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In 2024, how can producers work through industry pressures and still hit their production goals? In this Progressive Dairy sponsorcast, Merck Animal Health Customer Success Specialist, Sarah Anderson, and Territory Manager, Jeannie Bishop, discuss:
Finding answers to the skilled labor shortageUsing data quickly and efficientlyCombining solutions to get the most from your resourcesThis episode is sponsored by Merck Animal Health.
With identification, monitoring and biopharma products fully integrated in one portfolio, Merck Animal Health offers the only true full-solution approach in the dairy industry. Which means you get the tools you need to eliminate guesswork, solve specific problems, let cows be cows and put more milk in the tank. It’s the way you want to work, working better than ever before. Learn more about this unique approach to dairy at M-Power-Dairy.com.
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In this episode, join host Kimmi Devaney as she visits with Dr. Geof Smith, who is the managing dairy technical services veterinarian at Zoetis, about longevity and how to get calves off to the best start possible.
Here is the episode breakdown:
[~0:30] About Smith’s background in the dairy industry working with calves[~1:15] His overall thoughts about longevity and why it matters for dairy producers[~3:00] The impact on the dairy’s bottom line[~5:45] The effect the increased interest in beef-on-dairy and the tight replacement market has had on this overall conversation about calves and longevity[~8:00] Three key protocols that are essential for calf programs[~10:00] Tips to managing nutrition for weaned calves[~11:35] How to encourage employees to follow calf protocols[~13:30] Types of calf-related trainings that are most important[~15:55] Smith’s priorities when evaluating a dairy’s youngstock program[~19:45] Tips for vaccine protocols[~23:45] Rapid-fire questions -
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Final preparations are underway for World Dairy Expo 2024. Laura Herschleb, General Manager, joins podcast host, Lisa Behnke, to share what you can expect if you attend, and how you can join virtually, if unable to make the trek to Madison, Wisconsin. Learn what's new at this year's show and how Highly Pathogenic Avian Flu (HPAI) is being addressed when the world's dairy industry meets, October 1 - 4, 2024.
For more information, or to purchase discounted tickets in advance, visit www.worlddairyexpo.com
Here is the episode breakdown:
[~01:50] This year’s theme – “The Golden Age” explained[~04:15] HPAI’s impact on the show[~07:30] What’s new this year[~09:57] ExpoTV – for those who can’t attend[~11:45] Get your tickets here[~13:15] What to Expect[~16:25] World Dairy Expo App is a MustThis episode is sponsored by World Dairy Expo.
Serving as the meeting place of the global dairy industry, World Dairy Expo is the premier forum for the global dairy community to learn, share, create commerce and showcase competition. The annual event will return to Madison, Wis. October 1-4, 2024, where dairy producers near and far can experience the world’s largest dairy-focused trade show, a world-class dairy cattle show, attend seminars, meetings and presentations highlighting the latest and greatest in the industry and connect with other producers. Download the World Dairy Expo mobile app, visit worlddairyexpo.com or follow WDE on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Spotify, or YouTube for more information.
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Dr. Sara Place of Colorado State University joins host Matti McBride in this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast. An associate professor of feedlot systems and researcher with CSU’s AgNext, Place has been working with enteric emissions in cattle for the past decade. Learn about CSU’s feed additive calculator tool, how the beef and dairy industries are approaching the sustainability conversation and if the cattle industries can really have zero emissions by 2050 in this episode.
Here is the episode breakdown:
2:20 – Current research at AgNext3:40 – The development of the feed additive calculator tool (https://agnext.colostate.edu/dairy-fact)9:00 – Comparing the beef and dairy industries approaches to sustainability10:30 – How methane emissions are measured in a grazing environment12:00 – Understanding insets and offsets14:55 – Where beef-on-dairy fits into the sustainability scope16:15 – Is net zero possible by 2050?19:20 – How the beef and dairy industries are measuring up21:00 – Where is there room for improvement?23:15 – Rapid-fire questions -
In this episode, Dr. Emily Meccage, senior manager of research and development at Forage Genetics International and Dave Ribeiro, a California dairy farmer, discuss Dave’s experience with growing and feeding alfalfa on his dairy farm and what HarvXtra alfalfa offers dairy producers.
This episode is sponsored by Forage Genetics International.
For more than 30 years, FGI has led the alfalfa industry by breeding, developing and producing premier alfalfa seed and technologies that have advanced farm operations across the country. FGI’s innovative genetic discoveries, variety developments and cutting-edge alfalfa trait technologies have led to the creation of several patented traits and technology in alfalfa, including HarvXtra® Alfalfa with Roundup Ready® Technology, as well as varieties with the UltraCut® alfalfa disease package. Forage Genetics International is the only alfalfa trait provider in the industry that is solely devoted to the relentless pursuit of advancement in the alfalfa industry.
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What sets SenseHub Dairy monitoring apart from other monitoring systems? It’s reliable data that leads to needle-moving insights. It’s intuitive reports that simplify tasks and identify problems sooner. It’s time-saving cow location tools. And it’s fully integrated with M-Power, the new full-solution approach to dairy from Merck Animal Health. Now, producers and veterinarians can use M-Power solutions to eliminate guesswork, solve specific problems and operate at peak efficiency. Learn more about what it means for you and your dairy from Erica Tessmann, Marketing Manager for Dairy Monitoring Technology at Merck Animal Health.
This episode is sponsored by Merck Animal Health.
With identification, monitoring and biopharma products fully integrated in one portfolio, Merck Animal Health offers the only true full-solution approach in the dairy industry. Identification. Monitoring. Biopharma. Which means you get the tools you need to eliminate guesswork, solve specific problems, let cows be cows and put more milk in the tank. It’s the way you want to work, working better than ever before. Learn more about this unique approach to dairy at M-Power-Dairy.com.
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In this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast, Dr. Mark Kinsel joins host Kimmi Devaney to discuss how to optimize the data available on the farm when making management decisions. Kinsel is the CEO of Agricultural Information Management Inc. and is also a veterinarian who has worked in many different areas throughout his career.
Here is the episode breakdown:
[~1:10] About Kinsel’s agricultural and professional background with data and information management, veterinary management, emergency management and more[~3:25] How dairy producers can wade through all of it and best optimize it to meet their farm goals[~6:50] Whose job is it to manage records? [~8:30] Record flow between employees in the barn and the records manager/records system [~11:20] Utilizing data as herds get larger [~13:30] Tips to improve the information producers are entering into their records program[~18:00] Considerations when purchasing a new records system [~23:40] Data management strategies of successful dairies [~25:30] What data do consultants need to help them be successful? [~27:25] Cybersecurity – what to know, how to protect privacy and data, etc. [~29:20] What Kinsel wishes dairy producers knew about data and records management that will help them take their management to the next level[~31:10] Rapid-fire questionsCheck out season 6, episode 17 of the Progressive Dairy Podcast to hear Kinsel’s biosecurity tips for dairy farms.
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Justin Graham of Brooksco Dairy joins Matti McBride on this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast, chatting about milk quality. Learn about Graham’s role as staff veterinarian at southern Georgia’s Brooksco Dairy; milk quality protocols, including Brooksco’s sand reclamation program; challenges and changes in milk quality over the years; and his role as a member of the National Mastitis Council’s board of directors.
Here is the episode breakdown:
Get to know GrahamAbout Brooksco Dairy and Graham’s responsibilitiesMilking protocols at BrooksCo DairyGraham’s role with the National Mastitis CouncilEffects of procedural drift on milk qualityWhat’s changed with milk quality management in 10 yearsPotential challenges producers might be facing with milk qualityPractices important to maintaining a low somatic cell countRapid-fire questions -
Biosecurity should be a top priority for dairy producers to keep their herds healthy. By implementing strict biosecurity measures, producers can prevent the spread of disease among their cattle and workers. Investing in these protocols is not just a matter of farm management but a commitment to animal welfare, public health and the long-term viability of animal agriculture.
Today, we are joined by Dr. Tom Earleywine, director of nutritional services for Purina Animal Nutrition, who will dive deep into biosecurity practices to implement in your dairy operation.
Questions in this episode:
Pork and poultry producers are no strangers to biosecurity protocols. In what ways are dairy producers practicing safe biosecurity amidst current health challenges?Could you tell us why proper biosecurity practices are important and how they can directly impact a dairy producer’s bottom line?We now understand the importance of implementing biosecurity practices and how they can impact your animals and bottom line. What other measures can dairy producers take to ensure proper biosecurity?What five pieces of advice do you have for our listeners who are working on implementing stronger biosecurity practices on their dairy operations?Where can listeners go to learn more about proper biosecurity measures?Tom Earleywine, Ph.D.
Director of Nutritional Services
Purina Animal Nutrition
This episode is sponsored by Purina Animal Nutrition.
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In this episode, Dr. Jeffrey Bewley from Holstein Association USA visits with host Kimmi Devaney about the opportunities and limitations of utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) in the dairy industry.
Here’s a breakdown of the episode:
[~0:55] About Bewley’s background[~1:30] What is AI and machine learning? [~4:00] Current uses in the dairy industry[~6:15] AI’s role in on-farm automation [~6:40] Utilizing AI to look at old data in new ways [~10:05] Tips for managing information overload [~14:55] Recommended “maintenance” for optimizing AI capabilities[~16:40] Questions dairy producers should ask when considering AI[~18:25] What’s on the horizon with AI in dairy?[~19:15] When to proceed with caution when using AI on the farm [~21:20] AI applications in the crop industry[~22:15] Key takeaways about AI that dairy producers should know[~23:25] Rapid-fire questions -
In this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast, Dr. Ken Griswold, the Lead Ruminant Technical Manger @Selko, will talk with us about the importance of Ramping Up Your Herd Health. With today’s feed prices and an extremely volatile market, keeping your animals in top notch health is key. As a PhD, and also a father of two daughters who grew up showing dairy cows, Dr. Griswold knows first-hand, just how important it is to protect herd health at all costs. Listen in as we chat with Ken one-on-one to collect his insights on how to Ramp Up Your Herd Health and keep it there.
To learn more about how Selko can help dairy producers and nutritionists ramp up herd health, please visit https://www.selko.com/en-us/
Questions in this episode:
Tell us a little about yourself and your involvement in the dairy industry.Dr. Griswold, can you give us a quick snapshot of the dairy industry today? How many cows, where are they located?What are the biggest health challenges facing the dairy industry today?When talking about herd health — what components make the “ideal health” state for a dairy animal?What are the essential trace minerals that contribute to ruminant performance?Are there any warning signs that suggest an animal may have a deficiency with a trace mineral?How do we know if the dairy animal is getting “enough” proper nutrition? What measures/actions can producers take to ensure they have a herd that is healthy and remains healthy? (IntelliBond research)I’m curious about whether trace minerals need to be fed more or less based on seasonal stressors a ruminant might experience — like summer heat. What do you tell a producer who thinks trace minerals are over-rated?Knowing Selko tends to heavily invest in data/ study research, what kind of data does Selko have that proves strong results for proper herd health?What sort of efforts does Selko exhibit to ensure their customers herds are healthy?Talk to us about feeding and trace mineral usage in dairy herds — what do you want the producer to know?About Dr. Ken Griswold:
Ken is responsible for dairy technical support for the Micronutrients team and has been professionally involved in the dairy industry for over 30 years. Ken was raised on a family-owned dairy in New York and holds degrees in animal science, dairy nutrition, and rumen microbiology. He has worked in academia, extension, and industry positions ranging from on-farm nutritional consulting to university research to feed additive development and technical support. Ken is a member of ADSA and ARPAS and served on the National ADSA Board. Additionally, he has been an author or co-author on over 50 articles in scientific and lay publications.
This episode is sponsored by Selko.
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On this Progressive Dairy Podcast, Matt Kauffman, Great Lakes Regional Sales Manager at Papillon Agricultural Company, chats with Clayton Stoffel, Technical Services Manager at Papillon, about getting the most from amino acid blends. They examine the importance of quality control, ration diversity and targeting amino acids, plus how all of this impacts IOFC.
Episode Highlights:
The deficiencies of commodity proteins (~1:43)The importance of quality control (~7:33)The benefits of targeting amino acids (~12:10)The economics of blended proteins (~15:44)This episode is sponsored by Papillon Agricultural Company.
Papillon Agricultural Company develops and produces premium nutritional products for consultants, feed suppliers and producers nationwide. We commit to progressive research and a rigorous quality control program to deliver consistent, high-quality ingredients designed to maximize feed efficiency at the farm level. Our product portfolio includes prebiotics and probiotics, amino acid blends and specialty solutions.
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From improving soil properties to being a powerhouse ingredient in feed rations, alfalfa has a lot to offer dairy producers. Emily Meccage, Ph.D., senior manager of research and development with Forage Genetics International, joins the discussion to share about the many opportunities for dairy farmers to capitalize on growing, harvesting and feeding alfalfa.
This episode is sponsored by Forage Genetics International.
For more than 30 years, FGI has led the alfalfa industry by breeding, developing and producing premier alfalfa seed and technologies that have advanced farm operations across the country. FGI’s innovative genetic discoveries, variety developments and cutting-edge alfalfa trait technologies have led to the creation of several patented traits and technology in alfalfa, including HarvXtra® Alfalfa with Roundup Ready® Technology, as well as varieties with the UltraCut® alfalfa disease package. Forage Genetics International is the only alfalfa trait provider in the industry that is solely devoted to the relentless pursuit of advancement in the alfalfa industry.
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In this episode, Lucas Fuess from Rabobank joins host Kimmi Devaney to chat about economic conditions, the factors affecting them and key insights from recent Rabobank reports related to milk production, on-farm margins and more.
Here's a breakdown of the episode:
[~1:10] About Rabobank and what their dairy team does[]~2:05] What dairy producers can expect to see with milk prices and dairy markets for the remainder of 2024[~4:45] Factors affecting these economic conditions[~7:00] Impact on dairy farm margins and profitability[~8:30] Projections for milk production and herd size expectations this year and into 2025[~12:35] The impact of highly pathogenic avian influenza on dairy markets[~16:00] Dairy price changes at the grocery store leading up to barbecue season[~18:35] An overview of Mary Ledman’s recent paper about the impact of China’s increased self-sufficiency in dairy production on world dairy markets[~21:20] What dairy producers should know about the U.S. dairy export competitiveness and other global shifts[~24:50] Rapid-fire questions -
In this session with Virtus, Western Sales Manager, Renee Smith shares the impact that feeding adequate levels of essential fatty acids have on embryo development and retention. Listen in to learn how feeding EPA/DHA for greater reproductive efficiency is working in breeding heifers, in IVF programs, and in lactating herds as well.
This episode is sponsored by Virtus Nutrition.
At Virtus Nutrition our mission is to help you feed a better balance of fatty acids to improve reproduction, health, and profitability. In the early 2000’s, we invented the process to deliver EPA/DHA in a form that dairy cows can utilize. Since then, we’ve developed several products, including Strata and EnerG-3, that give customers flexibility in how to deliver these essential fatty acids to their cows. Lost pregnancies are costly at every stage of pregnancy, and EPA/DHA is the pregnancy nutrient that resolves inflammation, supports healthy embryo development, and improves retention of pregnancy.
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The first Canadian Progressive Dairy Podcast guest hails from Prince Edward Island and has made her mark on the dairy industry as a first-generation dairy farmer. Host Matti McBride chats with Suz Brouwer about her dream of owning a dairy, her work to acquire one and the lessons learned along the way.
Here is the episode breakdown:
0:45 – Get to know Eastview Dairy2:42 – What sparked Brouwer’s interest in dairy farming4:05 – The journey to Eastview Dairy7:50 – Handling negative feedback when sharing goals10:30 – Brouwer’s advice for young people interested in dairy farming12:55 – Skills acquired that have aided in Brouwer’s own dairy management14:40 – Facing challenges and maintaining a vision16:20 – Brouwer reflects on the first day cows were milked on her dairy17:45 – Lessons learned in the first year of dairy farming19:00 – Challenges and triumphs of being a first-generation dairy farmer21:40 – Rapid-fire questions -
Listed on Forbes 30 Under 30, dairy farmer, dog mom and businesswoman Hayley Painter joins host Matti McBride to tell the story of Painterland Sisters Organic Skyr Yogurt. Learn about Painter’s youth on an organic dairy farm in rural Pennsylvania, where the idea to diversify the family business came from and how Hayley continues working alongside her family.
Here is the episode breakdown:
0:30 – Growing up on a dairy farm in rural Pennsylvania3:00 – The idea of producing direct-to-consumer goods5:50 – Finding a manufacturer10:30 – Hayley shares how she and her sister manage the business as co-CEOs16:00 – Telling the dairy farmer’s story 18:15 – Tips for diversifying a farm’s income21:50 – Hayley’s thoughts on being listed on Forbes 30 Under 30 as a woman in agriculture24:00 – Rapid-fire questions -
What is M-Power? It’s Allflex identification products, SenseHub® Dairy monitoring and comprehensive animal health solutions all available through Merck Animal Health to give you greater control over herd performance than ever before. Learn more about this unique, full-solution approach to dairy and what it means for you and your dairy from Erica Tessmann, Marketing Manager for Dairy Monitoring Technology, and Austin Snook, Dairy Marketing Manager, at Merck Animal Health.
This episode is sponsored by Merck Animal Health.
With identification, monitoring and biopharma products fully integrated in one portfolio, Merck Animal Health offers the only true full-solution approach in the dairy industry. Identification. Monitoring. Biopharma. Which means you get the tools you need to eliminate guesswork, solve specific problems, let cows be cows and put more milk in the tank. It’s the way you want to work, working better than ever before. Learn more about this unique approach to dairy at M-Power-Dairy.com.
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In this episode, we will introduce you to the 2024 Nexus Innovation Award winners. They were recently recognized at Professional Dairy Producers Business Conference.
One of the award winners uses computer vision to enable just-in-time movement of cows that are about to calve, another makes cow waterers smarter, cleaner and less prone to disseminate diseases, one brings cutting-edge in-plant microbe technology for corn silage to the dairy industry, one primes cows’ immune system and binds pathogens better, and finally one of winning-product's looks like ice cream sprinkles and enables a whole different way of feeding dry cows.
Congratulations to the 2023 Nexus Innovation Award winners!
Here is the episode breakdown:
1:30 – Ever.Ag for Maternity Warden14:30 – Acepsis for its Smart Trough Waterer27:40 – Agrovive for its Seed2Rumen microbes39:45 – Quality Technology International for its MCM prebiotic51:50 – Chemlock Nutrition for its zeolite called CalBal -
In this episode, Steven Pavelski, large herd application expert for Nedap, reinforces the value of herd monitoring technology and describes how it saves farmers time, labor and costs. Pavelski shares how Nedap CowControl reveals behavior abnormalities, signs of heat and real-time location to get the right cow in front of the right person at the right time.
Steven Pavelski, large herd application expert for Nedap
Email: [email protected]
Here’s the episode breakdown:
0:40 – Welcome, Steven Pavelski and host, Tera Baker.2:25 – What brought Pavelski to Nedap Livestock Management.4:16 – Why are you excited about herd monitoring?7:09 – Will monitoring technology affect a farm’s sync program?10:03 – How does this technology streamline farm processes?12:56 – What decision factors should farmers keep in mind?15:49 – How are heifer yards using monitoring technology?19:36 – What are the biggest strategy shifts you’re seeing?22:35– How does Nedap keep things simple while providing accurate insights?24:24– Where can farmers learn more about Nedap herd monitoring technology?This episode is sponsored by Nedap.
Nedap develops technology for life. Technology that helps people be more successful and happier in their professional lives. For Nedap this means helping professional dairy producers run a profitable, sustainable and enjoyable business. The solutions Nedap creates enable users to automate everyday tasks and make informed decisions based on individual animal identification and data. Nedap empowers livestock producers to respond to the growing global demand for animal protein in a way that is profitable and aligned with rising standards for animal welfare, sustainability, transparency and the safety and quality of food. Learn more at https://www.nedap-livestockmanagement.com/dairy-farming/
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