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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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]