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July 2015 Antibiotic Resistance
The use of antibiotics in the livestock industry has been a topic of discussion in the media because of the potential for antibiotic residues in animal products and antibiotic resistant organisms that could impact the medical communities’ ability to treat human diseases.
Kristina Butts, Executive Director of Legislative Affairs for the National Cattleman’s Beef Association, Washington, DC.
Dr. Mike Apley, Professor of Production Medicine and Clinical Pharmacology from Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas and a BEEF magazine columnist.
Your hosts are Dr. Ron Lemenager, Beef Extension Specialist at Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN and Burt Rutherford, Senior Editor of BEEF Magazine, Based in Amarillo, Texas.
Let us know what you think of this program, give us you thoughts on future topics and guests
Beef Roundtable 7-15 from Phil Reid on Vimeo.
August 2015 Waters of the US (WOTUS)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers published on June 28, 2015 in the Federal Register the final rule that re-defines the “waters of the US” as it related to their jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act. This rule goes into effect on August 28, 2015 and will impact all farmers and ranchers in the U.S.
According to EPA - the rule does not create new permitting requirements, and all exemptions and exclusions that previously existed under the Clean Water Act have stayed the same. However, the final rule does make significant changes in the definitions of ditches, wetlands, streams, tributaries, and other water features that are subject to federal regulation under the Clean Water Act.
Mr. Bob Stallman, president of the American Farm Bureau Federation, the nation's largest and most influential general farm organization.
Mr. Steve Foglesong, who is the patriarch of a family-owned and operated Black Gold Ranch and Feedlot, a diversified livestock, grazing and cropping operation located near the central Illinois town of Astoria, and a ranch in southwest Georgia. Steve is a past-president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association.
Your hosts are Dr. Ron Lemenager, Beef Extension Specialist at Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN and Burt Rutherford, Senior Editor of BEEF Magazine, Based in Amarillo, Texas.
September 2015 Common Sense Beef Marketing
For eons producers have worked to hone their skills to market their cattle as a “Value Added” product, rather than just selling their calf crop. Today we have two guests that know the beef cattle marketing business as few do. This duo sees the livestock marketing world from two diverse views, but both with the same deep understanding.
Dr. Derrell Peel is Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist and Professor of Agricultural Economics at Oklahoma State University. He is a much sought after speaker and writer in the area of livestock marketing. Dr. Peel joins us today from Stillwater.
Indiana Prairie Farmer has referred to Jackie Moore as “A Hard nosed Beef Marketer, who has built Joplin Regional Stockyards on grit and determination.” It has developed into the second largest livestock market in the nation. From value-added programs to the commingling option he instituted for smaller-scale producers, Jackie Moore's passion for the beef industry lies in helping cattle producers be more profitable. Mr. Moore joins us today from Joplin, Mo.
September Beef RoundTable from Phil Reid on Vimeo.
October 2015 Strategies for Feeding Low Quality Forage
Rain, rain every week every day… How can you make any hay? The cool wet conditions this spring have delayed harvest and caused weather damage that definitely reduced the nutrient and feeding value of the hay crop this year in many portions of the country.
This topic has both an agronomy and nutrition component and our first guest is Dr. Keith Johnson who has been a forage evangelist at Purdue University for over thirty-five years. Dr. Johnson’s work has centered on the enhancement of ruminant livestock production through evaluation of forages. Among the laurels Dr. Johnson has earned is Visionary Leadership Award, and Distinguished Service Award, Epsilon Sigma Phi.
Our second guest is Dr. John Paterson, who most recently retired as executive director for producer education, had previously taught Range and Animal Science at Montana State University and the University of Missouri. Among the numerous industry awards Paterson has received are the National Extension Award from the American Society of Animal Science and the Distinguished Service Award from the Western Section of the American Society of Animal Science.
October BRT 2015 from Scott Radcliffe on Vimeo.
November 2015 Winter horse care and management
For many beef producers, horses are an essential part of their daily life. That’s not surprising—after all, cattle producers are in the cattle business because they’re animal people and horses are not just a traditional part of the cattle business, they’re an essential part, even today.
While much is written about winter care and management of the cowherd, this month’s Beef Roundtable takes a look at the care and winter management of one of a rancher’s most reliable helpers—the ranch horse.
This month’s edition features Tom Lenz, an equine veterinarian who has written a monthly horse health column for 23 years for the American Quarter Horse Journal, and Rob A. Brown, a Texas rancher who, along with his family, raises top-quality commercial Angus cattle and registered Quarter Horses. Tune in for a discussion on some of the factors to keep in mind as you plan your winter feeding program for your horses, as well as some of the health considerations to keep in mind, including hoof care, and what to keep in mind as you think about next spring.
December 2015 Should you keep or sell your replacement heifer prospects?
The market crash that started in late summer of 2015 and continued through the end of the year caused many cow-calf producers to mash a thumb on the pause button of herd rebuilding. As a result, heifers that may have been a copper-riveted cinch to become replacements looked a little less appealing in light of falling cattle prices. While it appears the worst of the market gyrations are behind us and perhaps the market will find some equilibrium, the decision of how many potential replacement prospects to keep still remains.
That’s because, in light of the unprecedented high prices for feeder calves, replacement breeding stock and cull cows, it’s easy to be lulled into bidding past and present profits back into replacements if you’re not vigilant. As the national cowherd continues to grow, producers are asking what replacement heifers are worth in light of new market realities and how many to keep?
This month, the Beef Roundtable takes a look at that decision with help from Art Bartenslager, owner-operator of Bfive Livestock in Greenbrier County, W.Va. and Scott Lake, Extension beef specialist at the University of Wyoming.