The Casual Cattle Conversations Podcast
Education:How To
In this episode of Casual Cattle Conversations, Craig Gifford reveals the impacts of anti-suckling devices for weaning in the beef industry. Find out how these devices can improve weaning success. Gifford also shares the caveats of these devices and helps beef cattle producers determine if they are worth the investment.
In this episode, you will be able to:
Discover the effectiveness of anti-suckling tools in improving beef production efficiency.
Grasp the core methods of a two-phase procedure for weaning calves using anti-suckling devices.
Investigate how using anti-suckling devices can be a cost-effective strategy for greater gains during weaning.
Unravel the mystery behind the limited data concern on the health ramifications of anti-suckling devices usage on calves.
Absorb crucial knowledge about the necessity to adapt weaning practices to the specific needs of individual ranches and conditions.
My special guest is Craig Gifford
Craig Gifford joined NMSU as the Beef Cattle Extension Specialist in July 2016. Craig received his B.S. degree in Animal Science from the University of Wyoming and M.S. degree in Animal Physiology from NMSU. He then went to the University of Idaho for a Ph.D. in Animal Physiology. Craig’s Extension program goals are to increase profitability and sustainability of New Mexico ranches, and he also maintains a research program which focuses on improving reproductive technologies and animal health in beef cattle.
The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:00 - Introduction,
00:02:25 - Purpose of Anti-Suckling Devices,
00:03:39 - Two-Step Weaning Procedure,
00:05:34 - Potential Gain Increase,
00:08:43 - Animal Health Concerns,
00:16:04 - Importance of Weaning Practices,
00:16:54 - Influence of Pasture Size on Fence Line Weaning,
00:18:14 - Ranch-Dependent Management Practices,
00:18:44 - Individuality of Management Practices,
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