DiscoverCanadian Beef Cattle PodcastEpisode 75: Dairy-Beef: Starting Off on the Right Hoof
Episode 75: Dairy-Beef: Starting Off on the Right Hoof

Episode 75: Dairy-Beef: Starting Off on the Right Hoof

Update: 2025-07-02
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Dairy-beef refers to animals born from a dairy dam and a beef sire. Management practices for these calves can vary widely between operations. In this episode, we explore both the opportunities and challenges of raising dairy-beef, featuring insights from two experienced producers.
 

Producing Dairy-Beef: Starting off on the Right Hood (article)


Dairy-Beef: Shifting From the Parlour to the Feedlot (article)


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Episode 75: Dairy-Beef: Starting Off on the Right Hoof

Episode 75: Dairy-Beef: Starting Off on the Right Hoof

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