The Beef Podcast Show Dr. Karla Wilke: Efficiency in Intensive Cow Production | Ep. 95
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In this special rerun episode of The Beef Podcast Show, we bring back our insightful conversation with Dr. Karla Wilke, from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Dr. Wilke shares her extensive knowledge of various strategies used in the beef industry, including her distinctive methods for raising cattle in confinement and semi-confinement systems. She emphasizes the industry's ability to adapt and stay resilient in the face of challenges like drought and cow depreciation while also highlighting the innovative approaches that continue to push beef production forward. Don’t miss this engaging discussion, now available on all major platforms.
“From a global feeding perspective, we just have more and more people that need to be fed. And we have some populations worldwide that are gaining higher income status, and they have more desire for beef products."
Meet the guest: Dr. Karla Wilke is a Cow/Calf Range Management Specialist at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, with over 15 years of experience. She holds a Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Animal Science Ruminant Nutrition from the University of Nebraska and a B.Sc. in Agricultural Education from Texas A&M University. Dr. Wilke specializes in ruminant nutrition and cattle management, bringing deep expertise to her role in advancing the beef industry through practical, research-based solutions.
What you will learn:
- (00:00) Highlight
- (02:22) Introduction
- (09:37) Economic benefits of confinement
- (14:38) Exploring feed resources
- (21:48) Drought and cull cow management
- (25:17) Market strategies
- (31:25) Exploring alternative feeds
- (40:58) Final three questions
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