Beat the Calving Season Scramble by Preparing Now

Season 7, Episode 1: Join veterinarian Chelsea Woodcock and Wes Chism from Gallagher North America as they uncover the secrets to a successful spring calving season, navigating the delicate balance of herd health and the challenges of record keeping. In this episode, you will be able to: Master successful spring calving strategies for healthier herds. Implement the efficient Sandhills calving system for better outcomes. Maximize herd health with optimal vaccination timing for calves. Elevate herd management practices through the importance of record-keeping. Understand why BCS and nutrition are important to monitor throughout the year. Learn more about digital record-keeping systems: https://am.gallagher.com/en-US The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:02 - Introduction to the Podcast 00:00:43 - Importance of Spring Calving 00:02:30 - Preparing for Calving Season 00:09:13 - Efficient Data Collection 00:11:35 - Ensuring Calf Health 00:15:03 - Implementing Sandhills Calving System 00:16:29 - Effectiveness of Calving Method 00:17:42 - Vaccinating Calves 00:19:43 - Importance of Keeping Records 00:21:50 - Conclusion and Takeaways Full Show Notes: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/casual-cattle-conversations-podcast-shownotes  Free Weekly Resources: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ranching-resources  • The easiest way to create a new revenue stream for your ranch is with LandTrust. Learn more here! www.landtrust.com/a/cattleconvos  Take Your Ranch to the Next Level Once a month Shaye hosts Q&A calls between cattle producers and beef industry leaders to help ranchers find answers to their questions and improve their bottom lines. The best part is you get expert insight from the comfort of your own ranch and get to ask any question you want relating to the topic! Learn More About RancherMinds: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ranchermind-events  Connect with me on Social Media Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/cattleconvos Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cattleconvos/ Podcast Coaching Do you have an existing podcast or want to start a new one but don't know where to start? Connect with Shaye and she will lay out everything you need to know to get you started on the right foot. Find podcast resources and coaching opportunities here! https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/podcast-coaching