In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Nicolas DiLorenzo from the University of Florida discusses corn silage and sorghum silage as viable feed options for backgrounding and heifer development in beef cattle. He outlines performance outcomes, production costs, and labor considerations for integrating silage into cattle operations. Learn how silage strategies can boost efficiency while managing input challenges. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Corn silage remains one of the most cost-effective feeds, offering high nutritional value and yield when properly managed.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Nicolas DiLorenzo earned his Ph.D. and M.S. in Animal Science from the University of Minnesota after completing his degree in Agricultural Engineering at the Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Argentina. He completed a postdoctoral research appointment at Texas Tech University. Now an Associate Professor at the University of Florida, his work emphasizes beef cattle nutrition, ruminal fermentation, and environmental impact reduction.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:29) Introduction
• (01:56) Guest background
• (06:21) Corn silage feasibility
• (08:59) Sorghum silage value
• (11:21) Challenges of adoption
• (20:41) Self-feeding systems
• (28:36) Final three questions

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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. Jerrad Legako from Texas A&M University shares key insights on how factors like packaging, postmortem aging, and animal management impact beef quality. He explains the chemistry behind meat color, the role of consumer preferences, and how retail innovations influence the beef supply chain. Learn how science supports superior eating experiences and informs the entire beef supply chain. Listen now on all major platforms!

(Note: Dr. Jerrad Legako is currently an Associate Professor at Texas A&M University. At the time of recording, he was at Texas Tech University.)

"Stress has significant effects on tenderness, making animal handling a key quality factor."

Meet the guest: Dr. Jerrad Legako is Associate Professor and the Gary ‘68 and Kay Smith Chair in Meat Science Excellence at Texas A&M University. He earned his M.Sc. in Food Science from Oklahoma State University and his Ph.D. in Animal Sciences from Texas Tech University. His research centers on beef flavor chemistry, meat color stability, and how post-harvest technologies impact consumer eating experiences.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:30) Introduction
• (05:30) Flavor insights
• (07:30) Consumer preferences
• (11:40) Supply chain flexibility
• (15:07) Meat color explained
• (30:16) Beef quality
• (35:58) Final three questions

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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. Daniel Cummings, a beef cattle veterinarian at Heritage Vet Partners, shares insights on animal health technologies, parasite management, and sustainable veterinary practices. He discusses strategies for preserving the effectiveness of dewormers, the role of preconditioning in herd welfare, and how producers can work with veterinarians to optimize herd health. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Prioritization is key for practical cattle operations. And so we've got to help prioritize."

Meet the guest: Dr. Daniel Cummings, a beef cattle veterinarian at Heritage Vet Partners, specializes in preventive medicine and reproductive efficiency. With a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Auburn University and extensive experience in the veterinary field, he focuses on cow-calf and stocker operations, research, and innovation in animal health technologies.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:28) Introduction
• (04:06) Animal health technologies
• (08:00) Preconditioning benefits
• (11:14) Sustainable health practices
• (14:59) Producer-veterinarian collaboration
• (22:02) Parasite control strategies
• (27:48) Final three questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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