377: Beef on Dairy: A Growing Opportunity to Maximize Value with Russell Carrell

Beef-on-dairy cattle have quickly become one of the most talked about segments of the cattle industry, creating new opportunities for producers. In this episode of the Cattle USA Daily Podcast, Lauren sits down with Mr. Russell Carrell, beef cattle nutritionist with Livestock Nutrition Center, to discuss how this once overlooked practice has evolved into a valuable part of the U.S. beef supply chain. Russell shares why feedyards are embracing beef-on-dairy cattle, what makes them unique from a nutrition and performance standpoint, how genetics and research have accelerated their adoption, and where he sees this segment of the industry heading in the years to come. Whether you're a cow-calf producer, feeder, or simply interested in the future of the beef business, this episode offers valuable insight into one of the industry's fastest-growing opportunities.Links:Connect with Russell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-carrell-664574127/ CattleUSA Insurance - https://info.cattleusainsurance.com/l/1102253/2025-06-04/288f5m⁠CattleUSA Website - https://www.cattleusa.com/CattleUSA App IOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cattleusa/id1673147759CattleUSA App Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.edgarmcbee.cusamobile&pcampaignid=web_shareFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/cattleusamediaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/cattleusa.media/Subscribe to our newsletter - https://www.cattleusa.shop/products/cattleusa-drive-premium-daily-newsletter?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&brid=YWdncwFNXt0EmdzFy5cJJBp84J9gCattleUSA Media - https://www.cattleusamedia.com/Lauren’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_laurenmoylan/Lauren’s Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@ShowboatmediacoThe Next Generation Podcast Website - https://www.thenextgenag.com/Key Takeaways:How beef-on-dairy cattle have evolved into a valuable part of the beef supply chainWhy dairy producers are capturing more value through beef geneticsWhat makes beef-on-dairy cattle different from a nutrition and performance standpointThe importance of early-life management in long-term performanceWhy feedyards are increasingly embracing these cattleHow research and genetics have accelerated industry adoptionThe role beef-on-dairy cattle play in maintaining beef suppliesRussell's practical nutrition advice for today's beef producersChapters:00:55 Meet Dr. Russell Carrell04:34 How Beef-on-Dairy Has Changed Over the Past Decade09:08 Performance and Carcass Quality of Beef-on-Dairy Cattle11:11 Why the Industry Finally Embraced Beef-on-Dairy14:02 Where Beef-on-Dairy Fits in the Future Beef Supply Chain16:59 Nutrition Research and Feeding Considerations18:25 What Beef Producers Should Know About Beef-on-Dairy23:33 Russell's Nutrition Advice for Every Cattle Producerbeef on dairy, beef-on-dairy cattle, Dr. Russell Carrell, Livestock Nutrition Center, beef nutrition, cattle nutrition, beef industry, dairy industry, beef genetics, Angus genetics, dairy cross cattle, beef supply chain, feedyard nutrition, cattle feeding, beef cattle, dairy cattle, beef production, cattle industry, certified Angus beef, marbling, carcass quality, feed efficiency, cattle genetics, beef producer, ranch management, cow-calf producers, feedyard management, cattle performance, livestock nutrition, cattle podcast, agriculture podcast, Cattle USA Daily Podcast, Lauren Moylan, beef market, cattle research, beef nutritionist, dairy beef crosses, cattle feeding strategies, beef supply, livestock management