
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 Feb 24, 2025
Monday Feb 24, 2025
In this episode of Casual Cattle Conversations, host Shaye Wanner speaks with Andrew Uden about the growing role of wearable technology in ranching. They discuss how wearables can enhance ranch management, particularly during breeding season and for monitoring animal health. Andrew shares insights on the benefits of data collection, the metrics that wearables measure, and how this technology can lead to better decision-making for ranchers.
The conversation also touches on the future of wearables in the industry and the questions ranchers should consider before implementing this technology.
Takeaways
• Wearables are becoming increasingly cost-effective for ranchers.
• The beef industry is seeing more collaboration among its sectors.
• Wearables provide early insights into animal health and behavior.
• Data from wearables can help detect issues like foot rot sooner.
• Ranchers can use wearables to monitor breeding cycles more effectively.
• The technology allows for better management of herd health.
• Wearables can enhance the efficiency of ranch operations.
• Data sharing with veterinarians can improve animal care.
• The future of ranching includes a broader ecosystem of technology.
• Ranchers need to assess their readiness for adopting wearable technology.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Wearable Technology in Ranching
02:15 The Passion for the Beef Industry
04:39 Benefits of Wearables for Ranch Management
10:44 Metrics for Breeding Season and Animal Health
17:20 Data Insights for Herd Health and Breeding
23:30 Future of Wearables in Ranching
36:12 Evaluating the Need for Wearables
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