Sustainable Stock: Reviving Legacy Genetics
Sustainable Stock: Reviving Legacy Genetics
Podcast Description
Sustainable Stock: Reviving Legacy Genetics is a podcast dedicated to exploring the power and potential of traditional cattle genetics while celebrating the ranchers who are bringing these practices back to life. Hosted by Patrick Powers, this podcast connects the past with the present, showcasing the resilience, efficiency, and fertility of the cattle breeds that helped build strong herds in the 1960s and '70s.Each episode features in-depth conversations with ranchers and breeders who are rediscovering and preserving the cattlemen practices that have stood the test of time. These ranchers are committed to using common-sense methods that focus on what truly works, blending the wisdom of the past with modern solutions for sustainable ranching in today’s world.At its core, Sustainable Stock is about returning to the fundamentals—embracing practical, time-tested approaches that prioritize what’s best for the land, livestock, and the rancher. We honor the heritage of ranching and are passionate about creating a future that’s rooted in both tradition and sustainability. Whether you’re passionate about heritage genetics, the future of ranching, or simply interested in the story behind the herd, this podcast is for you.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on legacy cattle genetics, sustainable ranching practices, and the challenges facing modern ranchers. Episodes include topics like the formation of Bos Sires with Grant Vassberg and the historical significance of the Droughtmaster breed shared by John Atkinson, emphasizing the integration of time-tested methods with contemporary solutions for better land and livestock management.
Sustainable Stock: Reviving Legacy Genetics is a podcast dedicated to exploring the power and potential of traditional cattle genetics while celebrating the ranchers who are bringing these practices back to life. Hosted by Patrick Powers, this podcast connects the past with the present, showcasing the resilience, efficiency, and fertility of the cattle breeds that helped build strong herds in the 1960s and ’70s.
Each episode features in-depth conversations with ranchers and breeders who are rediscovering and preserving the cattlemen practices that have stood the test of time. These ranchers are committed to using common-sense methods that focus on what truly works, blending the wisdom of the past with modern solutions for sustainable ranching in today’s world.
At its core, Sustainable Stock is about returning to the fundamentals—embracing practical, time-tested approaches that prioritize what’s best for the land, livestock, and the rancher. We honor the heritage of ranching and are passionate about creating a future that’s rooted in both tradition and sustainability. Whether you’re passionate about heritage genetics, the future of ranching, or simply interested in the story behind the herd, this podcast is for you.
Episode 32: Ohlde Cattle Company with Tim and Trudy Ohlde
-Full video episode available on YouTube-
What happens when you spend decades building the kind of cattle you believe in and refuse to change direction every time the industry does?
In this episode, Patrick Powers sits down with Tim and Trudy Ohlde of Ohlde Cattle Company to talk about the history, philosophy, and breeding decisions behind their program.
Tim shares some of the early experiences that shaped his view of cattle, including time spent in Europe where breeders were selecting for thick, deep, forage-based cattle while much of the U.S. industry was moving toward bigger and taller.
From there, the conversation centers on what has kept OCC consistent for decades.
Moderation. Easy fleshing ability. Fertility. Longevity. Sound udders and feet. Proven cow families. And cattle that can work in the real world.
Tim and Trudy also discuss EPDs, DNA testing, crossbreeding, heterosis, semen company marketing, and why chasing extremes can create problems that take generations to undo.
Throughout the conversation, one idea keeps coming back.
Know what kind of cattle you are trying to build. Stay disciplined long enough to get there. And once they are good, do not ruin them trying to make them something more.
The episode closes with the introduction of OCC Kaden, a bull Tim and Trudy believe represents the type and consistency they have spent decades developing and one that will now be available internationally through Bos Sires.
At its core, this episode is about moderation, consistency, and having the conviction to stay true to a breeding philosophy.
Watch the full video episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/wFW-Eq5ZKKw
Connect with Tim and Trudy Ohlde
http://ohldecattle.com/
Check out Bos Sires:
https://www.bossires.com/
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