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The Moos Room

Hosted by members of the University of Minnesota Extension Beef and Dairy Teams, The Moos Room discusses relevant topics to help beef and dairy producers be more successful.

Hosted by members of the University of Minnesota Extension Beef and Dairy Teams, The Moos Room discusses relevant topics to help beef and dairy producers be more successful. The information is evidence-based and presented as an informal conversation between the hosts and guests.

Latest Episode

Episode 257 - Dr. Joe says thank you to the listeners and announces leaving UMN Extension - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Directory

September 16 • 6m 28.9s

Episodes

Episode 257 - Dr. Joe says thank you to the listeners and announces leaving UMN Extension - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

September 16 • 6m 28.9s

Episode 256 - Potpourri - MN State Fair wrap, H5N1, and fall harvest safety - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

September 9 • 28m 53.6s

Episode 255 - How can Medgene help you? with Dr. Gary Bosch, Medgene Executive Vice President - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

The OG3 sit down with Dr. Gary Bosch, Executive Vice President of Medgene, a prescription platform vaccine company. We discuss how to Medgene can help producers and veterinarians. Medgenelabs.com Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Directory

September 2 • 29m 58.9s

Episode 254 - Brad and Emily's State Fair Show 2024 - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

August 26 • 25m 20.1s

Episode 253 - New information about testing and shedding duration for H5N1 - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

New paper about H5N1 that has some information that is important for development for control programs related to H5N1 in dairy cattle. Spillover of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 virus to dairy cattle MN FAQ Document MN Department of Health request for PPE UMN Extension News USDA APHIS - Website FDA Updates Page MN Board of Animal Health - Website Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Director

August 19 • 12m 2.9s

Episode 252 - H5N1 Update - Colorado indoor only cats test positive for H5N1 - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Colorado announced that indoor only cats as well as indoor/outdoor cats have tested positive for the H5N1 virus that is currently circulating in dairy cows. CO Announcement MN FAQ Document MN Department of Health request for PPE UMN Extension News USDA APHIS - Website FDA Updates Page MN Board of Animal Health - Website Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Director

August 13 • 8m 56.2s

Episode 251 - H5N1 Influenza biosecurity recommendations for dairy producers #3 - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Dr. Joe gives specific action items related to biosecurity related to H5N1 in dairy cattle in part 3 of 3 in this series. MN FAQ Document MN Department of Health request for PPE UMN Extension News USDA APHIS - Website FDA Updates Page MN Board of Animal Health - Website Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Director

August 12 • 18m 55.8s

Episode 250 - Who is Medgene? with Dr. Gary Bosch, Medgene Executive Vice President - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Dr. Joe and Brad are joined by Dr. Gary Bosch, Executive Vice President of Medgene, an innovative vaccine company. We discuss the platform Medgene uses and the advantages of having the technology in a cattle producer's toolbox. Medgenelabs.com Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Directory

August 5 • 32m 13.3s

Episode 249 - H5N1 Influenza biosecurity recommendations for dairy producers #2 - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Dr. Joe gives specific action items related to biosecurity related to H5N1 in dairy cattle in part 2 of 3 in this series. MN FAQ Document MN Department of Health request for PPE UMN Extension News USDA APHIS - Website FDA Updates Page MN Board of Animal Health - Website Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Director

August 1 • 16m 55.2s

Episode 248 - H5N1 Influenza biosecurity recommendations for dairy producers #1 - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Dr. Joe gives specific action items related to biosecurity related to H5N1 in dairy cattle in part 1 of this series. MN FAQ Document MN Department of Health request for PPE UMN Extension News USDA APHIS - Website FDA Updates Page MN Board of Animal Health - Website Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Director

July 29 • 18m 49.2s

Episode 247 - CO announces requirement for mandated bulk tank testing for all dairy herds - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

7-26-24 - Dr. Joe discusses Colorado's decision to mandate bulk tank testing for all dairy farms and the potential implications for the rest of the states. MN FAQ Document MN Department of Health request for PPE UMN Extension News USDA APHIS - Website FDA Updates Page MN Board of Animal Health - Website Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Director

July 26 • 10m 42s

Episode 246 - Methane, seaweed, and genetics with Brad Heins - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Brad discusses methane emissions, feeding seaweed to cows, and possible genetic components of methane emissions. Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Directory

July 22 • 22m 38.1s

Episode 245 - H5N1 Update - ELAP payment program for lost production due to H5N1 in dairy cattle - how much money is available?, update on human H5N1 cases

7-18-24 - Dr. Joe reviews the ELAP payment program for lost production in dairy cattle associated with H5N1 infection and estimates how much money is available - it might be more than you think. Dr. Joe also reviews human cases announced by CDC. MN FAQ Document MN Department of Health request for PPE UMN Extension News USDA APHIS - Website FDA Updates Page MN Board of Animal Health - Website Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Director

July 18 • 13m 34.9s

Episode 244 - Sun Safety with Emily Krekelberg - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Emily and Brad discuss sun safety and heat safety. To be honest, most of the episode is Brad being bullied into wearing more sunscreen (as he should). Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Directory

July 15 • 21m 11.6s

Episode 243 - H5N1 Update - Control program comparisons, summer lull for influenza, and call for no lactating dairy cattle at MN State Fair

7-11-24 - Dr. Joe answers some questions that have come up repeatedly lately about control programs, how influenza acts in the summer, and whether or not lactating dairy cattle should be at the state fair in 2024. MN FAQ Document MN Department of Health request for PPE UMN Extension News USDA APHIS - Website FDA Updates Page MN Board of Animal Health - Website Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Director

July 11 • 7m 24.8s

Episode 242 - H5N1 Update - FSA payment program for lost production, biosecurity and permanent changes to dairy industry

7-9-24 - The OG3 are together for the first time in a long time. We discuss some of the details of the FSA payment program for lost production and biosecurity changes that are coming for the dairy industry and likely will be here to stay. MN FAQ Document MN Department of Health request for PPE UMN Extension News USDA APHIS - Website FDA Updates Page MN Board of Animal Health - Website Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Directory

July 9 • 31m 29.9s

Episode 241 - H5N1 Update - USDA payment plan, new FDA research agenda, and FAQ about MN BAH response plan

6-28-24 - Dr. Discusses a press release from USDA, a new FDA agenda for research, and a MN BAH FAQ document that has information about the response plan for MN. MN FAQ Document MN Department of Health request for PPE UMN Extension News USDA APHIS - Website FDA Updates Page MN Board of Animal Health - Website Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Directory

June 28 • 30m 55.4s

Episode 240 - Beef on dairy crosses with Gail Carpenter - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Iowa Beef Center Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Directory

June 24 • 39m 8s

Episode 239 - H5N1 in cattle update - USDA epidemiologic document review - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

6-21-24 - Dr. Joe discusses two USDA epidemiologic documents about the H5N1 in cattle outbreak. Michigan Dairy Herd and Poultry Flock Case Report National Epidemilogic Brief MN Department of Health request for PPE UMN Extension News USDA APHIS - Website FDA Updates Page MN Board of Animal Health - Website Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Directory

June 22 • 29m 44.7s

Episode 238 - H5N1 in cattle update - MN announces testing requirements for lactating cattle attending exhibitions/shows, still no response plan for MN - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

6-14-24 - Dr. Joe discusses new requirements for testing for lactating dairy cows going to exhibitions/shows in MN and the lack of a response plan for MN at this time. MN Department of Health request for PPE UMN Extension News USDA APHIS - Website FDA Updates Page MN Board of Animal Health - Website Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Directory

June 14 • 14m 56.3s

Episode 237 - H5N1 detected in Minnesota dairy cattle - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

6-7-24 - Dr. Joe discusses the first detections of H5N1 in MN dairy cattle. What do we know about what happens next and what do we not know at this time? Listen to find out. MN Department of Health request for PPE UMN Extension News USDA APHIS - Website FDA Updates Page MN Board of Animal Health - Website Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Directory

June 7 • 8m 32.8s

Episode 236 - H5N1 update - USDA FSIS announces results from cull dairy cow testing and voluntary bulk tank sampling program

5-28-24 - Dr. Joe discusses results from a USDA FSIS study that sampled condemned cull dairy cows at slaughter facilities as well as a voluntary pilot program scheduled to roll-out in June that involves bulk tank sampling. MN Department of Health request for PPE UMN Extension News USDA APHIS - Website FDA Updates Page MN Board of Animal Health - Website Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Directory

May 28 • 13m 59.2s

Episode 235 - May is Mental Health Awareness Month - Mailbag questions with Monica McConkey - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

MNfarmstress.com - Resources for coping with farm and rural stress from the MN Department of Agriculture Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Directory

May 27 • 35m 9.9s

Episode 234 - H5N1 update - What to do about shows/exhibitions, USDA announces indemnity for lost production, CDC announces second case in humans - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

5-24-24 - Dr. Joe shares what he thinks are the next steps with shows exhibitions, discusses CDC announcing a second official case in humans, and goes over new USDA documents and announcements that include indemnity for lost milk production in impacted herds. MN Department of Health request for PPE UMN Extension News USDA APHIS - Website FDA Updates Page MN Board of Animal Health - Website Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Directory

May 24 • 21m 56.5s

Episode 233 - Milk and meat are safe, H5N1 bulk tank testing data, H5N1 seroconversion in impacted populations - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

5-21-24 - Dr. Joe discusses new data from FDA and USDA showing that milk and meat are safe. Dr. Joe reviews new data about bulk tank sampling and serology from studies done before the federal order was put into place. UMN Extension News USDA APHIS - Website FDA Updates Page MN Board of Animal Health - Website Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Directory

May 21 • 22m 0.1s

Episode 232 - A journey of healing with Lyme Disease with Alayna Bellquist - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Alayna Bellquist, a marine biologist living in California, shares her journey with Lyme Disease and her path to healing physically, mentally, and emotionally. Alayna Bellquist - Website @alaynabellquist on instagram MNfarmstress.com - Resources for coping with farm and rural stress from the MN Department of Agriculture Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Directory

May 20 • 58m 31s

Episode 231 - May is mental health awareness month - questions from listeners with Emily Krekelberg - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

May 13 • 33m 43.9s

Episode 230 - Further communication from USDA on H5N1 in cattle federal order and call for industry-led control plan - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

5-9-24 - Dr. Joe discusses a new document from USDA regarding the April 24 federal order and calls for an industry-led control plan. UMN Extension News USDA APHIS - Website FDA Updates Page MN Board of Animal Health - Website Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Directory

May 9 • 22m 27.7s

Episode 229 - UMN Extension MN Climate Adaptation Partnership (MCAP) with Katie Black - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Katie Black joins Emily and Bradley to discuss the MN Climate Adaptation Partnership (MCAP) and her role in helping agriculture be more resilient. Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Director

May 6 • 38m 26.4s

Episode 228 - FDA: milk is safe, USDA: meat is safe, Michigan announces state requirements, clarity for movements related to federal guidance - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

5-2-24 - Dr. Joe discusses milk and meat safety announcements from FDA and USDA as well as potential state requirements for H5N1 in dairy cattle. Also a brief section on clarity for cattle movement related to the federal guidance document. UMN Extension News USDA APHIS - Website FDA Updates Page MN Board of Animal Health - Website Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Directory

May 2 • 17m 22.6s

Episode 227 - USDA APHIS guidance document for federal order requiring H5N1 pre-movement testing for lactating dairy cattle crossing state lines - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

4-29-24 - Dr. Joe discusses what veterinarians and producers need to know from the guidance document for the federal order requiring H5N1 pre-movement testing for lactating dairy cattle crossing state lines UMN Extension - Press Release USDA APHIS - Website FDA Updates Page MN Board of Animal Health - Website Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Directory

April 29 • 18m 46.1s

Episode 226 - Commercial milk supply safe, USDA issues federal order requiring premovement testing for lactating dairy cattle moving across state lines

4-25-24 - Dr. Joe reviews USDA's Federal Order requiring premovement testing for lactating dairy cattle moving across state lines. USDA APHIS - Website with access to FAQ FDA Updates Page MN Board of Animal Health - Website Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Directory

April 26 • 12m 26.5s

Episode 225 - Combining cows and solar panels - Agrivoltaics with Brad Heins - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Dr. Bradley J Heins, PhD tenured professor, has some thoughts on the potential for cows, crops, and solar panels all sharing the same land. Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Director

April 22 • 20m 46.2s

Episode 224 - Updates and new FAQ document from USDA APHIS for H5N1 in cattle - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

4-18-24 - Dr. Joe has updates on states impacted and jumps on his angry soapbox while going through a new FAQ document from USDA APHIS. USDA APHIS - Website with access to FAQ, Recommendations, and Testing Guide CDC Announcement - 4-1-24 MN Board of Animal Health - Website Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Directory

April 18 • 12m 12.9s

Episode 223 - Anticipatory stress and H5N1 in cattle with Emily Krekelberg - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

MNfarmstress.com - Resources for coping with farm and rural stress from the MN Department of Agriculture USDA APHIS - Website with access to FAQ, Recommendations, and Testing Guide CDC Announcement - 4-1-24 MN Board of Animal Health - Website Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Directory

April 18 • 17m 59.1s

Episode 222 - Update on a name for Influenza A in cattle, clinical picture, and suggested treatments for impacted farms - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

4-15-24 - Dr. Joe has updates on states impacted, a name for the virus and the disease, and what farmers can expect in terms of clinical picture and treatment of cattle if they are impacted by the illness. USDA APHIS - Website with access to FAQ, Recommendations, and Testing Guide CDC Announcement - 4-1-24 MN Board of Animal Health - Website Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Directory

April 15 • 22m 36.5s

Episode 221 - A history of Influenza A in cattle - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

4-5-24 - Dr. Joe walks through a brief history of Influenza A in cattle courtesy of an excellent review paper. Influenza A in Bovine Species: A Narrative Literature Review USDA APHIS - Website with access to FAQ, Recommendations, and Testing Guide CDC Announcement - 4-1-24 MN Board of Animal Health - Website Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Director

April 5 • 19m 54.5s

Episode 220 - New USDA resources, diagnostic testing, practical PPE, pre-movement testing - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

4-4-24 - Dr. Joe's thoughts on new USDA resources and their recommendations for PPE and premovement testing. USDA APHIS - Website with access to FAQ, Recommendations, and Testing Guide CDC Announcement - 4-1-24 MN Board of Animal Health - Website Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Director

April 4 • 14m 22.9s

Episode 219 - CDC reports Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) infection in a person in the U.S.

4-1-24 - Updates from Dr. Joe from the newest USDA announcement and a CDC announcement. USDA APHIS Announcement - 4-1-24 USDA APHIS - Website CDC Announcement - 4-1-24 MN Board of Animal Health - Website Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Director

April 2 • 10m 44.6s

Episode 218 - Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza confirmed on Idaho and Michigan dairy farms - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

3-29-24 - Updates from Dr. Joe from the newest USDA announcement and an announcement from Idaho State USDA APHIS Announcement - 3-29-24 USDA APHIS - Website Idaho State Department of Agriculture Release MN Board of Animal Health - Website Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Director

March 29 • 15m 43.9s

Episode 217 - Diagnostic sampling, transmission, biosecurity, and Koch's Postulates

Dr. Joe goes over common questions that are coming in to try and provide some guidance for what to do next. USDA APHIS - Press Release USDA APHIS - Website MN Board of Animal Health - Website UMN Extension Press Release Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Director

March 29 • 20m 39.7s

Episode 216 - Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) identified in Texas and Kansas dairy cattle - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Dr. Joe discusses a press release from USDA APHIS about cattle testing positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. USDA APHIS - Press Release USDA APHIS - Website MN Board of Animal Health - Website UMN Extension Press Release Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Director

March 26 • 14m 37.7s

Episode 215 - Pairing cattle risk with operational environment risk for feedlot success - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Dr. Joe discusses matching cattle risk categories with an honest assessment of operational environment risk. Cattle have an ability to buffer stress but it is limited and dependent on management. Thanks for listening. Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Director

March 25 • 21m 54.9s

Episode 214 - County Highlight - Pipestone County, MN with Melissa Runck - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

We dive into agriculture and the community in Pipestone County, MN with Local Extension Educator Melissa Runck. A great community with all species of livestock, and plenty of events to highlight. Thank you for listening. Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Director

March 18 • 36m 14.3s

Episode 213 - Post treatment intervals in feedlot cattle - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Comparison of gamithromycin post-treatment intervals for beef cattle naturally affected with bovine respiratory disease Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Director

March 11 • 18m 54.6s

Episode 212 - Parlor efficiency vs Milking efficiency - Bimodal milking - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

March 4 • 29m 38.3s

Episode 211 - How to help a calf immediately after an assisted calving - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

The OG3 talk about how to (and how not to) help a calf immediately following an assisted calving. Good skills to know for both beef or dairy producers. Thank you for listening. Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Director

February 26 • 24m 8.9s

Episode 210 - Reliable genetic test for fertility, health, and longevity? - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Emily, Dr. Joe, and Bradley J Heins, PhD, Tenured Professor, debate a listener question - Is there a reliable genetic test for fertility, health, and longevity for beef and dairy cattle? There is a fired-up Dr. Bradley J Heins in this episode and you don't want to miss the spectacle. Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Directory

February 19 • 31m 31.2s

Episode 209 - Salmonella dublin in calves, an overview - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

A listener question came in about what to do once Samonella dublin has been identified on your farm. A ton to think about and a borderline information overload in this one, but a good overview to start tackling the problem. Thank you for listening. Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Directory

February 12 • 25m 31s

Episode 208 - Mailbag, plans for research, educational programming, and what we want to learn in 2024 - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Joe, Brad, and Emily are finally together to talk about what they have going for 2024 - research, educational programming, and learning all on the table. What will Brad dive into for research, what will Emily tackle in the mental health and safety world, and what will Dr. Joe get on his soapbox about in 2024? Listen to find out. Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Directory

February 5 • 34m 45s

Episode 207 - Calf mortality case study #5 - BVD case study closure - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Dr. Joe wraps up this case study in the final episode of a calf mortality issue on a cow-calf operation that has taken 2 years to get figured out. Hope you enjoy the closure of the case. Thank you for listening! Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Directory

January 29 • 10m 19.9s

Episode 206 - How do the cows and Brad survive outside at -40°F? - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Brad and Emily discuss how Brad and the cows survive when the temps drop to extremely low temps with wind chills making it even worse. Thanks for listening. Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Directory

January 22 • 23m 21.3s

Episode 205 - Goal setting on the farm with Emily Krekelberg on the Emily Show - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

In a version of "The Emily Show," Emily and Joe talk about goal setting on the farm and different approaches to getting to those goals. Thanks for listening! Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Directory

January 15 • 22m 24.5s

Episode 204 - Winter rain, how far can cattle walk for water, starting a grazing operation from scratch - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Dr. Joe and Brad discuss winter rain and the complications it causes. Then they get into a couple of questions about how far cattle can walk for water in the winter and Brad's advice for a grazing operation starting from scratch. Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Directory

January 8 • 19m 3.3s

Episode 203 - WCROC Case Study #2, respiratory deaths in weaning age calves - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Part 2 of our latest case study (part 1 is in episode 201). Dr. Joe and Bradley come back with more information and the next steps to get a handle on this respiratory disease. Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Directory

January 1 • 21m 56s

Episode 202 - MN State Cattlemen's Annual Convention 2023 and our new teaching tool Helga the Hereford - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Dr. Joe runs down his highlights from the MN State Cattlemen's Association Annual Convention 2023 and his debut of the full-size cow model Helga the Hereford. Thanks for listening. Happy holidays! Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Directory

December 25 • 12m 31.9s

Episode 201 - WCROC Case Study #1, respiratory deaths in weaning age calves - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Another case study series where the OG3 work through a problem. This is real-time problem solving where we find more questions than answers initially and have to go looking for the answers. Necropsy reports, on-the-ground observations, vaccines, and management on the list for today. Thanks for listening! Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Directory

December 18 • 25m 4.3s

Episode 200 - Outtakes from behind the scenes and our favorite episodes - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

The OG3 are together to reflect on some of the best outtakes and best episodes from the past 200 episodes. Thank you for listening! Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Directory

December 11 • 26m 7.3s

Episode 199 - Update on Dairy x Beef Animals at WCROC Dairy - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Brad and Emily discuss the beef on dairy project at WCROC. Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Directory

December 4 • 22m 18.9s

Episode 198 - Injectable and intranasal vaccines at the same time in feedlot cattle - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Comparative effectiveness of intranasal and parenteral vaccines for prevention of bovine respiratory disease in feedlot heifers AABP Podcast - Have You Herd? - Richeson Richeson et al Paper Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Directory

November 27 • 20m 15.4s

Episode 197 - Aging in place on the farm, setting boundaries, and youth tractor safety - The Emily Show - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Most importantly, Bradley's daughter joins out of the gate to get her vote for her favorite beef and dairy breeds officially tallied. After, we fulfilled our promise to Emily for an Emily Show episode about safety and mental health. Thanks for listening! Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Directory

November 20 • 31m 32.1s

Episode 196 - BRD in dairy beef feedlot - case study #3 - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Listen to Episodes 191 and 193 before this episode! Part 3 in the case study of a Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) issue in a dairy beef feedlot. Dr. Joe visited the farm and has recommendations based on his visit. Thanks for listening. Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Directory

November 13 • 27m 30.5s

Episode 195 - Not feeling well? Go to the doctor and advocate for yourself - Brad and Lyme Disease - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Brad and Emily talk about Brad's last few months dealing with a mystery illness and his multiple trips to the doctor to get it figured out. Like farmers, Brad is stubborn and doesn't like the doctor, but it turns out it was important he took the time to go in. It also turns out stubbornness can be a good thing when you need to advocate for yourself. Thanks for listening! CDC Lyme Disease Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Directory

November 6 • 21m 8.9s

Episode 194 - Case study of Klebsiella mastitis in a dairy herd - UMN Extension' The Moos Room

Single episode case study on Klebsiella mastitis in a dairy herd. Dr. Joe walks through the problem, solutions, and most importantly, the mistakes he made along the way. Thanks for listening. Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Directory

October 30 • 14m 48.5s

Episode 193 - Dairy beef feedlot with Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) - Case Study #2 - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Listen to Episode 191 before this episode! Part 2 in the case study of a Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) issue in a dairy x beef feedlot. Necropsy reports, vaccine history, more source information, and more. Thanks for listening. Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Directory

October 23 • 10m 44.5s

Episode 192 - WCROC Dairy Research Update Fall 2023 with Dr. Bradley J Heins - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

What is Brad up to in Morris, MN at the Dairy? Does he really do research or does he just eat grilled cheeses all day, every day? Listen to find out! Also, an update on Brad's trip to World Dairy Expo. Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Directory

October 16 • 22m 12s

Episode 191 - Dairy beef feedlot with Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) - Case Study #1 - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Dr. Joe goes over a case study of a feedlot that is having issues with BRD at 30 DOF. Common problem with complicated variables to consider, some in your control, and some that aren't. What now and what are the next steps? Listen to find out! Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Directory

October 9 • 17m 17.4s

Episode 190 - Pink eye case study at a heifer grower - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Dr. Joe walks through a difficult pink eye case study at a heifer grower. What does he recommend and what does he find? Listen to find out! Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website

October 2 • 16m 18.9s

Episode 189 - Being prepared for unexpected end of life as a farmer - Krishona Martinson - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

September 25 • 1h 1m 43.2s

Episode 188 - Slow down, think twice, assess the situation before jumping in - National Farm Safety and Health Week 2023 - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

National Farm Safety and Health Week Dr. Joe goes over the importance of slowing down and assessing a situation before jumping in and potentially getting hurt. A little story time, a little advice based on what Dr. Joe has done wrong, and plenty of rambling. Thanks for listening. Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website

September 18 • 9m 58.5s

Episode 187 - Should you switch from milking Holstein cows to milking Jersey cows? - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

The Paper - Analysis of Jersey versus Holstein breed profitability on north central US dairies Michigan State Extension Article - Are Holstein or Jersey cows more profitable? The OG3 discuss one of their oldest debates - which is better, Jerseys or Holsteins? A new paper has some new insights to help answer the question. Should you switch from milking Holsteins to milking Jerseys? Listen and find out. Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website

September 11 • 20m 17.8s

Episode 186 - Fodder, is it a viable option for feeding cattle? - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Brad's Fodder Study MNfarmstress.com Brad and Emily discuss the questions Brad has been getting about fodder - what is it, how much labor does it take, what does it cost, does it make sense for my farm? - all in this episode. Thank you for listening! Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website

September 4 • 25m 22.6s

Episode 185 - How to tattoo your cow well, and the importance of checking tattoos early - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Dr. Joe discussed why we need to do a better job as a team (parents, 4H educators, veterinarians, etc.) to check tattoos early and honestly. Dr. Joe reviews his process for how to tattoo an animal and have it last for life. Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website

August 28 • 13m 52.9s

Episode 184 - Post-metaphylatic interval for Zuprevo in lightweight yearling cattle - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Health and performance outcomes from a randomized clinical trial of post-metaphylactic intervals following tildipirosin metaphylaxis for control of naturally occurring BRD in commingled lightweight yearling steers in a commercial feedlot Dr. Joe discusses post-treatment and post-metaphylactic intervals. What are they, and why should you have these in your protocols? In short, to save money and use antibiotics more judiciously. Dr. Joe also reviews a recent paper comparing different post-metaphylatic intervals in calves given Zuprevo for metaphylaxis. Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website

August 21 • 15m 3.3s

Episode 183 - Treating calf scours, a decision making tool - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Calf Scours Treatment Decision Tree Dr. Joe walks through how to treat scours in young calves (less than 21 days old). How to decide what to do and what not to do are on the docket, along with the usual soapbox moments. Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website

August 14 • 20m 35.2s

Episode 182 - Flooding feed yards and hairy heel wart (digital dermatitis) - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Dr. Joe discusses digital dermatitis (hairy heel wart) in connection with standing water in feed yards and other implications of purposely flooding your yard as a heat abatement strategy. Controversial? Maybe. Do we welcome debate and feedback? Always --> themoosroom@umn.edu. Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website

August 7 • 18m 28.9s

Episode 181 - Barriers to integrating crops and livestock with Jane Jewett and Bradley J Heins PhD - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Take the Survey - z.umn.edu/matchmadesurvey Joe talks with Jane Jewett about an exciting opportunity for farmers to take a survey and weigh in on what they need to integrate crops and livestock. After, Brad joins to discuss his opinions on the issue. Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website

July 31 • 27m 23.7s

Episode 180 - Dairy heifer replacements - raise your own, custom raise, or buy? - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Dr. Joe goes over the dairy heifer replacement dilemma - should I raise my own, should I custom raise, or should I buy replacements? Economic considerations, non-economic considerations, biosecurity, quality of product and more discussed today. Big shout out to Jim Salfer for helping with the discussion at the in-person meeting on this topic. Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website

July 24 • 20m 41.4s

Episode 179 - Isaac Salfer - circadian rhythms, nutrition, sustainability, and more - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Isaac Salfer PhD is an associate professor in the Department of Animal Science at the University of Minnesota and a great resource we will have on more in the future to answer our dairy nutrition questions. Today we are getting to know Isaac and his lab. Thanks for listening. Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website

July 17 • 32m 55.8s

Episode 178 - Routine hoof trimming to combat lameness - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

How WCROC's farm combatted lameness in a grazing herd - Progressive Dairy - Brad Heins and Willie Coyne Bradley J Heins PhD sits down to discuss an article he wrote for Progressive Dairy about how he decided to start hoof trimming for the whole herd every 6 months and how it has impacted the welfare and health of the cows at the UMN Dairy at the WCROC in Morris, MN. Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website

July 10 • 23m 30.5s