Dairy Intelligent

VES-Artex
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The Dairy Intelligent podcast is for dairy farmers and industry professionals around the globe. Listen and learn as VES-Artex speaks with industry experts on innovation, operational efficiencies, sustainability and more. New episodes are released every three weeks. Do you have an episode topic idea or want to be a guest? Please email marketing@ves-artex.com

  1. 04/17/2024

    Enhancing Fertility Through Cow Comfort with Kevin Bousquet

    Clean, comfortable cows are happy, healthy cows that are productive both in the bulk tank and reproductively. Any stressor we subject a cow to will compromise immune function and shift nutrients away from normal biological processes, such a reproduction. When looking to improve conception rates and overall fertility on your farm, looking to improve your cow comfort should be the first place you start. We are excited to have Kevin Bousquet of World Wide Sires join us on this episode to continue the conversation on cow comfort’s affect on fertility, a topic he is truly passionate about.

    34 min

  2. 03/27/2024

    Headlocks: Balancing Welfare & Efficiency with Dr. Rick Grant

    Headlocks can be an incredibly useful tool on the dairy. However, when cows are restrained for too long in headlocks, it's time taken away from laying down and resting, and ultimately producing milk. Join Dr. Rick Grant, former President of the William H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute, as we discuss the delicate balance between maximizing efficiency and ensuring the welfare of dairy cows when using self-lock systems. We'll explore best practices for managing self-locks to promote optimal productivity while prioritizing the health and comfort of your herd.

    21 min

  3. 03/06/2024

    Maintaining Your Ventilation System with Dennis Spurlock

    Proper maintenance is crucial to keeping any equipment running at full capacity. Field and milking equipment is routinely maintained, and your fans should not be any different. When you are purchasing any piece of equipment, it is an investment that needs to be properly taken care of. Dennis Spurlock of Western Cow Comfort joins us and is a true maintenance guru and keeps many ventilation systems on dairies in the central valley of California in tip-top shape!

    24 min

  4. 02/14/2024

    Beat the Heat with Slick Genetics with Jeff Ziegler

    In the world of dairy farming, the pursuit of innovation and genetic advancements is constant. Jeff Ziegler of Select Sires Inc. joins us to explore the fascinating but not as well-known genetic trait, slick genes. These genetics are not only helping dairy producers "beat the heat" but also hold the potential to transform the way we think about breeding and herd management.

    21 min

  5. 01/24/2024

    Don't Forget About Ventilation in the Off Season with Dr. Mike Wolf

    In many parts of the world, the warmer months are long gone. And with the end of summer weather, means the end of running your barn ventilation, right? WRONG!Off season ventilation for your herd is just as crucial as the warmer months in terms of cow health and productivity. Dr. Mike Wolf, consulting veterinarian for VES-Artex, walks us through the challenges that come with ventilation during the off season, proper fan care and maintenance and solutions to utilize for ventilation efficiency and herd profitability.

    31 min

  6. 01/03/2024

    Go with the (Cow) Flow with Ron Dehli

    How exactly should you design a proper cow flow system in your barn? Well, the answer will depend on who you ask. Your herd manager will have a different answer than your veterinarian, and your calf care team's answer will differ from your milkers. However, most will agree that a correct cow flow system should allow cows to simply be cows. Ron Dehli of Nedap is a true expert on how to design sorting and routing systems to keep cows moving and shares his experience with us.

    28 min

  7. 12/13/2023

    So, You're Thinking of Building a Barn with Henry Collins

    When building a dairy barn, it seems there are a never-ending number of options to consider. Will my cows be more comfortable in freestalls or a bedded pack? What type of ventilation and lighting strategy will I need? What’s the proper amount of space I should allot per head? Should I build now or wait and see what costs are in the future? This is where working with a cow comfort expert is crucial!Join Henry Collins, Asia-Pacific Sales Manager for VES-Artex as he reviews considerations you should have when building a barn and gives you the tools to make the best decision for your herd.

    20 min

  8. 11/22/2023

    Trace Minerals, Major Impact with Dr. Craig Louder

    Trace minerals are essential nutrients required for numerous functions in the body of a cow, especially during the transition period. While forages and grains contain some trace minerals, additional supplementation for cows is generally required.  This is the topic of our conversation with Dr. Craig Louder of Axiota Animal Health.

    28 min
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The Dairy Intelligent podcast is for dairy farmers and industry professionals around the globe. Listen and learn as VES-Artex speaks with industry experts on innovation, operational efficiencies, sustainability and more. New episodes are released every three weeks. Do you have an episode topic idea or want to be a guest? Please email marketing@ves-artex.com

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  • Creator
    VES-Artex
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2022
  • Show Website
    Dairy Intelligent