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Grab your favorite beverage and take a seat while Dr. Anne Laarman shares about his discoveries on calf gut health. Not only will you learn about how colostrum intake actually INCREASES future antibody absorption (super cool fact) and...
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In this episode, dairy educator Daniela Roland talks with first responders Steve Brown and Rob Nese about farm safety and emergency response on the farm. They share practical tips for implementing farm safety and insights that farmers can...
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In this episode, Brad dives into the topic of polled genetics — cattle that are naturally hornless — and why it's becoming more important in both the dairy and beef industries. He explains what polled genetics are, how...
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is a contagious viral disease that continues to impact domestic and wild birds. In March of 2024, HPAI was detected in dairy cattle in Texas, and has since spread rapidly across the United States....
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Colostrum, the life-giving liquid-gold first milk that builds the calves’ immune function. The dairy industry has made amazing strides on colostrum management, however we’ll always have a small number of cows that come in with enough colostrum, just...
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The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach dairy team discussed dairy farm worker health, emphasizing the importance of biosecurity measures to prevent the spread of diseases like avian influenza (H5N1). They highlighted the active influenza season in Iowa,...
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Join dairy educator, Kasey Hower, as she speaks with Ed Crow and Jamie Kopco from the Penn State Extension Pesticide Education program on the importance of chemical safety on your dairy farm. Their discussion includes considerations you should...
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Listen in as David Renaud shares the story behind why he began research on transportation of young calves, along with the findings from a number of studies. You'll also get to learn about a cool calf behavior study!
International Women in Dairy: Fernanda Lopes, Global Ruminant Strategy Manager, AdisseoWe are celebrating International Women's Day and Women's History Month by bringing on global dairy industry leader Fernanda Lopes. Originally from Brazil, she first found her passion for dairy...
DFC | PLC: Paths to On-Farm Excellence · Genetic Evaluations and Heat Tolerance with Ivan Campos
