Dr. Katherine VanValin: Mineral Supplementation Strategies | Ep. 82
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In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Katherine VanValin, Assistant Extension Professor at the University of Kentucky, shares her beef industry journey and mineral nutrition and extension work expertise. She discusses the unique challenges and opportunities at the Princeton Research Station, including advancements in wearable technology for cattle. Listen now on your favorite platform!
"Measure mineral intake on pasture, enabling us to tailor supplementation strategies more effectively."
Meet the guest: Dr. Katherine VanValin is an Assistant Extension Professor at the University of Kentucky. Her research focuses on enhancing beef cattle operations with on-farm technology and supporting producers in the direct-to-consumer beef market. She holds a Ph.D. in Ruminant Nutrition from Iowa State University, an M.S. from Virginia Tech, and a Bachelor's in Agriculture and Chemistry from Western Kentucky University. Dr. VanValin's research explores factors affecting the mineral requirements of beef cattle, aiming to develop strategic mineral supplementation practices.
What you will learn:
- (00:00) Highlight
- (01:28) Introduction
- (03:04) Dr. VanValin's background in the beef industry
- (09:09) Extension experiences and challenges
- (18:40) Overview of Princeton Research Station
- (25:28) Handling high sulfur feedstuffs
- (36:48) Wearable technology in beef cattle management
- (45:38) Final three questions
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