Beef Bits Podcast

Beef Bits Podcast

Kentucky Beef Extension specialist Jeff Lehmkuhler with his guests share general information on beef cattle production, research and other related information.

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May 28, 2025 48 mins

On this episode Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined once again by Dr. Colt Knight as they drive through Kentucky talking about the applications of technology in beef cattle management.  During the car ride topics covered ranged from GPS to virtual fencing.

 

To learn more about Dr. Colt Knight visit his University of Maine website

 

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On this episode of the Beef Bits Podcast host Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler, Extension Beef Specialist at the University of Kentucky, is joined by Dr. Glenda Pereria, University of Maine Dairy Specialist, to discuss polyfluoroalkyl substances or forever chemicals and some recommendations for managing them.

 

Learn more about Dr. Glenda Pereria's program

Learn more on PFAS from Dr. Pereria's Dairy Outreach

 

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April 15, 2025 26 mins

On this episode of the Beef Bits podcast, host Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler, Extension professor for the University of Kentucky, is joined by Dr. Michelle Arnold, Extension Ruminant Veterinarian, to discuss frothy bloat in grazing cattle.  Dr. Michelle Arnold is a Professor at the University of Kentucky Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory specializing in ruminant livestock.

 

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April 4, 2025 42 mins

On this episode of the Beef Bits podcast host Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by his colleague Dr. Michelle Arnold to discuss risk of grass tetany.

 

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March 20, 2025 54 mins

On this episode of the Beef Bits podcast host Dr. Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by his colleague Dr. Greg Halich to discuss bale grazing.

 

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March 7, 2025 49 mins

Host Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by Kevin Laurent, Extension specialist, to the Kentucky Postweaning Value Added Program.

 

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September 5, 2024 62 mins

Host Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by Dr. Gregg Rentfrow, Extension Professor and meat specialist, to introduce the cut sheet and share what to consider when completing one when having a beef processed.

 

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On this episode Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by Dr. Michelle Arnold to discuss the animal identification requirements for cattle moving within state boundaries and across state lines.

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On this episode host Jeff Lehmkuhler and Dr. Darrh Bullock review the recent Beef Improvement Federation meeting and discuss beef genetics.

 

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July 25, 2024 33 mins

Host Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by Dr. Katie VanValin to discuss coproduct supplements for beef cattle.

 

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Host Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by Dr. Colt Knight, University of Maine, to chat about direct marketing meat from small farms and share his experiences from a state where direct marketing has taken root.

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June 27, 2024 45 mins

Host Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by Dr. Les Anderson to discuss the impact of the current heat wave on fertility of the beef herd and management strategies.

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Host Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by Dr. Chris Teutsch to discuss management tips for pasture and hay fields to ensure you get good yields.

 

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December 4, 2023 49 mins

Host Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by forage specialist Dr. Jimmy Henning to share factors that result in quality baleage production.

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October 19, 2023 38 mins

In this episode Dr. Colt Knight discusses direct marketing agricultural products in Maine.

 

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September 28, 2023 12 mins

On this episode of the Beef Bits Podcast, host Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by Dr. Colt Knight, University of Maine Livestock Specialist, to discuss his role working in Agriculture in the Northeast.

 

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September 7, 2023 24 mins

Host Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by Dr. Colt Knight, University of Maine Extension Livestock Specialist, to discuss using high tensile wire to construct fencing systems for livestock in regions where the freezing and thawing can push posts out of the ground.

 

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May 23, 2023 38 mins

Host Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by Nick Roy to discuss his project looking at ear tags and ink sources.

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April 5, 2023 46 mins

Host Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by his colleague Dr. Les Anderson to discuss controlling the calving season. This is the first part of a 3-part series.

 

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March 15, 2023 27 mins

Host Jeff Lehmkuhler is joined by his colleague Dr. Les Anderson to discuss controlling the calving season. This is the first part of a 3-part series.

 

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