DSD 6.9 | Surplus calves are a perishable commodity

DSD 6.9 | Surplus calves are a perishable commodity

From Dairy Science Digest by reaganbluel

September 16, 2025 · 28 min · Episode 63

About this episode

This episode discusses the impact of the beef market on dairy calf buyers and features insights from researcher Dr. Sam Locke.

DSD 6.9 | Surplus calves are a perishable commodity This robust beef market is having a direct impact on the bottom line of dairy calf buyers and possesses the ability to radically impact dairymen’s bottom line long term through low all milk prices. This month we talk to researcher Dr. Sam Locke from The Ohio State University about a survey launched to help better understand the workings of the current calf buyers, jockeys and marketers. All sectors of this parallel and complementary production stream must work together for the dairy industry to generate a stronger, longer - lasting foothold in the beef industry. If done well through this opportunity, the dairy surplus calf market will establish a foothold in the beef supply chain. Listen in to hear insightful quotes from these Midwest calf buyers to help maximize your operation’s innate revenue stream. Topics of discussion 1:06 Paper Title: Understanding 1:40 Introduction of Dr. Sam Locke 2:39 Description of research participants who were being interviewed 3:42 Description of operations 5:07 What are surplus calves 6:09 Percent of Beef on Dairy vs. Holstein calves 7:10 Date of survey / market effect on responses 8:12 Themes of…

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Sam Locke

Topics covered

  • surplus calves
  • beef market
  • dairy industry
  • calf buyers
  • transport policies
  • market research

Keywords

  • surplus calves
  • beef supply chain
  • dairy calf buyers
  • transport policies
  • market effects

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Organizations: The Ohio State University

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