In this special “Preparing for Summer” episode of The Feed Science Podcast Show, Dr. Megan Van Emon, Extension Beef Cattle Specialist at Montana State University, shares practical feeding tips for cow-calf producers. She covers how to fine-tune mineral supplementation, assess forage quality, and keep an eye on body condition to maintain herd health through tough seasons. She also breaks down how grazing systems and the environment shape nutrition decisions. Tune in now on all major platforms! "Producers frequently face fluctuations in mineral intake during summer, driven by changes in forage quality and environmental stressors." Meet the guest: Dr. Megan Van Emon https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-van-emon-4a633266/ earned her M.S. in Ruminant Nutrition from Purdue University and completed her Ph.D. in Ruminant Nutrition at North Dakota State University. Now serving as an Extension Beef Cattle Specialist and Associate Professor at Montana State University, her research supports beef cattle management in cow-calf systems, with emphasis on nutrition, forage quality, and fertility. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love: https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+feed+science+podcast What will you learn: (00:00) Highlight (00:27) Introduction (03:22) Heifer supplementation (05:08) Forage quality metrics (07:55) Summer mineral options (10:13) Grazing system impact (12:04) Protein-fiber shifts (19:00) Final Questions The Feed Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Kemin (https://www.kemin.com/na/en-us/markets/animal) * Evonik (https://animal-nutrition.evonik.com/) - VAL-CO (https://www.val-co.com/optient-gradient-lighting/) - NEXUS powered by SAM (https://samnutrition.com/nexus-by-sam/) - Bestmix (http://www.bestmix.com/) 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: https://www.wisenetix.com/feedsciencepodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feedsciencepodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/93232275