The Beef Podcast Show - #54 - Feedlot Efficiency: Integrated Approaches to Enhance Productivity

In this episode of "The Beef Podcast Show," we dive into the evolving dynamics of the beef cattle industry. Our special guest, Dr. Mariana Guerra Maupome, shares her data-driven strategies to boost producer returns. She runs through the nuts and bolts of feedlot management practices, emphasizing the necessity of evolving and adapting according to market dynamics and how an interdisciplinary, intelligent approach can drive high-quality beef production in an ever-changing landscape. Dr. Maupome tackles the complexities of dairy beef crosses, focusing on animal welfare, effective management, and dairy-beef sector collaboration.
 

What you’ll learn:

• The rise of dairy beef crosses and their impact
• Visual learning technologies in feedlots for cattle monitoring
• The importance of early life management in dairy beef calves
• The complexities of immunology in dairy beef calves
• Adapting strategies and objectives

Meet the guest:

Dr. Mariana Guerra Maupome

Experience

• Current: Veterinarian at TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods
• Past: Professional Services Veterinarian at Feedlot Health Management Services Ltd.

Background

• Ph.D., Veterinary Microbiology and Immunobiology (Kansas State University)
• Pre-doctoral Student, Veterinary Microbiology and Immunobiology (Iowa State University)
• DVM, Veterinary Medicine (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México)

Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn