In this special episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Patrick Davis from the University of Missouri Extension shares tips and tools to help prepare your herd for the upcoming breeding season. He explains what it takes to raise high-quality replacement heifers and details the Show-Me-Select® Replacement Heifer Program, along with key management practices such as reproductive evaluation, bull soundness exams, and nutrition planning. Tune in to learn how to strengthen your breeding program and support long-term herd productivity. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Successful heifer development means breeding early in the season, which helps them calve early and stay longer in the herd."

Meet the guest: Dr. Patrick Davis, Extension Livestock Field Specialist with the University of Missouri Extension, holds a Ph.D. in Animal Science from the University of Missouri and a Master’s in Animal Science from Oklahoma State University. His research focuses on beef cattle nutrition, reproduction, and feed efficiency. With extensive experience in heifer development and breeding management, Dr. Davis shares knowledge for enhancing beef cattle reproductive success and herd longevity.

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Email: davismp@missouri.edu

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:35) Introduction
• (06:51) Heifer development focus
• (08:31) Breeding success factors
• (15:05) Bull selection insights
• (20:25) Nutrition and body condition
• (28:11) Bull soundness essentials
• (36:11) Final three questions

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In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Cliff Lamb, Director of Texas A&M AgriLife Research, shares his expertise in reproductive physiology to enhance the production efficiency of beef cattle operations. From the economic benefits of synchronization protocols to improving herd fertility and shortening calving seasons, Dr. Lamb explains how these strategies transform reproductive management. Tune in now on all major platforms!

"Using synchronization systems reduces calving seasons and increases uniformity in calf crops."

Meet the guest: Dr. Cliff Lamb is the Director of Texas A&M AgriLife Research, overseeing cutting-edge programs in agriculture, natural resources, and life sciences. With a Ph.D. and M.S. in Reproductive Physiology from Kansas State University, Dr. Lamb has spent his career advancing reproductive management techniques in beef cattle.

What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:57) Introduction
• (04:50) Synchronization protocols
• (06:36) Benefits of AI in cattle
• (10:41) Advantages of synchronization
• (12:52) Challenges in adoption
• (19:31) Advice for new adopters
• (27:46) Final three questions

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In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Kacie McCarthy, from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, discusses key strategies for managing bulls to maximize reproductive performance during the breeding season. She shares insights from her research on yearling bull development, the effects of over-conditioning, weight loss during the breeding season, and their impact on semen quality and overall fertility. Tune in now on all major platforms!

"I would strongly encourage folks to consider getting breeding soundness exams done prior to the breeding season, just so you've got some time to make adjustments."

Meet the guest: Dr. Kacie McCarthy is an Assistant Professor and Beef Cow-Calf Specialist at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She holds a Ph.D. in Animal Sciences from North Dakota State University and a Master’s from New Mexico State University. Dr. McCarthy's research focuses on improving beef cow-calf production efficiency, reproductive technologies, and supplementation strategies.

What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:51) Introduction
• (06:53) Research on bull development
• (09:39) Weight loss & semen quality
• (14:49) Yearling bull care
• (20:21) Impact of environmental factors
• (24:51) Advice for producers
• (26:04) Final three questions

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