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

Herd Health: Purebred Cows are Open

Posted April 28, 2025 • 00:21:40

On this episode of Bovine Science Dr. Bob Larson brings a case study where a producer had only their purebred cattle open and not crossbred. Dr. Larson...

Tox Talk: Spring Turnout Gone Wrong

Posted April 21, 2025 • 00:20:57

Four dead calves found in a pasture after being turned out for the spring. What caused it, and why were no cows affected? Find out on this episode of...

After the Abstract: Caprine Science

Posted April 14, 2025 • 00:24:18

On this unique episode of Bovine Science Dr. Brian Lubbers brings a research paper studying mastitis in dairy goats. Listen as Dr. Lubbers and Dr. Brad...

Diving into Diets: Direct Fed Microbial

Posted April 7, 2025 • 00:16:49

On this episode of Bovine Science Dr. Phillip Lancaster brings a research article studying the effects of a Bacillus-based direct-fed microbial on digestibility....

Herd Health: Pregnancy Loss Factors

Posted March 31, 2025 • 00:21:41

What causes 30-40% of pregnancies to not have a live calf? Dr. Bob Larson brings a research report article which summarizes a lot of information on...