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From Ear Tags to Drones: Technology in Beef Production
From Ear Tags to Drones: Technology in Beef Production Technology continues to create new opportunities for beef producers, but how do you determine which…
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Swine Nutrition and Its Impact on Health (ft. Dr. Gabler - Iowa State Univ)
In celebration of Pork Month, Dr. Steve Dudley sits down with Dr. Nicholas Gabler, professor of animal science at Iowa State University, for a practical look…
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More Than a Ride: Why Good Trucking Matters to Cattle Health (ft. Hunter Pankonin)
Livestock transportation is more than getting cattle from Point A to Point B. How cattle are loaded, handled and hauled can have a real impact on stress…
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When Nutrition Meets Veterinary Medicine: A Better Way to Feed Cattle w/ Dr. Monty Kerley
This episode of the Ahead of the Herd Podcast explores a different way of thinking about livestock nutrition. The conversation covers the importance of…
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PrimeLine IN5, Reducing Bovine Respiratory Disease Mortality (ft. Dr. Jeffery Hall)
What does it take for the USDA to allow a vaccine to carry a mortality reduction label claim? In this episode of Ahead of the Herd, Dr. Brian Dorcey is joined…
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Starting Beef x Dairy Calves on Feed the Right Way
What happens in the first few weeks after beef on dairy calves arrive can have a lasting impact on performance, health, and profitability. In this episode of…
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Maximize Forage Quality and ROI with Silo Guard (ft. Peter Vinelli)
Forage quality is one of the most overlooked drivers of cattle performance, and one of the biggest hidden sources of loss. In this episode of the Profectus…
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Mycotoxins Are Costing You Performance (ft. Dr. Andrew Bents)
Mycotoxins are one of the most overlooked threats in livestock performance and profitability, and they are showing up stronger than ever in today’s feed…
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Transforming Calf Performance: Kyle Verhoek's Success Story
From 2.5lbs to 3.23lbs average daily gain, under 2% death loss, and a 60-day health turnaround, Profectus is measurably making a difference for producers. In…
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Leaning into Nutrition: Feeding Trials, Amino Acids, and Next-Gen Strategies (ft. Steve & Riley Van Heerde)
Steve and Riley Van Heerde share how their South Dakota feedlot evolved from cow/calf to a performance driven feedlot operation through side-by-side feed…
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Swine Series Part 1: Batch Farrowing vs. Wean-to-Finish
Dr. Reed Leiting and Dr. Steve Dudley share how batch farrowing, nurseries, and wean to finish systems fit into modern swine operations, and what producers…
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Rations, Risk, and ROI: Rethinking Cattle Nutrition in a High-Price Market
High prices, tight margins, and unpredictable cattle markets are putting real pressure on producers. In this episode, Devin Stricherz sits down with…
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Financing on the Farm (ft. Jason Schutz)
In this episode of Ahead of the Herd, Profectus CFO Dan Greve sits down with Jason Schutz of United Prairie Bank to discuss one of the most important…
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Feedlot Revenue Streams: Reaching Your Profit Potential
In this episode, PLS empowers beef producers to either boost beef pounds from their cropping acres or supercharge feed efficiency, unlocking more profits all…
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The Amino Acid Edge: Why Crude Protein Isn't the Whole Story
In this episode, we dive into a smarter way to feed cattle—one that focuses less on crude protein and more on meeting amino acid requirements in balance with…
Ahead of the Herd: The Profectus PodcastsKnow Your Numbers for Profit-Driven Cattle Feeding
In this episode, Dr. Brian Dorcey breaks down why knowing your numbers isn’t just smart—it’s essential. He explains how metrics like cost per head, per day…