STtalks #281 - Raising & Marketing Beef on Dairy Animals with Jesse Randall of AJ Beef

As we celebrate May Beef Month, we have Jesse Randall of AJ Beef join us to share his experience in raising and finishing out Beef on Dairy animals. In this discussion, Jesse explains the logistics of raising 70,000 Beef on Dairy crossbred calves annually to enter the supply chain and emphasizes the importance of good genetics and the care of the crossbred animal from birth. Additionally, the conversation explores how genomic data can enhance beef production and where Jesse sees data fitting into the supply chain.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:29 Overview of AJ Beef Operations

01:34 Calf Procurement and Dairy Relationships

06:05 Importance of Genetics and Data

14:10 Future of Beef on Dairy Sector

16:00 Final Thoughts and Advice

17:11 Conclusion