The Bovine

About The Bovine

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.

Publisher

Alberta Beef Producers

Category

business · science · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Jan 2022

Latest episode

5 Aug 2025

Latest episodes

47 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Aug 2025

   Forecasting the Unpredictable: Alberta’s Wild Weather

   Send us a text When it comes to weather in Western Canada, unpredictability is the only constant! 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. They explore shifting patterns that challenge old expectations, the “new normal” for drought and storms, and how AI is reshaping weather forecasting. Along the way, David shares insight on regional extremes, the delicate dance ...

2. 

   15 Jul 2025

   From Field to Bale: Saving Every Nutrient

   Send us a text Is your hayfield ready — or are you risking a nutrient disaster? 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. 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 l...

3. 

   1 Jul 2025

   Dennis Laycraft reflects on four decades in the industry

   Dennis Laycraft recounts his 40-year career championing Canada’s beef industry, reflecting on navigating crises and change while leading the national cattle industry, in an interview with Kara Mastel.

Who has been a guest on The Bovine

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• Dennis Laycraft
• Brodie Haugan
• Tyler Fulton

Reach and audience

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 46 / 100

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Quality

63

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

76

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