Best Dairy Genetics Podcasts (2026)

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A Deep-Dive into CowManager’s Newest Calf Health Module 25:48

3h ago25:48

25:48

Discover how technology is reshaping calf care from day one. In this episode, Host Ethan Haywood sits down with Lori Nagel, DVM of CowManager® to explore cutting-edge youngstock monitoring, early disease detection, and how real-time data can improve calf health, welfare and lifetime performance of mature, lactating cows. If you’re looking to protec…

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Tim Abbott Interviews Clark Woodmansee, winner of The 83rd Klussendorf Award 57:58

3d ago57:58

57:58

In this episode of The Evolution of the Great Cow by DairyBusiness News and DairyVoice, Tim Abbott of Showbox Sires talks with Clark Woodmansee, recent winner of the Klussendorf Award. They discuss their combined passion for the industry and Tim dives in to Clark’s history, farm, and some of Woodmansee’s top cows in the industry. Clark Woodmansee t…

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Amino Acids, Reproduction and Beef Calves: Feeding for Two Revenue Streams (Sponsored Podcast) 32:34

6d ago32:34

32:34

Reproductive success is now central to both milk and beef calf revenue in progressive dairy herds. The episode explores how methionine, lysine, and histidine drive fertility and calf health, making amino acid balancing a critical strategy for profitability. Listeners discover how small gains in conception rates can yield significant financial impac…

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Paul Windemuller: Solar energy, artificial intelligence and managing data 54:05

7d ago54:05

54:05

Michigan dairy producer Paul Windemuller joins host Kimmi Devaney to chat about how his family economically started their dairy farm in 2013, the evolution their dairy facilities and the addition of solar panels, the role of artificial intelligence, and how he uses the data provided by his automated milking system and other monitoring technology to…

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John Ellsworth’s Report On The Dairy Industry In Q4 & Looking Toward 2026 46:25

13d ago46:25

46:25

In this episode of DairyVoice, Connie Kuber, of Sealpro Silage Barrier Films by Connor Agriscience, speaks with John Ellsworth of Success Strategies. They discuss what was a pretty good year in the dairy industry and how 2026 may look going forward. There are a lot of concerns going in to 2026, especially the first 6 months. John gives us an idea o…

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IPPE 2026: Bigger, busier, even better 14:27

11d ago14:27

14:27

Planning a smart, efficient International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) 2026 starts long before you hit the show floor. We break down the must-see sessions, the most valuable networking spots, and the tools that will help you navigate 665,000 square feet of exhibits and nearly 1,400 companies without missing the moments that matter. We talk w…

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Building the Connection Between Quality Milk and Forage Analysis (Sponsored Podcast) 34:59

14d ago34:59

34:59

In this Progressive Dairy Podcast, guests from Dairy One discuss how forage testing can impact overall milk quality in herds. Speakers Dan Button, Mike Reuter, and Kenlin Martin have a roundtable-style discussion on what impact they’ve seen from farmers who want to improve the feed given to their cows and how it ties to milk production. This episod…

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Kate Ziehm Talks with the Jody Neal Family About The Vortex System 38:38

20d ago38:38

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In this episode of DairyVoice, Kate Ziehm of Morning Ag Clips spends some time with Jody Neal and his two sons, along with the team at Udderways. Udderways has a new brushless technology called the Vortex. This system is used to stimulate cows while cleaning and drying the teats. The Vortex provides quicker and faster milk letdown, reduction of tow…

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Intestinal health, immunity and profit in modern dairies 15:37

20d ago15:37

15:37

Milk yield, fertility, and resilience don’t start in the parlor—they start at the intestinal barrier. We sit down with Dr. Elliot Neto, Dairy Technical Service Manager at Kemin North America, to unpack why gut integrity is the hidden driver of modern dairy performance and how a leaky barrier quietly siphons energy, components, and profit. From calv…

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December’s New Graduates Designed to Boost Herd Performance 23:51

20d ago23:51

23:51

December sire summaries brought exciting news for Holstein and Jersey breeders as Select Sires introduced a powerful lineup of new proven graduates. With eleven new Holstein graduates and several standout Jersey additions, the additions featured exceptional diversity in pedigrees, strong performance traits, and several high-impact sires poised to i…

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Best of 2025 45:31

21d ago45:31

45:31

Join Progressive Dairy Podcast co-hosts Kimmi Devaney, Walt Cooley and Matti McBride as they highlight some of their favorite articles and podcast episodes from 2025 and discuss Progressive Publishing’s new artificial intelligence (AI) policy, the new Ask AgProud AI feature on agproud.com, 2026 internship opportunities and a fun Christmas segment. …

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Chasing cell counts: How a Waterford farmer keeps SCC below 60 31:38

25d ago31:38

31:38

In the final episode of this season of Agriland's limited podcast series "the Dairy Trail", technical dairy specialist, Cathal O'Shea visited the farm of John Byrne in Co. Waterford. John is milking 220 cows just below the Comeragh Mountains in Dungarvan. He tells us what protocols are place for his to maintain his exceptionally low somatic cell co…

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Genetics against PRRS losses 12:25

25d ago12:25

12:25

A billion-dollar-plus disease problem demands more than wishful thinking, so we went straight to the genetics that keep pigs alive and growing when pathogens hit. With Dr. Jenelle Dunkelberger of Topigs Norsvin, we unpack the science and the on-farm relevance of breeding for disease resilience—how it’s measured, predicted, and proven in real barns.…

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Wendy Hushon On A Wellness Program To Help Our Farmers 37:48

28d ago37:48

37:48

In this episode of DairyVoice podcast, Connie Kuber of Sealpro Silage Barrier Films by Connor Agriscience talks with Wendy Hushon of Uplevel Wellness. They discuss the goal of helping our farmers live a healthier life, both physically and mentally. Among other topics, Connie and Wendy explore nutrition, physical health and mental health aspects for…

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Showbox Sires Releases Bull FANWELL RC 744HO18071 15:37

26d ago15:37

15:37

In this episode of The Evolution of the Great Cow, Showbox Sires announces the release of their latest bull FANWELL RC 744HO18071. Tim Abbott speaks with Mike Duckett and Marco Quaini of Castelverde Holsteins in Italy about the red carrier son of Footloose EX-97. FANWELL*RC will combine the extreme style of Hulu*RC with the incredible power of Foot…

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The Dairy Difference: Advocating for Better School Meals With Smart Swaps (Sponsored Podcast) 19:21

29d ago19:21

19:21

DMI’s Katie Bambacht, Vice President of Nutrition Affairs at the National Dairy Council, speaks with DMI’s Scott Wallin about how the checkoff is working directly with schools to improve school lunches (with dairy being front and center) by collaborating with the School Nutrition Association. Katie explains that nearly 30 million students participa…

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Milking 230 Montbéliarde's in a split calving system 21:40

30d ago21:40

21:40

In the latest episode of Agriland's limited podcast series "The Dairy Trail", technical dairy specialist, Cathal O'Shea visited the farm of Dan and Danny Somers in Co, Wicklow. The father and son partnership are milking 230 Montbéliarde's in a split calving system, with 40-50 cows calving down in autumn. Dan talks on how they got into Montbéliarde'…

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Episode 23: Small Acreage, Big Results with Joseph Klotz 1:02:09

1M ago1:02:09

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Episode 23: Small Acreage, Big Results with Joseph Klotz What if a 12-acre ranch could outlast drought, dodge input spikes, and still raise fertile, gentle cattle that pay their way? That is the story Joseph Klotz tells from Seely, Texas, a rancher who proves you do not need a thousand acres or a show banner to build a profitable, resilient herd. W…

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Inside the Milking Point: Expert Insights on Liner Selection, Mastitis Prevention and Optimal Milking Performance (Sponsored Podcast) 16:49

1M ago16:49

16:49

David Kerr, milkrite | InterPuls (MI) Regional Sales Manager, shares insights on Impulse Air liner technology, proper milking equipment setup, mastitis prevention strategies, and MI comprehensive Farm Services Programs supporting dairy producers. Episode highlights: MI Lines of Business and Impulse Air [~2:08] How to choose the right liner [~4:00] …

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Jim Van Patter: Decades of experience dairying around the world 35:30

1M ago35:30

35:30

Jim Van Patter has managed large dairy herds from Wisconsin to Turkey to Australia to Mississippi and back again. He's now the dairy manager at Nehls Brothers Farm near Juneau, Wisconsin, and he's brought home some hard-won lessons about what works at scale—and what doesn't. Whether you're running 100 cows or 1,000, Jim's got practical insights on …

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Feeding and breeding to boost winter milk performance 26:43

1M ago26:43

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In the latest episode of 'The Dairy Trail', technical dairy specialist, Cathal O'Shea visited the farm of John Wynne in Co, Wicklow. John is in a liquid milk contract, with 45% of the 320 head herd milking through the winter. John talks about the feeding and breeding routines in place on the farm that allow them to achieve their 580kg of milk solid…

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Dr. Chris Cifelli of DMI on Whole Milk Research 24:28

1M ago24:28

24:28

In this episode of DairyVoice podcast, Connie Kuber of Sealpro Silage Barrier Films interviews Dr. Chris Cifelli of Dairy Management Inc.’s National Dairy Council (NDC). They talk about research on whole milk and whole milk dairy foods, plus what sort of consensus has been reached in this research. Chris discusses some of the findings and what is i…

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The Modern Dairy Cow: Rapid Genetic Change and Its Impact on Amino Acid Nutrition (Sponsored Podcast) 44:50

1M ago44:50

44:50

Genetic advances in Holstein cows are reshaping milk composition, demanding more precise nutritional strategies. This episode highlights how the CNCPS v7.0 model and targeted amino acid supplementation can optimize milk solids and herd efficiency. Experts share practical approaches for leveraging data-driven ration modeling to maximize returns in t…

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Award winning Tipperary farm achieving sub 100 SCC 21:30

2M ago21:30

21:30

In the first episode of season three of Agriland's limited podcast series 'The Dairy Trail', we caught up with the 2025 NDC & Kerrygold Milk Quality Award winner, Michael Ryan. The Tipperary man spoke on the end of the grazing rotation, preparations for a successful dry-off, breeding and much more. Agriland's limited podcast series 'The Dairy Trail…

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Episode 22: What Dairy Can Teach Beef with Ben Gotschall 1:12:34

1M ago1:12:34

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Episode 22: What Dairy Can Teach Beef with Ben Gotschall What happens when a poet comes home to rebuild a family dairy with grass, genetics, and a bison herd as his calendar? Ben Gotschall invites us inside Holt Creek Jerseys, a ranch dairy in the Nebraska Sandhills that treats milk like a seasonal food and manages cows by the rhythm of the prairie…

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Targeted Reproductive Management – Explained (Sponsored Podcast) 28:47

2M ago28:47

28:47

What is Targeted Reproductive Management (TRM)? And why should producers care about this new approach to dairy reproduction? Listen in to this Progressive Dairy sponsorcast as a team of reproductive health experts and enthusiasts evaluate new TRM best practices, how dairies can find better repro rates and more. Episode Highlights The latest reprodu…

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Pig livability influenced by nursery pig management, feeding practices 12:07

2M ago12:07

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Some ideas feel too simple to matter—until the data proves they move the needle on survival. We sit down with Dr. Jordan Gebhardt from Kansas State University to unpack how feed form, small management choices, and genetics combine to cut nursery removals and mortality. From creep feed strategy to the surprising power of very large pellets, we explo…

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Community outreach, ice cream production and selling directly to consumers with Lolly Lesher 35:43

2M ago35:43

35:43

Pennsylvania dairywoman Lolly Lesher from Way-Har Farms joins host Kimmi Devaney on this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast to discuss on-farm processing, selling directly to consumers through their farm market and other retail avenues, farm tours and community outreach. Connect with Lesher on Facebook. Here is a breakdown of the episode: [~1…

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Tim Abbott talks with Meino Annema about her role at Holstein International 40:36

2M ago40:36

40:36

In this episode of DairyVoice, Tim Abbott with Showbox Sires continues his series Evolution of the Great Cow with an interview of Meino Annema of Holstein International. They discuss Meino’s role with HI and her background in the dairy world. Tim asks many questions surrounding HI’s print magazine and they talk about several of the key ingredients …

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Inside the waterlines: Fixing hidden performance robbers in swine barns 8:26

2M ago8:26

8:26

Think water is the simplest input on a swine farm? We open the waterlines and find a living system that can quietly limit growth, blunt medications, and raise mortality if it goes unmanaged. With Dr. Gabi Doughan from Iowa State University, we connect barn-floor realities to lab-backed strategies that turn “clean enough” water into a performance ad…

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Episode 21: Grazing School with Charlie Totton, Courtney Tyrrell & Bart Carmichael 58:48

2M ago58:48

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Episode 21: Grazing School with Charlie Totton, Courtney Tyrrell & Bart Carmichael Think you know what your cattle will eat? Watch that certainty crumble when ten heifers meet a “weedy” paddock and turn it into beef and soil armor. We sit down with Charlie Totton and Courtney Tyrrell, along with educator and rancher Bart Carmichael, to unpack the S…

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Making Health Insurance Simple: What You Need to Know to Choose the Right Coverage with Confidence (Sponsored Podcast) 20:03

2M ago20:03

20:03

As a dairy farmer, understanding health insurance options is key to protecting your family, employees, and business. This session explores current market trends and key considerations when evaluating insurance coverage options. Here is a breakdown of the episode: [3:20] 2026 market outlook [5:22] Extended subsides [6:39] Budgeting for health insura…

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Inside the rumen: Phages, feed and future dairy nutrition 16:59

2M ago16:59

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Want to see how tiny viruses could reshape dairy nutrition? We sit down with Dr. Hugo Monteiro of the University of California-Davis to explore the unseen forces inside the rumen and how they tie directly to feed efficiency, milk production, and methane reduction. His work connects residual feed intake (RFI), microbial ecology, and host genetics in…

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Dave Saunders: Getting ready for the global financial reset 28:17

2M ago28:17

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This episode's guest is Dave Saunders. Dave has spent years in business development and ag technology — many might remember his work helping create My Dairy Dashboard, the analytics tool that helps farmers track and improve performance. Now he’s focused on helping producers prepare for a changing financial landscape. He’s written a new book, The Re…

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Dr. Acetoze and Dr. Lammers of ADM on Nexulin 30:24

2M ago30:24

30:24

In this episode of DairyVoice, Dr. Gabriela Acetoze and Dr. Brian Lammers of ADM talk with DairyVoice host Connie Kuber of Sealpro Silage Barrier Film about ADM’s Nexulin. They explain how Nexulin supports cows during the transition period - a critical window for influencing lactation outcomes, for sure. The feedback from dairy producers who have u…

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From field to feed bunk: The HarvXtra Alfalfa advantage 10:06

2M ago10:06

10:06

Weather rarely cooperates, cows never take a day off, and forage quality used to hinge on a calendar. We sit down with Phil Bollman, National Sales and Marketing Director at Forage Genetics International, to unpack how lower‑lignin alfalfa flips the script on the old quality‑versus‑tonnage compromise and gives dairy producers real control over dige…

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Showbox Sires Take You On The Road To Madison 20:48

2M ago20:48

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Are you looking at your show string and wondering which sires will make the best matings to put the next generation in the spotlight? Tim Abbott, co-owner of Showbox Sires, shares what he looks for in a great mating and how he builds on proven cow families. Host Ethan Haywood joins Tim to dive into the elite cows and heifers that have shaped the Sh…

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Episode 20: Preserving a Legacy with Watt Casey Jr. of Casey Beefmasters 59:08

2M ago59:08

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Episode 20: Preserving a Legacy with Watt Casey Jr. of Casey Beefmasters What does it take to build cattle that pay their way without props? We sat down with Watt Matthews Casey Jr. of Casey Beefmasters to trace a 77-year line of selection grounded in the Six Essentials—fertility, weight, conformation, hardiness, milk, and disposition—and a ruthles…

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Large Farm Roundtable with Lely (Sponsored Podcast) 20:41

3M ago20:41

20:41

Hear how large-herd producers scaled with Lely automation at a roundtable that was held live at Miltrim Farms in Athens, Wisconsin. Listen to three large-herd producers share best practices, real-world ROI, barn design and labor efficiency gains. Click through to watch the full roundtable video. This episode is sponsored by Lely. Lely North America…

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Showcase Takes You On The Road To Madison 20:46

3M ago20:46

20:46

Everyone’s buzzing about the Maryland cow that’s redefining crossover success — and Kevin Jorgensen is calling her a true Cinderella story. In this episode, Host Ethan Haywood teams up with Kevin to spotlight MD-Locustcrest P Zuriniah (VG-89) and a lineup of standout heifers and cows that put their mark on the map at World Dairy Expo. They dive int…

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Dairy farm profitability with Brad Guse 45:03

3M ago45:03

45:03

Brad Guse from BMO returns to the Progressive Dairy Podcast to discuss various financial topics ranging from the key aspects of a risk management plan to economics of diversification, profitability strategies, what to expect from interest rates and much more. Episode overview: [~1:10] Guse’s background/career [~1:35] What is going well on dairy far…

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Dr. Robert Fourdraine of DRMS Talks About The New game-changing Fresh Cow Index 18:47

3M ago18:47

18:47

In this episode of DairyVoice, Mike Opperman from Black Dirt Communications speaks with Dr. Robert Fourdraine, the Assistant Director of Product Development for DRMS. They discuss the new Fresh Cow Index (FCI) and why it’s so important. Dr. Fourdraine explains what makes FCI different from other transition cow KPIs and shares herd scenarios that st…

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Whole Milk’s Comeback: What Checkoff-Led Science Reveals (Sponsored Podcast) 19:14

3M ago19:14

19:14

Discover the latest milk fat research on whole milk and dairy foods. DMI’s Dr. Chris Cifelli, Senior Vice President of Nutrition Research at National Dairy Council, speaks with DMI’s Scott Wallin about how the checkoff is expanding the body of science around whole milk, cheese, and yogurt. With more than 80 studies conducted over the last 20 years,…

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Inside U.S. dairy: Immigration, trade, MAHA and the Farm Bill 12:18

3M ago12:18

12:18

A skilled, year-round workforce, volatile trade winds, and a surprising turn in nutrition policy: that’s the terrain U.S. dairy is navigating right now. We sit down with Gregg Doud, CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation and former U.S. ag negotiator, to map the levers that actually move the needle—from immigration reform that reflects 365‑d…

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Episode 19: Generations of Stewardship with George Kempfer 56:06

3M ago56:06

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Episode 19: Generations of Stewardship with George Kempfer What happens when cattle are expected to perform in one of America's most challenging environments? They either adapt or fail. At Kempfer Cattle Company, five generations of ranching experience have created herds specifically designed to thrive where others can't survive. George Kempfer tak…

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Beef-on-Dairy: Current Market Trends and Insights (Sponsored Podcast) 21:49

3M ago21:49

21:49

Join Jeremy Howard, Senior Sales and Marketing Manager at Simplot Animal Sciences, and Lauren Kimble, Manager of the Select Sires ProfitSOURCE program as the discuss the current beef on dairy market and implications for dairy producers. They will unpack: The current strength of the beef-on-dairy market Key trends and shifts over the past year What …

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Maureen Lemos: Connecting with consumers through farm tours, children’s books and a milk drive 57:46

3M ago57:46

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Human influenza spillover elimination is simple way to cut disease risks (updated audio) 14:31

3M ago14:31

14:31

One sneeze at the barn door can ripple through an entire system. We sit down with Dr. Emily McDowell of Pipestone Veterinary Services to dig into one of the most fixable pathway in swine respiratory disease: human influenza spilling over into pigs. Rather than chasing every virus already circulating in herds, we focus on the front door—how people, …

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Lucas Fuess of Rabobank on the Global Dairy Top 20 Report 31:16

3M ago31:16

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In this episode of DairyVoice, host Mike Opperman talks with Lucas Fuess, Senior Dairy Analyst at Rabobank. They discuss Rabobank’s Global Dairy Top 20 Report and what to look forward to in 2026 for the dairy economy. There have been significant change recently and Lucas takes us through it and focuses on the broader trends in the global industry. …

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Showbox Sires Releases a new Bull - Kings Ransom Donatelo 20:48

3M ago20:48

20:48

In this Showbox Sires episode on DairyVoice, Tim Abbott talks with Jeff Ziegler and Bruce Smith of Select Sires about the latest release bull Kings Ransom Donatelo 744HO17933. Donatelo is right out of the alligator 95 point Daze cow at Kings Ransom and people are taking note. In the podcast, Tim, Jeff and Bruce discuss why this bull is so important…

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