The Beef Podcast Show - #17 - Designing effective and cost-efficient health programs for cattle

Managing cattle health is crucial for feedlot production, once it can significantly impact the overall success of the business. In this episode, Dr. Mariana Guerra-Maupome emphasizes the relevance of integrating management software with the implementation of health protocols, individualized health programs, and cattle categorization. She also stresses the importance of continuously improving our comprehension and management of the bovine respiratory disease. Finally, she goes into advocating for the beef industry and educating its consumers about their products, a critical role.

What you’ll learn:

1. Feedlot health management systems

2. Health and production intervention programs

3. Improvements in BRD over the last years

4. Advocacy for the beef industry and its importance

5. Advice to feedlot cattle owners

Meet the guest

Dr. Mariana Guerra-Maupome

Experience

     ○ Current: Professional Services Veterinarian for Feedlot Health Management Services.

     ○ Past: Research Assistant in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University

Background

     ○ Ph.D. (Kansas State University)

     ○ D.V.M. (UNAM, Mexico)

Hobbies: trail riding and backpacking.
Favorite book, movie or TV series: Masters of Beef Advocacy - NCBA, and Beef Advocacy Canada - Canada Beef.
Favorite quote: It takes all kinds of kinds.
A tip for success: What if you made the same amount of money, but worked way less? Design and optimize better systems in your business, so tasks can be done more efficiently. Hire some help, increase virtual service-based offerings, and automate when possible.

Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn