The Beef Podcast Show - Dr. Karla Wilke: Efficiency in Intensive Cow Production | Ep. 95
Sep 18, 2024In 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.
What will you learn:
- Confinement systems in beef
- Alternative feed strategies
- Cow management in drought
- Economic impacts of confinement
- Maximizing production efficiency
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.
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