Bovine Science with BCI

Education Podcasts

Listen to veterinary professionals from the Beef Cattle Institute at Kansas State University talk about a variety of topics within cattle health, nutrition, reproduction, and science. New episodes of Bovine Science with BCI are posted each Monday.

Episodes

The Floodwater Mystery: When Plenty of Water Still Leads to Water Deprivation Deaths

Strategic Deworming in Beef Cattle: Using Parasite Control Wisely for Maximum Return

Can More Vitamin A for Cows Improve Calf Health? The Challenge of Boosting Vitamin A Through Colostrum

Can Bull Behavior Predict Breeding Success? Using Technology to Identify Top Sires

Vitamin A Before Calving: Why Hay Quality Matters More Than Supplements Alone

When Fly Spray Turns Toxic: A Costly Insecticide Mixing Mistake

How Heritable Is Fertility in Beef Cattle?

A New Approach to Mycoplasma Control: Evaluating a Modified-Live Vaccine in Young Calves

Solving the Toxicology Mystery: A Systematic Approach to Vague Cattle Health Problems

Do Vaccines Affect Bull Fertility? Evaluating Breeding Soundness After Modified Live and Killed Vaccines

Rethinking Vitamin A in Beef Cattle: Why Calves May Be Deficient Despite Green Grass

A Deadly Holding Pen: Poisoning Causes Sudden Loss of 14 Heifers

The Mystery Eye Disease Outbreak: Investigating a Point-Source Event in Stocker Cattle

Strategic Heifer Development: Can Stair-Step Nutrition Improve Puberty Rates and Reduce Feed Costs?

More Than Stocking Density: How Pen Size Influences Puberty in Replacement Heifers

A Deadly Feed Mixing Mistake: Investigating Sudden Cattle Deaths in a Dry Lot

Written Grazing Plans and Profitability: What Drives Adoption on Cow-Calf Operations?

Heifer Selection for Profit: Why Hybrid Vigor, Longevity, and Efficiency Matter

Saline vs. PBS: A Practical Test of Sample Collection Methods in Cattle Diagnostics

Systems Thinking in Beef Production: Solving Problems Beyond the Individual Animal