Virtual Coffee Break MSUE Dairy Team

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Virtual Coffee Break MSUE Dairy Team

Join us in this series of informal educational conversations with dairy farmers, MSU faculty members, or agribusiness professionals discussing a variety of topics around dairy farm management and production.

  1. Adoption of automatic milking systems in small dairies

    5 NOV

    Adoption of automatic milking systems in small dairies

    Dr. Zelmar Rodriguez talks with Mike Raterink a 3rd generation dairy farmer who recently transitioned their small dairy farm to automatic milking systems. How was the process? What's different? Is it working for their farm? Listen to the episode and find out. For additional information or questions reach us at: carrasq1@msu.edu Website: https://www.canr.msu.edu/dairy/

    23 min
  2. Labor Management: All begins with good recruitment.

    26 SEPT

    Labor Management: All begins with good recruitment.

    Farmer and HR leader Annie Link joins the podcast to discuss what strategies the farm is implementing to optimize the recruitment of new employees.

    28 min
  3. Can precision farming technology improve your transition program?

    19 SEPT

    Can precision farming technology improve your transition program?

    Dr. Trevor DeVries from the University of Guelph joins Dr. Barry Badford from Michigan State University to discuss how new tools can help you improve and optimize your transition management program.

    31 min
  4. Do we still need fertility programs?

    13 SEPT

    Do we still need fertility programs?

    Join Dr. Richard Pursley from Michigan State University and Dr. Paul Fricke from the University of Wisconsin-Madison as they discuss this important question. Episode Resources: https://dairycattlereproduction.com/about-the-lab-2/dr-pursley/ https://hoards.com/article-35170-do-we-still-need-fertility-programs.html?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=240530-T210&utm_content=240530-T210+CID_60e87b93a0c389287095ea424d4d800d&utm_source=Intel&utm_term=Do%20we%20still%20need%20fertility%20programs

    33 min
  5. Finding the balance in dairy replacements - economics & inventory management

    5 SEPT

    Finding the balance in dairy replacements - economics & inventory management

    MSU Extension dairy educator Cora Okkema talks with Technical consultant Kevin Dhuyvetter from Elanco Animal Health. They focus their conversation on how economics should drive the decision-making process for changing or monitoring your heifer program. Additional heifer-focused resources from MSU Extension: Heifer Academy YouTube page  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDuySMV6ASr0354YUIebMdDIFXnv2OlBv

    41 min
  6. Timely HPAI Update with Dr. Keith Poulsen

    15 MAY

    Timely HPAI Update with Dr. Keith Poulsen

    Special episode with Dr. Keith Poulsen, director of the Veterinary Diagnostics Laboratory of the University of Wisconsin. We discuss what's the current information regarding the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). What does it mean to a dairy farm, and what are the current measures that farms should be adopting to prevent further spread? Additional episode resources: MSU Extension biosecurity recommendations for dairy and beef farms: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/biosecurity-recommendations-for-dairy-and-beef-cattle-operations MSU Extension recommendations for a safe Parlor environment: https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/staying-safe-in-the-milking-parlor-mitigating-risk-of-hpai-infection Information regarding HPAI required testing https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/testing-dairy-cows-for-hpai

    34 min
  7. Let's Talk Dairy Markets: Reflecting on 2023

    7 FEB

    Let's Talk Dairy Markets: Reflecting on 2023

    Educator Martin Mangual talks with dairy markets expert Sarina Sharp of The Daily Dairy Report. They focus on discussing the highlights of dairy markets during 2023.

    23 min
  8. "I need employees... What are my options?"

    09/08/2023

    "I need employees... What are my options?"

    Labor management expert Stan Moore joins Educator Martin Mangual to discuss the multiple avenues dairies can access to hire new farm employees. Season 6 finale. Please reach us with feedback and suggestions. Episode Resources: Reach Stan Moore at: moorest@msu.edu Reach us for feedback and suggestions at: carrasq1@msu.edu

    32 min
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