Protein Producers Spring 2019

Success Starts at Birth By: Dr. Kip Lukasiewicz, DVM, PAC Dr. Randall Spare, DVM, PAC Stuart Callahan, DVM Candidate, Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine

Morbidity, mortality, and lost performance are common challenges in the beef industry. The feedlot manager often wonders, “What can I do to prepare my set of homeraised calves to succeed in the feeding period as well as reach maximum genetic potential?”

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Protein Producers Spring 2019

Published on Apr 1, 2023

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In this issue our key contributor is: Sam Cossio Samuel started his career in cattle feeding when he worked at Simplot Feeders in Pasco, Washington, from 1999 to 2002. While there he started in the maintenance crew and eventually experienced work in processing, feeding, doctoring, shipping and receiving, and as a pen rider. He went on to become the cattle supervisor in 2001. In 2002, he moved on to work for Easterday Ranches, where he is working currently. Samuel started as the assistant manager to a 12,000 head feedlot which now has grown to an 80,000 head cattle operation with 3 finishing yards and 4 backgrounding lots. Samuel’s experience consists of many years of learning from people who have made an impact in his life such as managers, co-workers, family members, friends and everyone he encounters.

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Protein Producers Spring 2019

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Glazed Pork Chops

Llego Como Leon

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Creating A Back to Basics Culture

It is Hard to Lead if No One Is Following

Industry Q & A

Service-Minded Veterinarian

Chuckles From Down Under

Kansas Takes the Lead On Disease

PAC Announces 2019 Summit Meetings

Success Starts at Birth

In Like A Lion

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