DocTalk Ep 712 2025 Year-In-Review: Beef Industry, Cattle Health & Looking Ahead

Описание: In this special year-end episode of DocTalk, Dr. Dan Thomson reflects on the events, challenges, and opportunities that shaped the beef industry in 2025—and shares what producers, veterinarians, and industry partners should be watching as we head into 2026.

From ranches to feedlots, packers to retail, this episode brings together the themes that defined the year and the lessons learned along the way.

🔎 Topics covered in this Year-In-Review
Cattle supply challenges and the impact of plant closures and new regional packers
Feeding cattle longer and heavier: managing days on feed, summer heat, pen conditions, shade, and nutrition.
Transportation changes and longer haul distances due to centralized procurement

Emerging external parasite threats:
Asian longhorned tick & Theileria
Anaplasmosis awareness
New World screwworm concerns near the U.S. border and current control strategies

Advances in technology adoption:
Wearable animal health tech (SenseHub)
Electronic and virtual fencing
Artificial intelligence in feedlot management with Feedlot IQ
Why technology doesn’t replace people—it supports better decision-making
The growing rural veterinarian shortage and why rural veterinary medicine is a calling, not just a career

🙏 Closing with Gratitude

Dr. Thomson wraps up the episode with a heartfelt **prayer for agriculture**, honoring farm families, lost loved ones, and the responsibility of stewarding land, livestock, and people as we move into a new year.

This episode is a moment to pause, reflect, and prepare—for better cattle care, stronger communities, and a resilient beef industry in 2026.

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Thank you for a great year—and thank you for all you do for agriculture.
We’ll see you down the road.