The Beef Podcast Show

In this special episode of The Beef Podcast Show, marking the Beef Month, we bring Dr. Andrew Griffith, Professor and Extension Livestock Economist at the University of Tennessee. He unpacks the current cattle market, covering record-high calf prices, the role of consumer demand, herd expansion signals, and what the next five years may hold for producers. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Cattle prices have gone just wildly high. A 580-pound calf that brought $750 a few years ago is now bringing $2,500, and that is supply and demand at work."

Meet the guest: Dr. Andrew Griffith is a Professor and Extension Livestock Economist at the University of Tennessee, where his work centers on livestock market analysis, risk management, and applied extension for cow-calf, stocker, and feeder cattle producers. A Tennessee native with roots in cattle production, he bridges research and real-world application to deliver market insights producers can act on. Learn more from Dr. Andrew Griffith on The Beef Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:56) Introduction
(03:22) Griffith's background
(05:33) Record cattle prices
(11:18) Consumer demand trends
(14:43) Heifer retention signals
(22:41) Packer consolidation
(33:40) Final questions

The Beef Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

* Pro Earth Animal Health
* Boehringer Ingelheim
* Applied Biotechnologies

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- Farmatan
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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Jessica Newberry, Livestock Health Associate Director of Marketing and Technical Service at Virbac, explains practical strategies for heifer development and retention. She shares about selection criteria, immune system management, nutrition planning, and reproductive efficiency to improve long-term herd profitability. Learn how to make smarter investment decisions and build a resilient cow herd. Listen now on all major platforms!

“Heifer selection begins with clearly defining herd goals, including traits like birth weight, milk production, and structural soundness, ensuring long term productivity across multiple calving seasons.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Jessica Newberry earned her DVM from the University of Missouri, an MS in Agricultural Economics from Purdue University, and an MBA from Indiana University. She currently serves at Virbac, focusing on livestock health and technical services. Her work centers on cattle health, reproduction, and production systems. 

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What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(02:25) Introduction
(05:56) Heifer selection
(10:59) Immune strategy
(17:02) Nutrition basics
(21:49) Puberty readiness
(25:08) Breeding strategy
(27:30) Final Questions

The Beef Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

- Virbac

* Applied Biotechnologies
* Pro Earth Animal Health
* Boehringer Ingelheim
- Farmatan
- DietForge
- dsm-firmenich
- Rangen Group

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Joao Sacramento, Research Associate at Michigan State University, explains how grazing management, methane emissions, and precision technologies are shaping modern beef systems. He shares insights on the Landscape Intelligence Network, integrating drones, modeling, and producer data to improve decision making, productivity, and environmental outcomes across diverse operations. Listen now on all major platforms!

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“Adaptive grazing strategies must reflect local environmental conditions, as management practices differ significantly between regions with varying rainfall and forage recovery rates.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Joao Sacramento is a Research Associate at Michigan State University, focusing on grazing systems, methane emissions, and precision technologies for beef production. With a background in bioengineering and ruminant nutrition, his work integrates data, modeling, and producer collaboration to improve system performance and sustainability. 

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What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:56) Introduction
(05:17) Network overview
(07:30) Emissions tools
(12:08) Grazing project
(15:03) Data systems
(22:00) Drone methane
(32:26) Final Questions

The Beef Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

* Boehringer Ingelheim
* Applied Biotechnologies
* Pro Earth Animal Health

- dsm-firmenich
- Rangen Group
- Virbac
- Farmatan
- DietForge

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, James Davison, Regional Sales Manager at Pro Earth Animal Health, shares practical strategies for managing high risk cattle. He explains how source, nutrition, water quality, and daily handling influence intake, immunity, and performance. With decades of experience, James emphasizes consistency and foundational husbandry practices to improve outcomes. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Cattle performance outcomes depend heavily on identifying source risk, evaluating weight and age, and aligning nutrition and handling practices with biological limitations early in development stages"

Meet the guest: James Davison earned a degree in Animal Science from Texas A and M University and built a career focused on cattle health, nutrition, and preconditioning strategies. With over 45 years of experience in stocker and yearling operations, he supports producers in managing high risk cattle challenges. Currently at Pro Earth Animal Health, his work emphasizes practical, science based solutions. 

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What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:43) Introduction
(06:24) Source matters
(08:40) Feeding strategy
(09:02) Water importance
(15:55) Starting protocol
(19:58) Intake drivers
(30:10) Final Questions

The Beef Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

* Pro Earth Animal Health

* Applied Biotechnologies
* Boehringer Ingelheim
- dsm-firmenich
- Rangen Group
- DietForge
- Virbac
- Farmatan

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Sonia Moisá, Research Assistant Professor at the University of Tennessee, explains how beef nutrigenomics connects nutrition with gene expression to improve cattle performance. She explores fetal programming, early nutrition strategies, and biomarker discovery for growth, immunity, and meat quality. Learn how targeted nutrition can influence lifetime productivity. Listen now on all major platforms!

“Supplementation with rumen protected methionine in pregnant cows during gestation increased offspring growth performance and activated genes associated with immune response following early weaning.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Sonia Moisá is a Research Assistant Professor at the University of Tennessee, specializing in beef nutrigenomics, focusing on how nutrition influences gene expression, metabolism, and cattle performance. Her work explores fetal programming, biomarkers, and advanced omics technologies to improve beef production efficiency and animal health. 

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What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:47) Introduction
(07:11) Nutrigenomics basics
(09:55) Fetal programming
(08:09) Early nutrition
(11:11) Immune response
(23:41) Omics overview
(31:32) Final Questions

The Beef Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

* Applied Biotechnologies
* Boehringer Ingelheim
* Pro Earth Animal Health

- Farmatan
- dsm-firmenich
- Rangen Group
- DietForge
- Virbac

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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