Making BETTER Bovine Babies

Making BETTER Bovine Babies

Vetoquinol Australia

Episodes 15
Avg. Duration 26m
Activity Active
Since Apr 2021
Latest Episode Aug 2025

Publishing Details

Schedule
Semi-Annually
Format
Episodic
Hosting
anchor.fm

Contact & Outreach

About This Podcast

Making BETTER Bovine Babies is a podcast aimed at educating, inspiring and at times entertaining anyone who is passionate about breeding better cattle (and more of them). Produced by Vetoquinol’s Repro360 team, we share some of the stories, knowledge and expertise from cattle vets, AI Technicians and producers around the country as well as some fundamenals from our own team as we delve into the fascinating world of ‘making better bovine babies’.

Explore Statistics

Recent Episodes

Embryo Transfer and IVF: Insights from Dr. Rory Nevard, University of Sydney

Aug 26, 2025 25m

In this episode, Dr. Rory Nevard from the University of Sydney shares his expertise on cattle reproduction, comparing Multiple Ovulation Embryo Transfer (MOET) and In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF). We…

Stimulated In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) in Cattle: Why Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) Matters

Jul 11, 2025 10m

In this episode of Making Better Bovine Babies, Dr. Don Strazzeri, Technical Services Veterinarian at Vetoquinol, breaks down the fundamentals of bovine IVF (also known as IVP) and how it compares to…

S1E13 IVP (IVF) - what we can learn from the US with Dr Ky Pohler

Mar 27, 2024 27m

Texas A&M Associate Professor Dr Ky Pohler, one of Amercia's leading bovine reproductive physiologists, shares his extensive knowledge about In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) in the US market with…

S1E12 Learn more about MOET & IVF with Dr Udo Mahne and Rob Costello

Jan 23, 2024 37m

Cattle ET veterinarian Dr Udo Mahne and Walcha Angus seedstock producer Rob Costello of Nairn Park Angus share decades of knowledge and practical experience relating to embryo transfer programs. For…

S1E11 Assisted Breeding and Future Trends with Dr Shane Thomson (HVC)

Oct 02, 2023 28m

In this episode, Rebecca Arnott catches up with Dr Shane Thomson of Holbrook Vet Centre to learn about the different forms of assisted breeding available, how these are continuing to evolve and how…

S1E10 Wagyu Cows Defy the Odds on Dalgonally

Jan 18, 2023 29m

Vetoquinol’s Rebecca Arnott talks to AACo’s Regional Breeding and Genetics Manager, Matias Suarez and cattle repro veterinarian Dr Adam Wise to understand how such a great result was achieved from a…

Getting started in Artificial Insemination in Beef Cattle with Jo Connolly

Aug 23, 2022 30m

The high cost of bulls, strong cattle prices and good seasonal conditions are driving an increase in the uptake of Artificial Insemination (AI) in commercial beef herds.  For those wondering how to…

S1E6 Relaunching the Tuli breed in Australia with Jack Milbank

Mar 16, 2022 21m

Nuffield Scholar Jack Milbank is undertaking an ambitious project to relaunch the Tuli breed in Australia. Renowned for their fertility, hardiness, tick resistance and meat quality, this African…

S1E7 Assisted Reproduction in a World without Oestradiol Benzoate (ODB) with Scott McDougall

Dec 06, 2021 25m

The use of hormone-based products in animals has become increasingly controversial over time. Oestradiol-based hormones however were banned altogether in NZ in 2007 and a voluntary ban was put in…

S1E6 Improve the results of your AI Program by using the right progesterone device with Julie Pocock

Oct 07, 2021 20m

In this podcast, Julie Pocock answers many of the questions often posed when it comes to choosing the right progesterone device for your herd, especially if you're looking to maximise the net…

S1E5 Beef breeding in the North with Dr Emily Pelling

Sep 16, 2021 22m

Emily is a young and ambitious vet as well as a commercial and seedstock cattle breeder from Theodore in Central Queensland. After five years working as a vet in a mixed practice (where she was…

S1E4 The role of a Territory Manager and Tips for AI'ing with Julie Pocock

Aug 29, 2021 19m

Julie Pocock was born into the repro world with her family owning a Simmental stud in SE Queensland. In this podcast she shares her journey as to how she became a Territory Manager for Vetoquinol…

S1E3 Artificial Insemination in Beef Cattle with Dr Sophia Edwards

Jun 10, 2021 38m

Vetoquinol's Sophia Edwards answers many common questions about Artificial Insemination in beef cattle I from the fundamentals of an AI program, what is Fixed Time AI, costs and benefits through to…

S1E2 Improving Heifer Productivity with Dr Enoch Bergman

May 17, 2021 39m

Imagine using controlled mating through Fixed Time Artificial Insemination (FTAI) to improve your bottom line by $90/pregnancy. In this Podcast, one of Australia's most engaging repro veterinarians,…

S1E1 Hormones of a Cow's Oestrous Cycle with Dr Penelope McGown

Apr 26, 2021 18m

In our inaugural Podcast, Vetoquinol's Rebecca Arnott talks to Dr Penelope McGown about the fundamentals of bovine reproduction; that being the hormones of a cow's oestrous cycle. Understanding the…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Making BETTER Bovine Babies have?

Making BETTER Bovine Babies has published 15 episodes since April 2021, covering topics in Science.

Is Making BETTER Bovine Babies still active?

Making BETTER Bovine Babies is currently active with new episodes semi-annually. Average episode length is 26m.

How do I contact Making BETTER Bovine Babies for sponsorship or guest appearances?

Sign up on Grep.FM to access contact details for Making BETTER Bovine Babies, including email and social media links.

Similar Podcasts