πŸŽ™οΈ K-State Agriculture Today: 2160 – Cattle Vaccination Choices…Taking Care of Vaccines and Syringes

  • Vaccinations Before Cattle Turnout
  • Proper Handling of Vaccines, Syringes and Needles
  • Creating Higher-Value Dairy Bull Calves

00:01:05 – Vaccinations Before Cattle Turnout: The show starts with K-State Extension beef veterinarian, A.J. Tarpoff, as he lists his recommendations for what cattle producers should consider for vaccinating their livestock.

00:12:05 – Proper Handling of Vaccines, Syringes and Needles: A.J. continues the show as he discusses proper care of vaccinations, syringes and needles and common mistakes producers might be making.

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00:23:05 – Creating Higher-Value Dairy Bull Calves: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk ends the show explaining how dairy farmers can add a vital revenue stream to their operation using beef-on-dairy genetics to transform low-value dairy bull calves into high-value beef.

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Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.

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