In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Paul Mitchell from Imogene Ingredients shares how specialty ingredients can support cow and calf health in the beef cattle industry. Drawing from his background in cow-calf systems and animal nutrition solutions, Paul explains the science behind the Clean Cow and Clean Calf program and its impact on colostrum quality, gut health, and calf survival. He highlights practical nutrition strategies that improve herd performance while supporting responsible production. Listen now on all major platforms to learn how nutrition can drive healthier beef cattle operations!

"What we are really doing is slowing down the passage of protein and knocking down Clostridium, which is beneficial for the cow."

Meet the guest: Paul Mitchell is the Managing Partner at Imogene Ingredients, where he focuses on sourcing specialty ingredients to improve animal nutrition in the beef cattle industry. Raised in a cow-calf and milling operation in Ireland, he brings more than 20 years of leadership experience across product development and business strategy. Paul holds degrees in economics, environmental science, and business.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:46) Introduction
• (07:11) Program overview
• (09:59) Ingredient science
• (18:13) Colostrum benefits
• (21:36) Gut health effects
• (28:46) Cow calf outcomes
• (40:51) Final three questions

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- DietForge

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Eugene Janzen from the University of Calgary breaks down how bovine respiratory disease has shifted in feedlot systems. He explains pathogen changes, the impact of co-mingling, and how modern data tools have reshaped pen riding and treatment decisions. Hear practical insights that matter for anyone managing cattle health in commercial yards. Listen now on all major platforms.

"Respiratory disease in the bovine feed yard has changed significantly as pathogens shift and new challenges emerge."

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Dr. Eugene Janzen is a professor emeritus of buiatrics at the University of Calgary Veterinary Medicine and a locum virtual diagnostician in feedlot practice. His career spans cow calf and feedlot health, respiratory disease dynamics, and epidemiologic challenges in modern beef systems.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:24) Introduction
• (04:43) BRD insights
• (07:09) Pathogen shifts
• (12:20) Co-mingling risks
• (17:39) Data advances
• (26:24) Future tech trends
• (33:04) Final three questions

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* Boehringer Ingelheim

* Applied Biotechnologies

* Pro Earth Animal Health

- dsm-firmenich

- Rangen Group

- Farmatan

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- DietForge

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Gregg Rentfrow from the University of Kentucky explains how retail beef cutting has evolved and why product size, convenience foods, and consumer cooking confidence continue to shape the beef marketplace. He also discusses Kentucky’s new Meat and Foods Industry Advancement Center and how it will support research, teaching, and extension. Listen now on all major platforms.

"A new meats laboratory must support industry evolution by offering adaptable spaces capable of meeting future processing, teaching, and research requirements."

Meet the guest: Dr. Gregg Rentfrow earned his B.S. and M.S. in Meat Science from the University of Illinois and his Ph.D. in Meat Science and Muscle Biology from the University of Missouri. With expertise spanning retail cutting, muscle biology, teaching, and extension, his work supports meat processors, beef producers, and consumers through practical education and applied research.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (02:01) Introduction
• (02:59) Guest background
• (08:21) Retail cutting change
• (13:35) New meat lab
• (18:41) Research impact
• (38:34) Food education
• (44:28) Final questions

The Beef Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

* Applied Biotechnologies

* Pro Earth Animal Health

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- dsm-firmenich

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- DietForge

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