All Episodes
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Episode 273 - Seeing Lameness: How Camera Technology is Changing Dairy Cow Care - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
In this episode of The Moos Room, we dive into cutting-edge research on a camera-based technology for detecting lameness in dairy cattle. Lameness is a significant iss...
Episode 272 - ManureDB: Updating the Science of Manure, One Sample at a Time - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
We’re diving into the creation and purpose of ManureDB, a groundbreaking database developed to modernize and enhance the accuracy of manure book values in the U.S. Wit...
Episode 271 - H5N1 Update - USDA Begins National Milk Testing Strategy - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
USDA Announces New Federal Order, Begins National Milk Testing Strategy to Address H5N1 in Dairy HerdsNew Federal Order Will Require National Milk Testing and Support ...
Episode 270 - How Sensors Are Revolutionizing Calf Care- UMN Extension's The Moos Room
In this episode of The Moos Room, we dive into the world of dairy calf monitoring with cutting-edge sensor technologies. We explore how tools like CowManager, ST Genet...
Episode 269 - Beyond the Basics: Unlocking DHIA’s Hidden Insights – Fatty Acids, RFID, and More!- UMN Extension's The Moos Room
Dive into the evolving world of DHIA! This episode explores milk fatty acids, ELISA testing for Johne's and Leukosis, new RFID tags for official ID, cutting-edge DHIA ...
Episode 268 - H5N1 Update - H5N1 in Martin County, MN, Pennsylvania Bulk Milk Tank Surveillance and Hawaii's first case - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
H5N1 virus found in Martin County, Minnesota backyard poultry (ducks and guinea fowl). Pennsylvania starts mandatory bulk tank milk surveillance for H5N1. Hawaii has...
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...