The Beef Podcast Show - #16 - Navigating the challenges of cattle production: implants and feed management

Implants have been proven to be a cost-effective investment for enhancing cattle growth and efficiency. In this episode, Dr. Loy shares insights on the research he has conducted on implants and their implementation in cattle feedlots, impact, and regulations. Particularly, he elaborates on his findings regarding implant timing and energy levels to achieve optimal growth and marbling without compromising carcass quality. Additionally, he addresses the recent hike in feed prices and offers advice to producers on managing feed costs along with minimizing feeding and storage losses for improved efficiency.

What you’ll learn:

1. Foundational graduate work

2. The history of implant research

3. Implants, their return to investment, and concerns on carcass quality

4. New regulation guidance and how to overcome it

5. Feed prices and challenges around it

6. Mentoring: impacting and being impacted

Meet the guest

Dr. Daniel Loy

Experience

     ○ Current: Professor at Iowa State University; Director at Iowa Beef Center.

Background

     ○ Ph.D., Animal Industries/Nutrition (Penn State University)

     ○ B.Sc., Animal Science (Western Illinois University)

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