• Fins, Fur and Feathers: Invasive Species
• Different Methods of Castration on Bulls Entering the Feedlot
• HPAI Research at K-State

00:01:05 – Fins, Fur and Feathers: Invasive Species: An episode of Fins, Fur and Feathers from K-State’s Drew Ricketts and Joe Gerken kicks off today’s show. The pair discuss invasive plant species and how people can control them.

Fins, Fur and Feathers

K-State Wildlife

00:12:05 – Different Methods of Castration on Bulls Entering the Feedlot: K-State Extension beef veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff progresses today’s show with the findings of a recent K-State research study on castrating cattle when entering the feedlot. He provides information on the different castration methods that were evaluated and the study’s results.

Comparing the Performance of Cattle Castrated Using Different Techniques Upon Arrival at the Feedlot

KSUBeef.org

00:23:05 – HPAI Research at K-State: Mike Brouk, K-State dairy specialist, ends the show with more information on HPAI in dairy animals, including ongoing research being done at Kansas State University.

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Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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