300 | Unlocking Cow Potential: Jordan Matthews on People, Precision & Performance
In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen welcomes back Jordan Matthews, an ultra-endurance athlete and dairy farmer at Rosy-Lane Holsteins in Watertown, Wisconsin. They discuss how genetics, environment management and feed technology at the rumen microbial level are unlocking the full potential of dairy cows.
Jordan shares his recent endeavors on the farm and in the trail, including running a 100-mile race to support cancer research, and the introduction of a new and novel calf barn designed for optimal calf socialization and cleanliness.
This episode is sponsored by Native Microbials, the makers of Galaxis Frontier, powered by advanced microbiome technology proven to help cows perform to their full potential. Learn more at nativemicrobials.com.
00:00 Meet Jordan Matthews: Dairy Farmer and Ultra Endurance Runner
01:49 Jordan's Inspiring Story: Running for a Cause
04:16 Updates on Jordan's Brother and Personal Achievements
06:43 The Vision and Values at Rosy-Lane Holsteins
07:52 Innovations in Calf Care at Rosy-Lane
11:14 The Legacy and Culture of Innovation at Rosy-Lane
13:39 Pioneering Barn Designs and Genetic Advancements
19:05 Focus on Feed Efficiency and New Technologies
20:23 Evaluating New Feed Products
20:59 Understanding Rumen Microbiome
21:45 Economic and Environmental Impact
24:39 Human and Animal Nutrition Parallels
30:08 Technological Innovations in Dairy Farming
36:35 Future Goals and Personal Insights
38:08 Conclusion and Podcast Wrap-Up
