Joining David, Cassidy and Paul on this episode is Lee Jones, an associate professor of beef cattle production medicine with the University of Georgia’s College of Veterinary Medicine. He discusses everything from discovering problematic patterns in calving season to balancing modified live and killed vaccines in the cowherd. Also, the Progressive Cattle podcast hosts share their thoughts on President Biden’s plan to improve beef market competition, as well as their now-irrelevant Super Bowl picks.

The routines in spring calving, typically done in rigorous winter weather, always create a physical demand on producers through late nights and pulling calves.

Vaccines given to neonatal calves are an effective means of providing protective immunity and a critical element of creating a supportive foundation for future respiratory health.

With each passing day, we continue carrying out seasonal management tasks in order to be ready for spring turn out. By now, many have either already begun or are getting ready for spring processing of pairs.

Most producers turn to modified live vaccine to prevent issues with bovine respiratory disease (BRD), according to a recent Progressive Cattle online poll.

As the fall season approaches, the daylight hours get shorter, the nights are cooler and, depending on the management system, cattlemen are gearing up for fall breeding or calving. Vaccination for respiratory and reproductive disease can help enhance breeding success and weaning of calves.