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10/09/2026

🎙️ BCI’s Dr. Phillip Lancaster is featured on this week’s episode of Cattlemen’s Call! 🐄

Dr. Lancaster dives into mature cow size and how finding the right fit for your herd can impact efficiency, profitability, and your calf crop.

Tune in to hear his insights! 👏🎧

While the cow size controversy is not a new story in the cattle industry, it could be a way to unlock additional herd efficiency and profitability.

In this week’s episode of Cattlemen’s Call, Dr. Phillip Lancaster of Kansas State University dives into the different considerations to make when it comes to picking your ideal mature cow size and what that means for your calf crop.

Tune in to the full episode at https://open.spotify.com/episode/5rsCshjgNbd8xcxGNSI9xp?si=951e51f35efc4a1b.

10/09/2026

🎙️ NEW CATTLE CHAT EPISODE! 🐂

Sponsored by Elanco, we’re joined by Dr. Frank White to discuss managing bred heifers and maximizing forage utilization during challenging grazing conditions. From meeting the nutritional needs of first-calf heifers to using strategic protein supplementation to make the most of low-quality forage, this episode is packed with practical tips for cow-calf producers.

🎧 Tune in to learn how to support reproductive success and get more out of your available forage!

10/02/2026

🎙️🐄 NEW CATTLE CHAT EPISODE!

Recorded live at the Kansas State Fair Birthing Center, our latest episode takes you behind the scenes of calving—from signs of impending birth and normal labor to newborn calf care and the importance of agricultural education. And yes, we even get to witness a live birth at the fair! 🐮

But before you listen… can you guess who ate what? 👀🍴 Our BCI faculty enjoyed some classic fair food, and we’re putting your guessing skills to the test!

👉 Swipe through to match the faculty with their fair food favorites, then give the new episode a listen!

09/19/2026

Another great day at the Kansas State Fair!

Friday fun at the Kansas State Fair Birthing Center is being brought to you by fourth-year students Kaitlin Colleand Katie Brighton, veterinary assistant Alainka Myren, fourth-year student Ally Hazy and Aaron Van Metre, a graduate student with the Beef Cattle Institute at Kansas State University. You still have time to stop by and say "Hi" today!

09/18/2026

Healthy calves start long before weaning! In today’s episode, Dr. D.L. Step joins us for a conversation about the importance of early calf health and how management decisions before and shortly after birth can impact lifetime performance.

Sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim, this episode covers colostrum, nutrition, vaccination, stress management, proper vaccine handling, and recordkeeping—all key pieces of a successful calf health program.

🎧 Tune in to the newest episode today!

09/17/2026

We took Cattle Chat on the road to the Kansas State Fair for a day full of cattle, conversations, and a whole lot of fun! 🎙️ From recording some special episodes with some great guests to enjoying all the fair food we could handle, it was a day well spent.

And we even got a little extra excitement while visiting the Birthing Center… a calf was born during our time there! 🐄🤎 Definitely a pretty special moment and one we won’t forget!

Good people, great conversations, fair food, and a brand-new calf — doesn’t get much better than that! 🎡🐮🎙️

09/11/2026

🐂🎙️ New podcast episode!

We’re joined by Dr. George Perry from Texas A&M AgriLife to dive into why estrus intensity matters for reproductive performance in beef cattle. From mounting activity to conception rates, learn how paying attention to estrus expression can help producers make smarter breeding decisions—including when it comes to sexed semen and higher-value genetics.

This episode is sponsored by Estrotect! Listen now on your favorite streaming platform

08/21/2026

Podcast Highlight 🐂🎙️

Today on Cattle Chats newest episode: Nebraska cattle producer Rylee Blomenkamp shares how her family operation finds value across multiple classes of cattle by staying flexible, tracking profitability, and adapting to changing markets. From detailed recordkeeping to tailored nutrition and management, data + experience + market awareness are key to making smart decisions and maximizing opportunities.

Listen now on your favorite streaming platform

08/10/2026

Last week, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon visited the College of Veterinary Medicine to learn more about K-State’s innovative work in veterinary education, research, and patient care.

Drs. Brad White and Isabelle Stamm and BCI grad student Taynah Franca showcased the impact of ultrasound technology and industry partnerships, including Butterfly Ultrasound, and how these tools are being integrated into teaching, research, and service.

A great opportunity to highlight the innovative work happening across the College of Veterinary Medicine! 🔬🐮

08/05/2026

🎓🐂 Hats off to Hayden Kunnary!

We’re celebrating Hayden’s successful master’s thesis defense and the hard work, dedication, and research contributions that brought him to this exciting milestone.

Congratulations, Hayden — BCI is proud to have been part of your graduate journey!

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Kansas State University, Mosier Hall P-222
Manhattan, KS
66502

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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+17855324066

Website

https://ksubci.org/

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