Profectus Livestock Solutions

06/05/2026

What happens in the first few weeks after beef on dairy calves arrive can have a lasting impact on performance, health, and profitability.

In episode #11 of Ahead of the Herd: The Profectus Podcast, Nutritionist Brandon Rodriguez and Veterinarian Dr. Reed Leiting discuss the critical steps involved in receiving and starting beef on dairy calves. From managing dietary transitions and bunk management to maintaining rumen health and reducing stress, they share practical strategies producers can implement immediately.

The conversation covers:
• Transitioning calves from high-energy calf ranch and hog barn diets
• Managing feed intake during receiving
• Bunk reading fundamentals
• Preventing digestive and respiratory challenges
• Weather impacts on intake and performance
• Differences between starting beef on dairy and traditional western cattle
• How amino acid balanced diets support rumen health and smoother diet transitions

Whether you're backgrounding calves, operating a feedlot, or looking to improve receiving performance, this episode offers practical insights to help calves on feed get off to a stronger start.

Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or watch the full video on Youtube.

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/episode/2NlT8ENQX2qjNvjZtV20xM?si=bb29ee6c433f4347

Amazon Music- https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/29183cc8-912d-4127-a867-e6de178dcb4a/episodes/aa32cf34-e87d-4023-b6a3-241e399b720f/ahead-of-the-herd-the-profectus-podcasts-starting-beef-x-dairy-calves-on-feed-the-right-way

Youtube- https://youtu.be/65fxYOfbeGM

Apple- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/starting-beef-x-dairy-calves-on-feed-the-right-way/id1825470417?i=1000771293096

Podcast Episode · Ahead of the Herd: The Profectus Podcasts · June 5 · 18m

06/03/2026

What allows calves to handle larger ration changes without backing off feed?

This Friday, we’re releasing a new episode on our podcast channel— Ahead of the Herd: The Profectus Podcasts, where nutritionist Brandon Rodriguez and Dr. Reed Leiting sit down to discuss why rumen health is at the center of successful calf transitions, especially beef x dairy calves.

When the rumen is healthy, cattle maintain intake, adapt to dietary changes more effectively, and avoid many of the common challenges that can slow performance.

Watch this clip for a preview, then join us Friday for the full conversation on receiving and starting beef x dairy calves on feed. https://www.profectuslivestock.com/podcasts

06/03/2026

Profectus Livestock Solutions is growing.
As demand for our services continues to expand, we're looking to add a Consulting Veterinarian and a Nutritionist to our team.

At Profectus, we work alongside progressive livestock producers to improve animal health, performance, and profitability through practical, science-based solutions. Our team combines veterinary expertise, nutrition, data, and real-world production experience to help producers make better decisions and achieve measurable results.

If you're passionate about livestock production, enjoy solving complex challenges, and want to make a meaningful impact on the operations you serve, we'd love to hear from you.
Join a growing team committed to helping producers stay Ahead of the Herd.

You can find more information on either of the roles by clicking here— https://www.profectuslivestock.com/Careers

06/01/2026

Profectus Livestock Solutions is looking for a Beef Cattle Nutritionist to join our team.
This remote, Midwest-based, position offers the opportunity to work directly with progressive cattle producers, develop advanced nutrition programs, analyze performance data, collaborate with veterinarians and livestock specialists, and help drive measurable improvements in cattle health and profitability.

At Profectus, nutrition is more than balancing rations. It is about helping producers make better decisions, improve performance, reduce cost of gain, and achieve stronger returns through practical, science-based solutions.

If you are passionate about cattle nutrition, enjoy solving real-world production challenges, and want to be part of a team focused on helping producers stay Ahead of the Herd, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today—> https://www.profectuslivestock.com/nutritionist

05/29/2026

Are you passionate about production animal medicine and helping livestock producers succeed?

Profectus Livestock Solutions is seeking a Consulting Veterinarian to join our growing team.
This role offers the opportunity to work directly with progressive beef and swine operations, develop herd health programs, utilize diagnostics and technology, collaborate with nutritionists and other veterinarians, and help drive innovation in livestock production. The position also includes opportunities to participate in customer education, podcasts, producer meetings, and industry outreach.
https://www.profectuslivestock.com/production-animal-veterinarian

05/27/2026

📍Ozark, IL
Behind-the-scenes today at the Profectus Research Farm... Content coming soon⏳

The research never stops and neither does the pursuit of better results for producers.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

At Profectus, we are also proud to support those who continue to serve military families through programs like Folds of Honor. Through Zoetis’ partnership, a portion of proceeds from select Zoetis anti-infective products helps support scholarships for the spouses and children of America’s fallen and disabled service members. https://www.zoetisus.com/services-and-programs/patriots-pledge/

05/22/2026

Nutrition impacts more than gain.
It impacts carcass value, closeout speed, and what your cattle are worth at the end.
Reach out to your Profectus rep to learn more about the Amino Acid Balanced Diet approach.

https://www.profectuslivestock.com/feedlot-trials

05/20/2026

$30 per head adds up quickly when you feed and sell a full pen of cattle.

Same source.
Same facility.
Same arrival day.

Only the ration changed.

Learn more about this Northwest IA beef x dairy feedlot trial and other trials at https://www.profectuslivestock.com/feedlot-trials

Reach out to a Profectus Rep today at 800-626-7768

05/18/2026

Beef x dairy cattle are proving they belong in the feedyard conversation.
Strong gains.
Impressive carcass quality.
Docile cattle that are easy to work.

Nutritionist Brandon Rodriguez from Profectus Livestock Solutions breaks down what producers are seeing in real world performance, including 85%+ Prime and Choice results and strong yield performance from beef on dairy calves.

Watch the full Reel to hear why more producers are taking a serious look at beef on dairy programs.