In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Kevin Thibault from Gem State Angus Ranch explains how his operation evaluated and implemented new gut health practices within a seedstock program. He shares what motivated the change, how the protocols were applied, and the performance results observed so far. Learn how proactive herd management can improve calf health, breeding success, and overall profitability. Listen now on all major platforms!

"The biggest thing we noticed was how quickly those calves responded to the first treatment. We didn’t need to retreat them, and recovery time improved by nearly 48 hours."

Meet the guest: Kevin Thibault is a third-generation Angus seedstock producer and partner at Gem State Angus Ranch in Idaho. Managing the ranch’s daily operations, he focuses on improving herd genetics, optimizing reproductive performance, and enhancing overall beef quality through practical management systems.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00 ) Highlight
• (01:23 ) Introduction
• (05:53 ) Breeding program
• (14:25 ) Herd health focus
• (20:32 ) Calving management
• (33:03 ) Gut health benefits
• (36:38 ) Herd health tips
• (41:13 ) Final three questions

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