The Beef Podcast Show - Dr. Kacie McCarthy: Pre-Breeding Bull Management | Ep. 130

In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Kacie McCarthy, from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, discusses key strategies for managing bulls to maximize reproductive performance during the breeding season. She shares insights from her research on yearling bull development, the effects of over-conditioning, weight loss during the breeding season, and their impact on semen quality and overall fertility. Tune in now on all major platforms!

What will you learn: 

• Bull management strategies
• Impact of over-conditioning
• Effects of weight loss
• Bull performance monitoring
• Breeding soundness insights

Meet the guest:

Dr. Kacie McCarthy is an Assistant Professor and Beef Cow-Calf Specialist at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She holds a Ph.D. in Animal Sciences from North Dakota State University and a Master’s from New Mexico State University. Dr. McCarthy's research focuses on improving beef cow-calf production efficiency, reproductive technologies, and supplementation strategies.
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