The Beef Podcast Show - Dr. Tara Felix: Beef-on-Dairy Progress | Ep. 167

In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Tara Felix from Penn State University explains how beef-on-dairy has evolved and what current research reveals about genetics, early-life nutrition, and health challenges in beef-on-dairy progeny. She discusses industry gaps, including rumen development, early stressors, and risks of liver abscesses, and how collaborative research can strengthen performance across the supply chain. Listen now on all major platforms.

What you'll learn:  

• Genetic selection basics
• Early-life nutrition impact
• Health and stress effects
• Rumen development gaps
• Future industry direction

Meet the guest:

Dr. Tara L. Felix is an Associate Professor of Animal Science at Penn State University, where she serves as the Extension Beef Cattle Specialist. Her work focuses on applied research to support the beef cattle industry, with an emphasis on beef-on-dairy progeny, early-life nutrition, health, and carcass value. Her experience spans genetic selection, feeding systems, and supply chain efficiency.

Listen to The Beef Podcast Show featuring Dr. Tara Felix on all major platforms.
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