will you learn: 
(00:00) Highlight
(00:21) Introduction
(00:55) Feed management
(02:19) Nutrient goals
(02:56) Sustainability impact
(04:06) Practical strategies
(05:26) Precision management
(06:42) Closing thoughts

The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies:

* Pro Earth Animal Health (https://proearthanimalhealth.com/)

- Elevate (https://elevateagents.ai/)
- The Owner&#39;s Box (https://ownersbox.io/)
- ZentrixOS (https://zentrixos.com/)
- Zentrix Insights (https://zentrixinsights.com/)
- WiseVAs (https://www.wisevas.io/)
- DietForge (https://dietforge.ai/)

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
Website: https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/
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Dr. Jordan Adams: Feed Management for Beef Sustainability | Ep. 06

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In this episode of The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Clint Krehbiel, from Texas Tech University, explains why high-risk calves still challenge receiving programs. He discusses transportation, commingling, feed familiarity, high-quality roughage, preconditioning, and the need for continued research on morbidity and performance. Dr. Krehbiel also explains how early management decisions can help calves adapt after weaning and shipping. Listen now on all major platforms! &#34;Rest after transportation and high-quality roughage can help high-risk calves find water, relax, and move toward the feed bunk sooner.&#34; Meet the guest: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/clint-krehbiel-8265a713/" rel="nofollow">Dr. Clint Krehbiel</a> is Dean of the Davis College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Texas Tech University. He earned a Ph.D. in Ruminant Nutrition from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and has dedicated his career to beef cattle nutrition, calf health, nutrient utilization, and receiving cattle management. Learn more from Dr. Clint Krehbiel on The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — <a href="https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/" rel="nofollow">Here’s what we think you’ll love!</a> What will you learn: <ul><li>(00:00) Highlight</li><li>(01:41) Introduction</li><li>(02:45) Career path</li><li>(03:56) Transportation stress</li><li>(05:55) Risk factors</li><li>(07:16) Receiving nutrition</li><li>(09:10) Preconditioning value</li><li>(12:48) Closing thoughts</li></ul> The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies: - <a href="https://dietforge.ai/" rel="nofollow">DietForge</a>- <a href="https://elevateagents.ai/" rel="nofollow">Elevate</a>- <a href="https://ownersbox.io/" rel="nofollow">The Owner&#39;s Box</a>- <a href="https://www.wisevas.io/" rel="nofollow">WiseVAs</a>- <a href="https://zentrixos.com/" rel="nofollow">ZentrixOS</a>- <a href="https://zentrixinsights.com/" rel="nofollow">Zentrix Insights</a> 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: <a href="https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/beefcampus/" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beefcampus/" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589209024365" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@beefcampus" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>

In this episode of The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Clint Krehbiel, from Texas Tech University, explains why high-risk calves still challenge receiving programs. He discusses transportation, commingling, feed familiarity, high-quality roughage, preconditioning, and the need for continued research on morbidity and performance. Dr. Krehbiel also explains how early management decisions can help calves adapt after weaning and shipping. Listen now on all major platforms!

&#34;Rest after transportation and high-quality roughage can help high-risk calves find water, relax, and move toward the feed bunk sooner.&#34;

Meet the guest: Dr. Clint Krehbiel https://www.linkedin.com/in/clint-krehbiel-8265a713/ is Dean of the Davis College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Texas Tech University. He earned a Ph.D. in Ruminant Nutrition from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and has dedicated his career to beef cattle nutrition, calf health, nutrient utilization, and receiving cattle management. Learn more from Dr. Clint Krehbiel on The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.

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What will you learn: 
(00:00) Highlight
(00:44) Introduction
(01:48) Career path
(02:59) Transportation stress
(04:58) Risk factors
(06:19) Receiving nutrition
(08:13) Preconditioning value
(11:51) Closing thoughts

The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies:

- DietForge (https://dietforge.ai/)
- Elevate (https://elevateagents.ai/)
- The Owner&#39;s Box (https://ownersbox.io/)
- ZentrixOS (https://zentrixos.com/)
- Zentrix Insights (https://zentrixinsights.com/)
- WiseVAs (https://www.wisevas.io/)

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
Website: https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/beefcampus/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beefcampus/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589209024365
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@beefcampus

Dr. Clint Krehbiel: Receiving Calf Health and Feedlot Performance | Ep. 05

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In this episode of The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Amanda Grev from the University of Maryland explains how annual forages can improve grazing systems by increasing pasture productivity, supporting animal performance, and extending grazing seasons. She discusses managing summer slump, renovating underperforming pastures, improving forage quality, and using annuals to maintain forage availability during dry periods while giving perennial stands time to recover. Listen now on all major platforms! <a href="https://extension.umd.edu/resource/comparison-between-perennial-and-perennialannual-combination-forage-systems-under-mixed-species/" rel="nofollow">Click here</a> to read the full research article! &#34;Annual forages can produce a lot of forage in a short amount of time while maintaining strong protein and energy values.&#34; Meet the guest: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-grev-bb70b0157/" rel="nofollow">Dr. Amanda Grev</a> is the Forage Extension Specialist at the University of Maryland. Her work supports forage producers, livestock owners, and industry professionals through research and Extension programming in forage production and pasture management. She holds a Ph.D. in Animal Science from the University of Minnesota. Learn more from Dr. Amanda Grev on The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — <a href="https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/" rel="nofollow">Here’s what we think you’ll love!</a> What will you learn: <ul><li>(00:00) Highlight</li><li>(01:21) Introduction</li><li>(02:31) Annual forages</li><li>(03:05) Forage benefits</li><li>(04:11) Pasture renovation</li><li>(05:27) Animal performance</li><li>(07:56) Grazing days</li><li>(09:30) Closing thoughts</li></ul> The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies: * <a href="https://dietforge.ai/" rel="nofollow">DietForge</a> 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: <a href="https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/beefcampus/" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beefcampus/" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@beefcampus" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>

In this episode of The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Amanda Grev from the University of Maryland explains how annual forages can improve grazing systems by increasing pasture productivity, supporting animal performance, and extending grazing seasons. She discusses managing summer slump, renovating underperforming pastures, improving forage quality, and using annuals to maintain forage availability during dry periods while giving perennial stands time to recover. Listen now on all major platforms!

Click here to read the full research article: https://extension.umd.edu/resource/comparison-between-perennial-and-perennialannual-combination-forage-systems-under-mixed-species/

&#34;Annual forages can produce a lot of forage in a short amount of time while maintaining strong protein and energy values.&#34;

Meet the guest: Dr. Amanda Grev https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-grev-bb70b0157/ is the Forage Extension Specialist at the University of Maryland. Her work supports forage producers, livestock owners, and industry professionals through research and Extension programming in forage production and pasture management. She holds a Ph.D. in Animal Science from the University of Minnesota. Learn more from Dr. Amanda Grev on The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.

Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love!
https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/

What will you learn: 
(00:00) Highlight
(01:01) Introduction
(02:11) Annual forages
(02:45) Forage benefits
(03:51) Pasture renovation
(05:07) Animal performance
(07:36) Grazing days
(09:10) Closing thoughts

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* DietForge

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Dr. Amanda Grev: Integrating Annual Forages into Grazing Systems | Ep. 04

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In this episode of The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. John Richeson from West Texas A&amp;M University explores the impact of stress on the health and performance of beef cattle. He explains how stress affects feed intake, immune function, cattle adaptation, and BRD persistence in high-risk calves. Dr. Richeson also discusses the role of commingling and chronic stress in shaping health and performance outcomes. Listen now on all major platforms! &#34;Pro-inflammatory cytokines produced during stress have a massive impact on intake because they directly promote anorexia in stressed animals.&#34; Meet the guest: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-richeson-46276125/" rel="nofollow">Dr. John Richeson</a> is the Paul Engler Professor of Beef Cattle Feedlot Management and Professor of Animal Science at West Texas A&amp;M University. His work focuses on cattle health, performance, welfare, feedlot management, and stress-related immune responses in newly received cattle. He holds a PhD in Animal Science from the University of Arkansas. Learn more about cattle stress management with Dr. John Richeson on The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — <a href="https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/" rel="nofollow">Here’s what we think you’ll love!</a> What will you learn: <ul><li>(00:00) Highlight</li><li>(01:21) Introduction</li><li>(02:06) Stress definition</li><li>(02:42) Commingling stress</li><li>(05:12) Intake suppression</li><li>(07:57) BRD persistence</li><li>(09:32) Vaccination response</li><li>(12:37) Closing thoughts</li></ul> The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies: * <a href="https://dietforge.ai/" rel="nofollow">DietForge</a> 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: <a href="https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/beefcampus/" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beefcampus/" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@beefcampus" rel="nofollow">Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast</a>

In this episode of The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. John Richeson from West Texas A&amp;M University explores the impact of stress on the health and performance of beef cattle. He explains how stress affects feed intake, immune function, cattle adaptation, and BRD persistence in high-risk calves. Dr. Richeson also discusses the role of commingling and chronic stress in shaping health and performance outcomes. Listen now on all major platforms!

&#34;Pro-inflammatory cytokines produced during stress have a massive impact on intake because they directly promote anorexia in stressed animals.&#34;

Meet the guest: Dr. John Richeson https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-richeson-46276125/ is the Paul Engler Professor of Beef Cattle Feedlot Management and Professor of Animal Science at West Texas A&amp;M University. His work focuses on cattle health, performance, welfare, feedlot management, and stress-related immune responses in newly received cattle. He holds a PhD in Animal Science from the University of Arkansas. Learn more about cattle stress management with Dr. John Richeson on The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.

Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love!
https://beefnutritionblackbelt.com/

What will you learn: 
(00:00) Highlight
(01:02) Introduction
(01:47) Stress definition
(02:23) Commingling stress
(04:53) Intake suppression
(07:38) BRD persistence
(09:13) Vaccination response
(12:18) Closing thoughts

The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies:

* DietForge

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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Dr. John Richeson: Managing Stress in Feedlot Calves | Ep. 03

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