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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
Podcasting since 2025 • 13 episodes
The Beef is ON
Latest Episodes
Bonus Episode - Recording 3 from Beef Symposium 2026
Welcome to another bonus episode! This episode includes another recording from our recent Beef Symposium - a joint venture between OMAFA, Beef Farmers of Ontario and the University of Guelph. This episode includes the presenta...
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Understanding Acidosis
In this episode, James and Chad provide an overview of what acidosis is, what causes it, and the challenges associated with managing subclinical acidosis in cattle on high grain diets. See links below for additional resources
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34:04
Bonus Episode - Recording 2 from Beef Symposium 2026
Welcome to another bonus episode! This episode includes the recordings of two presentations from our recent Beef Symposium - a joint venture between OMAFA, Beef Farmers of Ontario and the University of Guelph. Video recordings can b...
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34:49
Herd Sire Value - Considerations when shopping for a bull
As bull sale season is ramping up in Ontario, James and Chad talk about what to consider when buying a bull - primarily around how much you can afford to pay. An excellent calculator tool that is referred to in the podcast can be found he...
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