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(Kara Oosterhuis/Alberta Beef Producers)
May 9, 2024 Checking in with ABP

The Bovine: Diving into the Beef Research Showcase

For this episode of The Bovine, Kara Oosterhuis attended the Beef Research Showcase held in Olds, AB.

Oosterhuis is joined by:

  • Karin Schmid of Alberta Beef Producers for background on the Beef Research Showcase;
  • Dr. Bart Lardner of the University of Saskatchewan, on challenges and opportunities managing novel forage mixtures;
  • Dr. Cheryl Waldner of the University of Saskatchewan, on the Canadian Cow-Calf Surveillance Network; and
  • Dr. Kim Stanford of the University of Lethbridge, on all things ergot.

Tune in below, download for later, or find The Bovine on your favourite podcast platform!

Just in case there’s something specific you’re looking for, we’ve included our guest list and time codes for your convenience. You can also use the ‘Chapter Markers’ to jump quickly to a segment of your choice.

  • 00:02:29: Karin Schmid, Alberta Beef Producers
  • 00:18:59: Dr. Bart Lardner, University of Saskatchewan
  • 00:38:15: Dr. Cheryl Waldner, University of Saskatchewan
  • 01:06:45: Dr. Kim Stanford, University of Lethbridge

Learn about Alberta beef research projects on Alberta Beef Producers’ resource hub – albertabeef.org.

About the Author

This post was a team effort by Alberta Beef Producers' directors, delegates, and/or staff. ABP works to keep Alberta's beef and cattle producers informed and engaged. Take a look around ABP Daily for regular, real-time information ranging from market reports to the latest updates from our efforts and initiatives here at ABP. Or head to albertabeef.org, our steadfast resource hub, for everything from check-off downloads to educational resources.

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