Show Notes
In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Paul Mitchell from Imogene Ingredients shares how specialty ingredients can support cow and calf health in the beef cattle industry. Drawing from his background in cow-calf systems and animal nutrition solutions, Paul explains the science behind the Clean Cow and Clean Calf program and its impact on colostrum quality, gut health, and calf survival. He highlights practical nutrition strategies that improve herd performance while supporting responsible production. Listen now on all major platforms to learn how nutrition can drive healthier beef cattle operations!
"What we are really doing is slowing down the passage of protein and knocking down Clostridium, which is beneficial for the cow."
Meet the guest: Paul Mitchell https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-mitchell-5b7b127/?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app is the Managing Partner at Imogene - House of Farmatan, where he focuses on sourcing specialty ingredients to improve animal nutrition in the beef cattle industry. Raised in a cow-calf and milling operation in Ireland, he brings more than 20 years of leadership experience across product development and business strategy. Paul holds degrees in economics, environmental science, and business.
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What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight (00:37) Introduction (06:02) Program overview (08:50) Ingredient science (17:04) Colostrum benefits (20:27) Gut health effects (27:37) Cow calf outcomes (39:42) Final three questions
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