Cattle Chat

Listen to veterinary professionals from the Beef Cattle Institute at Kansas State University talk about a variety of topics within the beef industry.

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Bull Buying Decisions and Beef Tech Innovations

Posted February 20, 202600:24:27

In this episode of BCI Cattle Chat, the team discusses what producers should consider when purchasing a bull, emphasizing fertility, structural soundness,...

Guest Dr. Christine Navarre, Liver Flukes, Emergency Preparedness

Posted February 13, 2026

This episode of BCI Cattle Chat covers liver flukes and emergency preparedness in cattle operations with guest Dr. Christine Navarre. The experts discuss...

Research Update: Liliana Rivas and Cow Efficiency

Posted February 6, 202600:22:24

On this week’s BCI Cattle Chat episode, graduate student Liliana Rivas updates us on her research about leaky guts in yearling calves. She conducted...

Managing Body Conditioning in Cows, Cause and Management of Weak Calves

Posted January 30, 202600:25:22

The experts discussed whether it is more costly to have thin or fat cows going into the calving season. Thin cows are generally more costly because...

When to Start Treatment, Treatment Protocols, Antimicrobial Resistance

Posted January 23, 202600:24:27

On this week’s BCI Cattle Chat episode, the experts debate whether you should start treatment as soon as signs of the disease appear or if you should...