Show Notes
In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Bill Couser, cattle and grain farmer at Couser Cattle Company in Iowa, explains how healthier cattle environments support hoof health and overall performance in confined beef operations. He discusses indoor feeding facilities, bedding management, ventilation, footbath strategies, and practical approaches to reducing environmental challenges while improving cattle health and operational efficiency. Listen now on all major platforms!
"Preventive bedding management can reduce lameness pressure when hoof health challenges are diagnosed correctly and managed with the right team."
Meet the guest: Bill Couser is a cattle and grain farmer at Couser Cattle Company in central Iowa. Throughout his career, he has advanced beef cattle production through innovative feeding systems, environmental stewardship, and practical management strategies. Bill is a recipient of the National Environmental Stewardship Award and the Beef Quality Assurance Producer Award. Learn more from Bill Couser on The Beef Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.
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What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight (00:57) Introduction (02:27) Operation growth (06:57) Barn decision (11:15) Bedding pack (17:44) Hoof health (25:28) Industry changes (30:22) Final questions
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