Casual Cattle Conversations

Herd Health & Grazing Learn how beef producers in Quebec have used intensive grazing to improve their herd health, while creating a business that fits their lifestyle. Brian and Kim Maloney with Brylee Farms, join the show this week to discuss their process for buying cattle, grass finishing them and selling the meat directly to consumers.   Watch Listen Show Notes Brylee Farms Herd Health Resources

Kyley DeVoe joined the show this week to talk about the importance of having faith as ranchers and beef producers. • Kyley's message is passionate and inspiring to hear as he dives into...   1. Why we need to have faith 2. How to grow in our faith journeys 3. Understanding and using your spiritual gifts 4. What it can look like to live out your faith   Listen: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/podcast  Watch: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAdZHIY1ZKSEcPH0DsqB-QA  Full Show Notes: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/podcast RancherMinds: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ranchermind-events  Social Media Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cattleconvos  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cattleconvos/  Resources: https://www.neogen.com/

Discover when and how to develop effective weaning protocols for your herd's animal health and nutrition by using current weigh scales and building relationships with veterinarians and beef cattle nutritionists. Experts from ADM and Gallagher join the show to share their experience and advice to ranchers as beef producers themselves.   Listen: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/podcast Watch: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAdZHIY1ZKSEcPH0DsqB-QA Read: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/podcast RancherMinds: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ranchermind-events Social Media Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cattleconvos Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cattleconvos/ Resources:https://am.gallagher.com/

John Price and Craig Bieber discuss the ROI associated with using DNA testing to select for replacement heifers in commercial cow-calf herds. John and Craig cover everything from how to get started with Igenity Beef to what it looks like when it comes time to make your replacement decisions.   Listen: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/episodes  Watch: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAdZHIY1ZKSEcPH0DsqB-QA  Read: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/readtheepisodes  RancherMinds: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ranchermind-events  Social Media Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cattleconvos  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cattleconvos/  Resources: https://www.neogen.com/categories/igenity-profiles/igenity-beef/

Jeremy McGill with Gallagher shares the tools and strategies you need to successfully implement offsets and cross-fences. Jeremy covers the planning process, water systems, energizers and insulators all in under 30 minutes. This episode will help you keep your beef cattle where they belong! Listen: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/episodes  Watch: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAdZHIY1ZKSEcPH0DsqB-QA  Read: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/readtheepisodes  Social Media Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cattleconvos  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cattleconvos/  Resources: https://am.gallagher.com/en-US

Shirley and Jodi Focken share their story and experiences around continuing a ranching legacy in their family while making necessary changes to care for the land and livestock. They are located in the Sandhills of Nebraska and have recently started transitioning from a commercial to a registered operation.   Key Topics: shifting responsibilities and decision-making to the next generation women in ranching continuing legacy Angus genetics being stewards of the land   Additional Resources Improve Your Herd Using Genomic Testing https://www.neogen.com/industries/beef/  22 Ranch Management Tips https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ranching-resources  Watch the Episodes https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAdZHIY1ZKSEcPH0DsqB-QA Listen to the Episode https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/podcast  Full Show Notes https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/podcast  RancherMinds https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ranchermind-events 

Advocacy does not have to be online. In fact, you can effectively share about beef cattle, the industry and what ranchers do via in-person methods. In-person advocacy is just as important as advocacy on social media. Discover 3 methods of advocating for beef in person and additional resources to help you get started in this episode of Casual Cattle Conversations. • Bonus! Listen to the entire episode to hear about my top advocacy resources to help you get started. One is Elevate Ag the Podcast.  • Full Show Notes Listen   Watch  Social Media Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cattleconvos  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cattleconvos/

Kyle Mayberry and Josh Skinner discuss how  MiraFount watering systems save time for ranchers and improve their quality of life while providing clean water for cattle. These water tanks are either energy free or energy-efficient and even work in freezing climates. Kyle shares how the Biltmore company has implemented these fountains with the help of Gallagher to increase the ROI of their commercial cow-calf operation. Biltmore: www.biltmorelivestock.com Gallagher: https://store.am.gallagher.com/am/us/en_US/animal-management/automatic-watering/ball-waterers/mirafount-four-hole-livestock-watering-tank/p/A3354-S?_ga=2.201891089.1875624703.1662129924-1363402230.1660866131   Listen: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/episodes  Watch: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAdZHIY1ZKSEcPH0DsqB-QA  Read: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/readtheepisodes  Social Media Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cattleconvos  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cattleconvos/

Cactus Cares is on a mission to provide hunger relief to the over 40,000,000 people who need it in the United States by teaming up with rural communities, campus meat labs and other organizations to provide animal protein to food pantries. Discover how you can partner with Cactus Cares by listening to this episode. Listen: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/episodes Watch: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAdZHIY1ZKSEcPH0DsqB-QA Read: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/readtheepisodes Social Media Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cattleconvos Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cattleconvos/ Cactus Cares Website - https://cactusfeederscares.com/hunger-relief/ Social Media -  @Cactus Cares ​

Kyler Beard and Liam Shaw explain their experiences and strategies when it comes to fencing leased pastures that cover large geographical areas to keep cattle in and fit your grazing needs. They cover what equipment works best and what fencing mistakes to avoid as you get started.    Listen: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/episodes  Watch: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAdZHIY1ZKSEcPH0DsqB-QA  Read: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/readtheepisodes  Social Media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cattleconvos  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cattleconvos/  Resources: https://am.gallagher.com/en-US