The GPS DairyCAST features the high-value insights of the GPS Dairy Consulting team’s trusted advisors and the owners and managers from the elite dairy farms they serve. These conversations deliver on the GPS Dairy Consulting promise to inspire change and grow leaders. Learn more at GPSdairy.com.
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SwineCast: Regular updates and entertainment on and about the pork industry. Your Connection. At Your Convenience. (tm)
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This is a podcast series based up on the Truffle Media Update series.
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016 An Overview of GPS FeedFIT® Assessment and the Insights it can Provide Dairy Producers
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On this episode of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS consultants Paul Dyk, MSc, PAS, Andre Pereira, PhD, BVetMed and Nathan Pokowski, PAS sit down and have a roundtable discussion about the GPS FeedFIT® Assessment, a way to serve dairy producers and capture extra value on their farms. Learn more about GPS: https://www.gpsdairy.com…
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SwineCast 1254 Show Notes: U.S. swine producers will face continued economic challenges for the first portion of 2024, with a reduction in feed costs arriving by summer. But producers will still need to improve herd health and make their production systems more efficient if they are to survive. The At The Meeting team welcomes back Mark Greenwood, …
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015 Beyond Digesters: Carbon Markets for U.S. Dairies
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On episode 15 of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS consultant Andre Pereira, PhD, BVetMed is joined by Patrick Wood of Ag Methane Advisors, LLC to dig into the details of what U.S. dairy farmers need to know about carbon markets and going beyond the conversation of digesters. Enjoy this conversation as part of our series from the 2023 GPS Dairy Leaders Forum.…
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SwineCast 1253, At The Meeting – US-SHIP Promises Action On Long-standing Health Issues – Dr. Tyler Holck and Mike Walker – SwineCast.com
SwineCast 1253 Show Notes: The US Swine Health Improvement Plan (US-SHIP), with its House of Delegates and recently elected General Conference Committee (GCC), provides an action-oriented structure to safeguard and improve the health of the U.S. swine herd. The At The Meeting team talks with US-SHIP senior coordinator Dr. Tyler Holck (Iowa State Un…
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014 Feed Center Design Observations: Insights from our Summer Intern
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On this episode of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS consultant Paul Dyk, MSc, PAS, sits down with our 2023 summer intern, Chaiden Duitscher, to share his findings from his summer internship focused on feed center design. Chaiden will explain what he witnessed farms doing to improve feed efficiency, from on-farm grinding to using stationary mixers and automat…
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013 Top Three Gold Standards for Excellent Forage Quality
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On episode 13 of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS consultant Nathan Pokowski, PAS, shares his knowledge and experience in what it takes to not just put up forage, but prepare for, harvest, fill and pack excellent quality forage to keep cows healthy and at peak performance. Listen to hear Nathan's three gold standards of forage excellence. Make sure to sign u…
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012 Exploring Mental Health Resources on the Farm
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On this episode of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS team member Amanda Borkowski sits down with Monica Kramer McConkey of Eyes on the Horizon Consulting to talk about how to support your employees through times of struggle. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so tune in to hear about resources and what to look for when it comes to the mental wellbeing of t…
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SwineCast 1252, At The Meeting – U.S. Pork Exports Will Evaporate Without Better Traceability – Rob Brenneman
SwineCast 1252 Show Notes: The absence of improved standards for tracing the movement of pigs in the U.S. is producing unnecessary risk for producers and the industry. While an estimated 70 percent of producers favor improved traceability, near unanimous adoption is needed to reassure U.S. trade partners and protect producer income in the event of …
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On episode 11 of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS Partner and Consultant King Hickman, DVM, talks about one of the top concerns for dairy producers right now: bovine influenza A virus. King discusses the signs and symptoms and what actions you can take right now to prepare yourself, your team and your supplies inventory. Get the FMEA Matrix template here: ht…
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010 How FeedFIT® Tracker is Streamlining Dairy Operations
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On this episode of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS Partner and Consultant Trent Dado shares challenges he has experienced working with dairy producers when it comes to data. Tune in to hear how GPS has found a solution to help farmers be able to optimize their data and integrate communications to make powerful management decisions. Enjoy this conversation a…
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009 Bridging the Gap Between Cultures on the Farm
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On episode 9 of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS Business Development Director Stephanie Jens sits down with Michael Johnson of Trailside Holsteins to dig into the details of bridging culture and fostering employee relations on his dairy. Enjoy this conversation as part of our series from the 2023 GPS Dairy Leaders Forum. Check out the GPS Dairy Blog: https:…
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008 Discussing the Nuances of Sustainable Agriculture
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On this episodeT, GPS Consultant Andre Pereira, PhD, BVetMed and Dr. Kimberly Stackhouse-Lawson of Colorado State University discuss sustainability and why there is so much pressure and confusion for consumers and dairy producers. Enjoy this conversation as part of our series from the 2023 GPS Dairy Leaders Forum. Join our email list: http://eepurl…
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007 How Does My Business Improve Its Competitive Edge?
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On episode seven of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS Consultant and Managing Partner Robb Bender, PhD, PAS and Steve Bodart of AgriGrowth Solutions dig into trends that will set dairies apart over the upcoming years, capital cost, heifer inventory, expansion, machinery and things to consider when potentially expanding to a second site. Enjoy this conversatio…
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006 Voluntary vs. Involuntary Employee Turnover = How Does your Dairy Measure Up?
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On this episode of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS Consultant and Founder King Hickman, DVM, and Kristy Pagel of Leading Edge Consulting dig into the details of employee turnover. Tune in as King and Kristy explore this important piece of the people-side of the dairy farming. Enjoy this conversation as part of our GPS DairyCAST series from the 2023 GPS Dair…
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005 Who Moved My Cheese - A Look at Dairy Markets and What is Driving Them
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On episode five of the GPS DairyCAST, GPS Consultant Trent Dado, MSc, and Mike North of Ever.Ag discuss the turbulence of the global market, what's going on with domestic supply & consumption and how this impacts dairy farmers and the decisions they are making. Enjoy this conversation as part of our GPS DairyCAST series from the 2023 GPS Dairy Lead…
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004 Colostrum Management - Factors Influencing Yield, Quality and Calf Health
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On this episode, Peggy Coffeen sits down with GPS Dairy Founder & Consultant Marty Faldet, PhD, PAS and Trent Westhoff of Cornell University to take a deeper look at the factors that influence yield and calf health, as well as practical ways to improve colostrum. Enjoy this conversation as part of our GPS DairyCAST series from the 2023 GPS Dairy Le…
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Truffle Media Update 0040 Show Notes: Art Bell Somewhere In Time - Jerry Pournelle Comets Colliding With Earth.Subscribe to the Truffle Media Update podcast series on iTunes: https://bit.ly/tmn-update-podcastBy Truffle Media Networks
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Truffle Media Update 0039 Show Notes: Gillmor, Jarvis and Rosen - Gatekeepers No More? [DigiDemo 2004]Subscribe to the Truffle Media Update podcast series on iTunes: https://bit.ly/tmn-update-podcastBy Truffle Media Networks
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Truffle Media Update 0038 Show Notes: The Daily Source Code with Adam Curry and Dave Winer from 2004 talking about BloggerCon 3!Subscribe to the Truffle Media Update podcast series on iTunes: https://bit.ly/tmn-update-podcastBy Truffle Media Networks
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SwineCast 1251 Show Notes: Recruiting the next generation of swine veterinarians is challenging, which puts the future of swine health at risk. The At The Meeting team talks with Dr. Chris Richards (Managing Director, Apiam Animal Health) about how Apiam has successfully used mentorships, career planning, flexible workplace practices, student debt …
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SwineCast 1250, Update From The Swine Disease Reporting System Number 68 – Disease Surveillance Diagnostic and Production Data – Dr. Gustavo Silva
SwineCast 1250 Show Notes: The Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) invited Dr. Gustavo Silva (Iowa State University) to discuss the importance of disease diagnostics for production management and the cost of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae elimination. This SwineCast episode shares the most recent report number 68, that can also be found at https://fiel…
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SwineCast 1249, At The Meeting – Opportunities and Threats for Spanish Pork Producers – Albert Morera
SwineCast 1249 Show Notes: Decreases in pork production in other EU countries have created growth opportunities for Spanish pork producers, but the potential for increasing regulation and declining consumption of pork are causing concern. Both threats could drive significant declines in EU pork production in the years ahead. The ATM team discusses …
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SwineCast 1248 Show Notes: Tim Heiller with PIC shares how the DISC Personality Test can help teams work better together.By Truffle Media Networks
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SwineCast 1247 Show Notes: Dr. Dusty Oedekoven (Chief Veterinarian, National Pork Board) toured the European Union and surrounding countries to learn more about how African Swine Fever (ASF) is managed. Key takeaway: The EU has zone standardization language and practices in place for regions with ASF. This standard helps provide bio-containment, bi…
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SwineCast 1246 Show Notes: Dr. Meredith Petersen (Iowa State University Swine Medicine Education Center) shares a research update on veterinary telehealth and telemedicine. Key message is telehealth offers an opportunity for improving veterinary efficiency but the current telehealth equipment needs improvement.…
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SwineCast 1245, Update From The Swine Disease Reporting System Number 67 – Purdue’s Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory – Dr. Craig Bowen
SwineCast 1245 Show Notes: The Swine Disease Reporting System (SDRS) invited Dr. Craig Bowen (Purdue University) to discuss Purdue’s Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory contributions, motivations to join the SDRS project, and the expected benefits for swine stakeholders. This SwineCast episode shares the most recent report number 67, that can also…
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003 How to Use Data to Make Strategic Decisions for Your Dairy Farming Business
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On the third episode of GPS DairyCAST, Peggy Coffeen sits down with GPS Dairy Consultant Trent Dado, MSc and Ever Ag Consultant, Ryne Braun to chat about how to make strategic decisions on the dairy farm using data and technology. You won't want to miss this episode! Tune in for all of the details!By GPS Dairy Consulting, LLC
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002 GPS Dairy “Truck Talk”: 2 Dairy Consultants Tackle 2 Dairy Farm Technologies
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Welcome to Episode 2 of the GPS DairyCAST! On this episode, Peggy Coffeen is joined by GPS Dairy Consultants Paul Dyk, MSc, PAS and Andre Pereira, PhD, BVetMed, where they will be chatting about two dairy farm technologies that farmers can implement to improve their operations. Tune in to catch their thoughts on activity monitors and feed technolog…
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SwineCast 1244, Update From The Swine Disease Reporting System Number 66 – Sapovirus Control Strategies – Dr. Thomas Petznick
SwineCast 1244 Show Notes: The Swine Disease Reporting System shares aggregate data from participating veterinary diagnostic laboratories (VDLs) in the United States of America. Plus Dr. Thomas Petznick (ArkCare) joins the conversation on the PRRSV scenario in Nebraska, enteric coronavirus biosecurity strategies, and Sapovirus epidemiology. This Sw…
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SwineCast 1243 Show Notes: With several successful California Prop 12 certifications behind her, Dr. Cara Haden from Pipestone Veterinary Services has important insights about the compliance process. She shares with the At The Meeting team how important detailed documentation is to the Prop 12 certification process. On ‘At the Meeting’, Honoring Dr…
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SwineCast 1242, Update From The Swine Disease Reporting System Number 65 – SDRS expansion through USDA-NIFA funding
SwineCast 1242 Show Notes: The Swine Disease Reporting System team discusses the project’s new developments funded from the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). New developments include monitoring new PRRSV variants, traceability of pathogen co-detections, and SDRS representativeness. This SwineCast episode shares the most rece…
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SwineCast 1241 Show Notes: The European Union swine producers are facing challenging headwinds related to economics, environmental concerns, and perceptions of livestock conditions. Is this an opportunity for U.S. producers or a foreshadowing of the future? The At The Meeting team talks with Dr. Oliver Duran (Boehringer Ingelheim Leader for the Swi…
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SwineCast 1240, Updates On The Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory – Dr. Rodger Main
SwineCast 1240 Show Notes: Dr. Rodger Main (Professor & Director, Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory) shares updates on Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and what it will do to help food animal health monitoring in Iowa and across the U.S.By Truffle Media Networks
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001 Growing and Scaling the Leadership Team with GPS Dairy Consultant Robb Bender and Steve Abel from Abel Dairy Farms
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On this first episode of GPS Dairy Cast, host Peggy Coffeen sits down to chat with GPS Dairy Consultant, Robb Bender and his client, Steve Abel, owner of Abel Dairy Farms to talk about what it's like scaling a dairy operation from 1800 cows to 4200 cows. Tune in to catch all of the details on how they did it! Learn more at GPSdairy.com.…
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SwineCast 1239 Show Notes: The Swine Disease Reporting System team features special guest Dr. Pablo Pineyro (Iowa State University) to discuss discusses PCV2 monitoring strategies. This SwineCast episode shares the most recent report number 64, that can also be found at https://fieldepi.research.cvm.iastate.edu/sdrs/.…
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