Bovine Science with BCI

Listen to veterinary professionals from the Beef Cattle Institute at Kansas State University talk about a variety of topics within cattle health, nutrition, reproduction, and science. New episodes of Bovine Science with BCI are posted each Monday.

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Recent Episodes

Diving into Diets: Phosphorus and Calcium in Lactating Beef Cows

Posted February 16, 2026 • 00:22:05

In this episode of Diving into Diets, the discussion examines how different phosphorus and calcium diets affect phosphorus retention, milk composition,...

Herd Health: Synchronization Strategies for Heifers and Cows

Posted February 9, 2026 • 00:22:43

This episode of Herd Health explores how cattle producers and veterinarians can choose the most effective estrus synchronization and fixed-time AI protocols...

After the Abstract: Predicting Bovine Respiratory Disease with Water Intake

Posted February 2, 2026 • 00:23:03

In this episode of About the Abstract, Dr. Brad White and Dr. Todd Gunderson discussed a study that tested whether water intake can predict bovine respiratory...

Diving into Diets: Volatile Fatty Acids

Posted January 26, 2026 • 00:19:31

On Dividing into Diets, Dr. Brad White and Dr. Philip Lancaster explore how a ruminant’s diet influences the production of volatile fatty acids (VFAs),...

Herd Health: Estrus Synchronization Protocols in Heifers vs. Cows

Posted January 19, 2026 • 00:22:15

On today’s episode of Herd Health, Dr. Brad White and Dr. Bob Larson discuss how to choose the best synchronization protocol for artificial insemination...