Virtual Coffee Break MSUE Dairy Team

Nov 27 2024 73 ep. 24 mins 27
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Join us in this series of informal educational conversations with dairy farmers, MSU faculty members, or agribusiness professionals discussing a variety of topics around dairy farm management and production.

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Small Ruminants: Much more than a smaller cow

Nov 27 2024 37 mins  
MSU Extension educator Paola Bacigalupo-Sanguesa joins South Dakota State University Extension Specialist Dr. Maristela Rovai to discuss interesting information regarding Dairy goats and sheep and how this industry compares to dairy cows. Episode Resources: MSU Extension Small ruminant resources- https://www.canr.msu.edu/sheep_goats/

Adoption of automatic milking systems in small dairies

Nov 05 2024 23 mins  
Dr. Zelmar Rodriguez talks with Mike Raterink a 3rd generation dairy farmer who recently transitioned their small dairy farm to automatic milking systems. How was the process? What's different? Is it working for their farm? Listen to the episode and find out. For additional information or questions reach us at: [email protected] Website: https://www.canr.msu.edu/dairy/

Labor Management: All begins with good recruitment.

Sep 26 2024 28 mins  
Farmer and HR leader Annie Link joins the podcast to discuss what strategies the farm is implementing to optimize the recruitment of new employees.

Can precision farming technology improve your transition program?

Sep 19 2024 30 mins  
Dr. Trevor DeVries from the University of Guelph joins Dr. Barry Badford from Michigan State University to discuss how new tools can help you improve and optimize your transition management program.

Do we still need fertility programs?

Sep 13 2024 32 mins  
Join Dr. Richard Pursley from Michigan State University and Dr. Paul Fricke from the University of Wisconsin-Madison as they discuss this important question. Episode Resources: https://dairycattlereproduction.com/about-the-lab-2/dr-pursley/ https://hoards.com/article-35170-do-we-still-need-fertility-programs.html?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=240530-T210&utm_content=24053

Finding the balance in dairy replacements - economics & inventory management

Sep 05 2024 41 mins  
MSU Extension dairy educator Cora Okkema talks with Technical consultant Kevin Dhuyvetter from Elanco Animal Health. They focus their conversation on how economics should drive the decision-making process for changing or monitoring your heifer program. Additional heifer-focused resources from MSU Extension: Heifer Academy YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDuySM

Timely HPAI Update with Dr. Keith Poulsen

May 15 2024 33 mins  
Special episode with Dr. Keith Poulsen, director of the Veterinary Diagnostics Laboratory of the University of Wisconsin. We discuss what's the current information regarding the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). What does it mean to a dairy farm, and what are the current measures that farms should be adopting to prevent further spread? Additional episode resources: MSU

Let's Talk Dairy Markets: Reflecting on 2023

Feb 07 2024 22 mins  
Educator Martin Mangual talks with dairy markets expert Sarina Sharp of The Daily Dairy Report. They focus on discussing the highlights of dairy markets during 2023.

"I need employees... What are my options?"

Aug 09 2023 31 mins  
Labor management expert Stan Moore joins Educator Martin Mangual to discuss the multiple avenues dairies can access to hire new farm employees. Season 6 finale. Please reach us with feedback and suggestions. Episode Resources: Reach Stan Moore at: [email protected] Reach us for feedback and suggestions at: [email protected]

Let's talk about farm leadership

Jul 27 2023 30 mins  
Dairy Educator Phil Durst Discusses how vital is your style of leadership in your employee retention and farm culture with Ben Lichtenwalner. Ben is an author, consultant, and leadership expert from Radiant Forest LLC. Tune in to learn how SERVANT Leadership can be implemented in your management style. Episode Resources Modern Servant Leader: https://www.modernservantleader.com/ Be