Ahead of the Herd: The Profectus Podcasts
Health. Nutrition. Performance. Profectus
Episodes
11 episodes
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 Rodrigue...
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 Inte...
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 ...
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...
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 existi...
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 sel...
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 w...
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...
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 de...
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 joi...
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 predic...
