EPISODE · Jan 5, 2026 · 25 MIN
Spring Calving Health Tips
from Casual Cattle Conversations · host casualcattleconversations
In this episode of the Casual Cattle Conversations podcast, Shaye discusses calf health during the calving season with Dr. Troy Dutton and Dr. Joseph Hochhalter, owners of Steele Veterinary Clinic. They delve into the importance of good nutrition, ensuring timely and adequate colostrum intake, and maintaining proper sanitation in calving barns to prevent diseases like scours and pneumonia. The conversation also covers differences in calving strategies based on seasonal weather conditions, emphasizing the need for preventive measures and good animal health practices year-round. This episode is filled with valuable insights for ranchers looking to improve calf health and overall herd productivity. Catch more conversations like this one and learn more at https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ Links & Resources Start your free trial or learn more about CattleMax here: https://bit.ly/4aG7K5q Get a head start on your year with our Profit Foundations for Ranchers Course here: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/profit-foundations-for-ranchers Learn more about the Ranch Channel here: https://bit.ly/ranchchannel 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:17 Meet the Experts: Dr. Troy Dutton and Dr. Joseph Hochhalter 01:14 Importance of Calf Health During Calving 04:14 Challenges of Winter Calving 08:47 Spring Calving: Adjusting to Weather Changes 15:04 Preventative Measures for Calving Season 16:25 Year-Round Animal Health Strategies 18:16 The Critical Role of Colostrum 20:33 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways 23:24 Conclusion and Podcast Support
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In this episode of the Casual Cattle Conversations podcast, Shaye discusses calf health during the calving season with Dr. Troy Dutton and Dr. Joseph Hochhalter, owners of Steele Veterinary Clinic. They delve into the importance of good nutrition, ensuring timely and adequate colostrum intake, and maintaining proper sanitation in calving barns to prevent diseases like scours and pneumonia. The conversation also covers differences in calving strategies based on seasonal weather conditions, emphasizing the need for preventive measures and good animal health practices year-round. This episode is filled with valuable insights for ranchers looking to improve calf health and overall herd productivity. Catch more conversations like this one and learn more at https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/ Links & Resources Start your free trial or learn more about CattleMax here: https://bit.ly/4aG7K5q Get a head start on your year with our Profit Foundations for Ranchers Course here: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/profit-foundations-for-ranchers Learn more about the Ranch Channel here: https://bit.ly/ranchchannel 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:17 Meet the Experts: Dr. Troy Dutton and Dr. Joseph Hochhalter 01:14 Importance of Calf Health During Calving 04:14 Challenges of Winter Calving 08:47 Spring Calving: Adjusting to Weather Changes 15:04 Preventative Measures for Calving Season 16:25 Year-Round Animal Health Strategies 18:16 The Critical Role of Colostrum 20:33 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways 23:24 Conclusion and Podcast Support
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Spring Calving Health Tips
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