The Beef Podcast Show Dr. Rick Rasby: Beef Body Condition Scoring | Ep. 109
In this special Christmas episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Rick Rasby, from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, shares timely insights into winter feeding strategies to ensure optimal health and productivity for beef cattle. From effective body condition scoring and managing first-calf heifers to utilizing corn residue and analyzing forage quality, Dr. Rasby provides practical, research-backed approaches to support sustainable and profitable beef operations. Celebrate the season with valuable knowledge—listen now on all major podcast platforms!
"Body condition scoring provides a clear indicator of nutrition program effectiveness and its impact on reproductive performance."
Meet the guest: Dr. Rick Rasby, Beef Cow/Calf Specialist at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, brings over 38 years of expertise in advancing sustainable and profitable cow-calf production systems. With a Ph.D. and M.S. in Beef Cattle Reproduction from Oklahoma State University, Dr. Rasby combines his extensive academic background with hands-on experience to develop practical management strategies for producers.
What you will learn:
- (00:00) Highlight
- (01:24) Introduction
- (02:17) Career path
- (06:42) Body condition scoring
- (16:26) First-calf heifers
- (19:30) Corn residue grazing
- (25:56) Forage quality
- (32:19) Final questions
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