The Bovine by Alberta Beef Producers

Join our hosts as they interview researchers, ranchers, ABP delegates and staff, chefs, nutritionists, and others all along the beef supply chain. You’ll hear content as diverse as the guests who bring it – from cooking beef to managing pastureland, the latest tech to great entertainment, cattle markets to weather predictions, and more. You'll feel motivated to level up your farm management, try new recipes, and perhaps find some entertainment for a long drive.

The Bovine by Alberta Beef Producers is a science podcast hosted by Alberta Beef Producers, with 46 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Alberta Beef Producers hosts The Bovine by Alberta Beef Producers, a science show with 46 episodes published.

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  Episode #14

  Forecasting the Unpredictable: Alberta’s Wild Weather

  Aug 5, 202529 minS3

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>When it comes to weather in Western Canada, unpredictability is the only constant! </p><p>Kara Mastel sits down with veteran meteorologist David Spence to unpack Alberta’s wild 2025 weather—from early-season heat waves to record July rainfall. </p><p>They explore shifting patterns that challenge old expectations, the “new normal” for drought and storms, and how AI is reshaping weather forecasting. </p><p>Along the way, David shares insight on regional extremes, the delicate dance of rain and irrigation for agriculture, and what farmers might expect as summer winds down. </p><p> </p><p><b>Liste...

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  Episode #13

  From field to bale: Saving every nutrient

  Jul 15, 202529 minS3

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>Is your hayfield ready — or are you risking a nutrient disaster?  </p><p>In this episode of The Bovine podcast, host Kara Mastel dives into the delicate art and science of haying under tough conditions with expert ruminant nutritionist Brianna Sentes from Beef Smart.  </p><p>They unpack when to cut for maximum protein and digestibility, how weather forecasts can help (or mislead) your timing, why cutting height matters for regrowth, and how to protect hay from mold and nutrient loss.  </p><p><b>Listen For:</b></p><p>4:39 What Is NDF? And Why S...

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  Episode #12

  Dennis Laycraft reflects on four decades in the industry

  Jul 1, 202556 minS3

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>What does it take to lead a nation’s cattle industry through crisis, change, and global acclaim—without ever losing sight of the ranch?</p><p>Kara Mastel is joined by Dennis Laycraft—newly inducted into the Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame—to reflect on his remarkable 40-year career championing Canada’s beef industry. </p><p>From a childhood in the Porcupine Hills to national leadership roles, Laycraft recounts his navigation through watershed moments like BSE, international trade wars, and a global pandemic. </p><p>He shares stories of resilience, innovation, and unity that helped...

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  Episode #11

  Brodie Haugan on the Value of Having Producers at the Trade Table

  Jun 17, 202533 minS3

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>Can beef diplomacy really change the global dinner plate?  </p><p>In this episode of The Bovine, host Kara Mastel sits down with Brodie Haugan, former Alberta Beef Producers Chair and current Canadian Cattle Association rep, fresh off a whirlwind trade mission to Vietnam and the Philippines.  </p><p>From navigating chaotic intersections without crosswalks to barbecuing ribeyes for top Southeast Asian chefs, Brodie shares the highs, surprises, and valuable lessons from promoting Canadian beef on the world stage.  </p><p>This conversation offers a unique behind-the-scenes look at how Alberta’s cattle indus...

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  Episode #10

  Tyler Fulton on CCA Priorities and Industry Leadership

  Jun 3, 202532 minS3

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>How do you lead 60,000 cattle operations and still make time for TikTok? </p><p>Tyler Fulton might have the answer.</p><p>Kara Mastel sits down with the newly minted President of the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) to talk about his whirlwind entry into the role, what it’s like balancing a cow-calf operation while representing ranchers on the national stage, and why trade advocacy and producer engagement are more important than ever. </p><p>From urgent trade talks in Washington to grassroots outreach via social media, Tyler shares how relationships — not just regula...

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