The Bovine by Alberta Beef Producers
Join our hosts as they interview researchers, ranchers, ABP delegates and staff, chefs, nutritionists, and others all along the beef supply chain. You’ll hear content as diverse as the guests who bring it – from cooking beef to managing pastureland, the latest tech to great entertainment, cattle markets to weather predictions, and more. You'll feel motivated to level up your farm management, try new recipes, and perhaps find some entertainment for a long drive.
Episodes
What if everything you thought you knew about connecting with people was missing one key ingredient?
Kara Mastel sits down with renowned human values expert David Allison, the founder of the Valuegraphics Project, to explore how understanding core human values—not just demographics—can revolutionize communication in agriculture and beyond.
Fresh off his keynote at the Alberta Beef Industry Conference, David shares how...
What happens when climate change, glaciers, and agriculture collide in Western Canada?
Dr. John Pomeroy, a world-renowned hydrologist and lead of the Global Water Futures program, explores how water systems are shifting in the face of climate change—and what it means for producers, ecosystems, and future planning.
From snowpack and glacier melt to drought prediction, irrigation stress, and even COVID wastewater detect...
How do you lead a billion-dollar industry while feeding cattle on the weekend? Meet Doug Roxburgh, the newly elected Chair of Alberta Beef Producers.
From his humble beginnings as a first-generation cattle producer to his deep dive into the world of "cattle politics," Doug shares his passion for the beef industry, the challenges ahead, and his bold vision for Alberta's producers.
Host Kara Mastel guides ...
What’s been happening in the Alberta cattle industry?
Kara Mastel gives us a front-row seat to Alberta Beef Producers' (ABP) 2024 Year in Review.
Featuring key ABP staff—this discussion covers the pressing issues, research initiatives, and policy efforts shaping the future of beef production in Alberta.
From risk management and conservation to disease preparedness and marketing, this episode dives deep into the w...
When it comes to choosing the right herd bull, should you prioritize size, milk production, or fertility?
In this episode of The Bovine, Kara Mastel sits down with Dr. Carling Matejka, a veterinarian with Agri Health Services, to break down the science and strategy behind herd bull selection.
Carling explains why optimization—not maximization—is the key to a profitable and sustainable herd, highlighting factors like m...
How do extreme temperature swings impact cattle health, and what can producers do to manage these challenges?
In this episode Kara Mastel sits down with Dr. Brittany Smith, a consulting ruminant nutritionist, to discuss the effects of rapid temperature fluctuations on cattle well-being, feed intake, and immune function.
They break down practical strategies to mitigate stress, from adjusting feeding plans and providi...
Are looming U.S. tariffs about to shake up the cattle industry?
Kara Mastel sits down with Brenna Grant, Executive Director of Canfax Research Services, to explore the potential impacts of a proposed 25 per cent U.S. tariff on Canadian goods.
They discuss the deep integration of the beef trade between the two countries, potential market shifts, and strategies producers can use to navigate uncertain times.
Fr...
For this episode of The Bovine, Kara Mastel sits down with father-daughter duo, John and Maria Duynisveld, who own and operate Holdcana Farms, located near Wallace Bay, Nova Scotia.
The Duynisveld's discuss the experience of receiving the 2024 Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA), and dive into more about their operation.
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For this episode of The Bovine, Kara Mastel sits down with Jenna Sarich, Stakeholder Engagement Technical Consultant with Public and Stakeholder Engagement (PSE).
The duo discuss the ins and outs of PSE, results from a recent national sustainability survey, the importance of telling the story from the farm, and more.
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For this episode of The Bovine, Kara Mastel sits down with Todd Ormann, Vice President of Development at Olds College of Agriculture and Technology.
The duo discuss the recent AgSmart educational expo, upcoming trends in agriculture, changes within the college, and more.
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For this episode of The Bovine, Kara Mastel went behind-the-scenes with two of the 2024 Environmental Stewardship Award recipients: Courtney and Clayton Taylor, of Taylor Ranches.
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For this episode of The Bovine, Kara Oosterhuis attended the Beef Research Showcase held in Olds, Alta.
Oosterhuis is joined by:
- Karin Schmid, of Alberta Beef Producers, on the Beef Research Showcase and how it came to be;
- Dr. Bart Lardner, of the University of Saskatchewan, on challenges and opportunities managing novel forage mixtures;
- Dr. Cheryl Waldner, of the University of Saskatchewan, on the Canadian Cow-Calf S...
For this episode of The Bovine, Kara Oosterhuis attended the Alberta Beef Industry Conference held in Calgary, Alta.
Oosterhuis is joined by:
- Jack Bobo, director of the Food Systems Institute at the University of Nottingham in the UK, on navigating the future of food;
- Lance Zimmerman, senior animal protein analyst at RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness, with a global cattle market update; and
- Dr. Tammy Neme...
For this episode of The Bovine, host Kara Oosterhuis attended the CrossRoads Conference held in Calgary, Alta.
Oosterhuis is joined by:
- Walter Schwabe, entrepreneur and tech guru, on the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on agriculture;
- Drew Lerner, founder, president, and senior agricultural meteorologist at World Weather Inc., with a weather outlook for 2024 in Alberta;
- Dr. Rebecca Purc-Stephenson, pr...
After a brief pause, The Bovine is back!
We’re switching gears a bit with a new voice as host, while continuing to cover the dynamic content covering all facets of your operation into the podcast.
Let’s call it Season 2, Episode 1. We’re starting fresh, but not over.
We can’t give away too much of what we’re talking about … it is a podcast, after all.
Tune in, or, download to listen...
When it comes to transition planning for your family's operation, where do you begin?
Annessa Good, business advisor with Farm Credit Canada, joined The Bovine to share what a transition plan is comprised of, as well as useful tips to get started and make this a positive experience for your family and business.
This episode was recorded at the 2023 Canadian Beef Industry Conference in Calgary t...
Declining cow numbers, shrinking packer margins, and market volatility—the cattle market certainly isn’t boring at the moment. There’s a lot going on, and Ryan Copithorne is here to give producers a glimpse into what may be coming.
Ryan, the president and owner of Cows In Control, joined us on The Bovine during the 2023 Canadian Beef Industry Conference in Calgary this summer to talk about his outlook for the fall and ...
Recorded at the 2023 Canadian Beef Industry Conference in Calgary, Brenna Grant, executive director of Canfax Research Services, shares her three favourite recommendations for new beef producers, coming from the Canadian Cow-Calf Cost of Production Network.
The full list of recommendations is now available on the Canfax website, along with other resources coming out of the Network's results and analysis...
Do you use the same password for everything? Skip multi-factor authentication? Prefer to keep your p4ssw0rds easy?
Well, you may want to listen to this discussion for some inspiration on mitigating your risk of experiencing a cyber security incident.
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Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) General Manager, Ryder Lee, joined Alberta Beef Producers for our January/February Producer Meetings and our March 1 Annual General Meeting.
And he joins us again here for updates from the CCA.
Related:
- Industry partners publish Alberta Beef Competitiveness Study
- ABP announces 2023 Board of Directors
- CCA advocacy and youth efforts
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