In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Zeno Hubbert from dsm-firmenich explains the science and economics behind vitamin E supplementation in beef cattle. She discusses its critical role in meat quality, immune health, and reproduction, and how producers can optimize supplementation for both feedlot and breeding cattle. Learn how proper vitamin E levels translate into real value at the retail counter. Listen now on all major platforms!

"We’re not just keeping animals out of Vitamin E deficiency. We’re optimizing productivity and ensuring long-term performance."

Meet the guest: Dr. Zeno Hubbert is a Technical Expert for Ruminants at dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health, with a PhD in Ruminant Nutrition from New Mexico State University and extensive global experience in feed manufacturing and animal nutrition. Her expertise focuses on optimizing vitamin nutrition, immune function, and production efficiency in beef systems.

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Dr. Mary Drewnoski & Dr. Stephanie Hansen: Vitamins & Beef Cattle | Ep. 81

Dr. Kelley Neuhold: Liquid Feeds for Beef Cattle | Ep. 85

John Klein: Top Cattle Nutrition Challenges | Ep. 127

What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:09) Introduction
• (04:03) Vitamin E in feedlots
• (07:02) Optimal supplementation levels
• (11:23) Meat quality insights
• (23:14) Breeding herd nutrition
• (29:34) Practical advice for producers
• (35:54) Final three questions

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* Lallemand

* Pro Earth Animal Health

- Virbac

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Kevin Thibault from Gem State Angus Ranch explains how his operation evaluated and implemented new gut health practices within a seedstock program. He shares what motivated the change, how the protocols were applied, and the performance results observed so far. Learn how proactive herd management can improve calf health, breeding success, and overall profitability. Listen now on all major platforms!

"The biggest thing we noticed was how quickly those calves responded to the first treatment. We didn’t need to retreat them, and recovery time improved by nearly 48 hours."

Meet the guest: Kevin Thibault is a third-generation Angus seedstock producer and partner at Gem State Angus Ranch in Idaho. Managing the ranch’s daily operations, he focuses on improving herd genetics, optimizing reproductive performance, and enhancing overall beef quality through practical management systems.

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Kirk Sparkman: Cattle Feeding Strategies | Ep. 124

Austin Klores: Hands-On Feedyard Challenges | Ep. 128

What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:23) Introduction
• (05:53) Breeding program
• (14:25) Herd health focus
• (20:32) Calving management
• (33:03) Gut health benefits
• (36:38) Herd health tips
• (41:13) Final three questions

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- dsm-firmenich

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Melissa Jolly-Breithaupt from Lallemand Animal Nutrition discusses how cattle producers can optimize nutrition as they prepare for fall and winter. She explains how forage testing, probiotic live yeast supplementation, and strategic nutrition planning can improve herd performance and reproductive success. Get practical insights to enhance beef herd efficiency year-round. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Adding a probiotic live yeast improves fiber digestibility, helping cows get more energy out of the same feed."

Meet the guest: Dr. Melissa Jolly-Breithaupt holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Ruminant Nutrition from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and a B.S. in Animal Sciences from Kansas State University. Now serving in Beef Technical Service at Lallemand Animal Nutrition, she brings rich expertise in nutrition strategy, forage evaluation, and feed optimization for cow/calf operations.

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Dr. Kip Karges: Spring Feeding Strategies | Ep. 126

What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:41) Introduction
• (06:18) Fall nutrition challenges
• (08:35) Forage quality testing
• (15:24) Probiotic live yeast benefits
• (19:24) Body condition scoring
• (28:08) Feed supplementation planning
• (33:53) Final three questions

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* Lallemand

* Pro Earth Animal Health

- dsm-firmenich

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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