Aberdeen Barn Talk: Recent Episodes
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Aberdeen Barn Talk hosted by Curtis Ohlde and Todd Bohlmeyer look to introducethe Livestock Industry to the American Aberdeen Breed and provide value to existing American Aberdeen Breeders. Contained in the bi-weekly episodes there will be information and discussion, along with guest speakers, talking about theAmerican Aberdeen Breed and livestock industry in general. In addition, there will be updates to currentevents happening within the American Aberdeen Breed, General Beef Cattle Production, and Associated Farming Topics to start outeach episode. Aberdeen Barn talk is a production of the Midwest AmericanAberdeen Association.
In this episode of Aberdeen Barn Talk, host Curtis Ohlde is joined once again by reoccurring guest, Dustin Bender and a first time guest, Colton Tom with the University of Findlay in Ohio. Dustin shares past experience with the Ohio Beef Expo and the involvement the Eastern American Aberdeen Regional Association has had over the years. Colton then goes into a deep dive starting with the two semen lots which represent most of the offering and program for the University of Findlay. Then goes through each individual lot. There will be 21 live haltered lots and 2 semen lots. The sale will be live during the Expo so be sure to reach out to Colton or Roger Hunker for bidding or reach out to cci.live to register for the sale. The sale will be Friday March 15th starting at 1pm Eastern Time. For more information about the Expo https://www.ohiobeefexpo.com/schedule-events. Be sure to check out the lots on Breeders World (viewing only) https://www.breedersworld.com/auctions/10218-aberdeen-advantage-sale-ohio-beef-expo. Or cci.live https://cci.live/sales-schedule.
Aberdeen Barn Talk is a production of Cow Town Productions, L.L.C. and may be reached at CowTownProductionsKC@outlook.com.
In this episode of Aberdeen Barn Talk, host Curtis Ohlde sits down with Matt Cooney of Cann Valley Cattle Co. from Victoria, Australia. Matt shares being a first generation cattleman, growing up in the city then finding interest in Lowline Cattle while visiting his aunt. Since then Matt has aggressively shown cattle to promote his program and has been successful in growing his program sourcing genetics not only in Australia but also to Europe with enough demand to make it a fulltime occupation now. Matt is also active with ALCA and sits on their council. For more information about Cann Valley Cattle Co. https://cannvalleycattleco.com/
Aberdeen Barn Talk is a production of Cow Town Productions L.L.C. and may be reached at CowTownProductionsKC@outlook.com.
In this episode of Aberdeen Barn Talk, host Curtis Ohlde is joined by Rebecca Miller, David Shockey and Dustin Bender to talk with Matt Wilkinson of Lowland Park Beef in New Zealand. There was a little bit of mic feed back on one mic creating some static so hopefully you don't mind too much. Matt shares about the area he lives in New Zealand then his family background in the Dairy Business. Matt then transitioned to the Beef Side where he shares how he utilizes the Lowline genetics for creating Lowline on Dairy cross calves to finish out as well as having a registered pedigree herd. In addition Matt shares about Lowline interest in New Zealand as well as his involvement with the Australian Lowline Cattle Association. For more information about Lowland Park Beef, go to https://www.facebook.com/lowlandparkbeef.
Aberdeen Barn Talk is a production of Cow Town Productions, L.L.C. and may be reached at CowTownProductionsKC@outlook.com.
In this episode of Aberdeen Barn Talk, host Curtis Ohlde is joined by Rebecca Miller to hear from Margo Hayes of Vitulus Stud, Queensland, Australia. Margo shares her story of starting out with two Lowline cows to shipping live cattle and genetics around the world. She was a Pioneer in Red Genetics and promoting them. Margo was a member of ALCA, Ausline and the American Aberdeen Association. Margo dispersed her her in 2019 but is still a great asset in the history of the breed. In addition to breeding cattle, Margo was active in promoting the carcass side winning in multiple divisions over multiple years against all breeds. For more information about Vitulus Stud go to https://vitulus.com.au/about-our-team/history/.
In addition to breeding cattle and focusing on the meat side of the business, Margo found time to be a book author with the book Small Cattle for Small Farms. https://vitulus.com.au/book/
Aberdeen Barn Talk is a production of Cow Town Productions, L.L.C. and may be reached at CowTownProductionsKC@outlook.com
In this episode of Aberdeen Barn Talk, host Curtis Ohlde sits down with American Aberdeen Association Committee Members Dustin Bender, Wes Gunn and David Shockey. They continue on from the last episode talking about various females in their respective programs and wrap up with talking about committee goals for 2024.
Curtis starts out sharing that this episode title came from another podcast, The Angus Underground and would encourage everyone to add it to their playlist as well the Lessons Learned episode. https://angus-undercover.simplecast.com/episodes/lessons-learned
Tune in, in two weeks for the second half of this episode where they talk dams and going into 2024.
Aberdeen Barn Talk is a production of Cow Town Productions L.L.C and may be reached at CowTownProductionsKC@outlook.com.
In this episode of Aberdeen Barn Talk, host Curtis Ohlde sits down with American Aberdeen Association Committee Members Dustin Bender, Wes Gunn and David Shockey. They start out sharing information about their background and learn that David started out as a pig boy. They then review the committee and the Association for 2023 with the biggest accomplishment being online registration going live. They then do some fun answers talking about various A.I. Sires and Walking Sires in their various programs. Ones that work, ones that didn't, one's most excited about as well as reaffirming that not everyone is going to be break and just because one excels in one program, no guarantee he will in the next one.
Curtis starts out sharing that this episode title came from another podcast, The Angus Underground and would encourage everyone to add it to their playlist as well the Lessons Learned episode. https://angus-undercover.simplecast.com/episodes/lessons-learned
Tune in, in two weeks for the second half of this episode where they talk dams and going into 2024.
Aberdeen Barn Talk is a production of Cow Town Productions L.L.C and may be reached at CowTownProductionsKC@outlook.com.
In this Season 2 Episode 1 of Aberdeen Barn Talk, host Curtis Ohlde sits back down with guest Told Bohlmeyer and Dustin Bender. They give updates on their respective farms since last being on then give an update on the future of their farms. They then talk about some current events before going talking about some of their favorite episodes from Season 1. They then discuss what kind of content they would like to see from Season 2 as well as Curtis talking about some of the episodes he's working on.
Todd shared about his 50 Mile March to bring Suicide Awareness to Veterans then Curtis talked about the Foundation he is working on to bring awareness to mental health and suicide as well as some resources. Curtis then followed up with some lyrics from Soulshine by the Allman Brothers. Hope you enjoyed our Season 1.
Link to Soulshine by the Allman Brothers
https://youtu.be/pDIQ7Otf1mw?si=-chmaDBorpmWlJWJ
Soulshine
Song by The Allman Brothers Band
Lyrics
When you can't find the light
That got you through a cloudy days
When the stars ain't shinin' bright
You feel like you've lost you're way
When those candle light of home
Burn so very far away
Well, you got to let your soul shine
Just like my daddy used to say
He used to say, "Soulshine
It's better than sunshine
It's better than moonshine
Damn sure better than rain
Hey, now people don't mind
We all feel this way sometime
You got to let your soul shine
Shine till the break of day"
I grew up thinkin' that I had it made
Gonna make it on my own
Life can take the strongest man
Make him feel so alone
Now someteimes I feel a cold wind
Blowin' through my achin' bones
I think back to what my daddy said
He said, "Boy, in this darkness before the dawn
Let your soul shine
It's better than sunshine
It's better than moonshine
Damn sure better than rain
Yeah, now people don't mind
We all feel this way sometimes
You gotta let your soul shine
Shine till the break of day"
Sometimes a man can feel this emptiness
Like a woman has robbed him of his very soul
A woman too, God knows, she can feel like this
And when your world seems cold
You got to let your spirit take control
Talking 'bout soulshine
It's better than sunshine
It's better than moonshine
Damn sure better than rain
And now people don't mind
We all feel this way sometimes
Gotta let your soul shine
Shine till the break of day
Oh, it's better than sunshine
It's better than moonshine
Damn sure better than rain
Yeah, now people don't mind
We all feel this way sometimes
You gotta let your soul shine
Shine till the break of day
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Warren Haynes
Soulshine lyrics © Buzzard Rock Music
Aberdeen Barn Talk is a production of Cow Town Productions L.L.C. and for more information may be reached at CowTownProductionsKC@outlook.com.
In this episode of Aberdeen Barn Talk, host Curtis Ohlde goes International traveling to Listowel, Ireland to talk with Lucie & Johan Walsh of Boiheamach Farms. Earlier in the day a local new crew was onsite to interview Lucie and John's farm and talk about Lowline cattle. They have the second herd to their knowledge of Lowline Cattle. The herd started with the purchase of embryos from the McIntosh Creek Lowlines in Australia. They recently had what would be the first Red Lowline calf in Ireland.
John shares the timeline and reasoning for getting into the breed and what they look to as they build in the future. In addition John shares about farming in Ireland. To find out more about their farm, look up Boiheamach on facebook. You can also find out on the show Ear to the Ground on the RTE network to watch their interview. If not posted check back for an update for the link.
Aberdeen Barn Talk is a production of Cow Town Productions L.L.C. and may be reached at CowTownProductionsKC@gmail.com.
In this episode of Aberdeen Barn Talk, host Curtis Ohlde sits back down with Dustin Bender and Eric Kyllo to wrap up the series on Record Keeping. Dustin brings some worksheets from his operation for calf production weights, preg checking and evaluating bull data. They each break down how they would break down for their individual operations. Eric emphasis's applying the data back to the financial statement. This is a long episode, hope you enjoy it.
Aberdeen Barn Talk is a production of Cow Town Productions L.L.C. and may be contacted at CowTownProductionsKC@outlook.com.
In this episode on the series of Record Keeping 2 of 3, host Curtis Ohlde sits down again with Eric Kyllo and Dustin Bender to take a deep dive into production records each use and how they are utilized in their programs and how these records are evaluated and and tie back into episode one of the Financial Plan. This episode runs a little longer than most. This episode focus's on the cow/calf side of the operation. Be sure to check out episode 18 where they discuss the financial records. Episode 21 will go over the Feeder/Stocker/Finisher portion and if time allows breeding. If time is limited we'll go into a 4th episode for the series of Record Keeping.
Aberdeen Barn Talk is a production of Cow Town Productions L.L.C. and we can reached at CowTownProductionsKC@outlook.com
In this Bonus Episode of Aberdeen Barn Talk, host Curtis Ohlde sits down with American Royal Director of Communications Allyssa King. Allyssa shares the history of the American Royal then reviews the schedule starting with the Rodeo in May to the Breeding Cattle Shows starting now, Junior Shows next week, more Breeding Shows followed by Horse Shows and other activities. Allyssa also gives us a glimpse of the new American Royal Facility that is under construction and looking at opening dates. In addition Allyssa gives an overview of all exhibitors and entries for the American Royal.
For more information about the American Royal check out events and their new home on the website. https://www.americanroyal.com/
To watch the shows go to, https://www.waltonwebcasting.com/
The Cattle Call is a production of Cow Town Productions L.L.C. and can be reached at CowTownProductionsKC@outlook.com
In this episode 1 of 2 over record keeping, host Curtis Ohlde sits down with Eric Kyllo of Minnesota who in addition to being an American Aberdeen Breeder is also a business owner and consultant. Dustin Bender also stops in. They discuss the importance of keeping good financial records and planning. Some of the areas they discuss are Production vs. Financial Records, Net Worth/Balance Sheet, Income Statement/Budget, Business Plan, Working the Plan and the importance of having a good Tax Account familiar with Agriculture. Tune in for the next episode as they take a deep dive into production records.
Aberdeen Barn Talk is a production of Cow Town Productions L.L.C. and can be reached at CowTownProductionsKC@gmail.com
In this episode of Aberdeen Barn Talk, host Curtis Ohlde sits down with Wreen Pacheco of Pacheco Beef. Wrenn tells the story of her and her husband Arturo growing up in New Mexico and Texas, meeting at Junior College Judging and onto Texas Tech. Arturo then pursued a Phd in Ruminant Nutrition at K-State followed by finding a ranch to settle down to and call Wabaunsee County Kansas of the Flint Hills home. Today they run Stocker Cattle, Cow/Calf and have a retail store for their own beef in Alma, Kansas. Wrenn also share some of the dues and don't to starting a retail business.
For more information about Pacheco Beef, check our their Facebook page or go to their website. https://www.shoppachecobeef.com/
Aberdeen Barn Talk is a production of Cow Town Productions L.L.C. If you would like to reach out to us, email CowTownProductionsKC@outlook.com.
In this episode of Aberdeen Barn Talk, host Curtis Ohlde sits down to do a Nutrition 101 with Twig Marston. Twig tells of his background then they dive into what makes a ruminant a ruminant. They also discuss the stomachs that make up a ruminant and there respective function. In addition they discuss various nutrients and feed additive. Tune in for additional information as they continue deeper dives into nutrition.
Today's Episode of Aberdeen Barn Talk is a sharing from the The Cattle Call and brings awareness to the Flint Hills of Kansas and one way of doing that is with Symphony in the Flint Hills. The Cattle Call Host, Curtis Ohlde attends this years 18th annual Symphony in the Flint Hills and has the opportunity to interview Sandy Carlson the event manager and Mike Holder a retired County Extension Agent from Chase & Morris County. Symphony in the Flint Hills is more than just one event as there are various events throughout the year. This years Signature Event was held June 10th at the Wade Pasture near Eskridge, Kansas. Activities started at 2 o'clock with Presentations from various speakers, covered wagon rides, stories by local musicians and poets and dancing. At sunset (6:30 pm) the Kansas City Symphony began playing along with vocals by Connie Dover. The concert concluded with a roundup by local Cowboys & Cowgirls bringing the yearling stockers who called the pasture their summer home by the concert attendees. For some, to watch the cattle rounded up and drove around the concert is their number one reasons for attending. Dancing and other activities concluded the night. Stargazing is one of the annual events however due to the overcast clouds was cancelled for this year.
Prior to the concert, Curtis had the opportunity to sit by a couple from Oklahoma City. He asked, how many years have you been coming and why do you come. Their answer was this was just the second year and last year was cancelled early due to storms. As to why they simply gestured with their hands scanning over the Flint Hills with the question; who would want to miss this.
For more information on the Symphony in the Flint Hills.
https://symphonyintheflinthills.org/
For article from Farm Talk News about Mike Holder's Service as a Kansas Extension Agent Serving Chase County.
https://www.farmtalknews.com/news/chase-county-agent-mike-holder-retires-from-record-career-serving-kansas-extension/article_89c85144-2e61-11eb-9277-774e56640ef6.html
In this episode of Aberdeen Barn Talk a episode 2 of 2 Curtis and Dustin discuss current events and Junior Nationals in McCook, Nebraska along with June being Dairy Month and up and comping episode topics. Then continue on with Curtis, Todd and Dustin catching up on what is going on in their areas, discuss some current events and layout how things are going for their respective operations for rest of the year. Todd shares with us his recent trip to Ireland, golf and Guinness. Junior Nationals for American Aberdeen's is coming up in June and a great opportunity to meet not only fellow breeders, juniors and cattle but check out some great cattle country in the McCook, Nebraska area.
In this weeks Episode, Curtis and Todd are joined for Doc Talk with Heath Heyden of Northwest Iowa. They catch up on some current events and what is goin on in their respective regions. Then discuss vaccinations for Bred Heifers, Wet Cows, Bulls and Calves. Going over Killed and Modified Live Vaccines along with primary differences and concerns with using MLV if close to breeding time. They also discuss worming and fly prevention and various options. In addition they discuss some concerns coming up with the new requirements for Antibiotic use and purchasing in June.
Referenced in the podcast, Angus Underground with Tom Brook. A detailed approach to vaccines. https://angus-undercover.simplecast.com/episodes/herd-health-with-tom-brooks-jFnZqRF5
In this episode of Aberdeen Barn Talk a episode 1 of 2 Curtis and Todd are joined back by Dustin Bender to catch up on what is going on in their areas, discuss some current events and layout how things are going for their respective operations for rest of the year. Todd shares with us his recent trip to Ireland, golf and Guinness. Junior Nationals for American Aberdeen's is coming up in June and a great opportunity to meet not only fellow breeders, juniors and cattle but check out some great cattle country in the McCook, Nebraska area.
In the episode of the Aberdeen Barn Talk, Curtis sits down with the Chelsea Woodcock DVM, a native from California practicing Veterinary Medicine in Missouri. They will discuss the importance of doing bull physical exams prior to breeding season to make sure you don’t have any surprises at preg check time.
150 Years of Angus in the United States.
http://www.kansasangus.org/150-years-of-angus-field-day-may-20-2023.html?fbclid=IwAR1uGZgonlfWRS_65fESzlsgIyStcMvRji69FQOQyoTS6F9Dh6X5TJowvtg
In this episode of Aberdeen Barn Talk, Curtis and Todd discuss Coffee Talk and "Spring is in the Air"! Busy time with Calving, Planting, Spring Turnout and Breeding. They then talk with Brent Sieck the inventor of Heat Siecker a revolutionary tool for anyone to assist with heat detection for A.I., Embryo Transfer or for the clean up bull. They discuss how Brent came up with the idea to production. In addition Brent talks about the features of the current product and ways the product is being used. For more information on Heat Sicker.
https://heatsiecker.com/
To listen to the podcast Chute Side by Faris Simon with Steve Yackley, follow this link.
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chuteside/episodes/S2--EP-13--Supercharge-your-ET-and-AI-Program--with-Steve-Yackley--Presented-by-The-Pro-Tour-Calf-Sale-eich4r
In this Episode of Aberdeen Barn Talk, host Curtis Ohlde and Todd Bohlmeyer discuss current events over Coffee Talk. Then the continuation of the previous episode they discuss Marketing with Dustin Bender. The episode is then wrapped up with Curtis sitting down with Mark Sullivan of The Stockman Magazine. Mark shares some stories about himself, the mission of The Stockman Magazine, what a new reader should expect when opening The Stockman Magazine and his role as a Field Man for the Magazine. They also discuss the changes in marketing seedstock livestock over the years to present. They wrap up sharing some common stories.
Follow the link to view The Stockman Magazine digitally or subscribe online to get your own copy.
https://www.stockmanmag.com/
In todays episode 1 of 2 of Aberdeen Barn Talk, your host Curtis Ohlde sits down with co-host Todd Bohlmeyer and Dustin Bender from Ohio to discuss what is going on in their areas in Coffee Talk and Marketing. Dustin shares his thoughts in marketing for his farms retail meat program. They talk about the importance of Sharing your Story, having a Marketing Plan and Customer Service. The continuation of their discussion will be in episode 9 then followed by an interview where Curtis sits down with Mark Sullivan of the Stockman Magazine.
In this episode, Curtis and Todd sit down with Steve Hoffman owner of Steel Brook Livestock to learn about his family operation in Wisconsin. Steve is also the current President of the Midwest American Aberdeen Association and talks about his goals, membership renewal, opportunities in the annual directory and other programs the Association has. For more information about the Midwest Association, membership or to be part of the directory check them out on Facebook or on their webpage.
https://www.midwestaberdeenassociation.com
midwestaberdeenassociation@gmail.com
Steve Hoffman & Steel Brook Livestock
steelbrook_lowline@yahoo.com
920-728-3976
In todays episode, part two of What’s in your Calving Box. Curtis and Todd discuss current events and review the last podcast. The Dustin Bender with CABB Farms in Ohio joins in to talk about what is in his tool box then shares how CABB Farms got started and a little more about their program.
https://www.timeanddate.com/on-this-day/february/16
UNL
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nebraska-extension-almanac-radio/id1081521271
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-importance-of-colostrum-for-newborn-calves/id1081521271?i=1000595781321
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/calving-tools/id1081521271?i=1000595781332
Calf Supplements
https://www.valleyvet.com/ct_search_results.html
Feeding Newborn Calf
https://livestock.extension.wisc.edu/articles/feeding-the-newborn-calf/
Colostrum Meter
https://www.enasco.com/p/Bovine-Colostrometer%E2%84%A2-with-Plastic-Shipping-Flotation-Cylinder%2BC10978
Madigan Squeeze Technique
https://www.bovinevetonline.com/news/veterinary-education/weak-calves-may-need-big-squeeze
https://compneuro.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/sites/g/files/dgvnsk5376/files/inline-files/mfsm_instructions_0.pdf
Dex – Steroid Usage
https://www.dvm360.com/view/resuscitation-calves-after-dystocia-proceedings
https://www.agupdate.com/manage-newborn-calves-after-dystocia/article_1ac9702e-c379-5088-bc23-7ec4fb8135c0.html
Stimulating Breathing – One thing from college I heard was to make sure the umbilical cord is smashed.
https://beef.unl.edu/cattleproduction/calvesbreathing2011#:~:text=Perhaps%20the%20most%20effective%20and,to%20have%20a%20noticeable%20reflex.
https://www.bovinevetonline.com/news/education/9-practices-help-resuscitate-newborn-calf
In this episode Curtis and Todd discuss weather fluctuations in the Midwest then go over Pre-Calving and what's in their Calving Tool Box. This will be the first half of Calving Tool Box. Episode 6 will continue on Dustin Bender of CABB Farms in Ohio joining the conversation and going over what CABB does for Pre-Calving and what is kept in their Calving Tool Box. The episode wraps up with an interview with Craig Anthony of Anthony Family Farms, Chichester NH outside the Stockyards Events Center during the NWSS.
In the episode of the Aberdeen Barn Talk, Curtis and Todd sit down to do a follow up of the National Western Stock Show and the Annual Membership Meeting. Discuss the importance of member involvement in Committees and the new registration platform rolling out. Todd gives updates on the Midwest; new year of directory, status of the Bull Development Project and Midwest Sponsored Shows. Curtis gives a run down on the Midwest Junior Program looking for programs to get juniors involved, upcoming meetings and an opportunity to once again support the Futurity Heifer Sale during the American Royal.
In the episode of the Aberdeen Barn Talk, Curtis sits down with the National Western Director of Operations Jennifer Boka. Whether you attended last year as an exhibitor or spectator or new to the National Western Stock Show, they will discuss changes recently to the Stockyards area and future changes in both the Stockyards and Hill Shows. Look up the National Western Stock Show for current maps, schedules, parking, spectator drop off points and more. This is a longer episode than what we typically like to do but a lot of information on changes to the National Western Stock Show.
In the episode of the Aberdeen Barn Talk, Curtis sits down with the Patterson Sisters Ella and Erica from Ohio following the show October 7th at the American Royal in Kansas City, Missouri. Both Sisters are Junior Members of the American Aberdeen Association and are actively involved in showing their heifers across the country. They talk about their start in the breed and life as juniors.
Next following the American Royal Aberdeen Show Curtis sits down with Junior show judge Clinton Laflin from Kansas. They discuss sorting the Aberdeen breed and his background in production agriculture. Then wrapping up with the American Royal Communications Director Allyssa King to talk about the history and future of the American Royal Show.
In the episode of the Aberdeen Barn Talk, Curtis & Todd sits down with the Midwest American Aberdeen Member and DVM from Inwood, Iowa. They talk about Bovine Respiratory Disease; diagnosis, prevention and treatment. Then a spotlight on Heath’s practice, how he got into the American Aberdeen Breed and utilize the breed in his program.
Aberdeen Barn Talk hosted by Curtis Ohlde and Todd Bohlmeyer look to introducethe Livestock Industry to the American Aberdeen Breed and provide value to existing American Aberdeen Breeders. Contained in the bi-weekly episodes there will be information and discussion, along with guest speakers, talking about theAmerican Aberdeen Breed and livestock industry in general. In addition, there will be updates to currentevents happening within the American Aberdeen Breed, General Beef Cattle Production, and Associated Farming Topics to start outeach episode. Aberdeen Barn talk is a production of the Midwest AmericanAberdeen Association.
Aberdeen Barn Talk hosted by Curtis Ohlde and Todd Bohlmeyer look to introducethe Livestock Industry to the American Aberdeen Breed and provide value to existing American Aberdeen Breeders. Contained in the bi-weekly episodes there will be information and discussion, along with guest speakers, talking about theAmerican Aberdeen Breed and livestock industry in general. In addition, there will be updates to currentevents happening within the American Aberdeen Breed, General Beef Cattle Production, and Associated Farming Topics to start outeach episode. Aberdeen Barn talk is a production of the Midwest AmericanAberdeen Association.