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Ahead of the Herd: The Profectus Podcasts
by Profectus Livestock Solutions
Health. Nutrition. Performance. Profectus
Episodes
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More Than a Ride: Why Good Trucking Matters to Cattle Health (ft. Hunter Pankonin)
Livestock transportation is more than getting cattle from Point A to Point B. How cattle are loaded, handled and hauled can have a real impact on stress, health and performance. In this episode of Ahead of the Herd, Dr. Brian Dorcey sits down with Hunter Pankonin, the owner of Dry Creek Trucking,...
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When Nutrition Meets Veterinary Medicine: A Better Way to Feed Cattle w/ Dr. Monty Kerley
This episode of the Ahead of the Herd Podcast explores a different way of thinking about livestock nutrition. The conversation covers the importance of veterinarians and nutritionists working together as one team, the role of individual feed intake patterns, oxidative stress, and how nutrition…
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PrimeLine IN5, Reducing Bovine Respiratory Disease Mortality (ft. Dr. Jeffery Hall)
What does it take for the USDA to allow a vaccine to carry a mortality reduction label claim? In this episode of Ahead of the Herd, Dr. Brian Dorcey is joined by Dr. Jeffery Hall and Morry Long from Huvepharma to discuss the science behind PrimeLine® IN5, a new intranasal Bovine Respiratory…
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Starting Beef x Dairy Calves on Feed the Right Way
What happens in the first few weeks after beef on dairy calves arrive can have a lasting impact on performance, health, and profitability. In this episode of Ahead of the Herd: The Profectus Podcast, Nutritionist Brandon Rodriguez and Veterinarian Dr. Reed Leiting discuss the critical steps...
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Maximize Forage Quality and ROI with Silo Guard (ft. Peter Vinelli)
Forage quality is one of the most overlooked drivers of cattle performance, and one of the biggest hidden sources of loss. In this episode of the Profectus Livestock Solutions Podcast, Dr. Brian Dorcey sits down with Peter Vinelli of International Stock Food Corporation, the maker of SiloGuard…
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Mycotoxins Are Costing You Performance (ft. Dr. Andrew Bents)
Mycotoxins are one of the most overlooked threats in livestock performance and profitability, and they are showing up stronger than ever in today’s feed supply. In this episode, Dr. Steve Dudley sits down with Dr. Andrew Bents of Alltech to break down what producers are actually facing in the…
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Transforming Calf Performance: Kyle Verhoek's Success Story
From 2.5lbs to 3.23lbs average daily gain, under 2% death loss, and a 60-day health turnaround, Profectus is measurably making a difference for producers. In this episode, Kyle Verhoek shares how his calf program went from battling health issues to driving measurable performance gains with...
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Leaning into Nutrition: Feeding Trials, Amino Acids, and Next-Gen Strategies (ft. Steve & Riley Van Heerde)
Steve and Riley Van Heerde share how their South Dakota feedlot evolved from cow/calf to a performance driven feedlot operation through side-by-side feed trials. They walk through what they feed, how amino acid nutrition fits their existing feedstuffs, and what changed in cattle efficiency and...
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Swine Series Part 1: Batch Farrowing vs. Wean-to-Finish
Dr. Reed Leiting and Dr. Steve Dudley share how batch farrowing, nurseries, and wean to finish systems fit into modern swine operations, and what producers should consider when evaluating their own flow. Hear their recommendations on how to select the right production system based on health…
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Rations, Risk, and ROI: Rethinking Cattle Nutrition in a High-Price Market
High prices, tight margins, and unpredictable cattle markets are putting real pressure on producers. In this episode, Devin Stricherz sits down with nutritionist Brandon Rodriguez to break down what’s happening in today’s cattle industry, and what producers can do to stay profitable. They dig…
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Financing on the Farm (ft. Jason Schutz)
In this episode of Ahead of the Herd, Profectus CFO Dan Greve sits down with Jason Schutz of United Prairie Bank to discuss one of the most important relationships on your operation, your banker. Together they unpack what makes a strong financial partnership, from understanding your numbers to...
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Feedlot Revenue Streams: Reaching Your Profit Potential
In this episode, PLS empowers beef producers to either boost beef pounds from their cropping acres or supercharge feed efficiency, unlocking more profits all around. Dr. Brian Dorcey shares: ‘Our amino acid approach has delivered $50 to $100 per head in advantage while lowering cost of gain in a...
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The Amino Acid Edge: Why Crude Protein Isn't the Whole Story
In this episode, we dive into a smarter way to feed cattle—one that focuses less on crude protein and more on meeting amino acid requirements in balance with effective energy. Brandon Rodriguez of Profectus Livestock Solutions joins us to explain how this approach improves feeding efficiency for...
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Know Your Numbers for Profit-Driven Cattle Feeding
In this episode, Dr. Brian Dorcey breaks down why knowing your numbers isn’t just smart—it’s essential. He explains how metrics like cost per head, per day, and returns on feed investment can uncover hidden inefficiencies and unlock more predictable profitability. Dr. Dorcey shares practical...
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Health. Nutrition. Performance. Profectus
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