Dr. Clint Krehbiel: Receiving Calf Health and Feedlot Performance | Ep. 05
In this episode of The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Clint Krehbiel, from Texas Tech University, explains why high-risk calves still challenge receiving programs. He discusses transportation, commingling, feed familiarity, high-quality roughage, preconditioning, and the need for continued research on morbidity and performance. Dr. Krehbiel also explains how early management decisions can help calves adapt after weaning and shipping. Listen now on all major platforms!
"Rest after transportation and high-quality roughage can help high-risk calves find water, relax, and move toward the feed bunk sooner."
Meet the guest: Dr. Clint Krehbiel is Dean of the Davis College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources at Texas Tech University. He earned a Ph.D. in Ruminant Nutrition from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and has dedicated his career to beef cattle nutrition, calf health, nutrient utilization, and receiving cattle management. Learn more from Dr. Clint Krehbiel on The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.
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What will you learn:ย
- (00:00) Highlight
- (01:41) Introduction
- (02:45) Career path
- (03:56) Transportation stress
- (05:55) Risk factors
- (07:16) Receiving nutrition
- (09:10) Preconditioning value
- (12:48) Closing thoughts
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