The Beef Podcast Show

Dr. Jerad Jaborek: Beef x Dairy Crossbreeding | Ep. 103

Nov 13, 2024

Dr. Jerad Jaborek, a Beef Feedlot Systems Extension Educator at Michigan State University, shares his expertise on beef-on-dairy crossbreeding. He highlights the growing trend's benefits, including improved feed efficiency and meat quality while addressing calf health management. Jaborek discusses the transition challenges for these calves and the critical role of sire selection in enhancing performance. He also emphasizes the importance of personal connections in agricultural education and innovative solutions like Beef and Dairy Agrislat to support farmers.

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Quick takeaways

Beef-on-dairy crossbreeding enhances the value of male bull calves by improving meat quality and creating niche markets for premium products.

Effective management practices in calf rearing, including immediate colostrum feeding, are critical for preventing health issues and ensuring profitability in feedlots.

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Adding Value to Male Bull Calves

The introduction of beef on dairy aims to provide value to male bull calves from dairy farms, particularly Jersey breeds, which had little worth in the market around 2014. This welfare issue highlighted the need for a solution to give these calves a profitable future. By crossbreeding Jersey bulls with premium beef breeds like Angus and Wagyu, researchers identified an opportunity to create a niche market for high-quality beef products. Initial results showed that these crossbreds outperformed purebreds in terms of meat quality, leading to the potential for premium pricing.

Intro

2min

The Beef-Dairy Crossbreeding Revolution

18min

Challenges in Calf Management for Beef Production

10min

Crossbreeding Complexities

7min

The Importance of In-person Connections in Agricultural Education

2min

Innovations and Insights in Beef and Dairy Management

3min

Hello there!

In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Jerad Jaborek from Michigan State University shares his insights on the rising trend of beef-on-dairy crossbreeding and its impact on the beef cattle industry. He discusses the benefits and challenges of this practice, focusing on improving feed efficiency, meat quality, and managing calf health. Tune in now, available on all major podcast platforms.

"Beef on dairy was another way to add value back to those male bull calves that were coming from dairy farms."

Meet the guest: Dr. Jerad Jaborek is a Beef Feedlot Systems Extension Educator at Michigan State University, where he has worked since 2020. He holds a Ph.D. and Master’s degree in Animal Sciences from The Ohio State University, with extensive research experience in beef cattle nutrition and management. His work focuses on improving feedlot systems, nutrition, and cattle production.

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