All Episodes
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Episode 267 - Bovine Leukosis (BLV) - The Fight Against BLV: Lessons from the Field- UMN Extension's The Moos Room
We dive into the latest Bovine Leukosis (BLV) control strategies from a University of Minnesota dairy study at our herd in Morris. Learn how testing revealed a 28% BLV...
Episode 266 - Forage Focus: The Role of Red Clover in Diets and Herd Health - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
Today, we’re diving into the lush world of red clover and its game-changing impact on dairy rations. We talk with Juan Romero, Forage Specialist at the University of M...
Episode 265 - H5N1 Update - H5N1 in Pigs and Additional Bulk Milk Tank Surveillance and Biosecurity Practices - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
H5N1 virus found in a pig and USDA announces more bulk tank milk surveillance for H5N1. Remember biosecurity practices are the best way to limit the spread of H5N1. E...
Episode 264 - Low Colostrum Yield in Holstein and Especially Jersey Cows: Seasonal Concern or Common Challenge? - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
If you have Jersey or Holstein cows, have you noticed that they tend to produce less colostrum during the fall and winter months? In some cases, this reduction is repo...
Episode 263 - Calf Rearing: The Ultimate Showdown Between Individual, Pair, Group, and Dam-Raised Housing! - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
Brad Heins dives into an insightful calf-rearing project at the University of Minnesota Morris dairy herd, exploring the impacts of different rearing methods: individu...
Episode 262 - Cover Crops & Virtual Fences Unleashed with Miranda Meehan (NDSU) on The Moos Room!"
In this episode of The Moos Room, we’re joined by Miranda Meehan from North Dakota State University (NDSU) to explore an innovative project that evaluates how virtual ...
Episode 261 - Disbudding Dilemmas: Exploring Alternatives for Calf Comfort - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
Disbudding Dairy Calves at WCROCAlternatives for Disbudding of Dairy CalvesQuestions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and lea...
Episode 260 - Farm culture - a view from a manger, a veterinarian, and lived experience - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message!Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafetyFacebook -> @UMND...
Episode 259 - Mastitis, where to look for a solution in the real world - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message!Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafetyFacebook -> @UMND...
Episode 258 - National Farm Safety and Health Week 2024 - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message!Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafetyFacebook -> @UMND...
Episode 257 - Dr. Joe says thank you to the listeners and announces leaving UMN Extension - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message!Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafetyFacebook -> @UMND...
Episode 256 - Potpourri - MN State Fair wrap, H5N1, and fall harvest safety - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message!Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafetyFacebook -> @UMND...
Episode 255 - How can Medgene help you? with Dr. Gary Bosch, Medgene Executive Vice President - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
The OG3 sit down with Dr. Gary Bosch, Executive Vice President of Medgene, a prescription platform vaccine company. We discuss how to Medgene can help producers and ve...
Episode 254 - Brad and Emily's State Fair Show 2024 - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message!Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafetyFacebook -> @UMND...
Episode 253 - New information about testing and shedding duration for H5N1 - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
New paper about H5N1 that has some information that is important for development for control programs related to H5N1 in dairy cattle.Spillover of highly pathogenic av...
Episode 252 - H5N1 Update - Colorado indoor only cats test positive for H5N1 - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
Colorado announced that indoor only cats as well as indoor/outdoor cats have tested positive for the H5N1 virus that is currently circulating in dairy cows.CO Announce...
Episode 251 - H5N1 Influenza biosecurity recommendations for dairy producers #3 - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
Dr. Joe gives specific action items related to biosecurity related to H5N1 in dairy cattle in part 3 of 3 in this series.MN FAQ DocumentMN Department of Health request...
Episode 250 - Who is Medgene? with Dr. Gary Bosch, Medgene Executive Vice President - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
Dr. Joe and Brad are joined by Dr. Gary Bosch, Executive Vice President of Medgene, an innovative vaccine company. We discuss the platform Medgene uses and the advanta...
Episode 249 - H5N1 Influenza biosecurity recommendations for dairy producers #2 - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
Dr. Joe gives specific action items related to biosecurity related to H5N1 in dairy cattle in part 2 of 3 in this series.MN FAQ DocumentMN Department of Health request...
Episode 248 - H5N1 Influenza biosecurity recommendations for dairy producers #1 - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
Dr. Joe gives specific action items related to biosecurity related to H5N1 in dairy cattle in part 1 of this series.MN FAQ DocumentMN Department of Health request for ...
Episode 247 - CO announces requirement for mandated bulk tank testing for all dairy herds - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
7-26-24 - Dr. Joe discusses Colorado's decision to mandate bulk tank testing for all dairy farms and the potential implications for the rest of the states. MN FAQ Docu...
Episode 246 - Methane, seaweed, and genetics with Brad Heins - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
Brad discusses methane emissions, feeding seaweed to cows, and possible genetic components of methane emissions.Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom...
Episode 245 - H5N1 Update - ELAP payment program for lost production due to H5N1 in dairy cattle - how much money is available?, update on human H5N1 cases
7-18-24 - Dr. Joe reviews the ELAP payment program for lost production in dairy cattle associated with H5N1 infection and estimates how much money is available - it mi...
Episode 244 - Sun Safety with Emily Krekelberg - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
Emily and Brad discuss sun safety and heat safety. To be honest, most of the episode is Brad being bullied into wearing more sunscreen (as he should).Questions, commen...
Episode 243 - H5N1 Update - Control program comparisons, summer lull for influenza, and call for no lactating dairy cattle at MN State Fair
7-11-24 - Dr. Joe answers some questions that have come up repeatedly lately about control programs, how influenza acts in the summer, and whether or not lactating dai...
Episode 242 - H5N1 Update - FSA payment program for lost production, biosecurity and permanent changes to dairy industry
7-9-24 - The OG3 are together for the first time in a long time. We discuss some of the details of the FSA payment program for lost production and biosecurity changes ...
Episode 241 - H5N1 Update - USDA payment plan, new FDA research agenda, and FAQ about MN BAH response plan
6-28-24 - Dr. Discusses a press release from USDA, a new FDA agenda for research, and a MN BAH FAQ document that has information about the response plan for MN.MN FAQ ...
Episode 240 - Beef on dairy crosses with Gail Carpenter - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
Iowa Beef CenterQuestions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message!Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafetyF...
Episode 239 - H5N1 in cattle update - USDA epidemiologic document review - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
6-21-24 - Dr. Joe discusses two USDA epidemiologic documents about the H5N1 in cattle outbreak. Michigan Dairy Herd and Poultry Flock Case ReportNational Epidemilogic ...
Episode 238 - H5N1 in cattle update - MN announces testing requirements for lactating cattle attending exhibitions/shows, still no response plan for MN - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
6-14-24 - Dr. Joe discusses new requirements for testing for lactating dairy cows going to exhibitions/shows in MN and the lack of a response plan for MN at this time....