David is joined by returning guest Josh Stroh, a beef nutritionist from Hubbard Feeds. Josh talks about the critical aspects of bull development, from feeding protocols to achieving long-term herd success. Josh shares some great tips for maintaining gut health, optimizing feed intake, and managing bulls to ensure they're in peak condition for breeding. He also discusses how to avoid overfeeding, the importance of consistency in feeding schedules, and strategies for improving skeletal and muscle development.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Hubbard Feeds

BlueprintAnimalNutrition.com

CreekInsure.com

MontanaRanchAngus.com

BucksnortRanch.org

SaleRing.live

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Quotes:

• “You want bulls that are muscular and masculine, not couch potatoes.” — David [10:07]
• “You’ve got to find that happy medium — get the right development and gain without making them too fat.” — David [10:23]
• “Bulls are athletes. We need to treat them like young men in football practice.” — Josh [11:32]
• “Consistency is key. Slow and steady wins the race.” — Josh [21:03]
• “Attention to detail is everything in this business.” — David [21:38]
• “Cattle are habitual. They have this internal clock, and consistency in feeding is everything.” — David [23:00]

In this episode, David, Joe, and Vince are joined by special guest Mark Nold from Gettysburg, South Dakota. Mark shares insights from his work with the family operation of Nold Family Angus and Nold Animal Supply, focusing on the critical topic of pre-conditioning and weaning calves. They chat with Mark about vaccination protocols, parasite control, and how to set calves up for success during the stressful weaning process. Mark offers his recommendations on vaccination timing, nutritional support, and practical management strategies to minimize stress on herds and boost immune health.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Nold Family Angus

Nold Animal Supply

Vitalix

FaithAngusFarms.com

Upchurchbrothers.com

MontanaRanchAngus.com

BucksnortRanch.org

SaleRing.live

BruinRanch.com

ShadyBrookAngusFarm.com

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Quotes:

• “Mother Nature always wins.” — Mark [28:40]
• “Number one, develop a relationship with your local vet. And number two, when you have a problem, get them involved and let them use their mind to help you solve that problem and set up the vaccine protocol that’s more geared towards their circumstances.” [34:04]
• “I’m always on the war against the parasite.” — Mark [1:04:09]

Joe, Korbin, and Vince sit down to chat about the recent calving season, including the impact of drought on cattle operations and the challenges of maintaining healthy herds during tough conditions. They share insights into managing feed shortages, early calving issues, and the importance of mental health during these stressful times. The guys then focus on the topic of what makes a cow a donor and the careful considerations involved in choosing the right animals for breeding. They highlight what they’ve learned about managing genetics, selecting bulls, and navigating the complexities of embryo transfer programs.

Mentioned in this Episode:

MontanaRanchAngus.com

CreekInsure.com

SaleRing.live

BruinRanch.com

ShadyBrookAngusFarm.com

Facebook @AngusUnderground

Instagram @AngusUnderground

Contact AngusUnderground@Yahoo.com or call (406) 210-1366 if you are interested in becoming a sponsor for Angus Underground.

Quotes:

• “Even if it crashes and burns now, it was still worth it. And that’s just saying, you know, even if I go have a bad sale next year, it will still be worth it.” [1:39]
• “Everybody wants to know some secret sauce to these marketing keys about getting people there. And what I’ve found is if you’re able to show your passion with people, the people will find you who think like you, and they’ll show up.” [2:12]
• “I’m hopeful that a listener will hear this, and they will say, ‘You know what? Joe’s gone through that, and he’s had to sort through it, or he’s had friends go through it. And I’m not alone, because we don’t talk about mental health nearly enough in this ag business.” [11:57]
• “I’ll be the first one to tell you guys that I struggle with it every day. It’s one of those things that when you’re running cows and things aren’t going well, whenever it gets dry and I don’t have any grass and I don’t have any way to get any feed, and I don’t have hay, it gets tough. I just want everyone else to realize that they’re not alone in that. I’m sharing those same problems you are having.” [12:42]
• “I think a lot of times, if you had that mindset instead of, ‘Boy, how can I make her better?’ It’s more like, ‘How can I not screw this thing up? How can I make another one just like her?’” [43:08]