Nov 25, 2024
- Meat Demand in the Cattle Market
- Protecting Cattle from Cold Stress
- Wild Turkey Population
00:01:05 – Meat Demand in the Cattle Market: Glynn Tonsor, K-State livestock economist, begins the show with a cattle market update. He discusses the October Meat Demand Monitor as well as a special demand report.
Meat Demand Monitor: Consumer Segments
00:12:05 – Protecting Cattle from Cold Stress: K-State Extension beef veterinarian A.J. Tarpoff continues today’s show as he explains how cattle producers can check their calves for cold stress and help reduce the concerns of cold weather for their livestock.
Animal Comfort on Mesonet.ksu.edu
00:23:05 – Wild Turkey Populations: Ending today’s show is K-State wildlife specialist, Drew Ricketts, as he talks about what is being done to increase turkey populations.
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