The Dairy Podcast Show

Wisenetix

Do you want to be in the top 1% of the dairy industry?  Then learn how to improve dairy production with high-impact strategies and through a modern podcast especially conceived and designed by and for the brightest minds of the global dairy industry. Perfect for staying up to date with the latest research, trends and hot topics of the industry in a light and interesting way, while saving your time.

  1. Dr. Laura Hernandez: Ultrasound Tools For Dry Off | Ep. 198

    1d ago

    Dr. Laura Hernandez: Ultrasound Tools For Dry Off | Ep. 198

    In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Laura Hernandez from the University of Wisconsin Madison explains how ultrasound technology may improve dry off management in dairy cows. She discusses mammary gland involution, milk secretion markers, AI based imaging, and strategies to reduce antibiotic use during the dry period. Dr. Hernandez also explores early colostrum formation and transition cow health. Listen now on all major platforms! “Researchers observed early mammary secretions and colostrum related structures forming several months before calving in pregnant heifers.” Meet the guest: Dr. Laura Hernandez is a Professor of Lactation Biology at the University of Wisconsin Madison, where research focuses on calcium homeostasis, mammary gland biology, lactation transitions, and dry period physiology in dairy cattle. Research efforts also explore ultrasound technology, milk secretion, and strategies to improve dairy cow health during dry off. Listen to Dr. Laura Hernandez on The Dairy Podcast Show, available on all major platforms! Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you'll learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:46) Introduction(03:12) Ultrasound dry off(06:55) Gland structure findings(09:34) Milk secretion markers(11:17) AI ultrasound analysis(14:15) Dry off strategies(20:33) Final Questions The Dairy Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - AHV * Afimilk * Adisseo * Evonik * Agri-Comfort * CowManager * Priority IAC - Agrarian Solutions - DietForge - dsm-firmenich - BoviSync - Chemlock Nutrition - Natural Biologics - Protekta 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Dairy Podcast Show Instagram: The Dairy Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Dairy Podcast Show

    22 min
  2. Dr. Margret Vonholdt-Wenker: Rethinking Cow-Calf Contact | Ep. 197

    May 26

    Dr. Margret Vonholdt-Wenker: Rethinking Cow-Calf Contact | Ep. 197

    In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Margret Vonholdt-Wenker, postdoctoral researcher at the Friedrich Loeffler Institute, explains prolonged cow calf contact systems and their implications for dairy production. She discusses housing models, calf and cow welfare outcomes, management requirements, milk production impacts, weaning challenges, and practical adoption considerations across Europe. Listen now on all major platforms! “Calves in contact systems can drink according to natural intake patterns and develop within a social herd environment.” Meet the guest: Dr. Margret Vonholdt-Wenker is a postdoctoral researcher at the Institute of Animal Welfare and Animal Husbandry of the Friedrich Loeffler Institute in Germany. Her work focuses on animal behavior and developing housing systems that support natural behavior while maintaining health. With more than ten years of experience in cow-calf contact systems, she also received the 2024 IGN Research Award for her research on dairy welfare. Listen to The Dairy Podcast Show featuring Dr. Margret Vonholdt-Wenker on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you'll learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:32) Introduction(02:58) Prolonged cow calf contact(04:53) Welfare and health(07:53) Housing management(16:00) Foster cow systems(21:42) Weaning challenges(28:20) Final Questions The Dairy Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Agri-Comfort * Adisseo * Afimilk * Evonik * Priority IAC * CowManager - dsm-firmenich - AHV - Natural Biologics - DietForge - Agrarian Solutions - Chemlock - Protekta - BoviSync 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Dairy Podcast Show Instagram: The Dairy Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Dairy Podcast Show

    29 min
  3. Dr. Jess McArt: Hypocalcemia and Inflammation in Dairy Herds | Ep. 196

    May 19

    Dr. Jess McArt: Hypocalcemia and Inflammation in Dairy Herds | Ep. 196

    In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Jess McArt from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine discusses calcium balance in fresh cows, subclinical hypocalcemia, rumination monitoring, and prevention strategies for improving transition cow health. She explains how dairy professionals can more effectively identify high-risk cows and apply practical management tools to improve production and reproductive outcomes. Listen now on all major platforms! “Rumination time can serve as a proxy for intake, and help set standards for intervention when fresh cows fail to recover quickly.” Meet the guest: Dr. Jess McArt is a Professor at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine and Chair of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences. Her research focuses on transition cow health, calcium metabolism, dairy production medicine, and herd-level management strategies that improve dairy cattle performance and health outcomes. Learn more from Dr. Jess McArt on The Dairy Podcast Show, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you'll learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:34) Introduction(04:34) Prevention strategies(08:34) Intake patterns(10:54) Supplementation insights(19:10) Hypocalcemia prevention(20:57) Monitoring fresh cow calcium(23:19) Final questions The Dairy Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - Chemlock * Priority IAC * CowManager * Agri-Comfort * Adisseo * Afimilk * Evonik - Protekta - BoviSync - dsm-firmenich - AHV - Natural Biologics - DietForge - Agrarian Solutions 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Dairy Podcast Show Instagram: The Dairy Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Dairy Podcast Show

    26 min
  4. Dr. Larry Roth: Mycotoxins and Dairy Gut Health | Ep. 195

    May 12

    Dr. Larry Roth: Mycotoxins and Dairy Gut Health | Ep. 195

    In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Larry Roth, Vice President of Nutrition at Agrarian Solutions, explains how mycotoxins affect dairy cow health, performance, and nutrient use. He outlines risk factors, testing strategies, and emerging technologies like IgY and probiotics to defend gut integrity and liver function. Get practical insights that help manage contaminated feeds and improve herd resilience. Listen now on all major platforms! "The digestive tract functions as a protective barrier, and when mycotoxins damage intestinal cells, harmful substances can enter the body and trigger systemic health challenges." Meet the guest: Dr. Larry Roth earned his Ph.D. in Ruminant Nutrition from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, with prior degrees from Texas A&M University and the University of Wyoming. As Vice President of Nutrition at Agrarian Solutions, his work focuses on probiotics, forage utilization, and dairy nutrition strategies that support animal health and performance. Learn more from Dr. Larry Roth on The Dairy Podcast Show. Listen on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you'll learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:35) Introduction(07:14) Mycotoxin basics(08:53) Gut damage effects(12:20) Risk assessment(17:23) Multiple toxins(22:37) Testing strategy(29:47) Final Questions The Dairy Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - Agrarian Solutions * Evonik * Priority IAC * CowManager * Agri-Comfort * Adisseo * Afimilk - BoviSync - Chemlock - Protekta - dsm-firmenich - AHV - Natural Biologics - DietForge 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Dairy Podcast Show Instagram: The Dairy Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Dairy Podcast Show

    31 min
  5. Dr. Kurt Rosentrater: Feed Efficiency and Sustainability in Dairy | Ep. 194

    May 5

    Dr. Kurt Rosentrater: Feed Efficiency and Sustainability in Dairy | Ep. 194

    In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Kurt Rosentrater, Professor of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering at Iowa State University, breaks down what sustainability really means across food and agriculture. He explains why feed efficiency matters more than any single additive, how DDGS and ethanol co-products fit ruminant diets, and why systems thinking, not silver bullets, drives lasting results. Listen now on all major platforms! “Feed efficiency is one of the holy grails of sustainability. It is all about converting protein and energy into an animal product.” Meet the guest: Dr. Kurt Rosentrater is a Professor of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering at Iowa State University. His research focuses on grain processing, ethanol co-products including DDGS, and sustainable food and feed systems, bridging historical data with precision feeding tools to help producers make better decisions. Learn more from Dr. Kurt Rosentrater on The Dairy Podcast Show, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you'll learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:59) Introduction(03:18) Growing up on a farm(11:50) Sustainability across systems(17:42) Carbon scoring in formulation(24:49) Value of historical research(30:25) Feed efficiency as sustainability(37:13) Closing thoughts The Dairy Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Agri-Comfort * Adisseo * Afimilk * Evonik * Priority IAC * CowManager - DietForge - Agrarian Solutions - BoviSync - Chemlock - Protekta - dsm-firmenich - AHV - Natural Biologics 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Dairy Podcast Show Instagram: The Dairy Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Dairy Podcast Show

    38 min
  6. Dr. Liliane Silva: Forage Systems and Dairy Efficiency | Ep. 193

    Apr 28

    Dr. Liliane Silva: Forage Systems and Dairy Efficiency | Ep. 193

    I'm Dr. Liz Eckelkamp, and I’m thrilled to kick off my first episode as co-host on The Dairy Podcast Show! Very excited to embark on this journey with you.  In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Liliane Silva, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist at Clemson University, explains how forage systems support dairy production in the Southeast. She discusses grazing strategies, feed cost challenges, soil health, and greenhouse gas mitigation through improved management and legume integration. Get practical insights that highlight resilience and profitability in modern systems. Listen now on all major platforms! “Adoption of baleage and forage conservation techniques allows producers to maintain high-quality feed supplies and reduce dependence on external feed purchases.” Meet the guest: Dr. Liliane Silva earned her PhD in Animal Sciences from the University of Florida after completing her degrees at the University of São Paulo. Now at Clemson University, her work focuses on forage livestock systems, soil health, and sustainable dairy production. Her Extension efforts support producers across multiple states with practical solutions. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you'll learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:42) Introduction(04:06) Forage role(06:09) Feed costs(09:26) Grazing strategies(12:23) Confinement feeding(18:53) Emissions research(32:31) Final Questions The Dairy Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Priority IAC * Evonik * Afimilk * CowManager * Jones-Hamilton Co. * Agri-Comfort * Adisseo - Protekta - Berg + Schmidt - DietForge - Natural Biologics - AHV - BoviSync - Agrarian Solutions - dsm-firmenich - Chemlock 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Dairy Podcast Show Instagram: The Dairy Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Dairy Podcast Show

    39 min
  7. Dr. David Casper: Reducing Ammonia in Calf Hutches | Ep. 192

    Apr 21

    Dr. David Casper: Reducing Ammonia in Calf Hutches | Ep. 192

    In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. David Casper, dairy nutritionist at Casper’s Calf Ranch in Illinois, shares research on calf air quality and ammonia control in hutches. He explains how bedding management and sodium bisulfate reduced ammonia by 85% and improved average daily gain. Dr.  Casper also discusses practical insights on colostrum transfer and calf performance. Listen now on all major platforms! “Calf hutches are the gold standard for environmental quality, but bedding can become an issue. When we started using soy hulls, I started noticing ammonia in the hutches. That's when we started getting concerned.” Meet the guest: Dr. David Casper earned his M.S. and Ph.D. in Dairy and Animal Science from South Dakota State University. With experience at USDA ARS and in dairy nutrition leadership roles, he now leads contract calf research at Casper’s Calf Ranch in Illinois, focusing on nutrition, air quality, and performance.  Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you'll learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:28) Introduction(05:33) Hutch systems overview(08:34) Ammonia measurement methods(11:21) Ammonia reduction results(13:28) Growth performance impact(16:33) Recommended resources The Dairy Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Jones-Hamilton Co. * Agri-Comfort * Adisseo * Priority IAC * Evonik * Afimilk * CowManager - dsm-firmenich - Protekta - Berg + Schmidt - DietForge - Natural Biologics - AHV - BoviSync - Agrarian Solutions 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Dairy Podcast Show Instagram: The Dairy Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Dairy Podcast Show

    19 min
  8. Peter Jackson: Data Recording for Dairy Success | Ep. 191

    Apr 14

    Peter Jackson: Data Recording for Dairy Success | Ep. 191

    In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Peter Jackson, Technical Services Consultant at BoviSync, discusses how transition cow management, accurate farm data recording, and consistent routines influence dairy herd health and productivity. He explains the concept of farm blindness and how unnoticed management drift can reduce performance. Peter also shares practical strategies for using technology, data insights, and team engagement to strengthen dairy operations. Listen now on all major platforms! "Accurate and timely recording of disease events, treatments, and management actions allows dairy operations to transform daily observations into meaningful herd management insights." Meet the guest: Peter Jackson is a Technical Services Consultant with BoviSync and has more than four decades of experience in the dairy industry. After graduating from an agricultural college in the United Kingdom with qualifications in General Agriculture and Dairy Science, work included commercial dairy herd management, research and development operations, and technical consulting across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.  Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you'll learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:45) Introduction(07:14) Transition cow focus(09:35) Farm blindness concept(11:52) Recording farm data(18:05) Team engagement strategies(20:00) Data insight challenges(28:48) Final Questions The Dairy Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - BoviSync * CowManager * Jones-Hamilton Co. * Agri-Comfort * Adisseo * Priority IAC * Evonik * Afimilk - Agrarian Solutions - dsm-firmenich - Protekta - Berg + Schmidt - DietForge - Natural Biologics - AHV 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Dairy Podcast Show Instagram: The Dairy Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Dairy Podcast Show

    34 min
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Do you want to be in the top 1% of the dairy industry?  Then learn how to improve dairy production with high-impact strategies and through a modern podcast especially conceived and designed by and for the brightest minds of the global dairy industry. Perfect for staying up to date with the latest research, trends and hot topics of the industry in a light and interesting way, while saving your time.

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  • Creator
    Wisenetix
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    203
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    The Dairy Podcast Show

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