Canadian Beef Cattle Podcast

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Episode 140: The Ins and Outs of Parasite Management

2026-10-1306:26

Parasites can quietly impact cattle health, performance and profitability. This episode explores practical strategies for monitoring and managing internal and external parasites, with a focus on targeted treatment, grazing management and slowing resistance to dewormers. Learn how an assess-first approach can help producers make more informed treatment decisions, protect herd health and keep parasite control products effective for the future. Relevant Links: The Ins and Outs of Parasite Management Webinar Recap (article) The Ins and Outs of Parasite Management (webinar) Parasites - Internal (webpage) Parasites - External (webpage) When the Worms Come Marching In (article) Calculator Toolbox (interactive tools)

Episode 139: From a Piece of Wire to Contaminated Feed

2026-10-0607:10

Foreign material and toxin consumption in beef cattle can lead to serious health issues, reduced performance and economic losses, even on well-managed farms and ranches. In this episode, we explore how foreign materials and toxins can unintentionally enter feed, water and pastures. We discuss common risks including hardware disease, twine and net wrap. Relevant Links: From a Piece of Wire to Contaminated Feed: Preventing Foreign Material Hazards in Beef Cattle Operations (article) Lead Poisoning in Beef Cattle (webpage) Mycotoxins (webpage) Consumption of Foreign Materials and Toxins (infographic) Cow-Calf Yardage Calculator (interactive tool)

Episode 138: Injection Best Practices for Beef Cattle

2026-09-2904:56

When beef cattle producers administer injections, the choices they make can have a significant impact on both effectiveness of the products being administered and carcass quality at the end of the production chain. Even when cattle are far from entering the food supply, overlooking proper injection practices can have broader consequences that affect the entire industry. In this episode, we explore best practices for injections in beef cattle. Relevant Links: Injection Best Practices for Beef Cattle (article) Injection Techniques (resource) Remote Drug Delivery (webpage) Understanding the Five W's of Cattle Injections: Who, What, When, Where & Why (article) Pregnancy Detection Tool (interactive tool)

Episode 137: Is Something Worming Its Way into Your Profits?

2026-09-2208:53

Internal parasites can steal valuable nutrients from cattle and impact herd performance. In this episode we’ll explore how parasite loads develop, the impacts of good grazing management and research from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine examining the effects of different deworming strategies on cattle growth, production and carcass quality. Relevant Links: Is Something Worming Its Way Into Your Pastures? (article) Parasites - Internal (webpage) Managing Internal Parasites (webinar) Injection Techniques Best Practices for Beef Cattle (resource) Injection Best Practices For Beef Cattle (article)

Episode 136: Choosing the Right Weaning Strategy for Your Beef Operation

2026-09-1505:44

Weaning is one of the most critical and stressful events in a calf's life, and the way it is managed can have lasting effects on calf health, performance and overall welfare. In this episode, we explore the most common weaning methods used. We discuss the advantages, challenges and management consideration of each approach, including differences in labour requirements, calf stress and health outcomes, to help producers choose the weaning strategy that best fits their operation. Relevant Links: Choosing the Right Weaning Strategy for Your Beef Operation (article) Weaning (webpage) Pregnancy Detection Tool (interactive tool)

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