The show kicks off with a heartfelt discussion about the devastating storms that recently hit the Southeast and East, sharing their concerns for friends, colleagues, and listeners. They also highlight the upcoming Help Us Help Them benefit sale on SaleRing.live, Monday, November 4th at 7 p.m. EST, aimed at supporting those affected. From there, the team discusses the pros and cons of bull test stations before answering listener questions about everything from optimizing embryo production to finding the right balance between maternal and terminal traits in breeding programs.

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MontanaRanchAngus.com

BucksnortRanch.org

SaleRing.live

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Quotes:

• “Do not expect them to sell them for you, because that’s not what’s going to happen.” [26:21]
• “I think the heart, the heart of a bull test station… There’s no more appropriate time for that in this breed than right now. We need to be verifying cattle.” [28:04]
• “There is a difference. Do your research, because not every test station is created equal. Ultimately, as a breeder, you have to analyze where you are and where you want to go.” [31:17]
• “As long as that cow’s having a calf, sometimes you can get along pretty good.” [47:16]
• “Balance is what keeps people in business.” [52:28]
• “Raise some good cattle that don’t cause people problems, and that’s all the way from conception until it’s eaten on a plate." [52:28]

David is joined by returning guest Josh Stroh, a beef nutritionist from Hubbard Feeds. Josh talks about the critical aspects of bull development, from feeding protocols to achieving long-term herd success. Josh shares some great tips for maintaining gut health, optimizing feed intake, and managing bulls to ensure they're in peak condition for breeding. He also discusses how to avoid overfeeding, the importance of consistency in feeding schedules, and strategies for improving skeletal and muscle development.

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Hubbard Feeds

BlueprintAnimalNutrition.com

CreekInsure.com

MontanaRanchAngus.com

BucksnortRanch.org

SaleRing.live

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Quotes:

• “You want bulls that are muscular and masculine, not couch potatoes.” — David [10:07]
• “You’ve got to find that happy medium — get the right development and gain without making them too fat.” — David [10:23]
• “Bulls are athletes. We need to treat them like young men in football practice.” — Josh [11:32]
• “Consistency is key. Slow and steady wins the race.” — Josh [21:03]
• “Attention to detail is everything in this business.” — David [21:38]
• “Cattle are habitual. They have this internal clock, and consistency in feeding is everything.” — David [23:00]

In this episode, David, Joe, and Vince are joined by special guest Mark Nold from Gettysburg, South Dakota. Mark shares insights from his work with the family operation of Nold Family Angus and Nold Animal Supply, focusing on the critical topic of pre-conditioning and weaning calves. They chat with Mark about vaccination protocols, parasite control, and how to set calves up for success during the stressful weaning process. Mark offers his recommendations on vaccination timing, nutritional support, and practical management strategies to minimize stress on herds and boost immune health.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Nold Family Angus

Nold Animal Supply

Vitalix

FaithAngusFarms.com

Upchurchbrothers.com

MontanaRanchAngus.com

BucksnortRanch.org

SaleRing.live

BruinRanch.com

ShadyBrookAngusFarm.com

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Quotes:

• “Mother Nature always wins.” — Mark [28:40]
• “Number one, develop a relationship with your local vet. And number two, when you have a problem, get them involved and let them use their mind to help you solve that problem and set up the vaccine protocol that’s more geared towards their circumstances.” [34:04]
• “I’m always on the war against the parasite.” — Mark [1:04:09]