The Moos Room™

Mar 31 2025 290 ep. 25 mins 15
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Hosted by members of the University of Minnesota Extension Beef and Dairy Teams, The Moos Room discusses relevant topics to help beef and dairy producers be more successful. The information is evidence-based and presented as an informal conversation between the hosts and guests.

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Episode 288 - Dairy Culling Deep Dive: The Hidden Value of Your Cows - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Mar 31 2025 20 mins  
Dairy Cow Culling Research InsightsIn this episode of The Moos Room, Brad takes a break while guest hosts Emily and Joe dive into a recent research study from the University of Minnesota on dairy cow culling. The study, spanning 14 years of data, compares Holstein and crossbred cows, uncovering key insights about the reasons for culling and its economic impact.Did you know that dai

Episode 287 - Optimizing Dairy Cow Nutrition and Gut Health with Kirby Krogstad - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Mar 24 2025 24 mins  
Gut Check: Optimizing Rumen Health with Dr. Kirby Krogstad In this episode of The Moos Room, Brad welcomes Dr. Kirby Krogstad from The Ohio State University to discuss his research on dairy cow nutrition and gut health. Dr. Krogstad shares his journey through various academic institutions and how a personal experience with cow health sparked his interest in rumen function.The conv

Episode 286 - More Milk, Less Methane? The Science Behind Red Seaweed & Agolin - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Mar 17 2025 25 mins  
Reducing Methane with Red Seaweed: New Research FindingsIn this episode of The Moos Room, Brad dives into a groundbreaking research study on feeding red seaweed to dairy cows to reduce methane emissions. Conducted at the University of Minnesota’s research center, this six-month study demonstrated a 30% reduction in methane emissions without negatively impacting milk production. B

Episode 285 - Mooving Cows: A Game-Changer for Dairy Training - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Mar 10 2025 26 mins  
Mooving Cows: A Game-Changer for Dairy Training In this episode of The Moos Room, Emily and Bradley welcome Dr. Jennifer Van Os from the University of Wisconsin Extension to discuss an innovative training tool—Mooving Cows, a free mobile game designed to teach proper dairy cattle handling techniques. The app provides an interactive and engaging way to learn low-stress cattle mov

Episode 284 - Cows, Conferences, and Crazy Ideas: Brad & Emily Catch Up - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Mar 03 2025 25 mins  
The Moos Room Podcast: Catching Up with Brad and EmilyIn this episode of The Moos Room, Emily and Brad reunite after a busy stretch of research, extension work, and conference travel. They reflect on where they’ve been, what they’ve been working on, and exciting projects on the horizon.Brad celebrates his birthday while attending the Southwest Missouri Spring Forage Conference,

Episode 283 - Beef on Dairy: Unlocking Genomics, Genetics, and Sire Secrets - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Feb 24 2025 22 mins  
Beef on Dairy: Genomics, Genetics, and Sire SelectionIn this final episode of The Moos Room’s three-part Beef on Dairy series, Brad dives into the genetics and genomics of beef-on-dairy crosses. He breaks down the results of genomic testing on 50 crossbred animals, highlighting how breed composition influences carcass traits, marbling, and growth rates.Brad explains how new genom

Episode 282 - Beef on Dairy: Which Breed Performs Best? Growth, Efficiency, and Carcass Insights - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Feb 17 2025 29 mins  
Beef on Dairy Research: Growth, Efficiency, and Carcass DataIn this episode of The Moos Room, Brad continues the deep dive into beef-on-dairy research, focusing on data collected in Minnesota. This is the second installment of a three-part series, where we examine how different beef breeds perform when crossed with dairy cattle.Key highlights include:✅ Pre-Weaning Performance: Li

Episode 281 - Beef-on-Dairy Crossbreeding: What Every Dairy Farmer Should Know (Part 1) - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Feb 10 2025 35 mins  
Beef on Dairy: Trends, Economics, and Genetics (Part 1)Brad takes the mic solo this week to dive into a hot topic in dairy farming—beef on dairy crossbreeding. In this first part of a two-part series, he breaks down current market trends, semen sales data, and recent research on how beef genetics are being used in dairy herds.Key highlights include:The growth of beef-on-dairy cro

Episode 280 - Navigating H5N1: What Dairy Farmers Need to Know About Upcoming Milk Testing - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Feb 03 2025 25 mins  
In this episode of The Moos Room, hosts Emily and Brad tackle the latest updates on H5N1 (Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza) and its impact on the dairy industry. With raw milk testing set to begin in Minnesota, they break down what dairy producers need to know about the testing process, quarantine protocols, and potential impacts on farm operations.Key Topics Covered:Delays in Min

Episode 279 - Cracking the Code: Dairy Genetics, Net Merit Updates, and Cold-Weather Cows with Katie Schmitt - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Jan 27 2025 32 mins  
In this episode of The Moos Room, Brad and Emily are joined by Katie Schmitt from the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB) to discuss the organization's role in managing genetic evaluations and the National Cooperator Database. Katie, a Minnesota native, shares insights into the CDCB's work, including their transition from USDA oversight to an independent nonprofit, ensuring the