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In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Will Shaffer discusses his research on genetics and environmental interactions in beef cattle. Will share insights into optimizing genetic selection for achieving stable cattle performance across diverse environmental conditions. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain expert insights and elevate your beef production knowledge. Tune in to The Beef Podcast Show on your favorite platform!

"Genotype and environment interactions are essential for accurate genetic evaluations and improving cattle performance."

Meet the guest: Will Shaffer is a Genetics PhD candidate at Kansas State University, where he also earned his Master’s in Genetics and a Master’s certificate in Statistics. His extensive research includes modeling genotype-environment interactions, differential miRNA expression, and sire conception rates. Will has practical experience as a ranch assistant at Shaffer Cattle Co. and a research assistant at Oklahoma State University. He excels in data analytics and experimental design and has made significant contributions to the beef industry.

What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:40) Introduction
• (10:37) Importance of genotype-environment interactions
• (18:43) Environmental sensitivity in traits
• (22:16) Respiration rate and temperature
• (25:40) Enhancing genetic progress in herds
• (32:38) Will's career goals and future research
• (44:23) 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. Katherine VanValin, Assistant Extension Professor at the University of Kentucky, shares her beef industry journey and mineral nutrition and extension work expertise. She discusses the unique challenges and opportunities at the Princeton Research Station, including advancements in wearable technology for cattle. Listen now on your favorite platform!

"Measure mineral intake on pasture, enabling us to tailor supplementation strategies more effectively."

Meet the guest: Dr. Katherine VanValin is an Assistant Extension Professor at the University of Kentucky. Her research focuses on enhancing beef cattle operations with on-farm technology and supporting producers in the direct-to-consumer beef market. She holds a Ph.D. in Ruminant Nutrition from Iowa State University, an M.S. from Virginia Tech, and a Bachelor's in Agriculture and Chemistry from Western Kentucky University. Dr. VanValin's research explores factors affecting the mineral requirements of beef cattle, aiming to develop strategic mineral supplementation practices.

What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:28) Introduction
• (03:04) Dr. VanValin's background in the beef industry
• (09:09) Extension experiences and challenges
• (18:40) Overview of Princeton Research Station
• (25:28) Handling high sulfur feedstuffs
• (36:48) Wearable technology in beef cattle management
• (45:38) 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. Mary Drewnoski, from the University of Nebraska, joins us. We explore the intricacies of vitamin nutrition in beef cattle, focusing on the requirements and impacts of vitamins A, E, and C. Listen now on your preferred podcast platform to optimize beef cattle nutrition knowledge and ensure herd health!

"We started seeing some vitamin A deficiency, and that kind of led me to ask: What are the requirements, and what do we really know?" - Dr. Mary Drewnoski

Meet the guest: Dr. Mary E. Drewnoski, a Beef Systems Specialist at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, specializes in forage-based beef systems, leveraging crop residues and cover crops as forage. Dr. Stephanie Hansen, a Professor at Iowa State University, focuses on refining mineral requirements in cattle to enhance growth and stress resiliency, backed by extensive research and teaching in animal nutrition.

What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:20) Introduction
• (04:13) Vitamin A requirements and deficiencies
• (10:58) Importance of colostrum and vitamin transfer
• (14:20) Zinc interaction with vitamin A
• (27:20) Vitamin E and antioxidant roles
• (34:14) Vitamin C insights
• (41:10) Final three questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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