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. 5d ago

    Dr. Brent Bean and Macey Brown: Utilizing Forage Sorghum as a Silage Source for Dairies | Ep. 221

    In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Brent Bean from the United Sorghum Checkoff Program and Macey Brown from DNMCmilk explain how forage sorghum can fit dairy diets, especially in water-limited regions. They discuss hybrid selection, seeding rates, harvest timing, berry processing, lab analysis, starch availability, and practical steps for building confidence when replacing part or all of corn silage. Listen now on all major platforms! "Sorghum is not corn, and it has to be treated differently." - Dr. Brent Bean Meet the guests: Brent Bean is Director of Agronomy at the United Sorghum Checkoff Program, where he develops programs focused on sorghum yield, profitability, and management. His background includes 25 years with Texas A&M Research and Extension, conducting research on corn, grain and forage sorghum, wheat, irrigation, fertility, seeding rates, and variety selection. He holds a Ph.D. in Weed Science from the University of Nebraska Lincoln.  Macey Brown is a Consultant at DNMCmilk, working at the intersection of dairy production, nutrition strategy, and business performance. Her work focuses on using data and practical solutions to identify management changes with measurable financial impact. She also brings hands-on production agriculture experience to her consulting perspective. Brown earned her degree in Animal Sciences from Texas A&M University.  Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What you'll learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:40) Introduction(05:57) Water use and sorghum adoption(09:30) Hybrid selection(13:45) Sorghum analysis(19:40) Berry processing technology(25:39) Storage, lab results, and feedout(37:38) Final questions The Dairy Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Afimilk * Agri-Comfort * Evonik * Adisseo * CowManager - AHV - Chemlock Nutrition - Agrarian Solutions - DietForge - Protekta - Rangen Group - Natural Biologics - dsm-firmenich 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Dairy Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Dairy Podcast Show Instagram: The Dairy Podcast Show YouTube: The Dairy Podcast Show

    Dr. Brent Bean and Macey Brown: Utilizing Forage Sorghum as a Silage Source for Dairies | Ep. 221

  2. Oct 20

    Edmond Guidault: Natural Strategies for Dairy Stress Resilience | Ep. 220

    In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Edmond Guidault, CFO & COO at Natural Biologics, Inc., explains how citrus and grape polyphenols and specialized yeast processing can support cattle during stress. He discusses neural stress perception, antioxidant protection, rumen stability, pathogen binding, and the value of combining complementary mechanisms to maintain normal behavior and feed intake. Listen now on all major platforms! “Mannan and beta-glucan fractions can provide complementary intestinal functions through pathogen binding and immune modulation during early life, when calf defenses remain under development.” Meet the guest: Edmond Guidault is CFO and COO at Natural Biologics, Inc., bringing experience in agriculture, operations, and research. He holds an engineering degree and a master’s degree in agronomy, agriculture, and food science from PURPAN School of Engineering. Hear Edmond Guidault 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! Alex Benoit: Amino Acid & Fatty Acid Interactions | Ep. 183 Dr. Charlie Elrod: Medium Chain Monoglycerides for Calf Health | Ep. 212 What you'll learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:29) Introduction(02:14) Neural stress(06:34) Antioxidant support(08:29) Yeast culture and rumen support(12:43) Holistic approach to resilience(14:04) Stress resilience(16:07) Final questions The Dairy Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - Natural Biologics * CowManager * Afimilk * Agri-Comfort * Evonik * Adisseo - dsm-firmenich - AHV - Chemlock Nutrition - Agrarian Solutions - DietForge - Protekta - Rangen Group 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Dairy Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Dairy Podcast Show Instagram: The Dairy Podcast Show YouTube: The Dairy Podcast Show

    Edmond Guidault: Natural Strategies for Dairy Stress Resilience | Ep. 220

  3. Oct 13

    Dr. Juan Piñeiro: Sorghum Silage for Dairy Cows | Ep. 219

    In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Juan Piñeiro, Associate Professor and Extension Dairy Specialist at Texas A&M University, explains how sorghum silage can support dairy production under water limitations. He discusses hybrid selection, harvest timing, grain processing, starch and fiber digestibility, and forage diversification. Practical research findings show how producers can improve sorghum utilization while reducing production risks. Listen now on all major platforms! “Research comparing BMR sorghum silage with conventional corn silage has shown similar fiber digestibility.” Meet the guest: Dr. Juan Piñeiro is an Associate Professor and Extension Dairy Specialist at Texas A&M University, with expertise in dairy farm personnel training, transition cow management, dairy software record analysis, forage systems, and dairy nutrition. He earned his PhD and master’s degree in Veterinary Preventive Medicine from The Ohio State University. Learn more from Dr. Juan Piñeiro 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(04:49) Sorghum adoption(06:56) Digestibility barriers(15:04) Harvest timing(18:05) Grain processing(33:28) Fiber digestibility(43:59) Final questions The Dairy Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Evonik * Adisseo * CowManager * Afimilk * Agri-Comfort - Protekta - Rangen Group - dsm-firmenich - Natural Biologics - AHV - Chemlock Nutrition - Agrarian Solutions - DietForge 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Dairy Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Dairy Podcast Show Instagram: The Dairy Podcast Show YouTube: The Dairy Podcast Show

    Dr. Juan Piñeiro: Sorghum Silage for Dairy Cows | Ep. 219

  4. Oct 6

    Rick Brown: Preventing Hypocalcemia Through Nutrition | Ep. 218

    In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Rick Brown, Dairy Science Director at Chemlock Nutrition, discusses close-up diet strategies to reduce hypocalcemia and improve transition cow performance. He explains emerging research on phosphorus management, links between inflammation and calcium regulation, and practical ways dairy teams can support dry matter intake, herd health, and profitability. Listen now on all major platforms! “Reducing serum phosphorus before calving can activate physiological responses that support calcium regulation and strengthen transition performance in dairy cattle.”  Meet the guest: Rick Brown earned a B.S. in Animal Science from Cornell University and has built a career focused on dairy nutrition and transition cow performance. After roles at Perdue Farms and Perdue AgSolutions, he became Dairy Science Director at Chemlock Nutrition, supporting practical nutrition strategies for healthier and more productive dairy herds. Listen to The Dairy Podcast Show with Rick Brown 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(01:57) Introduction(02:43) Close-up diets(04:10) Managing phosphorus(08:17) Transition health impacts(14:17) Dry matter intake(18:12) Herd performance goals(23:23) Final Questions The Dairy Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - Chemlock Nutrition * Evonik * Adisseo * CowManager * Afimilk * Agri-Comfort - Agrarian Solutions - DietForge - Protekta - Rangen Group - dsm-firmenich - Natural Biologics - AHV 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Dairy Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Dairy Podcast Show Instagram: The Dairy Podcast Show YouTube: The Dairy Podcast Show

    Rick Brown: Preventing Hypocalcemia Through Nutrition | Ep. 218

  5. Sep 29

    Julian Koopman: Smarter Cow Monitoring Systems | Ep. 217

    In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Julian Koopman from Kooba Dairy in North Carolina explains how cow monitoring technology supports herd health, reproductive performance, parlor efficiency, and culling decisions. He shares practical experiences using activity monitoring, rumination data, milk analysis, and feed efficiency tools to improve management across a 1,250-cow dairy. Listen now on all major platforms! "Monitoring rumination, eating behavior, and activity together creates a stronger foundation for identifying health concerns before milk production declines significantly."  Meet the guest: Julian Koopman returned to Kooba Dairy in North Carolina after working at a large dairy operation in Georgia. He helps manage daily herd and crop operations while leading the farm’s use of monitoring technology for herd health, reproduction, parlor performance, and efficiency. Learn how data-driven management supports dairy productivity on The Dairy Podcast Show with Julian Koopman. 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(01:58) Introduction(08:11) Early disease detection(09:04) Heifer reproductive management(12:23) Parlor performance metrics(16:26) Cow monitoring technology(22:37) Feed efficiency decisions(28:14) Final Questions The Dairy Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Afimilk * Adisseo * Evonik * Agri-Comfort * CowManager - Rangen Group - AHV - DietForge - Agrarian Solutions - Protekta - dsm-firmenich - Chemlock Nutrition - Natural Biologics 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Dairy Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Dairy Podcast Show Instagram: The Dairy Podcast Show YouTube: The Dairy Podcast Show

    Julian Koopman: Smarter Cow Monitoring Systems | Ep. 217

  6. Sep 22

    Dr. Lori Nagel: Youngstock Data for Better Decisions | Ep. 216

    In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Lori Nagel, Performance Specialist at CowManager, discusses how youngstock monitoring is expanding visibility from calf to cow. She explains how behavioral data, insight reports, research, and group trends can reveal health and management patterns throughout the development process. Continuous monitoring may ultimately link early-life information to future productivity and herd performance. Listen now on all major platforms! "The goal is not to produce more data. The goal is to summarize it so people can act sooner." Meet the guest: Dr. Lori Nagel is a CowManager Performance Specialist with more than two decades of experience spanning veterinary medicine, animal science, and dairy education. She previously led veterinary and agribusiness programs at Fox Valley Technical College, helping guide its Veterinary Technician program through AVMA accreditation. Today, her work focuses on transforming dairy data into actionable insights, with growing emphasis on youngstock monitoring, research, and on-farm trials. Listen to Dr. Lori Nagel on The Dairy Podcast Show on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! Tara Bohnert: Smarter Herd Monitoring | Ep. 181 Samantha Reighard: Data-Driven Dairy Nutrition | Ep. 186 Dr. Barb Petersen: Smarter Dairy Monitoring | Ep. 211 What you'll learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:46) Introduction(03:36) Closing calf care visibility gaps(08:28) Group health alerts(13:06) Lifetime data(15:59) Labor efficiency(18:21) The next frontier in calf monitoring(21:36) Final questions The Dairy Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * CowManager * Agri-Comfort * Adisseo * Evonik * Afimilk - Natural Biologics - Rangen Group - AHV - DietForge - Agrarian Solutions - Protekta - dsm-firmenich - Chemlock Nutrition 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Dairy Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Dairy Podcast Show Instagram: The Dairy Podcast Show YouTube: The Dairy Podcast Show

    Dr. Lori Nagel: Youngstock Data for Better Decisions | Ep. 216

  7. Sep 15

    Dr. Sabine Mann: Colostrum Feeding Management On Farm | Ep. 215

    In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Sabine Mann, Associate Professor at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, explains how transition cow nutrition, dry cow care, and colostrum feeding shape calf resilience. She discusses seasonal colostrum shortages, colostrum banking, IgG transfer, and why the first-feeding volume should match the calf's body weight. Listen now on all major platforms! "Colostrum protocols should maximize IgG intake while respecting the calf’s biological capacity at first feeding." Meet the guest: Dr. Sabine Mann is an Associate Professor at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. Her research integrates metabolism, nutrition, immunology, and epidemiology to improve resilience in dairy cows and calves. She earned a PhD from Cornell University and a DVM from the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, in Germany. Learn more from Dr. Sabine Mann 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! Dr. Patrick French: Sorghum Silage for Dairy Cows | Ep. 166 Dr. Bill Stone: Feed Consistency Strategies | Ep. 202 What you'll learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:54) Introduction(03:53) Transition pair(06:51) Colostrum nutrition(12:14) Dry cow management(16:44) Colostrum shortages(21:39) Feeding volume(30:40) Final questions The Dairy Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - Protekta * CowManager * Agri-Comfort * Afimilk * Adisseo * Evonik - dsm-firmenich - Chemlock Nutrition - Natural Biologics - Rangen Group - AHV - DietForge - Agrarian Solutions 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Dairy Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Dairy Podcast Show Instagram: The Dairy Podcast Show YouTube: The Dairy Podcast Show

    Dr. Sabine Mann: Colostrum Feeding Management On Farm | Ep. 215

  8. Sep 8

    Dr. Larry Roth: Protecting First-Lactation Heifers | Ep. 214

    In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Larry Roth, Vice President of Nutrition at Agrarian Solutions, explains why first-lactation heifers face distinct challenges around calving. He discusses reduced feed intake, social stress, uterine inflammation, the risk of metritis, and the long-term effects on fertility and herd retention. Dr. Roth also shares research on nutritional and antioxidant support for fresh heifers. Listen now on all major platforms! "Resolving inflammation after first calving can support nutrient allocation toward pregnancy, milk production, continued growth, and longer productive retention within the dairy herd." Meet the guest: Dr. Larry Roth is Vice President of Nutrition at Agrarian Solutions, where he supports science-based nutritional strategies for livestock. His career spans dairy and beef nutrition, forage management, technical service, research, and agricultural marketing. Dr. Roth earned a Ph.D. in Ruminant Nutrition from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, an M.S. in Ruminant Nutrition from Texas A&M University, and a B.S. in Agricultural Education from the University of Wyoming. Learn more from Dr. Larry Roth 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! Dr. Larry Roth: Mycotoxins and Dairy Gut Health | Ep. 195 John Lawlor: Beyond Calcium in Transition Cows | Ep. 208 What you'll learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:55) Introduction(02:43) First-lactation heifer challenges(05:17) Managing inflammation(09:11) Uterine health(11:55) Long-term health challenges(15:25) Management and nutritional support(21:51) Final questions The Dairy Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - Agrarian Solutions * Adisseo * Evonik * CowManager * Agri-Comfort * Afimilk - Protekta - dsm-firmenich - Chemlock Nutrition - Natural Biologics - Rangen Group - AHV - DietForge 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Dairy Podcast Show LinkedIn: The Dairy Podcast Show Instagram: The Dairy Podcast Show YouTube: The Dairy Podcast Show

    Dr. Larry Roth: Protecting First-Lactation Heifers | Ep. 214
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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
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    227
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    The Dairy Podcast Show

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