It is amazing how networking and visiting with people about cows works. It led me down a path of learning more about the product FerAppease. At the Canadian Beef Industry Conference in 2024 I was approached by some people wearing green shirts with a yellow cattle head outline, nothing like I had seen before. They asked if I would be interested in trying the product and giving them some feedback and maybe posting on my social media accounts. They struck my inner Ukrainian chord with a demo product. As I researched FerAppease I was very intrigued, after using it, I am a big time supporter.

Having Rodrigo Bicalho, Founder/CEO of FERA Diagnostics and Biologicals, the man that initiated the research, trial data and growth of his business on the podcast talking about his product FerAppease was special. An inside look, and yall know me. I asked a few questions and made a couple statements. Highly versed in the science but understanding that it is word of mouth and results that market products, Rodrigo and his team have partnered with Kane Vet Supplies to distribute the product in Canada.

There is a spot where even I make myself a little speechless as we talked about the usage and practical application throughout the calendar year with FerAppease, not just at weaning. Lots of info, easy to talk science and confidence in a new management tool available to Canadian producers 24hr/365 days.

Thank you to Season 5 sponsors:

• Klassen Industries

• Bovigen Reproductive Services

• RK Animal Supply

• Angus World

• F’d Up Farming Podcast

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Kurtis Reid

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Aaron and Joe! Joe and Aaron! A highly requested interview from the Lifestock Podcast listeners and my first Registered Gelbveih Breeders on the pod.

Aaron Birch and Joe Barnett were terrific guests.

Fun ✅

Passionate ✅

Driven ✅

PLUS

Never settling in reaching goals, a deep admiration and respect for their breed, always wanting to make a difference and to leave it better than it was before.

When you visit with people that communicate well and have self evaluated about continual improvement and mindfulness of what is happening outside of their breed/bubble it is just on auto pilot for me, I just tried not interrupting them too much!

Thank you to Season 5 sponsors:

• Klassen Industries

• Bovigen

• Angus World

• F’d Up Farming Podcast

Thank y'all for listening. Please leave us a 5 star rating and review on your favorite app.

Kurtis Reid

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A topic I feel we must continue to discuss with one and other is mental health. I had read Cynthia’s latest article in the January edition of the SSGA’s Beef business magazine and thought it was just spot on. Then a listener and friend reached out and told me very personally that my discussions on metal health on past episodes he had enjoyed and helped him in a way.

This episode recaps portions of the article and is a conversation with an expert and friend that understand what we live day to day and the pressures of living the lifestyle we do.

You’re never alone. When you want to talk people will listen.

If you feel like now is a good time for a chat with someone, here are some

Resources we discussed in the episode:

Free Mental Heath Services in Saskatchewan

SaskAgMatters Mental Health Network Inc

www.saskagmatters.ca

Online Therapy Unit

www.onlinetherapyuser.ca

306-337-3331

Counciling Connect Saskatchewan

councelingconnectsask.ca/crisis-services

Suicide Crisis Helpline

Telephone: 988

Thank you to the Saskatchewan Stock Growers for access to the publication and permission to share:

https://issuu.com/skstockgrowers/docs/beef_business_january_2025/32?ff

Thank you to Season 5 sponsors:

• Klassen Industries

• Bovigen Reproductive Services

• Angus World

Thank y'all for listening. Please leave us a 5 star rating and review on your favorite pod catcher.

Kurtis Reid

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Lifestockpodcast@gmail.com

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