The Beef Podcast Show - Dr. Jessica Newberry: Heifer Selection And Retention | Ep. 179

In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Jessica Newberry, Livestock Health Associate Director of Marketing and Technical Service at Virbac, explains practical strategies for heifer development and retention. She shares about selection criteria, immune system management, nutrition planning, and reproductive efficiency to improve long-term herd profitability. Learn how to make smarter investment decisions and build a resilient cow herd. Listen now on all major platforms!

What you'll learn:  

• Heifer selection criteria
• Immune system management
• Nutrition strategies
• Reproductive evaluation methods
• Breeding timing decisions

Meet the guest:

Dr. Jessica Newberry earned her DVM from the University of Missouri, an MS in Agricultural Economics from Purdue University, and an MBA from Indiana University. She currently serves at Virbac, focusing on livestock health and technical services. Her work centers on cattle health, reproduction, and production systems. 

Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn

Learn more from Dr. Jessica Newberry on The Beef Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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