Cattle Chat

Guest: Dr. Stephan Hughes, KSU Resources, Bull Fertility

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode of Cattle Chat, Bob Weaber interviews Dr. Stephan Hughes, a veterinarian from South Africa, while on a trip. Hughes shares h...

Guest Dr. Cassandra Olds: What is Theileria, How is Theileria Transmitted, Heifer Development

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of BCI Cattle Chat, guest Dr. Cassandra Olds continues the discussion of Theileria, a tick- and fly-borne parasite affecting U.S. cat...

Guest: Dr. Cassandra Olds, Theileria, Theileria Transmission, Winter Feeding Strategies

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of Cattle Chat features guest Dr. Cassandra Olds, an entomologist, who shares with the group about her research on Theileria, an emergin...

Guest Fred Gringrich, AVC, AABP, and Anaplasmosis

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On Cattle Chat this week, Dr. Bob Larson, representing the Academy of Veterinary Consultants (AVC), and guest Dr. Fred Gingrich, with the American As...

Evolution in the Feedlot Industry, Questioning Cow Calf Practices, Big Cows vs Small Cows on Pasture

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode of Cattle Chat, the experts discuss the evolution in the feedlot industry. They debate how producers used to calculate cost b...

Caroline Wingert Research Update, Co-Mingling Bulls, Bull-to-Cow Ratio

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Cattle Chat, our guest Caroline Wingert shares her research on jobs in rural communities and the challenges that come with living in rura...

Records or Plans, How to Implement a Plan, Saving Replacement Heifers

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On Cattle Chat this week, the experts discuss whether or not you could be taking records, making a plan, or both when it comes to your breeding season...

Hearing from Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Cattle Chat, our guest, Dave Maples, the Executive Director of the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association, joins us to discuss how the beef i...

Research Update, New Grad Opportunities, New Products: How to Evaluate

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Cattle Chat, one of our graduate students, Makenna Jensen, joined the team to update us on her research project. With Makenna graduating ...

Diving into Diets: Essential Oils in Feed Rations

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Bovine Science, Dr. Phillip Lancaster brings an article that looked into the use of essential oils in feed rations. The experts go ...

Expansion, Milo, Keeping Bulls

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this week’s episode of Cattle Chat, the team along with Dr. Jason Warner talks about cow herd expansion and when to a...

Parasite Control, Bull BSE, Cover Crops

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this week’s episode of Cattle Chat, the crew discuss the changing methods of parasite control. They continue the show...

Breed Diversity, Heart Disease, Import Export

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this week’s episode of Cattle Chat, the crew breaks down breed diversity and heterosis. They continue the show by loo...

Research Update, Pinkeye, A.I. Calving

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this week’s episode of Cattle Chat, the crew is joined by Danell Kopp who brings a research update. Next, they answer...

Bull Creep Feeding, Anemia, New Diseases

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this week’s episode of Cattle Chat, we start by answering a listener question on creep feeding bulls. Next, the crew ...

Newborn Fly Control, Bovine Science, Castration Research

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this week’s episode of Cattle Chat, we start by answering a listener question pertaining to newborn calves with flies...

Research Update, Shrinkage, South America

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this week’s episode of Cattle Chat, the crew is joined by BCI student Rebecca Bigelow who talks about her research on...

Reinvesting, Calves on Feed, Risk Management

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this week’s episode of Cattle Chat, the full crew is in the studio to discuss reinvesting in your operation. They als...

Replacement Heifers, Marketing, Water

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this week’s episode of Cattle Chat, the team debates phenotype versus genotype when selecting replacement heifers. Ne...

Preweaning Calves, Post Season Bull Management, Crew Preparation

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this week’s episode of Cattle Chat, the team talks about weaning calves and how to best prepare them for the stressfu...

VRSP Students, Listeriosis, Co-grazing

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this week’s episode of Cattle Chat, the team discusses the Veterinary Research Scholars Program and the research thos...

Corn Diet, Breeding Heifers, Calf Digestion

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this week’s episode of Cattle Chat, the team discusses feeding growing heifers alfalfa and corn. Next Dr. Phillip Lan...

Research Update, Records, Consumer Demand

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this week’s episode of Cattle Chat, the team is joined by BCI graduate student Hayden Kunnary who gives an update on ...

Calving Season, Clostridium Perfringens, Starting Calves

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this week’s episode of Cattle Chat, the team is joined by Dr. Billy Brown, assistant professor in dairy cattle nutrit...

Beef-on-Dairy, Free Martin, Spring Pond Death

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this week’s episode of Cattle Chat, the team answers your listener questions. starting with a question on calf nutrit...

Intake Regulation, VTPRK, Forage Utilization

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! For this episode the crew is joined by K-State beef systems extension specialist Emma Briggs to discuss her research in Ha...

Theileriosis, Redwater, Freezer Beef

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! On this episode the crew is joined by parasite expert, Dr. Brian Herrin to discuss the theileriosis and tick control as we...

Research Update, Monitoring Cattle, Screwworm

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! This episode starts off with a research update from BCI student Jordana Zimmermann. She talks about her project on rate of...

Drones, Tariffs, Rotating Ionophores

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this week’s episode of Cattle Chat, the team is joined by special guest Dr. Haley Larson , assistant professor of ani...

Tariffs, Clostridial Diseases, Beef Quality Assurance

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! For Dr. Brian Lubbers last episode as a host he shares information on clostridial diseases and the value of getting Beef Q...

Grazing Strategies, Listener Question: Rash, Research Update

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this week’s episode of Cattle Chat, the team discusses pros and cons of rotational grazing. The experts then take a l...

Sustainability, Health Metrics, Ranells Ranch

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this week’s episode of Cattle Chat, the team is joined by special guest Dr. Logan Thompson, KSU Sustainable Livestock...

Drought, Pour-on, Innovation

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this week’s episode of Cattle Chat, the experts begin by discussing Dr. Lancaster’s new research on drought decisio...

Research Update, Scorecards, Marketing

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this week’s episode of Cattle Chat, the team is joined by special guest Dr. Jason Warner, KSU Extension Cow-Calf Spec...

Input Costs, Pasture Turnout, Supplements

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this week’s episode of Cattle Chat, the team is joined by special guest Dr. Justin Waggoner, KSU Beef Extension Speci...

Spring Cleaning

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this episode we are switching things up by answering a myriad of listener questions to get producers ready for the comi...

Facilities, Crossbreeding, Mineral

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this episode we are joined by Dr. A.J. Tarphoff, extension specialist at Kansas State University. The experts discuss i...

Value in Open Cows, AIP, Crops

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! On this episode the experts dive into options producers have when faced with open cows. Next, they discuss acute interstit...

Research Update, Calving Window, AI and ET

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! On this episode the Jacob Schumacher is here to talk about his research on castration and pain. Next, Dr. Bob Larson answe...

Hairy Heel Warts, Bull Composition, Sustainability

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! Dr. Brian Lubbers begins the episode by discussing Hairy Heel Warts in feedlots. He explains what could cause them and how...

Listener Questions: Castration, Feeding Heifers, Average Daily Gain

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! On this episode the experts answer your listener questions. They start by discussing what age you should castrate calves a...

Virtual Fencing, Cattle Inventory, Smoke

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Cattle Chat we have another amazing guest, Dr. Juliana Ranches, who is an Assistant Professor at Oregon State University. She talks...

Common Synchronization Issues, Sire Health, First Trimester

28 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! We are joined this week by Associate Professor Dr. Pedro Fontes sponsored by ESTROTECT. He and Dr. Bob Larson start the ep...

Heifer Listener Question, Bull Selection, Research Update

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! On this episode Dr. Bob Weaber is back to talk about genetics and selection. We also get a research update from Merri Beth...

Yearling Bulls, Mineral Listener Question, Fall Born Calves

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! On this episode the experts dive into managing your yearling bulls. Next, they answer a listener question about adapting y...

Dr. Ty Lawrence, Evolution of Carcasses, Diseases in Fed Cattle

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! On this episode the experts are joined by another great guest Dr. Ty Lawrence Caviness Davis Distinguished Chair in Meat S...

Research Update, Garden City Partnership, Feeding Program

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! This episode one of our students Liliana Rivas joins to tell us about her research with beef-dairy cross calves. Next, Mar...

Leptospirosis, Mud, Mineral Program

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this episode Dr. Bob Larson and Dr. Brian Lubbers discuss what Leptospirosis is and whether we should vaccinate for it ...

Bovaer, Prepare for Calving, Johne’s Disease

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! The whole crew is back in the studio for this episode of Cattle Chat. The experts begin the episode by discussing the new ...

IBR, Grazing Crop Stubble, Dose Accuracy

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! On this episode we have guest host Dr. Scott Fritz. Our experts begin the episode by discussing IBR and its effects on a c...

BVD, Heifer Synchronization, Feeding Corn

03 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year! On this episode our experts begin by answering a listener question about BVD in their herd . Next ESTROTECT brings back Dr. Ken Odde t...

Dr. Marshall Stewart, Senior Cows, Starting a Ranch

27 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! On this episode we have a very special guest, Dr. Marshall Stewart, the Executive Vice President for External Engagement a...

Cover Crops, Changing Needles, Forward Planning

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! On this episode our experts along with guest host Dr. Todd Gunderson answer a listener question about fall calving on a co...

New World Screwworm, Water Belly, Cold Weather

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! On this episode our experts along with guest host Dr. Todd Gunderson discuss the New World Screwworm or Cochliomyia homini...

Judging Teams, Finishing Cattle, Quick Fire Questions

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! On this episode our experts congratulate former student Jacob Klaudt on winning the national Livestock Judging Competition...

Pineapples and Cows, Protein Supplements, Ranch Horses

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! On this episode our experts answer a listener question from South Africa that talks about increasing herd size, managing d...

Biosecurity vs Biocontainment, Feeding Cows, FDA on Aspirin

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! This week our experts are joined by Dr. Todd Gunderson. They begin by discussing the difference between biosecurity and bi...

Incoming Cattle, Bull Health Problem, Ionophores

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! This episode is full of listener questions, up first the experts talk about live or modified vaccines on incoming cattle. ...

Producer Records, CalfDex, Beef Dairy Cross

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! Dr. Brad White, Dr. Brian Lubbers and Dr. Bob Larson are joined this week by Cambree Schmaltz and Dr. Ted Schroeder. They ...

Sexed Semen, Meat Question, Twinning

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! This week’s episode sponsored by ESTROTECT and brings Dr. Ken Odde to bring some insightful knowledge into some of the r...

Compounding, Net Wrap, Protein Tubs

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! This episode begins with Dr. Brian Lubbers explaining compounding medication for meat animals. The show progresses with th...

Creep Feeding, Starting Cattle on Finishing Ration, Amount of Vaccines

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! This episode begins with Dr. Phillip Lancaster and Dr. Bob Larson discussing whether creep feeding calves is worth it. The...

Replacement Heifers, Pain Management, Bull Management

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! Dr. Brad White, Dr. Phillip Lancaster, Dr. Dustin Pendell and Dr. Brian Lubbers cover selecting replacement heifers. They ...

Homestead, Protein Supplements, Facilities

04 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! This episode begins with our experts answering a listener question about laminitis and ways to treat it. The show progress...

Laminitis, Coccidiosis, Variety Questions

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! This episode begins with our experts answering a listener question about laminitis and ways to treat it. The show progress...

Weighing Cows, Should I Implant, Fall Calvers

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! This episode begins with Dr. Phillip Lancaster and Dr. Brian Lubbers discussing different strategies for determining cow b...

Fall Calf Sales, Antimicrobial Usage, Euthanasia

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! Dr. Brad White, Dr. Phillip Lancaster, Dr. Dustin Pendell and Dr. Brian Lubbers cover selling your calves in the fall. The...

Photosensitization, Trade, Water Quality

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! Dr. Brad White, Dr. Phillip Lancaster, Dr. Dustin Pendell and Dr. Brian Lubbers cover photosensitization in cattle with gu...

Australia Listener Question, Feeder Heifer Question, Beef Industry at a Glance

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! The experts open the episode by answering a listener question from Australia regarding cull cows. The experts continue the...

Pinkeye Listener Question, AIP Research Update, Liquid Feeds Listener Question

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! The show kicks off with the experts answering a listener’s question about pinkeye. The episode continues with Dr. Paige ...

Listener Question, FFAR ICASA Grant, Listener Question

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! The show kicks off with Dr. Phillip Lancaster answering a listener’s question about feeding rye grain to cattle. Dr. Bra...

Listener Question, Yogurt Health Claim, Summer Research Update

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! The hosts begin the episode by answering a listener’s question about the causes and prevention methods associated with d...

KFMA 2023 Executive Summary, Body Condition Scoring, Excess Rain

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! To kick off the show, Dr. Dustin Pendell and the other hosts examine a recent report from the Kansas Farm Management Assoc...

Heat Feeding, Risk Management, Facial Diseases, Cull Criteria

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! This episode begins with Dr. Phillip Lancaster and Dr. Bob Larson discussing different strategies for feeding cattle durin...

Rapid-Fire Questions, Listener Question, Antibiotics

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! Dr. Brad White opens up this episode by asking the other hosts questions regarding fly control, grazing and pink eye. The ...

HPAI, Future Veterinary Technologies, Rapid-Fire Questions

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! Dr. Fred Gingrich, DVM and executive director of the American Association of Bovine Practitioners, sits down with the host...

Removing Bulls, Leaky Gut, Ultrasonography

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! The experts begin the show by discussing the pros and cons of pulling bulls during/after the breeding season. Dr. Phillip ...

Pain Management, Grazing Forages, Sudden Calf Death

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! All calves require some sort of spring/summer processing. Two of the more painful events during these times include dehorn...

Pond Basics, Listener Questions, Pond Management

21 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! Most nutritionists consider water the most significant nutrient cattle consume, so correctly managing this finite resource...

Case Fatality Risk, 4-H Calves, PAC CARB

14 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! Ever wondered when its time to cut your losses and ship that sick calf out of the yard? Lilli Heinen joins the show to hel...

EPD Accuracy, Rapid Fire Questions, Breed Associations & EPDs, Spontaneous Genetic Change

07 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! Dan Moser begins this week’s episode answering a listener’s question regarding the accuracy of a young sire’s EPDs. ...

VTPRK, Economic Questions, Monitoring Cows

31 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! The show kicks off with Dr. Bob Larson updating listeners on a recent visit taken to rural practices by Veterinary Trainin...

International Visitors, Summer Grazing, Electronic Nose

24 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! Dr. Brad White, Dr. Phillip Lancaster and Dr. Brian Lubbers cover a lot of ground on this week’s episode from internatio...

Heat Stress and Calf Management

17 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! Guest Larry Myers of Strobel Manufacturing joins the hosts to talk about heat stress and the options available to help kee...

High Path Avian Influenza, Multiple Bull Pasture, Spring Herd Management

10 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this episode the experts discuss what we currently know about high path avian influenza, how to introduce multiple bull...

Managing Stress in Calves, Twins in Beef Herds, Beef/Dairy Crosses

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this episode guests Dr. Eduarda Bortoluzzi and Rebecca Bigelow join the experts to discuss managing stress in calves, t...

Bull BSE, Economic Questions, Research Roundup: Metaphylaxis

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this episode the experts discuss what do when a bull doesn’t pass a bull BSE and answer some economic questions. Gues...

Cow Depreciation, Farm Safety, Bull Selection

19 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this episode guest Bob Weaber joins the crew to discuss cow depreciation and is it a big deal or no; farm safety and OS...

Vertically Coordinated Beef, How to Decrease Cost on my Operation, Usefulness of Annual Vaccinations

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this episode guest Dr. Jason Warner joins the crew to discuss vertically coordinated beef supply chains, how to decreas...

Embryo Transfer, Economic Questions, Synchronization

05 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this episode guest Dr. Clay Breiner joins the crew to discuss embryo transfer and synchronization as well as answer som...

Should you Keep Females from First Calf Heifers, Offspring Being Open, Research Roundup

29 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this episode the experts discuss should you keep females out of first calf heifers and offspring being on the maternal ...

Tips for AI Success, Heat Detection vs. Timed Breeding, Sexed Semen in Commercial Operations

22 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this episode guest, Adrienne Lulay, and the experts discuss tips for AI success, heat detection vs. timed breeding and ...