All Episodes
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Episode 42 - What is management? - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
A member of the Moos Crew (our listeners) suggested this episode. We talk a ton about how management is the most important thing on the farm and that no amount of mone...
Episode 41 - Meet Dana Adams, Livestock Extension Educator - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
Meet Dana Adams, UMN Livestock Extension Educator for Stearns, Benton, and Morrison Counties. Dana recently joined UMN Extension and we are excited to have her on the ...
Episode 40 - B-Wrap® with Krishona Martinson - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
New technology! Another tool for the tool box. UMN Extension equine and forage specialist, and cattle owner Krishona Martinson is with us to discuss a study done with ...
Episode 39 - WCROC research update with Dr. Bradley J. Heins - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
If you have been listening to the show you know that we poke fun at Bradley quite a bit. This episode is dedicated to making sure everyone knows that Bradley works har...
Episode 38 - Forage and hay with John David Johnson - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
Part 2 of our conversation with John David Johnson from West Virginia Extension. Today we get into forage production and hay quality. Enjoy!
Episode 37 - West Virginia Beef Production with John David Johnson - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
We talk with Jackson County Extension Agent John David Johnson from West Virginia Extension about the differences between our states. This is part 1 of 2 so make sure ...
Episode 36 - Selective Dry Cow Therapy with Dr. Sandra Godden - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
Dr. Sandra Godden (UMN College of Veterinary Medicine) joins the team to discuss Selective Dry Cow Therapy (SDCT) and new research published in 2020. Should you use an...
Episode 35 - Heat detection - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
We talk heat detection today with the OG3. Walk and chalk, patches, and of course activity monitors. Put a sensor in it! Thank you for listening.
Episode 34 - Crossbreeding with Amy Hazel Loeschke PhD - Procross - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
We are talking about one of Brad's favorite topics today - crossbreeding. Joining us is a true expert, Amy Hazel Loeschke completed her PhD at UMN and currently works ...
Episode 33 - Why and when to preg check - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
Brad, Emily, and Joe sit down to follow up on last week's episode about the methods of pregnancy checking. Today it is all about why we preg check and when we think yo...
Episode 32 - Options for pregnancy diagnosis - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
Spring calving beef herds are in the middle of preg check season (and dairy herds are always preg checking) so we thought we would go over the different options for pr...
Episode 31 - National Farm Safety and Health Week 2020 - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
National Farm Safety and Health Week 2020 kicked off yesterday 9/20/20 and will run through 9/26/20. Since Emily is the UMN Farm Safety and Health Extension Educator t...
Episode 30 - Mastitis overview #2 - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
Dr. Bradley J. Heins is back! We continue our overview of mastitis and discuss how Brad manages mastitis and milk quality at the UMN dairy at the West Central Research...
Episode 29 - Mastitis overview #1 - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
Mastitis and milk quality are huge topics, that's why you see this is mastitis overview number one with the follow up part 2 next week. Dr. Bradley J Heins is out this...
Episode 28 - Fly prevention - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
Most everyone hates flies. Cattle are no exception. Following our common theme, prevention will always be better than treatment, we talk types of flies and how to prev...
Episode 27 - Bull safety - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
We briefly talked about bull safety with Micheal J. Cruse PhD last week and we all agreed it needed an episode all to itself. Strong opinions as always, and plenty of ...
Episode 26 - Farm Safety with Local Educator Michael J. Cruse PhD - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
Emily and Brad are left on their own to run the show and invite an Extension colleague to join the show. Local educator for Fillmore and Houston Counties, Michael J. C...
Episode 25 - Calving distribution for seasonal calving dairies - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
Brad leads the charge as we talk calving distribution for seasonal calving dairies. Brad runs the UMN dairy at the West Central Research and Outreach Center in Morris ...
Episode 24.5 - BONUS EPISODE - Burger King and sustainability with Ashley Kohls (Nebraska Cattlemen) - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
BONUS EPISODE - We had to address the Burger King advertisement campaign. Luckily we found the perfect guest to help us discuss the issue. Ashley Kohls is the Director...
Episode 24 - Beef calving distribution - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
We are talking beef calving distribution this week to follow up on our discussion with Andrew last week about calving windows and money that is there for producers if ...
Episode 23 - Beef genetics with Andrew Swanson from Select Sires - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
Andrew Swanson is back! In between breeding cows, Andrew was willing to join us to discuss beef genetics. We also reveal our favorite beef breeds and will keep track o...
Episode 22 - Dairyxbeef genetics with Andrew Swanson from Select Sires - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
We are back on dairyxbeef genetics. This time we are with Andrew Swanson from Select Sires. We ask some questions about conventional beef semen, but really we are focu...
Episode 21 - The Ruminant Digestive System - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
This episode we are touring the ruminant digestive system to lay down the groundwork for future nutrition topics. Emily keeps us laughing in this episode as we try to ...
Episode 20 - Preventing Heat Stress in Dairy Cattle - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
It's Summer! The heat seems to sneak up on us every year, just like the cold does in the winter. What can you do to keep your cows from becoming heat stressed? Listen ...
Episode 19 - Dairyxbeef Genetics with Trent Olson from ABS Global - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
We are following up on using beef genetics on your dairy with someone who knows more than us. Trent Olson from ABS Global joins us today to talk dairyxbeef genetic str...
Episode 18 - Activity monitoring equipment with Glenda Pereira - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
Glenda is still here! We get to her research projects and talk activity monitoring equipment. Activity monitoring technology has come a long way and Brad and Glenda an...
Episode 17 - The Azores with Glenda Pereira - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
Today we are traveling to the Azores with Glenda Pereira. The Azores are a chain of volcanic islands off the coast of Portugal where dairy is a big deal. Glenda takes ...
Episode 16 - Beef genetics - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
We wrap up our three-part genetics series with BEEF. Genetics is an enormous topic and we can't cover everything, but we had to start somewhere. Unlike the dairy episo...
Episode 15 - Dairy x beef genetics - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
Using beef genetics on your dairy! Brad walks us through using beef genetics on a dairy. Why do we use beef genetics? What breed should you use? How do you select what...
Episode 14 - May is mental health awareness month - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
May is mental health awareness month! Episode 5 was also a mental health episode that sets up the basics for this deeper dive. Dealing with a global pandemic has creat...