Dairy Intelligent

Apr 17 2024 34 ep. 25 mins 12
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The Dairy Intelligent podcast is for dairy farmers and industry professionals around the globe. Listen and learn as VES-Artex speaks with industry experts on innovation, operational efficiencies, sustainability and more. New episodes are released every three weeks.

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Enhancing Fertility Through Cow Comfort with Kevin Bousquet

Apr 17 2024 33 mins  
Clean, comfortable cows are happy, healthy cows that are productive both in the bulk tank and reproductively. Any stressor we subject a cow to will compromise immune function and shift nutrients away from normal biological processes, such a reproduction. When looking to improve conception rates and overall fertility on your farm, looking to improve your cow comfort should be the f

Headlocks: Balancing Welfare & Efficiency with Dr. Rick Grant

Mar 27 2024 21 mins  
Headlocks can be an incredibly useful tool on the dairy. However, when cows are restrained for too long in headlocks, it's time taken away from laying down and resting, and ultimately producing milk. Join Dr. Rick Grant, former President of the William H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute, as we discuss the delicate balance between maximizing efficiency and ensuring the welfar

Maintaining Your Ventilation System with Dennis Spurlock

Mar 06 2024 24 mins  
Proper maintenance is crucial to keeping any equipment running at full capacity. Field and milking equipment is routinely maintained, and your fans should not be any different. When you are purchasing any piece of equipment, it is an investment that needs to be properly taken care of. Dennis Spurlock of Western Cow Comfort joins us and is a true maintenance guru and keeps many ven

Beat the Heat with Slick Genetics with Jeff Ziegler

Feb 14 2024 21 mins  
In the world of dairy farming, the pursuit of innovation and genetic advancements is constant. Jeff Ziegler of Select Sires Inc. joins us to explore the fascinating but not as well-known genetic trait, slick genes. These genetics are not only helping dairy producers "beat the heat" but also hold the potential to transform the way we think about breeding and herd management.

Don't Forget About Ventilation in the Off Season with Dr. Mike Wolf

Jan 24 2024 31 mins  
In many parts of the world, the warmer months are long gone. And with the end of summer weather, means the end of running your barn ventilation, right? WRONG! Off season ventilation for your herd is just as crucial as the warmer months in terms of cow health and productivity. Dr. Mike Wolf, consulting veterinarian for VES-Artex, walks us through the challenges that come with venti

Go with the (Cow) Flow with Ron Dehli

Jan 03 2024 27 mins  
How exactly should you design a proper cow flow system in your barn? Well, the answer will depend on who you ask. Your herd manager will have a different answer than your veterinarian, and your calf care team's answer will differ from your milkers. However, most will agree that a correct cow flow system should allow cows to simply be cows. Ron Dehli of Nedap is a true expert on ho

So, You're Thinking of Building a Barn with Henry Collins

Dec 13 2023 19 mins  
When building a dairy barn, it seems there are a never-ending number of options to consider. Will my cows be more comfortable in freestalls or a bedded pack? What type of ventilation and lighting strategy will I need? What's the proper amount of space I should allot per head? Should I build now or wait and see what costs are in the future? This is where working with a cow comfort e

Trace Minerals, Major Impact with Dr. Craig Louder

Nov 22 2023 28 mins  
Trace minerals are essential nutrients required for numerous functions in the body of a cow, especially during the transition period. While forages and grains contain some trace minerals, additional supplementation for cows is generally required. This is the topic of our conversation with Dr. Craig Louder of Axiota Animal Health.

The Hidden Benefits of Proper Barn Lighting with Richard Hill

Oct 31 2023 34 mins  
The dairy industry is challenged with pressures to lower our carbon footprint and our focus needs to provide a solution in all areas of sustainability. LED lighting is one area that can aid in lowering dairy's carbon footprint by lower electric usage and improving the ROI of the farm. Join Richard Hill of VES-Artex on the Dairy Intelligent podcast as we explore barn lighting basic

Managing Seasonal Rhythms to Maximize Milk Components with Dr. Kevin Harvatine

Oct 11 2023 27 mins  
There are strong seasonal and daily patterns to milk yield and composition. Although the rhythms are rather robust, lighting and feeding times have an impact on these rhythms and provide an opportunity to increase milk component yields. Dr. Kevin Harvatine of Penn State University joins us to discuss what we know about these rhythms and highlight opportunities to better manage them