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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After the Abstract: Lung lesions effect on relapse rate and growth performance

Posted May 15, 202300:18:54

When treating cattle for bovine respiratory disease, it is difficult to know whether or not the treatment will be successful. Join Dr. Brian Lubbers...

Bright, Alert, and Responsive Down Cows

Posted May 8, 202300:16:08

When you find a down cow, it can be easy to assume she is sick, but what if she isn’t showing any sickness signs? She’s bright, alert, and responsive,...

Herd Health: Keep or Cull?

Posted May 1, 202300:15:20

A common question we get asked is what to do about open two year olds. Should a producer keep or cull them? Dr. Bob Larson answers questions about cost...

Diving into Diets: Minerals

Posted April 24, 202300:13:34

What type of mineral should you be using on your cows? Does the time of year have an impact on mineral requirement? What economical factors effect mineral...

Tox Talk: Freezing Conditions and 20 Dead

Posted April 17, 202300:14:16

What would cause only 30 out of 50 head to make it through the night after they were put in the barn, shielded from the winter storm? This case had...