The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast

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Learn dairy health from the brightest minds of the global swine industry – in 9 minutes. If you are a dairy veterinarian who wants to stay up to date with all that is working in the industry, but doesn’t know how to start, doesn’t have the time, or feel most courses out there don’t deliver, then you have come to the right place. The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast is specially designed by and for professionals just like yourself. With it, you can effortlessly have access to the thoughts of the most brilliant minds in our industry – all while going about your routine and saving your time.

  1. 1d ago

    Dr. Froylan Sosa: Amino Acid Strategies - Part 2 | Ep. 66

    In the second part of this conversation on The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Froylan Sosa, Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, discusses nutritional strategies that can help mitigate heat stress effects on dairy reproduction. He explains how essential amino acids interact with embryonic development, oxidative stress, blastocyst formation, trophoblast growth, and placental development. Listen now on all major platforms! "Lower amino acid concentration protected embryos from elevated temperature in vitro." Meet the guest: Dr. Froylan Sosa is a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He earned his Ph.D. in Animal Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of Florida, and his research focuses on how nutrition, essential amino acids, and heat stress affect oocyte quality, embryo development, and placental function in dairy cattle. Learn more from Dr. Froylan Sosa on The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:17) Introduction(02:17) Nutritional strategies(03:09) Heat stress model(03:32) Embryo protection(04:57) Placental formation(06:38) Trophoblast growth(08:05) Closing thoughts The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies like: * Boehringher Ingelheim - inBarn 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast LinkedIn: The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast Instagram: The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast YouTube: The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast Facebook: The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast

    Dr. Froylan Sosa: Amino Acid Strategies - Part 2 | Ep. 66

  2. Sep 9

    Dr. Froylan Sosa: Heat Stress and Early Embryo Loss - Part 1 | Ep. 65

    In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Froylan Sosa, from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, explains how heat stress affects dairy reproduction at the cellular level. Dr. Sosa discusses oocyte quality, mitochondrial damage, oxidative stress, early embryo sensitivity, and why pregnancy loss can begin before producers confirm conception. Listen now on all major platforms! "Heat stress can compromise early embryo development before pregnancy is ever confirmed on the farm." Meet the guest: Dr. Froylan Sosa is a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He earned his Ph.D. in Animal Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of Florida, and his research focuses on how nutrition, essential amino acids, and heat stress affect oocyte quality, embryo development, and placental function in dairy cattle. Learn more from Dr. Froylan Sosa on The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:23) Introduction(02:59) Heat stress effects(03:48) Mitochondrial damage(04:42) Oxidative stress(05:33) Embryo vulnerability(08:03) Oocyte quality(09:26) Closing thoughts The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies like: * Boehringher Ingelheim - inBarn 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast LinkedIn: The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast Instagram: The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast YouTube: The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast Facebook: The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast

    Dr. Froylan Sosa: Heat Stress and Early Embryo Loss - Part 1 | Ep. 65

  3. Sep 2

    Dr. George Smith: Dairy Research That Reaches Farms | Ep. 64

    In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. George Smith from the University of Arizona explains how research, extension, and industry partnerships can move dairy science into practical farm results. He discusses reproductive management, research infrastructure, a nutritional strategy associated with more than $1 per cow per day, heat stress, water use, and sustainability. Listen now on all major platforms! "Applied dairy research can improve milk components and feed efficiency while delivering more than one dollar per cow per day for producers." Meet the guest: Dr. George Smith is the Charles-Sander Dean of the University of Arizona College of Agriculture, Life & Environmental Sciences. Previously, he served as Professor and Director of MSU AgBioResearch at Michigan State University, where he built a 29-year career in animal science and research leadership. Learn more from Dr. George Smith on The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:21) Introduction(02:01) Reproductive research impact(02:45) Applied research partnerships(04:27) Research infrastructure(06:38) Extension opportunities(08:34) Future industry challenges(10:48) Closing thoughts The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies like: * Boehringher Ingelheim - inBarn 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast LinkedIn: The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast Instagram: The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast YouTube: The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast Facebook: The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast

    Dr. George Smith: Dairy Research That Reaches Farms | Ep. 64

  4. Aug 26

    Dr. Angelica Dias: Digital Dermatitis Control | Ep. 63

    In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Angelica Dias, Assistant Professor in Bovine Health at the University of Calgary, explains why digital dermatitis remains difficult to control in dairy cows. She discusses Treponema species, anaerobic bacteria, microbial dysbiosis, lesion reservoirs, treatment limitations, and footbath strategies for herd-level prevention. Listen now on all major platforms! "Digital dermatitis is not just a bacterial infection; it is a complex multifactorial disease." Meet the guest: Dr. Angelica Dias is an Assistant Professor in Bovine Health at the University of Calgary. Her work focuses on dairy cattle health and management, infectious diseases in cattle, host-microbe-environment interactions, and strategies for disease prevention and control. She earned her Ph.D. in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Calgary, her DVM from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil, and her master's degree in Animal Science with a focus on ruminant production. Learn more from Dr. Angelica Dias on The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:05) Introduction(01:50) Why DD is complex(03:58) Microbial dynamics(06:32) Lesion reservoirs(07:38) Treatment limits(08:25) Herd-level control(09:15) Closing thoughts The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies like: * Boehringher Ingelheim - inBarn 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast LinkedIn: The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast Instagram: The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast YouTube: The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast Facebook: The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast

    Dr. Angelica Dias: Digital Dermatitis Control | Ep. 63

  5. Aug 19

    Sue Hagenson: Heat Stress Management & Cow Comfort | Ep. 62

    In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Sue Hagenson, Senior Dairy Consultant at inBarn Solutions, explains how cow comfort, ventilation, and targeted cooling shape dairy performance during heat stress. She discusses early behavioral warning signs, holding pen priorities, fan and soaking mistakes, and how to create barn environments that support healthier and more productive cows. Listen now on all major platforms! "Cow comfort is part of dairy production because lying time, rumination, feed intake, reproduction, hoof health, and longevity all connect to performance." Meet the guest: Sue Hagenson is a Senior Dairy Consultant and Cow Comfort Specialist at inBarn Solutions Inc. with more than 30 years of international dairy industry experience. She specializes in cow comfort, heat stress management, barn ventilation, and cooling system performance, helping dairy producers improve herd wellbeing, productivity, resource efficiency, and farm profitability through practical, science-based solutions. Listen to Sue Hagenson on The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! Joshua Brooke: How Technology Improves Cow Comfort | Ep. 50 What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:10) Introduction(01:46) Cow comfort value(04:10) Early heat signs(05:05) Cooling priorities(08:10) Cooling system mistakes(11:30) Targeted cooling results(14:17) Closing thoughts The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies like: - inBarn * Boehringher Ingelheim 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast LinkedIn: The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast Instagram: The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast YouTube: The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast Facebook: The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast

    Sue Hagenson: Heat Stress Management & Cow Comfort | Ep. 62

  6. Aug 12

    Dr. Vinicius Machado: Selective Therapy for Metritis in Dairy Cows | Ep. 61

    In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Vinicius Machado, Associate Professor at Texas Tech University, explains how selective therapy for metritis can reduce antimicrobial use in dairy cows. Dr. Machado discusses cow-level data, biomarkers, farm technologies, AI-based prediction models, and validation steps that protect productivity, reproduction, and animal welfare. Listen now on all major platforms! "AI-based algorithms increased metritis treatment prediction accuracy from about 75% to nearly 95%, creating stronger support for selective therapy decisions." Meet the guest: Dr. Vinicius Machado is an Associate Professor at Texas Tech University, where his work focuses on dairy science, epidemiology, animal health, and precision livestock strategies. Research connects cow-level data, biomarkers, and predictive modeling to improve dairy cow health and reduce antimicrobial use. Learn more from Dr. Vinicius Machado on The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:23) Introduction(02:27) Selective therapy(03:15) Cow data(05:32) Research stages(06:54) AI models(08:10) Strategy validation(11:59) Closing thoughts The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies like: * Boehringher Ingelheim - inBarn 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast LinkedIn: The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast Instagram: The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast YouTube: The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast Facebook: The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast

    Dr. Vinicius Machado: Selective Therapy for Metritis in Dairy Cows | Ep. 61

  7. Aug 5

    Dr. Walter Gruenberg: Phosphorus Balance in Dry Cows | Ep. 60

    In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Walter Gruenberg, Professor of Ruminant Health at Justus Liebig University Giessen, in Germany, explains how phosphorus management affects transition cow health. He discusses phosphorus deprivation, bone mobilization, phosphorus binders, calcium balance, feed intake risk, and why dry-cow strategies must align with each farm's primary risk factors. Listen now on all major platforms! "The best transition cow strategy depends on the farm's main risk factor, with phosphorus, potassium, and anionic tools used to solve the specific problem rather than compensate blindly." Meet the guest: Dr. Walter Gruenberg is Professor of Ruminant Health at Justus Liebig University Giessen, in Germany, and Past-President of the European College of Bovine Health Management. His work focuses on animal reproduction, medicine, surgery, transition cow health, mineral metabolism, and dairy cattle nutrition. Learn more about phosphorus management and transition cow performance with Dr. Walter Gruenberg on The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:05) Introduction(02:04) Phosphorus interest(03:14) Bone mobilization(04:29) Fresh cow risks(06:38) Binder strategy(12:30) Phosphorus levels(15:31) Closing thoughts The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies like: * inBarn 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast LinkedIn: The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast Instagram: The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast YouTube: The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast Facebook: The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast

    Dr. Walter Gruenberg: Phosphorus Balance in Dry Cows | Ep. 60

  8. Jul 29

    Dr. Michelle Schack: Training Dairy Teams Better | Ep. 59

    In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Michelle Schack, dairy veterinarian and co-founder of DairyKind, discusses how employee training improves animal well-being, workforce consistency, and audit readiness on dairy farms. She shares insights on labor turnover, video-based learning, documentation, and helping employees understand the purpose behind key procedures. Discover practical strategies to strengthen training programs and accountability. Listen now on all major platforms "Training that explains why procedures matter turns dairy workers into skilled technicians, not just people following steps." Meet the guest: Dr. Michelle Schack is a veterinarian and member of the DairyKind team, where she helps dairy farms strengthen employee training, animal well-being practices, and workforce development. Her work focuses on practical training systems, employee education, documentation, and audit preparedness to support dairy operations. Listen to Dr. Michelle Schack on The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you will learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:49) Introduction(02:34) Employee training challenges(03:29) Video-based learning(06:11) Training documentation(07:07) Turnover challenges(09:08) Worker knowledge(12:49) Closing thoughts The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies like: * inBarn - ZentrixOS - Zentrix Insights - The Owner's Box - Elevate - WiseVAs 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast LinkedIn: The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast Instagram: The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast YouTube: The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast Facebook: The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast

    Dr. Michelle Schack: Training Dairy Teams Better | Ep. 59
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Learn dairy health from the brightest minds of the global swine industry – in 9 minutes. If you are a dairy veterinarian who wants to stay up to date with all that is working in the industry, but doesn’t know how to start, doesn’t have the time, or feel most courses out there don’t deliver, then you have come to the right place. The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast is specially designed by and for professionals just like yourself. With it, you can effortlessly have access to the thoughts of the most brilliant minds in our industry – all while going about your routine and saving your time.

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