Beef-on-dairy cattle have quickly become one of the most talked about segments of the cattle industry, creating new opportunities for producers. In this episode of the Cattle USA Daily Podcast, Lauren sits down with Dr. Russell Carrell, beef cattle nutritionist with Livestock Nutrition Center, to discuss how this once overlooked practice has evolved into a valuable part of the U.S. beef supply chain. Russell shares why feedyards are embracing beef-on-dairy cattle, what makes them unique from a nutrition and performance standpoint, how genetics and research have accelerated their adoption, and where he sees this segment of the industry heading in the years to come. Whether you're a cow-calf producer, feeder, or simply interested in the future of the beef business, this episode offers valuable insight into one of the industry's fastest-growing opportunities.
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Key Takeaways:
- How beef-on-dairy cattle have evolved into a valuable part of the beef supply chain
- Why dairy producers are capturing more value through beef genetics
- What makes beef-on-dairy cattle different from a nutrition and performance standpoint
- The importance of early-life management in long-term performance
- Why feedyards are increasingly embracing these cattle
- How research and genetics have accelerated industry adoption
- The role beef-on-dairy cattle play in maintaining beef supplies
- Russell's practical nutrition advice for today's beef producers
Chapters:
00:55 Meet Dr. Russell Carrell
04:34 How Beef-on-Dairy Has Changed Over the Past Decade
09:08 Performance and Carcass Quality of Beef-on-Dairy Cattle
11:11 Why the Industry Finally Embraced Beef-on-Dairy
14:02 Where Beef-on-Dairy Fits in the Future Beef Supply Chain
16:59 Nutrition Research and Feeding Considerations
18:25 What Beef Producers Should Know About Beef-on-Dairy
23:33 Russell's Nutrition Advice for Every Cattle Producer
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