The Beef Podcast Show

In this special rerun episode of The Beef Podcast Show, we’ll revisit a conversation with Dr. Michael Jelinski from Veterinary Agri Health Services discussing the evolution of beef cattle veterinary practice, feedlot health challenges, veterinary education, antimicrobial stewardship, and emerging technologies shaping cattle production. Dr. Jelinski also shares insights on research, trade concerns, workforce shortages, and the future of beef cattle health management in North America. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Veterinary shortages remain a critical issue, and while new schools and enrollment increases aim to address it, we must ensure that we don’t overshoot the market in the next decade."

Meet the guest: Dr. Michael Jelinski earned his DVM from the University of Saskatchewan and has spent more than 30 years working in beef cattle production, feedlot consulting, veterinary education, and research. As Managing Partner at Veterinary Agri Health Services Ltd., his work focuses on cow-calf and feedlot health, antimicrobial stewardship, and the advancement of cattle management technologies. Listen to Dr. Michael Jelinski on The Beef Podcast Show, available on all major platforms!

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What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:18) Introduction
(05:58) Evolution of beef veterinary care
(10:18) Challenges in veterinary education
(19:53) Training the next generation of veterinarians
(24:57) Research in beef cattle
(32:29) Challenges in beef production
(34:18) Final questions

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

* Pro Earth Animal Health
* Applied Biotechnologies
* Boehringer Ingelheim
* dsm-firmenich
* Jones-Hamilton Co.

- DietForge
- The Owner's Box
- Elevate
- WiseVAs
- ZentrixOS
- Zentrix Insights

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Zeno Hubbert, Technical Ruminant Expert at dsm-firmenich, explains the importance of vitamin A supplementation in beef cattle production. She explores the influence of vitamin A on immune support, reproductive health, carcass performance, colostrum quality, and practical supplementation strategies for cow-calf and feedlot systems. Learn why consistent vitamin A nutrition remains essential for cattle operations. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Vitamin A supplementation supports reproductive health, immune response, ocular function, and overall cattle performance when consistent nutrition programs maintain adequate daily nutrient availability."

Meet the guest: Dr. Zeno Hubbert earned her PhD in Ruminant Nutrition from New Mexico State University and has extensive experience in beef cattle nutrition and feedlot management. Currently serving as a Technical Ruminant Expert at dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition and Health, her work focuses on practical nutrition strategies that support cattle health, reproduction, and performance across production systems. Listen to Dr. Zeno Hubbert on The Beef Podcast Show, available on all major platforms!

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Dr. Zeno Hubbert: Vitamin D Optimization for Beef Cattle | Ep. 153
Dr. Zeno Hubbert: Vitamin E and Meat Quality | Ep. 157

What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:43) Introduction
(02:25) Vitamin A importance
(07:48) Requirement challenges
(11:20) Feedlot supplementation
(17:03) Colostrum quality
(21:18) Monitoring cattle status
(25:15) Final questions

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

- dsm-firmenich

* Pro Earth Animal Health
* Applied Biotechnologies
* Boehringer Ingelheim
- DietForge
- Jones-Hamilton Co.
- The Owner's Box
- Elevate
- WiseVAs
- ZentrixOS
- Zentrix Insights

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Leonor Gianechini, Assistant Professor at the University of Georgia, explains how parasite resistance is reshaping cattle health management. She outlines common deworming mistakes, the hidden production losses from gastrointestinal worms, and practical strategies like refugia and combination treatments. She also discusses future diagnostic tools to improve decision-making on farms. Listen now on all major platforms!

“Decades of reliance on the same dewormer classes have driven widespread resistance, limiting treatment effectiveness and forcing producers to rethink traditional parasite control strategies in modern cattle systems.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Leonor Gianechini is a veterinary parasitologist and Assistant Professor at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. Her work focuses on parasite resistance in cattle and small ruminants, improving diagnostics and sustainable control strategies for real farm conditions. She collaborates with producers and industry partners to translate research into practical solutions. Learn more from Dr. Gianechini on The Beef Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:52) Introduction
(05:48) Research translation
(08:41) Parasite impact
(10:35) Deworming mistakes
(17:25) Testing methods
(20:54) Sustainable control
(29:05) Final Questions

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

* Boehringer Ingelheim

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

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Nancy Heter from Rangen Group explains how brewer’s yeast supplements are being used to improve feed efficiency, digestibility, and cattle performance in feedlot systems. She discusses recent commercial research on finishing cattle, low-inclusion feeding strategies, and practical applications for cow-calf and feedlot operations. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Commercial feedlot cattle receiving brewer’s yeast supplementation demonstrated stronger performance trends, improved feed utilization, and lower overall cost of gain during extended feeding periods."

Meet the guest: Nancy Heter earned her M.S. in Ruminant Nutrition from South Dakota State University and serves as Technical Sales Manager at Rangen Group. Her work focuses on translating livestock nutrition research into practical solutions for feedlot, dairy, and cow-calf operations. Nancy has extensive experience in cattle nutrition, ingredient commercialization, and feedlot performance systems. Listen to The Beef Podcast Show with Nancy Heter on all major platforms.

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What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(02:01) Introduction
(06:11) Key differentiators
(07:41) Brewer's yeast value
(09:51) Feed efficiency results
(12:01) Practical feeding takeaways
(15:11) Future research plans
(18:58) Final questions

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

- Rangen Group

* Boehringer Ingelheim
* Applied Biotechnologies
* Pro Earth Animal Health
- Jones-Hamilton Co.
- DietForge
- dsm-firmenich

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Cache Taylor, Manager at Chris Drakos Enterprises, shares what led his team to adopt a new gut health and supplementation approach within their cow-calf operation. He discusses how the program was implemented across the herd and the outcomes observed in herd performance, health, and reduced stress during weaning. Cache also explores how nutrition, genetics, and day-to-day management practices support stronger decisions and create value across beef operations. Listen now on all major platforms!

"The rumen is the work center for how that cow acts, and it has got to be performing to the best that it can."

Meet the guest: Cache Taylor is the Manager at Chris Drakos Enterprises, overseeing a large cow-calf and feedyard operation focused on Black Angus cattle. With a background rooted in ranching and animal science studies at Utah State University, his work emphasizes cattle nutrition, herd management, genetics, and practical production strategies for the beef operation success. Listen to The Beef Podcast Show with Cache Taylor on all major platforms.

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Kevin Thibault: Smart Gut Health Practices | Ep. 156
Don Scarrow: Potato Waste for Finishing Cattle | Ep. 163
James Davison: High Risk Cattle Success Foundations | Ep. 177

What you will learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(02:11) Introduction
(03:11) Guest background
(10:17) Tools for better cattle
(12:11) Building herd health
(18:31) Why try gut support
(28:51) Benefits across herds
(36:11) Final questions

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

* Pro Earth Animal Health

* Boehringer Ingelheim
* Applied Biotechnologies
- Farmatan
- Rangen Group
- Jones-Hamilton Co.
- DietForge
- dsm-firmenich

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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