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Hosted by Melelani Oshiro & Shannon Sand · education · EN-US
Welcome to the Livestock Wala’au podcast. Brought to you by the Livestock Extension Group of the University of Hawaii Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience and the Center for Ag Profitability of the University of Nebraska. A podcast aimed to provide educational support, information, guidance and outreach to livestock stakeholders in Hawaii and the rest of the U.S. Hosted by Extension Professionals Melelani Oshiro of UH Manoa CTAHR & Shannon Sand of the University of Nebraska.
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome to the Livestock Wala’au podcast. Brought to you by the Livestock Extension Group of the University of Hawaii Manoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience and the Center for Ag Profitability of the University of Nebraska. A podcast aimed to provide educational support, information, guidance and outreach to livestock stakeholders in Hawaii and the rest of the U.S.
Livestock Wala'au is hosted by Melelani Oshiro & Shannon Sand. The show has published 107 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Disaster Help For Livestock Producers" (4 May 2026, 7 minutes), "LWP Mini S5 Ep 7: Monthly Livestock Updates from Hawaii to Nebraska" (1 April 2026, 12 minutes), and "S5 Ep 6: Using Limu Kohu To Improve Feed Efficiency On Pastured Livestock" (16 March 2026, 32 minutes).
Livestock Wala'au publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 20 minutes across 107 episodes.
Booking probability for Livestock Wala'au is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Livestock Wala'au requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Livestock Wala'au's contact route on record: verified email.
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Melelani Oshiro & Shannon Sand hosts Livestock Wala'au, an education podcast with 107 episodes published.
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Episode #8
We share rapid updates and practical resources for livestock producers navigating disaster recovery after floods and fires, including where to watch key webinars and what help may be available. We also flag upcoming...
Episode #7
We share fast, practical updates for livestock producers across Hawaii and Nebraska, from hands-on calving and grazing education to new tools for hiring, land decisions, and disaster recovery. We also point to flood and...
Episode #7
We catch up with Alexia Akbe from Symbrosia on how limu kohu seaweed is moving from promising methane research into real ranch use across Hawaii and the mainland. We talk performance-first economics, product forms for...
Episode #6
We share Hawaii and Nebraska program updates that help producers tighten animal care, processing know-how, soil health, and lease strategy. • ANCW regional and WIRED meetings in Hawaii with BQA certification • Two-day...
Episode #6
Jamie Miller from OISC explains why early detection beats eradication and how biocontrol could change the game. We learn about practical ways to protect Hawaii’s ranches and farms from devilweed on Oahu and the two-line...
Episode #5
Quick updates on Hawaii and Western ag: WIRED and BQA in Hawaii, grazing for fuel reduction, Nebraska workshops on leases, budgeting, and Women in Ag, plus a preview of an invasive species guest. We share dates, links...
Episode #4
Shade that actually pays for itself—this conversation digs into how silvopasture blends trees, forage, and livestock to reduce heat stress, build healthier soils, and diversify income in grazing systems. With Oahu...
Episode #4
A fast January briefing on what matters now: PQA training in Honolulu, Nebraska land lease workshops, a weaned calf risk webinar, and a preview of silvopasture with our Oahu livestock agent. We share links, dates, and...
Episode #3
We talk with Franny Brewer of the Big Island Invasive Species Committee about how prevention, early detection, and community reporting protect Hawaii’s farms, forests, and neighborhoods. From port monitoring to nematode...
Episode #3
A quick tour of the month’s livestock calendar spans Hawaii’s backyard poultry workshop, a statewide brand re-registration reminder, and Nebraska’s lineup of ag outlooks, tax updates, land lease sessions, captive...
Episode #2
We lay out a practical, year-round plan to manage internal parasites in sheep and goats using selective treatment, better pasture use, and simple records that prevent resistance. Barber pole worm takes center stage as...
Episode #1
We examine why hiring feels harder across agriculture and share a practical system to recruit, onboard, and retain employees on farms and ranches. We compare labor signals in Hawaii, Nebraska, and the U.S., then turn...
Episode #2
We share fast, practical updates producers can use now, from poultry health recordings and a five-part swine biosecurity series to finance tools, risk webinars, and a simple system to organize vital documents. Hawaiʻi...
Episode #1
Mele and Shannon provide an update on essential concerns for producers and upcoming livestock events in Hawaii and Nebraska. • Three-day poultry basics webinar series (September 17-19) covering health, food safety, and...
Episode #12
Elizabeth Pickett of Hawaii Wildfire Management Organization shares her 17-year journey from marine conservation to wildfire prevention, explaining how post-fire erosion damages coastal ecosystems and the organization's...
Episode #11
We share exciting updates from Hawaii and Nebraska in this quick mini-episode covering upcoming workshops, tax information, and educational opportunities for livestock stakeholders. • April 12: Calving Management and...
Episode #11
Dr. Lyda Garcia, Associate Professor and Extension Meat Specialist with The Ohio State University, shares her expertise on the science behind meat quality and how proper livestock management impacts the final product...
Episode #10
Dive into this episode of Livestock Wala'au, where we uncover exciting updates, workshops, and insights to support your livestock management practices. Our hosts, Mele Oshiro and Shannon Sand, will be discussing...
Episode #10
Yunuen Bustamante is Oahu's newest extension agent, bringing a fresh perspective to Hawaii's livestock industry. Originally from Puebla, Mexico, her journey blends traditional wisdom with modern agricultural science...
Episode #9
Councilmember Heather Kimball details Hawaii County's agricultural tax program changes designed to prevent land speculation while supporting legitimate farmers and ranchers through targeted tax benefits. • New...
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Livestock Systems Extension Educator, Nebraska Extension Beef Systems
founder of The Art of Conscious Communication, Snake River Correctional Institution
DVM and beef cattle specialist at NCBA, National Cattlemen's Beef Association
founder and formulator, University of Wyoming
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