Dr. Megan Van Emon: Winter Nutrition for Cattle | Ep. 161

In this special Christmas episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Megan Van Emon from Montana State University shares timely winter nutrition strategies for beef herds as producers enter the coldest months of the year. She discusses forage quality, smart supplementation planning, body condition scoring, snow use in grazing systems, and how cold stress shifts nutrient needs during late gestation. Get practical guidance to keep your herd productive and well-prepared through the holiday season and the winter ahead. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Cold exposure during northern winters sharply increases energy needs, making strategic planning essential for maintaining adequate nutrition."

Meet the guest: Dr. Megan Van Emon serves as the Extension Beef Cattle Specialist and Associate Professor at Montana State University. With expertise in ruminant nutrition, mineral management, and applied beef cattle production, her work supports producers across Montana through research and outreach. She focuses on practical winter nutrition, supplementation decisions, and herd management challenges in harsh climates.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:47) Introduction
• (04:32) Winter nutrition
• (06:15) Supplementation options
• (14:22) Body condition
• (19:15) Grazing management
• (22:37) Drinking patterns
• (28:26) Final three questions

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