Bovine Science with BCI

Listen to veterinary professionals from the Beef Cattle Institute at Kansas State University talk about a variety of topics within cattle health, nutrition, reproduction, and science. New episodes of Bovine Science with BCI are posted each Monday.

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Recent Episodes

Research Update: Maddie Mancke and Scours Management

Posted March 13, 2026 • 00:24:12

In this week’s episode of BCI Cattle Chat, the team discusses research on reducing heat stress in feedlot cattle and best practices for managing calf...

After the Abstract: Managing Johne’s Disease in Beef Herds

Posted March 9, 2026 • 00:24:59

This episode of After the Abstract reviews a 2025 study on managing Johne’s disease in beef cattle using different testing and culling strategies...

Herd Health: Modified Live Vaccines at Synchronization

Posted March 2, 2026 • 00:17:27

In this episode of Herd Health, the experts review a 2025 study evaluating whether modified live virus (MLV) vaccines can be given at the time of CIDR...

Tox Talk: Nitrate Poisoning in Cattle

Posted February 23, 2026 • 00:18:17

On this episode of Tox Talk, Dr. Brad White and Dr. Scott Fritz discuss a case where eight bred cows were moved into a barn ahead of a winter storm...

Diving into Diets: Phosphorus and Calcium in Lactating Beef Cows

Posted February 16, 2026 • 00:22:05

In this episode of Diving into Diets, the discussion examines how different phosphorus and calcium diets affect phosphorus retention, milk composition,...