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Dr. Kendall Samuelson: Feeding High-Risk Calves for Health and Performance | Ep. 201

Season 3 | Episode 201

35m | Sep 30, 2026

In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Kendall Samuelson, associate professor at West Texas A&M University, discusses health and nutrition for high-risk receiving calves. She explains how transportation, weaning, commingling, and other stressors affect nutrient requirements, feed intake, and immune function. She also covers receiving diet priorities and nutritional strategies that support recovery, respiratory health, and long-term performance. Listen now on all major platforms!

“We can make a great diet that is very nutrient-dense, but if the animal doesn’t eat it, it’s not doing its job.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Kendall Samuelson is an Associate Professor of Animal Science at West Texas A&M University. Her research connects beef cattle nutrition, health, and management to improve the productivity and sustainability of feedlot systems. She studies nutritional strategies for disease resilience, feed efficiency, gastrointestinal health, liver abscesses, receiving cattle, and precision management, while translating research into practical recommendations for producers. Learn more about practical nutrition for receiving with Dr. Kendall Samuelson on The Beef Podcast, available on all major platforms.

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