American Cattlemen Podcast

American Blue Cattle Association

Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast. Just ahead, we have Dustin Hector, He's the Director of Business Development for the American Cattlemen media group and he sits down with Harold Brubaker with the American Blue Cattle Association. Harold's journey into cattle breeding began after moving to North Carolina in 1969, where he sought a distinctive cattle breed that stood out from traditional options.Intrigued by low-fat, low-cholesterol trends, Harold discovered American Blue Cattle, initially importing embryos from England and becoming a pioneering breeder in the eastern United States. The breed offers remarkable advantages for cattle producers, particularly in feed efficiency and meat quality.American Blue cattle are renowned for their exceptional feed conversion, producing more protein with less energy compared to traditional breeds. They can dress out at an impressive 70-75%, with some full-blood animals reaching up to 81% yield. Their lean muscle structure requires less energy to produce meat, making them highly sustainable and profitable for farmers.The breed's unique characteristics include a fine muscle fiber similar to Jersey cattle, low-stress temperament, and remarkable adaptability across diverse climates - from Canada to Florida and even the Dominican Republic. Their meat is notably low in fat and cholesterol, with one cardiologist recommending it exclusively for heart patients.Color variations are diverse, ranging from solid black and white to roan, stemming from historical short horn crossbreeding. The American Blue Cattle Association, founded in the late 1980s, supports breeders by providing registration services, breeding guidance, and promoting the breed's advantages.Harold emphasized the breed's potential as a terminal cross, demonstrating superior performance when crossed with traditional breeds like Angus. A USDA study confirmed American Blue cattle's top performance across 22 factors, including feed efficiency and cost-effectiveness.For producers seeking a high-performance, health-conscious cattle breed, American Blue offers a compelling option with proven genetic advantages.
American Blue Cattle Association
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Next Generation Foundation Female Sale

Welcome to the Fall 2025 Cattle Sale Season, where we lead off with the Next Generation Foundation Female Sale to be held Sunday, August 25, 202,4, at 1:30 pm CST at Dwyer Cattle in Roseville, IL.! 
Nick Dwyer and his dad, Bob Dwyer, are co-owners of Dwyer Cattle Services. Dwyer Cattle Services manages sales for multiple firms throughout the fall and spring cattle sale season. The Dwyers also run a herd of approximately 100 cows, with a strong focus on the Simmental breed, utilizing embryo technology. In this episode, we will talk to Nick about their upcoming sale on August 25th in Roseville.
I enjoyed talking to Nick. He is a friendly, knowledgeable cattleman who, along with his wife, Jennifer, and daughter Maddox, lives on the farm in Roseville, Illinois. This sale is unique in the fact that it has a significant number of consignors and also provides a great opportunity for small and large producers, as well as show ring producers.
This year's Next Generation Foundation Female Sale features over 40 consignors' cattle, including Dwyers, who are selling alongside their cattle. This year's sale features over 145 Lots of Registered Simmental, Angus, and AOB cattle and genetics of all classes. The cattle and genetics offered are out of some of the leading donor cows in the nation. A copy of the catalog can be found at dwyercattle.com. Bob Dwyer ran this sale for 23 years, then Nick took the COVID year off, and this will be his 4th year in charge of the sale, so we’re approaching 3 decades of operating this sale.
One thing that sets this sale apart is that we assist our buyers with marketing the progeny resulting from their purchases from this sale. Another big highlight is that over 90% of the bred cattle are safe AI. Another significant advantage is that the open heifers are completely halter-broke, not just green-broke.
This sale is broadcast on CCI.live, and Videos will be out shortly after we record the podcast. Catalog is already up at CCI.
Next Generation Foundation Female Sale to be held Sunday, August 25, 202,4 at 1:30 pm CST at Dwyer Cattle in Roseville, IL.
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Pink Eye In Cattle - Cattlemen and Veterinarians

Pink Eye in cattle can be a devastating health issue to manage! We welcome back our guest, Dr. Meredyth Jones Cook, Professor of Practice in Livestock Production at the School of Veterinary Medicine, Texas Tech University. 
Dr. Cook was born in Texas and raised in Oklahoma, Missouri, and Kentucky. After spending many years in her dad’s mixed animal veterinary practice, she decided to attend veterinary school at Oklahoma State and focus on food animal medicine. After some time in private practice, she completed a residency to specialize in large animal internal medicine. She taught at Kansas State, Texas A&M, and Oklahoma State before joining the team at Texas Tech. She provides continuing education and consulting to large animal veterinarians, and she and her husband ranch together in Oklahoma along with their two daughters.
Dr. Shynia Peterman and Dr. Cook talked through the identification of pinkeye, as well as preventative measures and treatment options. These two professionals bring you a great discussion in an easy-to-understand conversation!
Additionally, we want to thank our listeners for some great questions. Here is some excellent advice from a fellow producer:
“We introduced more shade for our cattle, which helps reduce flies and has also contributed to a decrease in Pink Eye cases. We also have the cows congregating around manmade shelters, making it easier to spray for pests. Seems to be helping, and the cows are certainly more comfortable.”
Cattlemen & Veterinarians is a great partnership podcast that provides excellent feedback to both sides of the business. Make sure to download all the episodes!
Thank you for joining Dr Shynia Peterman and me today for this episode of Cattlemen and Vets, A Partnership in Bovine Health. Please share our podcast with your fellow producers. We are available on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform. See ya next time! Take Care!
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Emily Jandak & The Interns At The 808 Ranch

Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast. Just ahead we have Gale McKinney at the Beef and Greet Celebration in Bentonville, Arkansas and he sits down with Emily Jandak & some of the interns at The 808 Ranch. 
Emily Jandak is a passionate brand manager for The 808 Ranch, bringing a unique blend of agricultural heritage and professional expertise to her role. Growing up on her family's Angus operation, Emily developed a deep connection to livestock and land from an early age, learning valuable lessons from her grandparents and parents. Her educational background includes dual degrees in graphic design and journalism from Drake University, which she strategically leverages in her current position. At The 808 Ranch, Emily Jandak serves as a multifaceted brand manager, supporting a diverse group of young interns who are gaining valuable agricultural experience. Interns like Jackson Blood, a student at the University of Arkansas studying conservation and wildlife management, work on ranch maintenance and pasture management. Sydney Lindquist, a high school junior from Southwest City, Missouri, contributes by riding horses and helping with ranch operations. Graceyn Moore, an incoming University of Arkansas freshman, and Callie Hull, an ag business student, assist with tasks ranging from artificial insemination to general ranch upkeep. Another notable intern, Emersyn Jordon, a community college student from Goodman, Missouri, brings her passion for livestock reproduction to the ranch. A first-generation agricultural enthusiast who raises dairy goats, Emersyn demonstrates the ranch's commitment to nurturing young talent and providing hands-on learning experiences. Emily's professional journey reflects her commitment to agriculture, transitioning from a graphic design career in global branding to returning to her roots in ranching. She now lives on a hobby farm in Bentonville, Arkansas, with her husband Dan and daughter Sophie, continuing to nurture her love for livestock and land. Her role extends beyond mere management, as she actively participates in ranch operations, hosts educational events, and works to bridge the knowledge gap between agricultural producers and consumers. Her philosophy centers on the importance of personal connections, storytelling, and creating meaningful experiences. Whether through hosting her daughter's first-grade class at the ranch or engaging with young interns, Emily demonstrates a profound commitment to sharing agricultural knowledge and preserving ranching traditions. Her work not only supports The 808 Ranch's operational success but also contributes to broader conversations about sustainable agriculture, technological innovation, and the critical role of family farms in modern food production.
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CLS With Brian Hupp

Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast. Just ahead, we have Dustin Hector, He's the director of business development for the American Cattlemen Media group and he sits down with Brian Hupp with Central Life Sciences.Growing up on a family farm in Illinois, Brian brings a personal passion for agricultural production to his role. Central Life Sciences has established itself as an industry leader in insect control, with a comprehensive range of products targeting various pests, including horn flies, mosquitoes, and ticks. The discussion centers on the unique challenges posed by horn flies, which differ from other livestock flies by remaining on cattle 24/7 and taking 30-40 blood meals daily. These persistent insects cause significant stress to cattle, reducing their comfort, health, and ultimately, profitability.Altosid IGR, Central Life Sciences' flagship product, offers a proactive approach to fly control. By targeting horn fly larvae in fresh manure, the product prevents future generations of flies from emerging. Research shows that effective fly control can increase calf weaning weights by approximately 20 pounds and improve stocker cattle weight gains by 28-30 pounds in just 86-90 days.Hupp emphasizes an integrated pest management approach, recommending multiple strategies beyond chemical treatments. This includes proper sanitation, removing potential breeding sites, and using a combination of products like sprays and larvicides.The key to successful fly control is not complete eradication but maintaining fly populations below 200 per animal. By implementing comprehensive management strategies, producers can significantly reduce the economic and animal welfare impacts of fly infestations.The podcast underscores the importance of proactive pest management in livestock production, offering producers practical insights and solutions for maintaining healthy, productive herds.
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Ranch2 Retail Beef Supply Management

Ranch2 Retail Beef Supply Management. You don’t want to miss this interview! Gale McKinney, the Voice of the American Cattlemen, sits down with Doug Batie and Neil Mellers of Ranch2 Retail. This is a good give and take between two of the industry's best supply chain minds and one of the most vocal voices for the American Cattlemen Producer!Great Stuff! Ranch2 Retail creates value at both ends of the beef supply chain. Ranchers raise high-quality beef and prioritize consumer care, while customers benefit from increased transparency. By leveraging innovative technology and best-in-class data, Ranch2Retail is revolutionizing the seedstock-to-consumer supply chain, delivering on our deep-rooted desire to make the consumer the hero. Lamar Steiger is a founding partner of Ranch2 Retail and advises on the boards of New Zealand's FoodCap and Norway's Völur, driving innovation in protein packaging and artificial intelligence-driven packing plant optimization. He and his wife, Shari, own The 808 Ranch, a technologically innovative, retail-focused purebred Black Angus breeding ranch on the lower Elk River in SW Missouri.
Doug BatieDoug draws on his knowledge of more than 25 years of experience in big CPG business within the Walmart ecosystem. From his small ranch west of Bentonville, Doug has built a formidable network of industry partners, vendors, and advisors within the 1,800+ WM suppliers that have expanded into his hometown. Doug leads an NW Arkansas family office focused on protein category management and supply chain innovation for customers and strategic partners across all 50 states.Neil MellersNeil is a Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) professional with over 15 years of experience at major CPGs and startups. He loves data and human success stories and is an expert in turning consumer and shopper data into results. Neil is passionate about problem-solving and brings an execution-up mindset to every project. Neil is a senior partner at Fulcrum Collective and the general manager of Ranch2Retail, a company that focuses on building more cooperative supply chains.
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Lakeland Farm & Ranch Direct

Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast. Just ahead, we have Gale McKinney, he's the owner of the American Cattlemen, and he chats with Ross Deayton, the general manager of Lakeland Farm & Ranch Direct and Mark Duplak, the Marketing manager for Lakeland Farm & Ranch Direct. Founded in 2005 and celebrating its 20th anniversary, Lakeland has evolved from a small family-run business to a thriving North American operation serving agricultural markets across the United States and Canada. Initially focused on cattle livestock handling equipment, Lakeland has diversified to serve multiple agricultural sectors, including sheep, goats, and horse industries. Their core philosophy centers on making farmers' and ranchers' lives easier through premium products and direct-to-door service. The company distinguishes itself by shipping equipment directly to customers, eliminating the need for time-consuming dealer pickups.The podcast highlighted significant trends in modern agriculture, particularly the shift towards smaller operations. The average herd size has decreased to around 47 head, with 80% of producers now managing fewer than 50 cattle. This change reflects a growing number of lifestyle ranchers and hobby farmers who have moved from urban areas to agricultural settings.Lakeland is responding to these market changes by designing equipment specifically for smaller operations, focusing on low-stress animal handling and setups that require fewer hands. They're also developing an innovative partner program that will allow local farm stores to become authorized dealers, either as stocking or non-stocking partners.The company's future plans include continued investment in modular designs, listening to farmer feedback, and creating more accessible equipment solutions. Their commitment to customer service is evident in their approach to owning mistakes, providing educational support, and offering financing options to help smaller operations invest in quality equipment.With a new website launch and the partner program on the horizon, Lakeland Farm and Ranch Direct is positioning itself as a forward-thinking, customer-centric agricultural equipment provider dedicated to supporting the evolving needs of modern farmers and ranchers.
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IntelliBond and Trace Minerals

Welcome back to the American Cattlemen Podcast. Just ahead, we have Dustin Hector, he's the director of business development for the American Cattlemen Media Group, and he sits down with Dr. Chance Farmer, Beef Technical Manager for Selko. Dr. Chance Farmer, the beef technical manager, provides insights into the company's groundbreaking research and the potential benefits of their hydroxy forms of copper, zinc, and manganese.A significant highlight of the discussion was the heat stress trial conducted at Iowa State University, which demonstrated the remarkable capabilities of IntelliBond zinc. The study revealed that cattle treated with IntelliBond showed improved resilience during heat stress events, with notable differences in dry matter intake, gut barrier function, and immune response compared to traditional zinc sulfate treatments.Dr. Farmer emphasized the product's ability to address critical challenges in cattle production, particularly around animal health and performance. The research suggests that IntelliBond can potentially improve fertility, embryo quality, and weaning weights by supporting better gut health and immune function. This is particularly crucial given the industry's ongoing concern about animal health and its direct impact on profitability.The conversation highlighted SELCO's commitment to scientific research, with Dr. Farmer noting that their approach is always driven by rigorous scientific validation. The company aims to continue exploring the potential of IntelliB0ond, focusing on understanding its impact on gut health and immune response in cattle.What makes IntelliBond particularly attractive to producers is its cost-effectiveness. Dr. Farmer pointed out that for a relatively small investment of $2.50 to $3.50 per cow annually, producers could potentially see significant improvements in animal performance, including increased weaning weights and better overall herd health.The podcast underscores the importance of innovative nutritional solutions in modern cattle production, demonstrating how advanced mineral supplementation can make a meaningful difference in agricultural productivity.
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Lameness and Hoof problems in Cattle

This episode jumps into the topic of Lameness and Hoof Problems in Cattle. Our guest was Dr. Meredyth Jones Cook, Professor of Practice in Livestock Production at the School of Veterinary Medicine, Texas Tech University. 
Lameness and Hoof Problems in Cattle was a great discussion with Dr. Meredyth Jones-Cook. Dr. Cook was born in Texas and raised in Oklahoma, Missouri, and Kentucky. After spending many years in her dad’s mixed animal veterinary practice, she decided to attend veterinary school at Oklahoma State and focus on food animal medicine. After some time in private practice, she completed a residency to specialize in large animal internal medicine. She taught at Kansas State, Texas A&M, and Oklahoma State before joining the team at Texas Tech. She provides continuing education and consulting to large animal veterinarians, and she and her husband ranch together in Oklahoma along with their two daughters.Dr. Cook was such an enjoyable interview and provide easy to understand information that you can use in your operation.Dr. Peterman and Dr. Cook took on the following questions and provided great advice and feedback.Can you differentiate foot rot from other, more serious conditions that cause lameness in cattle?How can you determine when antibiotics are going to be beneficial in a lameness case and when more aggressive treatment is necessary?How can producers play an active role in preventing cattle from becoming lame?What are some various treatment options available for conditions such as septic joints, sole ulcers, and torn ligaments?Is there a correlation between hoof and joint health and pulmonary arterial pressure?Is increased lameness correlated to the increased size and weight of cattle?How much do genetics play a role in lameness and hoof health?Make sure and listen to this episode in its entirety and I would download it to keep as a resource. Great stuff!Lameness and Hoof Problems in Cattle
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All-Purpose Corral From Moly Manufacturing

Second in a Series with Jon Mollhagen and Gene Dubas of Moly Manufacturing discussing the Moly Manufacturing All-Purpose Corral.Always a pleasure to talk to Jon Mollhagen and Gene Dubas of Moly Manufacturing. I caught up with them both at Beef & Greet in Bentonville, Arkansas. Jon was heading out for a round of golf, and Gene was recovering from knee surgery—kinda both ends of the spectrum. But any time you get with these two, you're going to talk cattle handling equipment! Moly’s All-Purpose Corral™ is a fresh, innovative take on the traditional corral. With added brace stabilizers, galvanized steel wheels hinged directly to the fence surface, adjustable headgates for different-sized animals, and a lightweight design, you can operate this corral hassle-free. The All-Purpose Corral™ is perfect for any farming operation – portable or permanent. Featuring easy assembly and disassembly processes, this product is designed to meet any challenge head-on. Flat tires, wheel slippage, weak connectors, and tough towing payloads are a thing of the past. With the All-Purpose Corral, Moly Manufacturing has established the industry standard in portable corrals, ensuring it meets all your needs.Moly’s founder, Jon Mollhagen, is a rancher through and through. He grew up on his family’s fifth-generation row crop and cow-calf operation in the Smoky Hills outside Lorraine, Kansas. Long days of working beside his father and fixing equipment instilled a set of deep roots, firmly planted in the prairie soil.At 19 years old, Jon had the opportunity to start a custom farming business, operating on worn-out farm equipment and doing whatever it took to get by, which eventually expanded to 10,000 acres in the area.Early on, Jon found it was much more viable and cost-effective to build his farming equipment. His innovative spirit and determination drove him to create the first product sold by Moly Manufacturing, LLC – the Trans-Corral. This revolutionary corral was designed to be collapsible and portable, and could be pulled by a single pickup truck.​After the initial success of the Trans-Corral, Jon found himself swamped with requests from his customers to develop a hydraulic squeeze chute to pair with the corral. Taking these points into consideration, he set out to build the SILENCER® chute, the product that put Moly Manufacturing on the map. The quiet, equalized pressure system was one of a kind, focusing on animal and operator safety. It was a brand-new take on the squeeze chute, and it soon gained immense popularity among cattle producers nationwide, as well as internationally. The SILENCER® became the flagship product of Moly Manufacturing, known by all as the industry standard in livestock handling equipment.​Since the release of the SILENCER®, Moly has continued to expand its following and product line. Products such as the TurretGate and the All-Purpose Corral have further improved cattle operations worldwide. These releases have served to solidify Moly’s reputation, as well as propel the world of cattle production into a new era of innovation.When Jon sold his first Trans-Corral in 1987, he had no idea that his little corporation would grow to what it has become. It is his hope, as well as that of the entire company, that with the same level of hard work and dedication, we can build a better future for cattle production.
Moly Manufacturing All-Purpose Corral
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