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The Beef is ON
The Beef is ON brings practical beef industry insights and updates from your hosts, James Byrne and Chad Mader - Beef Cattle Specialists at the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness. Join us for discussions on management, nutrition, production practices and the latest trends across Ontario's beef sector.
Reach out with questions or suggestions for future episodes at thebeefison@ontario.ca
The Beef is ON
Latest Episodes
Turning Cattle Out to Pasture - Part 2
This week is the conclusion of the conversation on turning cattle out to pasture. This episode focusses on the logistical considerations you don't want to forget as you're getting ready to send cattle to pasture.
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Turning Cattle Out to Pasture - Part 1
This is a conversation James and Chad have about things to consider when preparing to send cattle out to pasture. They address questions like when is there enough grass, how to deal with wet ground conditions, and digestive upsets to be a...
Interview - Megan Van Schaik, Feeding Small Grain Cereals
This is the first in a new Interview series, where James or Chad will be joined by a guest, to share perspectives relevant to the industry.In this episode, James is joined by Megan Van Schaik, Feed Ingredient and By-Products with OMAFA.&...
Preparing your Bull for the Breeding Season
In this episode, James and Chad review considerations for your herd bulls leading up to the breeding season. They outline the demands placed on a bull during breeding, and discuss things you can do to set your bulls up to create your next...
Bonus Episode - Recording 4 from Beef Symposium 2026
This episode rounds out the podcast versions of our Beef Symposium webinars from this past winter. This pod includes portions of the presentations by John Molenhuis - OMAFA Business Analysis and Cost of Production Specialist, and Caroline...