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: Preweaned BRD

Posted July 14, 2025 • 00:20:05

In this episode of Bovine Science, Dr. Bob Larson and Dr. Brad White discuss the risk factors associated with BRD in preweaned calves. They discuss...

Diving into Diets: Alternative Backgrounding

Posted July 7, 2025 • 00:21:21

On this episode of Bovine Science Dr. Phillip Lancaster brings an article which looked into backgrounding steers in the Nebraska sand hills. The experts...

Tox Talk: Ponderosa Pine

Posted June 30, 2025 • 00:13:48

After a large snow storm 34 cows have aborted their calves. What caused this and how can it be prevented in the future? Find out on this episode of...

Herd Health: Another Case of Open Heifers

Posted June 23, 2025 • 00:23:28

Dr. Brad White and Dr. Bob Larson are back to discuss a case where a producer had 20% of heifers open. They explore potential causes behind this reproductive...

Pasture Pulse: Calf Scours

Posted June 16, 2025 • 00:17:54

In this episode of Bovine Science Dr. Matt Miesner is back to discuss calf scours. Dr Miesner brings some tips on rehydrating calves, the options available,...