
Ep 218: What Actually Pays A NET Premium on Your Calves?
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Today we look at some very basic management practices that data shows will increase the value of your calves when you go to market them. The values has been derived from data through a partnership between Superior Livestock, Kansas State University, and Merck Animal Health. So today Dr. Chris Thomsen with Merck joins us as he walks us through the data. From breeding management to calfhood management, that also includes looking at the ROI on Precondition... what about Weaning? And what about the four things that DOESN’T affect the value of your calves? Tune in to find out what those four things are and What Actually Pays a Net Premium on Your Calves!
Also, Ted Perry (Purina) will join us later in the show as we talk about the importance of some that is often taken for granted in our nutritional needs for our livestock... WATER.
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