DocTalk Ep 599 - KSU Beef Stocker Unit with Dale Blasi

Welcome to "DocTalk" at the Beef Stocker Unit with Dr. Dale Blasi from Kansas State University. This episode covers research on starting calves and various studies conducted at the unit. Dr. Blasi discusses the facility's development, the research focus on backgrounding calves, and managing 500 head of calves for production-oriented work. Key areas of research include calf health, performance, and disease prevention. Specific projects discussed include studies on calf aggression to bunk space and its effects on health, as well as the potential benefits of vitamin D supplementation for improving immune response in cattle. The Beef Stocker Unit, designed for research and practical application, holds an annual Stocker Day event, next scheduled for September 26, 2024. Dr. Blasi emphasizes the unit's commitment to addressing the needs of producers through applied research and extension work. The discussion also highlights the importance of efficient feeding practices, managing feed intake, and reducing waste, all crucial for enhancing cattle health and productivity.
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What would be cost effective and good ration for growing calves here in the Mississippi Delta region. We have plenty corn, cotton, rice, and peanuts grown here. We’re looking at about 50 to 75 of our home grown calves but would like to scale in bigger.