All Episodes
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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...
Episode 13 - Dairy genetics - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
Dairy genetics! Brad has a background in genetics and will be our expert today. There are some opinions in this episode that not everyone will agree with I guarantee i...
Episode 12 - Dairy farm energy use - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
Part 2 of our time with Kirsten Sharpe. This episode we discuss research about energy usage on dairy farms. What is the biggest energy draw? How can you monitor energy...
Episode 11 - Solar panels and grazing - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
In part 1 of 2, Brad and Joe sit down with Kirsten Sharpe to discuss research combining solar panels and grazing. Finding ways to incorporate solar energy on-farm with...
Episode 10 - Beef calf scours - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
Part 3 of our scours series. This episode is all about beef and how to manage calf scours. Don't forget that at some point cows are cows. Beef and dairy cows are the s...
Episode 9 - Dairy calf scours - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
Part 2 of our scours series. This episode focuses on dairy systems. We talk about many of the different variables that go into calf health on a dairy and what you can ...
Episode 8 - General Scours - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
Here is another three-part series! This time we will be covering calf scours (calf diarrhea). Causes, prevention, and treatment are our main topics as we start the th...
Episode 7 - The Beef Market and COVID-19 - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
The beef market has been all over the place since August 2019. Some of the concerns and frustrations from then are cropping up again now as the world deals with COVID-...
Episode 6 - Beef Grazing - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
We are finally covering beef grazing to complete our 3 part grazing series! Angie Ford and Eric Mousel join us today to talk about beef grazing in MN and some of the d...
Episode 5 - Mental Health - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
This episode was recorded a while ago and was scheduled to come out in a few weeks, but we have moved it up in the order because it is an important topic for our curre...
Episode 4 - Press conference - Beef, the environment, and greenhouse gasses - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
New format! Joe is working from home while we try to slow down COVID-19, and he is trying to keep himself busy. We hope you enjoy this "press conference" on beef and t...
Episode 3 - Dairy Grazing - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
Part 2 of our 3 part grazing series. Brad carries the team with his knowledge about grazing for dairy operations as we build on our discussion from last episode. Thank...
Episode 2 - General Grazing - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
Joe, Brad, and Emily are all here to discuss the first of a three-part grazing series. This episode is all about general grazing recommendations that apply to both bee...