Top 10 Podcast Episodes to Revisit as We Celebrate Episode 100 🎙️
The Canadian Beef Cattle Podcast has reached a major milestone — Episode 100!
To mark the occasion, Episode 100 is a special compilation bringing together key insights, tips and strategies from past episodes into one must-listen edition. Whether you’re a new producer or a seasoned rancher, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you achieve a smooth, healthy and successful calving season.
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Looking Back
Since its launch in January 2024, the Canadian Beef Cattle Podcast has turned popular BCRC content into short, informative audio episodes, delivering beef research and production insights straight through your speakers. Whether you’re feeding cows, checking pastures or driving to town, each episode provides trusted, science-based information in a format that fits your day.
Let’s take a look back at the journey so far and spotlight the top 10 episodes that have informed, inspired and sparked conversation. Together, they reflect the curiosity, innovation and dedication that continue to drive the Canadian beef industry forward.
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🎙️Episode 5: Bull Selection – Breeding Programs That Suit Operational Goals
No two beef operations are the same, and there’s no single breeding program that fits all. The ideal breeding strategy depends on your specific goals and the management practices that align with them. This episode explores how to match genetics with your operational objectives for better herd performance.
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🎙️Episode 49: Big Cows and Big Questions
Are smaller cows more efficient? They eat less and often wean calves that are a higher percentage of their body weight. Larger cows, meanwhile, require more feed and pasture but may offer other advantages. This episode digs into the data and practical insights to help you determine the right cow size for your operation.
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🎙️Episode 4: Calm, Cool and Collected – Preparing for a Smooth and Healthy Calving Season
Calving season can be stressful for both producers and cattle. Good planning helps ensure healthy calves while also supporting your own well-being. Tune in for simple, practical tips to make calving season smoother and more manageable.
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🎙️Episode 11: When Do I Turn Out My Cows? Managing Spring Pastures During and After Drought
Managing grasslands through drought is never easy. Having a plan, monitoring pasture conditions and adjusting as weather changes are key to protecting long-term productivity. This episode offers tools and insights to help you decide when to turn cattle out and how to manage pastures through challenging conditions.
#6
🎙️Episode 65: Icebergs and Native Forages
This episode dives into how native forage ecosystems support resilience in Canada’s beef industry — and why understanding what’s “below the surface,” from soil health to root systems, is essential for long-term sustainability and productivity.
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🎙️Episode 18: Where There Are Cattle, There Are Parasites – Nine Tips for Managing Parasites in Your Herd
Parasite management is a balancing ;act. Control is vital for maintaining herd health and productivity, but overuse of treatments can lead to resistance issues. This episode shares nine practical tips for effective, sustainable parasite management you can apply on your operation.
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🎙️Episode 1: Science Confirms the Beef Industry’s Environmental Benefits
In this episode, learn how Canadian beef producers have made major strides in environmental sustainability — reducing emissions, improving soil health and enhancing biodiversity — all thanks to continued research and innovation within the industry.
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🎙️Episode 29: Supplementation Matters – Navigating the Trace Mineral Requirements of a Beef Herd
Trace mineral levels in soil and forage vary widely across Canada, creating potential deficiency risks. This episode explains why supplementation matters and how an effective mineral program can help prevent production losses, animal health issues and reproductive challenges.
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🎙️Episode 55: Proper Management Is Key to Reducing Calf Scours
Calf scours remain the leading cause of death in calves between two and 30 days old. Featuring veterinarians from across Canada, this episode offers expert insights and prevention strategies to help protect your herd and reduce calf losses.
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🎙️Episode 5: Five Management Tips for Small Herds
Running a smaller herd can bring unique challenges — from time constraints to tighter budgets. This popular episode shares five practical management strategies that can help small operations stay efficient, productive and profitable.
Looking Ahead!
As we celebrate Episode 100, we want to thank all our listeners for tuning in, sharing and applying what you’ve learned. From practical management tips to research-based insights, the Canadian Beef Cattle Podcast exists to help beef producers make informed decisions every day.
Here’s to the next 100 episodes and turning research into action at the ranch gate!
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