Casual Cattle Conversations is the podcast for beef cattle producers and ranchers to explore new ideas and hear stories that will help them improve their current management practices. Shaye Koester - Wanner connects listeners to other cattle producers and beef industry experts to discover what management practices, industry trends, current events and inspiring stories are impacting today’s beef cattle industry.
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Monday Sep 29, 2025
Monday Sep 29, 2025
In this solo episode of Casual Cattle Conversations, Shaye Wanner walks through six key factors ranchers should consider when choosing herd management software. From cost and user access to ease of use and long-term value, Shaye shares real-world experiences from both seedstock and commercial operations.
Whether you’re still jotting notes in a red calving book or testing out digital platforms, this episode will help you evaluate which system best fits your ranch’s needs, reduces stress, and increases profitability.
👉 Tune in for practical insights that make recordkeeping easier and more profitable for your operation.
📌 What You’ll Learn:
0:00 – Introduction
1:20 – Why herd records matter for profitability
2:20 – Factor 1: What problems does it solve?
4:45 – Factor 2: Will it work for your ranch in 5 years?
7:10 – Factor 3: Cost and return on investment
9:39 – Factor 4: User access and team needs
11:00 – Factor 5: Web-based, app-based, or both?
12:04 – Factor 6: Ease of use for your crew
14:32 – Bonus: Onboarding and training for success
16:00 – Final recap and closing thoughts
Resources:
Performance Beef: https://bit.ly/47PxY3W
https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/
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