{"podcast":{"title":"Over the Hump","slug":"over-the-hump-6923002","podcast_index_feed_id":6923002,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/over-the-hump/","website_url":"https://over-the-hump.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/6c9c1363-9c06-4304-887a-014abfe2907e/pmxdWUjntl3mI-0hHQ2LY50c.jpg","author":"B.R. Cutrer Inc.","episode_count":52,"summary":"Welcome to \"Over the Hump,\" a captivating podcast series proudly brought to you by BRC Ranch, home of some of the world's finest Brahman cattle. Join your hosts Brandon, Rachel, and Keaton into the world of Brahman cattle - their legacy, evolution, and the vibrant tales surrounding these magnificent creatures. In each episode, we discuss Brahman cattle, history, ideas, trends, current topics, and the remarkable individuals who contribute to the breeds story. So, tune in and join us on \"Over the Hump\"! Follow along at www.brcutrer.com, on Facebook at BR Cutrer, Inc. Brahman Ranch, and on Instagram at brcutrer.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/over-the-hump-6923002"},"episode":{"title":"Joe Ward on Keeping Brahman Legacy and Breeding Functional Cattle","slug":"joe-ward-on-keeping-brahman-legacy-and-breeding-functional-cattle","published_at":"2025-08-06T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/over-the-hump-6923002/joe-ward-on-keeping-brahman-legacy-and-breeding-functional-cattle","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/over-the-hump-6923002","url":"https://over-the-hump.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/4fd281c9-fb78-4109-b6bb-15aed818da1a.mp3","summary":"In this episode of the Over the Hump podcast, Keaton Dodd and Brandon Cutrer interview Joe Ward about his long-standing Brahman breeding operation. Joe, a fifth-generation breeder, recounts the history of his family's involvement in Brahman cattle, which dates back to the late 1800s. The discussion covers Joe's early life, his return to ranching in 1993, and how his breeding program has evolved over the years. Joe explains their selection criteria, focus on moderate frame size, loose hide, and environmental adaptability, as well as their efforts to maintain and propagate functional, efficient cattle. He also touches on the importance of unifying the Brahman breed community, the significance of F1 Brahman cattle in cross-breeding, and the challenges and benefits of using artificial insemination and embryo transfer. The conversation concludes with reflections on the value of culling, the role of show cattle, and Joe's future plans for his operation. Follow along at https://brcutrer.com/category/over-the-hump-brahman-podcast/ and on Facebook at BRC Ranch! Bull Semen Ad: Music by https://www.free-stock-music.com Shop all BRC Semen here: https://www.shopbrcutrer.com/","meta_description":"In this episode of the Over the Hump podcast, Keaton Dodd and Brandon Cutrer interview Joe Ward about his long-standing Brahman breeding operation. Joe, a…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3436,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/over-the-hump-6923002/episodes/joe-ward-on-keeping-brahman-legacy-and-breeding-functional-cattle/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/over-the-hump-6923002/joe-ward-on-keeping-brahman-legacy-and-breeding-functional-cattle.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}