DocTalk Season 11 Episodes

Episode 1

IBR: Red nose in cattle

Mon, Jan 3, 2022 30 mins

Understanding one of the most common diseases in beef cattle around the world.

Episode 2

Lice issues in cattle

Mon, Jan 10, 2022 30 mins

Winter time lice issues are managed in beef cattle.

Episode 3

Feed mixing and management

Mon, Jan 17, 2022 30 mins

Consistent mixing and feed delivery is important to consistent performance in herd.

Episode 4

Crude protein in cattle diets

Mon, Jan 24, 2022 30 mins

Discussion of protein sources and levels in beef cattle diets.

Episode 5

Proper implant techniques in cattle

Mon, Jan 31, 2022 30 mins

Making sure steroid implants are properly placed is important for profitability.

Episode 6

Day one calf management

Mon, Feb 7, 2022 30 mins

The first 24 hours of a calf's life has a lifetime of opportunities for health, growth and reproduction.

Episode 7

Uterine prolapses in beef cattle

Mon, Feb 14, 2022 30 mins

Advice on what to do with a uterine prolapse in cows.

Episode 8

Advancements in genetic testing in cattle

Mon, Feb 14, 2022 30 mins

Exploring genetic testing and prediction in beef cattle production.

Episode 9

Synchronyzing beef cows and heifers

Mon, Feb 28, 2022 30 mins

Episode 10

Confinement Cow Herds

Mon, Mar 7, 2022 30 mins

Alternative housing for cow/calf operations.

Episode 11

Understanding EPDs

Mon, Mar 14, 2022 30 mins

A discussion on how to use EPDs to select the next generation of one's herd.

Episode 12

Drought Preparedness

Mon, Mar 21, 2022 30 mins

Tips are shared on how to sustain a cow herd during a drought.

Episode 13

Pinkeye and Ectoparasites

Mon, Mar 28, 2022 30 mins

The treatments for pinkeye and other ectoparasite diseases in cattle are discussed.

Episode 14

Bull Testing

Mon, Apr 4, 2022 30 mins

Breeding soundness exams for bulls prior to turnout are shown.

Episode 15

Mineral Nutrition for the herd

Mon, Apr 11, 2022 30 mins

A discussion on supplementing minerals for grazing cows.

Episode 16

Beef Repro Technologies

Mon, Apr 18, 2022 30 mins

Dr. Dan discusses Beef Reproductive technologies available to help increase conception rates and improve the bottom line.

Episode 17

Toxic Plants

Mon, Apr 25, 2022 30 mins

Toxic plants are everywhere, how to identify and remove potential problems.

Episode 18

Hay quality and process

Mon, May 2, 2022 30 mins

Baling hay at the right time with the right process improves hay quality.

Episode 19

Gene editing and farm animal production

Mon, May 9, 2022 30 mins

Learning about the next frontiers of genetics in food animal production.

Episode 20

Revisiting foot rot and hairy heel warts

Mon, May 16, 2022 30 mins

Learn about the difference between foot rot and hairy heel warts in beef cattle production.

Episode 21

Leaky gut in cattle

Mon, May 23, 2022 30 mins

Heat stress in cattle leads to leaky gut syndrome that has huge health implications.

Episode 22

Ivermectin resistance in cattle

Mon, May 30, 2022 30 mins

The episode shows how to manage around ivermectin resistance to keep cows healthy.

Episode 23

Fly control in beef herds

Mon, Jun 6, 2022 30 mins

Pesky flies decrease performance and cause disease. Learning how to better control them.

Episode 24

Cow reproduction basics

Mon, Jun 13, 2022 30 mins

A basic overview of cow reproductive anatomy and physiology.

Episode 25

Dehorning methods for calves

Mon, Jun 20, 2022 30 mins

The latest methods are taught to dehorn cattle from birth to mature animals.

Episode 26

Robots on the dairy

Mon, Jun 27, 2022 30 mins

Episode 27

BVD

Mon, Jul 11, 2022 30 mins

Dr. Dan brings up an important discussion about controlling Bovine Viral Diarrhea in herds.

Episode 28

Ruminant Digestive System

Mon, Jul 18, 2022 30 mins

Discussing the ruminant digestive system and its function.

Episode 29

Toe abscesses in cattle

Fri, Jul 29, 2022 30 mins

A look at prevention and treatments for toe abscesses in cattle.

Episode 30

Wearable technologies

Mon, Aug 8, 2022 30 mins

The show teaches about some exciting new technologies and breakthroughs in beef monitoring.

Episode 31

Changes in feedlot nutrition

Mon, Aug 15, 2022 30 mins

A discussion on the changes in cattle feeding programs over the last 20 years.

Episode 32

BRSV and Histophilus

Mon, Aug 22, 2022 30 mins

BRSV and Histophilus can team up to make cattle sick and some things can make it worse.

Episode 33

Implant procedures

Mon, Aug 29, 2022 30 mins

Making sure to properly implant cattle is important to profitability.

Episode 34

Fed cattle endpoint management

Mon, Sep 5, 2022 30 mins

Distinguishing the endpoint of fed cattle is imperative to one's financial success.

Episode 35

Bovine Respiratory Disease Management

Mon, Sep 12, 2022 30 mins

The new management tools and systems for BRD in cattle are discussed.

Episode 36

Weaning management of calves

Mon, Sep 19, 2022 30 mins

A look at the research on weaning calves on the ranch for improved health and performance.

Episode 37

Culling cows

Mon, Oct 3, 2022 30 mins

Culling cows is an important revenue stream for ranches. Discussing how to make the best decisions.

Episode 38

BRD and pain management

Mon, Oct 24, 2022 30 mins

A discussion on diagnosis and treatment for BRD, especially regarding pain management.

Episode 39

Humane euthanasia and carcass disposal

Mon, Oct 31, 2022 30 mins

A review of proper euthanasia techniques and how to dispose of the carcass legally.

Episode 40

Update on cattle facilities

Mon, Nov 7, 2022 30 mins

Low-stress cattle handling starts with great facilities.

Episode 41

Pain control for cattle

Mon, Nov 14, 2022 30 mins

A review of pain control for cattle when conducting animal husbandry procedures.

Episode 42

Herd health protocols

Mon, Nov 28, 2022 30 mins

Herd health protocols are the foundation to preventing health issues in one's herd.

Episode 43

Hay testing and feeding options

Fri, Dec 9, 2022 30 mins

Determining the hay quality and nutritive value is important to cow nutrition during the winter.

Episode 44

Alternative step up programs for calves

Mon, Dec 12, 2022 30 mins

A discussion is presented of the different ration step-up programs being used in feedlots today.

Episode 45

Labor issues in agriculture

Mon, Dec 19, 2022 30 mins

Finding labor for any operation and different ways to reach potential help.

Episode 46

Beef Industry Recap

Mon, Dec 26, 2022 30 mins

A discussion is shared of the happenings in the beef industry in 2022.