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The Bovine by Alberta Beef Producers
Join our hosts as they interview researchers, ranchers, ABP delegates and staff, chefs, nutritionists, and others all along the beef supply chain. You’ll hear content as diverse as the guests who bring it – from cooking beef to managing pastureland, the latest tech to great entertainment, cattle markets to weather predictions, and more. You'll feel motivated to level up your farm management, try new recipes, and perhaps find some entertainment for a long drive.
Episodes
44 episodes
Dennis Laycraft reflects on four decades in the industry
What does it take to lead a nation’s cattle industry through crisis, change, and global acclaim—without ever losing sight of the ranch?Kara Mastel is joined by Dennis Laycraft—newly inducted into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame—to...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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56:12
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Brodie Haugan on the Value of Having Producers at the Trade Table
Can beef diplomacy really change the global dinner plate? In this episode of The Bovine, host Kara Mastel sits down with Brodie Haugan, former Alberta Beef Producers Chair and current Canadian Cattle Association r...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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33:07
Tyler Fulton on CCA Priorities and Industry Leadership
How do you lead 60,000 cattle operations and still make time for TikTok? Tyler Fulton might have the answer.Kara Mastel sits down with the newly minted President of the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) to talk about...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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31:53
The Role of Soil Microbiomes in Forage Growth
What if the secret to better beef starts underground? Kara Mastel is joined by Dr. Jonathan Bennett, associate professor of Plant Ecology at the University of Saskatchewan, to unearth the science behind soil microbiomes and...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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41:01
Spring grazing: Timing and Strategy for Healthy Pastures
Is your pasture really ready for the herd? Spring grazing may seem as simple as "green means go," but it’s far more nuanced than that. Kara Mastel welcomes David MacTaggart, Senior Agriculture Advisor with Strathcona County, to unpa...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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31:15
Valuegraphics 101: Why people really care
What if everything you thought you knew about connecting with people was missing one key ingredient? Kara Mastel sits down with renowned human values expert David Allison, the founder of the Valuegraphics Project, to explore how und...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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35:26
The future of water in Western Canadian agriculture
What happens when climate change, glaciers, and agriculture collide in Western Canada? Dr. John Pomeroy, a world-renowned hydrologist and lead of the Global Water Futures program, explores how water systems are shifting in the face ...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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29:35
From cattle rancher to industry leader: Doug Roxburgh intends to make a difference
How do you lead a billion-dollar industry while feeding cattle on the weekend? Meet Doug Roxburgh, the newly elected Chair of Alberta Beef Producers.From his humble beginnings as a first-generation cattle producer to his deep dive into t...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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29:49
Behind the scenes at Alberta Beef Producers: 2024 in Review
What’s been happening in the Alberta cattle industry? Kara Mastel gives us a front-row seat to Alberta Beef Producers' (ABP) 2024 Year in Review. Featuring key ABP staff—this discussion covers the pressing issues, resear...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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41:48
Beyond the Bull Catalogue: What every rancher needs to know
When it comes to choosing the right herd bull, should you prioritize size, milk production, or fertility? In this episode of The Bovine, Kara Mastel sits down with Dr. Carling Matejka, a veterinarian with Agri Health Servic...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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34:34
Extreme weather calls for smart cattle management strategies
How do extreme temperature swings impact cattle health, and what can producers do to manage these challenges? In this episode Kara Mastel sits down with Dr. Brittany Smith, a consulting ruminant nutritionist, to discuss the effects...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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32:34
Tariff Trouble: What it means for Canadian cattle producers
Are looming U.S. tariffs about to shake up the cattle industry? Kara Mastel sits down with Brenna Grant, Executive Director of Canfax Research Services, to explore the potential impacts of a proposed 25 per cent U.S. tariff on Cana...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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17:34
The Bovine: Holdanca Farms and environmental stewardship
For this episode of The Bovine, Kara Mastel sits down with father-daughter duo, John and Maria Duynisveld, who own and operate Holdcana Farms, located near Wallace Bay, Nova Scotia.The Duynisveld's discuss the experience of receiving th...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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41:52
The Bovine: Three pillars of sustainability with PSE
For this episode of The Bovine, Kara Mastel sits down with Jenna Sarich, Stakeholder Engagement Technical Consultant with Public and Stakeholder Engagement (PSE).The duo discuss the ins and outs of PSE, results from a recent national su...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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29:10
The Bovine: Drones, student leaders, and scaled-up research
For this episode of The Bovine, Kara Mastel sits down with Todd Ormann, Vice President of Development at Olds College of Agriculture and Technology.The duo discuss the recent AgSmart educational expo, upcoming trends in agriculture, cha...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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35:50
The Bovine: Landscapes, community, and next generations
For this episode of The Bovine, Kara Mastel went behind-the-scenes with two of the 2024 Environmental Stewardship Award recipients: Courtney and Clayton Taylor, of Taylor Ranches.
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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42:19
The Bovine: Diving into the Beef Research Showcase
For this episode of The Bovine, Kara Oosterhuis attended the Beef Research Showcase held in Olds, Alta.Oosterhuis is joined by:Karin Schmid, of Alberta Beef Producers, on the Beef Research Showcase and how it came to be;...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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1:30:31
The Bovine: Good chaos, lessons from different industries, and the power of changing your mind
For this episode of The Bovine, Kara Oosterhuis attended the Alberta Beef Industry Conference held in Calgary, Alta.Oosterhuis is joined by:Jack Bobo, director of the Food Systems Institute at the University of Nottingham in...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:11:59
The Bovine: The future of AI, will it finally rain, and giving our brains a break
For this episode of The Bovine, host Kara Oosterhuis attended the CrossRoads Conference held in Calgary, Alta.Oosterhuis is joined by:Walter Schwabe, entrepreneur and tech guru, on the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:03:52
The Bovine: Starting fresh, but not over
After a brief pause, The Bovine is back!We’re switching gears a bit with a new voice as host, while continuing to cover the dynamic content covering all facets of your operation into the podcast.Let’s call it Season 2, Episode 1...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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1:15:31
The pillars of succession planning with Annessa Good
When it comes to transition planning for your family's operation, where do you begin?Annessa Good, business advisor with Farm Credit Canada, joined The Bovine to share what a transition plan is comprised of, as well as useful tips to ge...
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10:05
Ryan Copithorne's market outlook for Fall 2023
Declining cow numbers, shrinking packer margins, and market volatility—the cattle market certainly isn’t boring at the moment. There’s a lot going on, and Ryan Copithorne is here to give producers a glimpse into what may be coming.Ryan, ...
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6:07
Brenna Grant's favourite cost-of-production tips for new producers
Recorded at the 2023 Canadian Beef Industry Conference in Calgary, Brenna Grant, executive director of Canfax Research Services, shares her three favourite recommendations for new beef producers, coming from the Canadian Cow-Calf Cost of ...
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