Lactating Steers? The Truth About CAFO Beef (Joel Salatin)

Lactating Steers? The Truth About CAFO Beef (Joel Salatin)

August 20, 2026 · 13 min · Episode 259

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Joel Salatin and Dr. Sina McCullough discuss the phenomenon of lactating steers in the beef industry and its implications.

Joel Salatin and Dr. Sina McCullough dig into a bizarre and little-known phenomenon in the American beef industry: reports of lactating steers. They explore how often it may be happening, why it appears concentrated in large feedlot systems, the possible role of hormonal implants, and the unanswered questions about what it could mean for the cattle and the people eating the beef. From Episode 259 ✨ Subscribe for the Full Episode: https://beyondlabels.supportingcast.fm Find Joel Here: www.pol...

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Host: Joel Salatin

Guest: Dr. Sina McCullough

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Organizations: American beef industry

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