Dr. Joey Bray: Sodium Bisulfate in Beef Production | Ep. 184
In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Joey Bray, Technical Services Manager at Jones-Hamilton Co., discusses the fundamentals of pH management and its impact on ammonia control, bacteria growth, bedding conditions, and hoof health in cattle systems. He explains how sodium bisulfate is being used as a practical management tool in the beef industry, shares current research findings, and outlines how producers can apply acidification strategies in daily operations. Listen now on all major platforms!
"Lowering environmental pH reduces ammonia release by converting ammonia into ammonium, improving air quality and animal comfort in livestock housing systems."
Meet the guest: Dr. Joey Bray earned his BS and MS in Animal Sciences from Stephen F. Austin State University and his PhD in Poultry Management from Texas A&M University. Following a long academic career as a professor, researcher, and department chair at Stephen F. Austin State University, he transitioned into industry with Jones-Hamilton Co. As Technical Services Manager, Dr. Bray focuses on environmental pH management, ammonia reduction, hoof health, and practical animal health solutions across livestock systems. Listen to Dr. Joey Bray on The Beef Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.
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What you will learn:
- (00:00) Highlight
- (01:59) Introduction
- (04:29) pH basics
- (06:17) Ammonia control
- (13:59) Research insights
- (17:00) Footbath studies
- (35:44) Environmental safety
- (37:37) Final questions
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