DocTalk Season 12 Episodes

Episode

Fly control with cows

Mon, Jun 10, 2024 30 mins

Episode 1

Stocker cattle care

Mon, Jan 2, 2023 30 mins

How veterinarians work with stocker operators to improve cattle health and performance.

Episode 2

Impants and OTC

Mon, Jan 9, 2023 30 mins

Changes are coming in June of 2023 for steroid implant regimens and over the counter antibiotics.

Episode 3

Early calf care

Mon, Jan 23, 2023 30 mins

Learn about the best practices during the first week of a newborn calf's life.

Episode 4

Diagnostic samples

Mon, Jan 30, 2023 30 mins

A look behind the scenes of a diagnostic lab when samples arrive.

Episode 5

Liver abscesses in feedlot cattle

Mon, Jan 30, 2023 30 mins

Updates on liver abscess issues and the latest practices to improve cattle health.

Episode 6

Pen floor management

Mon, Feb 13, 2023 30 mins

Learn management practices to enhance cattle comfort in confined operations.

Episode 7

Feed supplementation methods

Mon, Feb 20, 2023 30 mins

Different ways to provide nutritional supplements to cows.

Episode 8

Grass tetany

Mon, Feb 27, 2023 30 mins

Learning about grass tetany in beef cows on pasture and ways to prevent and protect those cattle.

Episode 9

Implanting calves

Mon, Mar 6, 2023 30 mins

Dr. Dan Thomson talks to fellow experts in Animal Science and Industry. They discuss a state-of-the-art tool that helps young cattle grow bigger and heavier.

Episode 10

Risk management insurance

Mon, Mar 20, 2023 30 mins

Livestock insurance and risk protection is a great tool for profitability.

Episode 11

Planning cattle working facilities

Mon, Mar 27, 2023 30 mins

Planning cattle working facilities is vital to safety and welfare.

Episode 12

Episode 12

Mon, Apr 10, 2023 30 mins

Practical teaching messages from Dr. David Jeremiah.

Episode 13

Pasture management

Mon, Apr 17, 2023 30 mins

A discussion on planning pasture management for improving pounds of beef produced per acre.

Episode 14

An update on BVD

Mon, Apr 24, 2023 30 mins

Learn about the BVD virus and its effects on cattle throughout the industry.

Episode 15

Creep feed for calves

Mon, May 22, 2023 30 mins

Creep feed options for beef calves and subsequent feedlot performance are spotlighted.

Episode 16

Preventing heat stress

Mon, May 29, 2023 30 mins

Episode 17

Designing cattle handling facilites

Mon, Jun 5, 2023 30 mins

Learn why cattle facilities are key to low stress cattle handling.

Episode 18

The role of bacteria in BRD

Mon, Jun 12, 2023 30 mins

Learn about different bacteria that cause lung health issues.

Episode 19

Hospital systems for cattle

Mon, Jun 19, 2023 30 mins

A discussion is shared about different hospital management systems for feedlot cattle.

Episode 20

Cattle skin issues

Mon, Jun 26, 2023 30 mins

Learning about the most common skin issues in cattle, warts and ringworm.

Episode 21

Bred heifers at the feedlot

Mon, Jul 3, 2023 30 mins

Dr. Dan Thomson talks to Dr. Mike Apley, a professor and clinical pharmacologist. They discuss the challenges of managing pregnant heifers when they join the other cattle in the feeding yard.

Episode 22

Bull sperm defects and what they mean

Mon, Jul 10, 2023 30 mins

Exploring the correlation between sperm morphology and bull fertility.

Episode 23

Heifer development

Mon, Jul 17, 2023 30 mins

A discussion on how to breed replacement heifers for your herd.

Episode 24

Bud box and single file design

Mon, Jul 24, 2023 30 mins

Dr. Kip discusses designing crowding facilities.

Episode 25

Good practices at the processing barn

Mon, Jul 31, 2023 30 mins

Learn new practices to ensure the products we administer work for our cattle.

Episode 26

Weeds, water and cattle

Mon, Aug 7, 2023 30 mins

A discussion on toxic weeds or water issues that could effect cattle.

Episode 27

Beef x Dairy cross cattle

Mon, Aug 14, 2023 30 mins

An update on the latest about the influx of beef x dairy cross cattle.

Episode 28

Respiratory disease pathology

Mon, Aug 21, 2023 30 mins

A look at the anatomy and pathology surrounding respiratory disease in cattle.

Episode 29

Feeder calf value

Mon, Aug 28, 2023 30 mins

Many practices can significantly increase the value of a calf crop.

Episode 30

Certified sampler program

Mon, Sep 4, 2023 30 mins

The swine industry's certified sampler program for diagnostics is featured.

Episode 31

New castration methods for calves

Mon, Sep 18, 2023 30 mins

A debate about modern calf castration procedures and technology is done.

Episode 32

Receiving calf management

Mon, Sep 25, 2023 30 mins

The episode discusses the health management of newly received calves and how to prevent disease.

Episode 33

Fall cow health care

Mon, Oct 2, 2023 30 mins

Advice on maintaining cow well-being ahead of the fall season.

Episode 34

Cattle facilities with Dr. Kip

Mon, Oct 9, 2023 30 mins

Veterinarian Dr. Kip Lukasiewicz shares tips about proper building and managing cattle facilities. As an expert in designing and operating such facilities, Dr. Kip teaches ranchers and livestock farmers how to increase profitability while treating the animals in the most humane way possible.

Episode 35

Common feed additives for cattle

Mon, Oct 16, 2023 30 mins

An update is provided on feed additives used to improve cattle health and performance.

Episode 36

Disease resistant cattle

Mon, Oct 23, 2023 30 mins

A visit with scientists as they develop the first BVDV-resistant calf.

Episode 37

Feeding practices and calf health

Mon, Oct 30, 2023 30 mins

This discussion is about feeding strategies that will keep cattle hostile to the bunk for the sake of their health.

Episode 38

Treating BRD in cattle

Mon, Nov 6, 2023 30 mins

Learn how to treat cattle sick with respiratory disease.

Episode 39

Getting heifers bred

Mon, Nov 13, 2023 30 mins

The development of heifers and reproductive physiology are discussed.

Episode 40

Problems In Cattle Handling

Mon, Nov 13, 2023 30 mins

Dr. Sjecklocha discussed issues encountered in cattle processing, including stockmanship and acclimation.

Episode 41

Problems in cattle handling

Mon, Nov 20, 2023 30 mins

Dr. Sjecklocha discusses issues encountered when processing cattle.

Episode 42

Herd biosecurity programs

Mon, Nov 27, 2023 30 mins

Prevent disease introduction into the herd through biosecurity.

Episode 43

Cattle facilities and handling

Mon, Dec 4, 2023 30 mins

Episode 44

Beef: There is no substitute

Fri, Dec 15, 2023 30 mins

Outline research done at Kansas State University comparing beef to alternative protein.

Episode 45

Parasite control in the cow herd

Mon, Dec 18, 2023 30 mins

A discussion about parasite control programs for cow herds.

Episode 46

2023 Year End Wrap Up

Mon, Dec 25, 2023 30 mins

Dr. Dan reviews the key developments in the beef industry throughout 2023.

Episode 47

Cow nutrition update

Mon, Jan 1, 2024 30 mins

An update on cow nutrition with Dr. Mark Spare.

Episode 48

Bloat in cattle

Mon, Jan 8, 2024 30 mins

Discussing digestive issues in cattle that can lead to bloat.

Episode 49

4-H and FFA steer projects

Mon, Jan 15, 2024 30 mins

Discover how to assist your child with their show steer project.

Episode 50

Toe abscesses

Mon, Jan 22, 2024 30 mins

Episode 51

Neospora in cattle

Mon, Jan 22, 2024 30 mins

A discussion is held on protozoa that can cause abortions in a cow herd.

Episode 52

Colostrum management

Mon, Jan 29, 2024 30 mins

Colostrum is the calf's first, and most important, meal.

Episode 53

Corona Virus in cattle

Mon, Feb 5, 2024 30 mins

Episode 54

Byproduct feeds in the beef industry

Mon, Feb 12, 2024 30 mins

A talk on byproduct feed for your beef business.

Episode 55

Sexed semen

Mon, Feb 19, 2024 30 mins

How sexed semen in the beef cattle herd.

Episode 56

Beef on Dairy

Mon, Feb 19, 2024 30 mins

Episode 57

Synchronization strategies

Mon, Feb 26, 2024 30 mins

Spending some time discussing methods to synchronize cows and heifers at breeding time.

Episode 58

Heifer development

Mon, Mar 18, 2024 30 mins

Learn how to monitor heifer development and prepare heifers for the breeding season.

Episode 59

Branding time

Mon, Apr 1, 2024 30 mins

Prepping cows and calves for summer turnout.

Episode 60

Steroid implants and calves

Mon, Apr 15, 2024 30 mins

A discussion on when and why steroid implants are used in calves on the cow.

Episode 61

Toxic plants in pastures

Mon, Apr 22, 2024 30 mins

A session to discuss toxic plants that could be in a pasture prior to turning cows out.

Episode 62

Inherited cattle diseases

Mon, Apr 29, 2024 30 mins

A discussion on diseases in beef cattle that can be inherited.

Episode 63

Pinkeye update

Mon, May 6, 2024 30 mins

A look into the latest findings associated with pinkeye in cattle.

Episode 64

New technology for cows

Mon, May 13, 2024 30 mins

Understanding some new technology to monitor cows on the ranch.

Episode 65

Beef Quality Assurance audit

Mon, May 20, 2024 30 mins

Episode 66

Using selection tools

Mon, May 27, 2024 30 mins

Using EPDs and genetic tools to make mating selections.

Episode 67

Treating cows with anaplasmosis

Mon, Jun 3, 2024 30 mins