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Jan 14, 2026 56 min

Dr. W. Mark Hilton: Maximize Your Beef Returns | Ep. 164

from The Beef Podcast Show Hosted by Wisenetix

In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. W. Mark Hilton, a beef cow-calf consulting veterinarian, unpacks six key profit-boosting strategies every producer should be using right now. From herd genetics to calf implants, Dr. Hilton explains how data-driven decisions can lead to healthier herds, better efficiency, and long-term profitability. Listen now on all major platforms! "Producers can make between $600 and $1000 per head above market price through direct freezer beef sales." Meet the guest: Dr. W. Mark Hilton earned his BS in Animal Science and DVM from Purdue University. Board-certified in beef cattle practice and a Professional Animal Scientist, Dr. Hilton brings over four decades of experience to his role as a consulting veterinarian. His expertise spans herd health, nutrition, genetics, and economic sustainability in cow-calf systems. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight (01:34) Introduction (06:48) Freezer beef strategy (14:34) Crossbreeding returns (21:22) Calf preconditioning profit (27:24) Bull soundness testing (30:32) DNA in heifer selection (34:44) Implant programming (49:13) Final three questions The Beef Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Applied Biotechnologies * Pro Earth Animal Health - dsm-firmenich - Virbac - DietForge 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Beef Podcast Show Instagram: The Beef Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Beef Podcast Show

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