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Dr. Stephen Boyles: Beef Cow Nutrition in the Third Trimester | Ep. 08

Season 1 | Episode 8

9m | Jul 30, 2026

In this episode of The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Stephen Boyles, Professor Emeritus at The Ohio State University, explains why nutrition during the final trimester matters in cow-calf systems. He discusses fetal growth, colostrum quality, postpartum interval, body condition score, calving distribution, and practical supplementation strategies. Dr. Boyles also explains why excess corn can reduce forage digestibility and why fiber or protein supplements may better support forage-based systems. Listen now on all major platforms!

"About two-thirds of fetal growth occurs in the last trimester, so nutrition affects calf growth, colostrum quality, and postpartum interval."

Meet the guest: Dr. Stephen Boyles is Professor Emeritus at The Ohio State University. His extension work focuses on Beef Quality Assurance, animal handling, facility design, environmental assessments, and animal welfare audits. He received the 2021 National Beef Quality Assurance Educator of the Year award and holds a PhD from Kansas State University. Learn more from Dr. Stephen Boyles on The Beef Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.

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