Podcasts about animal health

Welcome to Season 8 and our ONE HUNDREDTH episode! We're catching up with some of our, and your, favorite past guests and asking all the important questions. Who are you? What have you been up to? What's on the horizon for the future of Vet Med? Toilet paper, over or under?   Join us as we celebrate this milestone in podcasting history! This special episode sets the tone for an exciting new season.  Thank you to all of our listeners for making this moment possible, we couldn't do it without you. So strap in, grab a drink, let go of the wheel, and prepare to get……UNLEASHED.  

Guest: Dr. Gustavo Lascano, Associate Professor of Ruminant Nutrition, Clemson UniversityHost: Drs. Gabe Kenne & Buz KlootLength: ~70 minutesIn this conversation with Dr. Gustavo Lascano, Ruminant Nutrition Specialist at Clemson University, we discuss integrating ecological principles like succession and diversity into farm management to improve animal, soil, and human health. Dr. Lascano describes intricate details of ruminant nutrition and reinforces that it should focus not only on calories but also on proper nutrient balance and feeding the microbial ecosystem within the rumen. His expertise in this field comes not only from advanced degrees and field and laboratory research, but also from experiencing indigenous agricultural systems firsthand and seeing how they offer valuable insights into sustainable, low-input food production systems.Episode Highlights:Rethinking Production Systems with Ecological SuccessionDiverse Background with Global RootsFree Choice Feeding & Ruminant EfficiencyRumen Microbiology & Soil ParallelsIndustrial vs. Regenerative Feeding ModelsAgroecological Inspirations from the AmazonThe Role of Animals in Regenerative AgTo learn more about Dr. Lascano and ruminant nutrition, check out the below links:Gustavo Lascano at Clemson UniversityFaculty ProfileSoil Health Lab Podcast ArchivesVisit WebsiteFeatured in the episode: Cotton, Country, Conservation (8-year regenerative agriculture study)  

This episode was recorded at the 2025 Western Dairy Management Conference in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Sabine Mann, Cornell University; Dr. Will Mustas, Progressive Dairy Solutions; Dr. Don Niles, Dairy Dreams LLC; and Joey Airosa, Airosa Dairy Farms, introduce themselves. (0:48)Dr. Mann outlines the high points of her presentation. Giving an adequate amount of high-quality colostrum quickly after birth is essential to equip the calf with the best chances to stay healthy. Colostrum is more than a solution of water and immunoglobulins, and we are continuing to learn more about other nutrients and growth factors that colostrum contains. (12:03)Dr. Niles and Mr. Airosa talk about colostrum and maternity protocols on their dairies. Each has dedicated maternity staff in charge of postnatal calf care. Don mentions they often have public tours of their dairy and shares some anecdotes. Joey's maternity staff try to get colostrum in calves within 30 minutes of birth and have worked out a good communication system to ensure seamless calf care when shift changes occur. (13:57)Dr. Mann emphasizes the timing of colostrum delivery is critical. But what about the amount? Should every calf get four liters? Joey notes they bottle feed and have settled on three quarts for Holstein calves and two quarts for Jersey calves. Sabine says research backs that up - calves will not voluntarily drink much more than 3-3.5 liters. Using esophageal feeders to give four liters could be overfeeding in some cases, which could cause slower emptying of the stomach and thus slower arrival and uptake of immunoglobulins at the small intestine. The four liter recommendation came from the idea that good quality colostrum probably had about 50 grams per liter of IgG, and at that time, we wanted to get 200 grams into the calf. Perhaps making a sheet with recommended amounts based on calf weights could be helpful for maternity staff.  Dr. Mann also clarifies that the 50 grams per liter of IgG is not really good quality colostrum. Most herds average about 90-100 grams per liter of IgG in colostrum. She recommends every farm find out how good their colostrum is and optimize feeding amounts from there. (22:45)Dr. Mann notes the importance of making sure dry cows are not deficient in protein supply and ensuring the dry period is long enough to create high-quality colostrum. While it's commonly thought older cows have better colostrum than young cows, she underlines again the importance of measuring colostrum quality to know for sure. She also highly recommends measuring colostrum quality from individual cows before pooling so that poor colostrum does not dilute good colostrum. (31:04)Dr. Mustas shares some of the challenges he's seeing on dairies where he consults. What can we do to control the bacteriological quality of colostrum? He notes there's no reason we can't get very low bacteria counts pre-pasteurization. Making sure maternity areas are clean and sanitary, udders are prepped very well, and harvesting equipment is not neglected are all great strategies. (35:53)Dr. Mann talks about individual cow variation in colostrum production and some factors that might influence including placental interactions, hormones, and genetics. (38:04)Scott and Sabine discuss some of the research around supplementing with choline during the dry period and subsequent colostrum production. (41:28)Dr. Niles comments that pasteurization of colostrum has been one of the most exciting technologies to come along. On his farm, the pasteurizer has given them much more control over colostrum quality and delivery time. Dr. Mann agrees storage of colostrum has given dairies the ability to be strategic about how they use colostrum, what colostrum they use, and to also plan for seasonal colostrum shortages. She agrees with Dr. Mustas that clean colostrum harvesting equipment is key to low bacterial counts. (44:13)Dr. Mustas talks about how the beef-on-dairy phenomenon has altered colostrum protocols. Calf ranches are giving deductions for poor colostrum scores when calves are received. Some operations even offer premiums or discounts on daily yardage depending on individual calf colostrum scores. (50:21)Joey, Don, and Sabine comment on the importance of finding the right people to work in maternity and instilling the idea that taking care of cows and calves is both a great responsibility and a great honor. (52:56)The panel wraps up with their take-home thoughts. (58:31)Please subscribe and share with your industry friends to invite more people to join us at the Real Science Exchange virtual pub table.  If you want one of our Real Science Exchange t-shirts, screenshot your rating, review, or subscription, and email a picture to anh.marketing@balchem.com. Include your size and mailing address, and we'll mail you a shirt.

Last week of April, what'd you miss in vet med?Florida passes Pet Insurance BillPumpkin launches instant paymentsVeterinary Innovation Council on AIPatterson complete saleCVS Group divests crematorium businessEvents GaloreHelpful links:The Bird Bath substackVIC – What Do Veterinary Professionals Need to Know about Artificial Intelligence in 2025?Flourish Academy MasterclassesAnimal Health, Nutrition & Technology Innovation – Shaping the Future of Animal Health in the USACollege of Veterinary Medicine – Symposium on Artificial Intelligence in Veterinary Medicine (SAVY 2.0)

The USDA calls biosecurity the cornerstone of animal livestock production and it's one that's taken center stage of late as farmers have battled disease. Dr. Kelli Werling, Director of Animal Health Programs at the Indiana Board of Animal Health, joins to talk biosecurity, how farmers are protecting the farm and how the spread of disease among animal production is ultimately impacting consumers. We get into: The current state of biosecurity across the Midwest, avian flu's impact three years into its reign and how farmers are working to attempt further spread on their operations Consumer pressure being felt by avian flu and how egg prices are being impacted The migration of the disease from birds to other species – from cattle to cats – and why it's happening As a regulatory body, IBOAH balancing the heightened state of alert, practicality of science and emotion Where Kelli sees new innovations emerging on farms to combat the spread of disease The best defense to avian flu – is a good offense What IBOAH sees ahead with disease pressure and their call to action for farmers and industry alike

The USDA calls biosecurity the cornerstone of animal livestock production and it's one that's taken center stage of late as farmers have battled disease. Dr. Kelli Werling, Director of Animal Health Programs at the Indiana Board of Animal Health, joins to talk biosecurity, how farmers are protecting the farm and how the spread of disease among animal production is ultimately impacting consumers. We get into:  The current state of biosecurity across the Midwest, avian flu's impact three years into its reign and how farmers are working to attempt further spread on their operations Consumer pressure being felt by avian flu and how egg prices are being impacted The migration of the disease from birds to other species – from cattle to cats – and why it's happening As a regulatory body, IBOAH balancing the heightened state of alert, practicality of science and emotion Where Kelli sees new innovations emerging on farms to combat the spread of disease The best defense to avian flu – is a good offense What IBOAH sees ahead with disease pressure and their call to action for farmers and industry alike  

This is the second in a two part series all to do with Autumn Ill thrift in grazing ruminants. Part one (Episode 61) explored some of the nutritionally-based reasons that may contribute to animals appearing ‘ill thrifty' when pasture quality shifts from standing, poor quality summer pasture to very high quality, lush autumn green feed. The potential for animal-health related challenges to contribute to autumn ill thrift issues is covered in this, our latest episode. First up, the role for internal parasites to cause autumn ill thrift issues is briefly discussed (but acknowledging the excellent resources for managing internal parasites can be found here with NZs very own Wormwise programme here https://beeflambnz.com/wormwise ). Other topics tackled in this podcast include the role for ‘facial eczema' (sporidesmin toxicity), endophyte alkaloids found in ryegrasses that contain standard (but not novel) endophytes, growth of Fusarium spp. on autumn pasture thatch, and trace mineral deficiencies. Last but not least, we cover the potential for sub-clinical effects of high levels of nitrate in autumn pastures (and crops) to reduce feed intake and therefore animal productivity. This nitrate topic builds on a previous discussion of nitrate toxicity covered in one of our earlier Rumen Room podcasts, Episode 5. As always, animal health topics discussed in this podcast are of a general nature only, and information provided is not intended to replace the advice of your own veterinarian and/or qualified nutritionist.

Grand Prix Dressage rider Charlotte Jorst joins us to talk about cloning her championship horse Kastel's Nintendo. Dr. Erin Denney-Jones DVM discusses bone cysts and some mighty weird news. Listen in…HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3672 – Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the GeekTitle Sponsor: State Line Tack HRN coupon code Get 30% OFF any $129 order. Enter coupon code HRN at checkout. Please note: Some products are not eligible for the add'l discount due to manufacturer restrictions. These are noted in your shopping cart.Title Sponsor: Poseidon Animal HealthGuest: Charlotte Jorst, article on her clones of NintendoGuest: Dr. Erin Denney-Jones DVM of the Florida Equine Veterinary Services, Clermont FLAdditional support for this podcast provided by: Daily Dose Equine, Equine Network, Equestrian + and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps:06:25 - Daily Whinnies10:05 - Dire Wolf and Genetically Modified Horses 17:00 - Charlotte Jorst37:59 - Bone Cysts49:45 - Weird News

Grand Prix Dressage rider Charlotte Jorst joins us to talk about cloning her championship horse Kastel's Nintendo. Dr. Erin Denney-Jones DVM discusses bone cysts and some mighty weird news. Listen in…HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3672 – Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the GeekTitle Sponsor: State Line Tack HRN coupon code Get 30% OFF any $129 order. Enter coupon code HRN at checkout. Please note: Some products are not eligible for the add'l discount due to manufacturer restrictions. These are noted in your shopping cart.Title Sponsor: Poseidon Animal HealthGuest: Charlotte Jorst, article on her clones of NintendoGuest: Dr. Erin Denney-Jones DVM of the Florida Equine Veterinary Services, Clermont FLAdditional support for this podcast provided by: Daily Dose Equine, Equine Network, Equestrian + and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps:06:25 - Daily Whinnies10:05 - Dire Wolf and Genetically Modified Horses 17:00 - Charlotte Jorst37:59 - Bone Cysts49:45 - Weird News

Send us a textIn this conversation of the VCA Voice Podcast, Dr. Kerl is thrilled to welcome long time friend, colleague, and mentor Dr. Todd Tams. Listen in as Dr. Tams shares his extensive journey in veterinary medicine, highlighting his experiences from his education at Ohio State University to his pivotal role as Chief Medical Officer at VCA Animal Hospitals. He discusses the evolution of VCA, the challenges faced during its rapid growth, and the importance of maintaining high-quality medical standards. Dr. Tams emphasizes the significance of internships in shaping veterinary careers and the advancements made in internship programs at VCA, including improved compensation and support for interns. He and Dr. Kerl also chat about the importance of quality care, education, and the future of veterinary medicine, particularly with the integration of technology and AI.Dr. Tams received his DVM from The Ohio State University in 1977. After working in mixed animal practice in Vermont and then completing an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the West Los Angeles Veterinary Medical Group, he completed a residency in internal medicine at Colorado State University. Dr. Tams was a staff internist at the Angell Memorial Animal Hospital in Boston and clinical assistant professor at Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine from 1981-84, and achieved board certification in internal medicine in 1982.Dr. Tams returned to Los Angeles in 1984 to rejoin the West Los Angeles Veterinary Medical Group as a staff internist and gastroenterologist. In January 1987 West Los Angeles Veterinary Medical Group became the first VCA hospital. For more than 30 years he served as Chief Medical Officer for VCA, as well as being on staff as apart-time internist at VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital. In 2020 Dr. Tams transitioned to his new role as Mars Veterinary Health CMO for External Affairs and in 2022 he joined the MVH Corporate Affairs team serving as VP for External Affairs. At MVH Dr. Tams focuses on university liaison, chairing the MVH Deans Council and annual House Officer Summits, advanced educational programs (student extern and preceptor programs and internship and sponsored residency training programs), while also working with the VCA Japan team and representing the various Mars hospital business units. Dr. Tams was named as a Distinguished Alumnus of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2000.Dr. Tams has published two textbooks:1. Small Animal Endoscopy (3 editions)2. Handbook of Small Animal Gastroenterology (2 editions)Dr. Tams has presented numerous seminars and wet lab courses in the U.S. and abroad on his special interest areas of gastroenterology and GI endoscopy.Visit our website: vcavoice.comAll episodes produced by dādy creative

The work continues to prevent the highly pathogenic avian influenza from disrupting dairy herds. Several states have had the virus infiltrate dairies, but Wisconsin is not one of them. The goal of state health officials is to keep it that way. Dr. Heather Roney is a veterinarian and epidemiologist with the state Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection's Division of Animal Health, overseeing state cattle programs. She says Wisconsin's dairy industry is different from the other top dairy-producing states that have struggled with the virus -- we're not bringing in a lot of lactating cows. This benefits our dairy industry in preventing the spread of HPAI/H5N1. Wisconsin is currently under two federal orders and one state order regarding lactating dairy cattle testing. Roney says even dairy farmers who are not required to test their milk are volunteering to test and being proactive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Jeff and Becky welcome Amy Floyd and Everett Hendrixon of Dalan Animal Health back to the podcast to discuss the latest developments surrounding honey bee vaccination. With spring queen orders underway, many beekeepers are exploring the option of vaccinated queens to help protect their colonies from brood diseases and beyond. Amy, head of beekeeper relations and a former USDA researcher, shares her journey into beekeeping and how she came to work with Dalan. Everett, Dalan's sales manager, offers insights into the commercial side of introducing this new technology to the industry. Together, they provide updates on the AFB vaccine's acceptance and distribution, and importantly, highlight emerging evidence that the vaccine may also help reduce other serious threats, including deformed wing virus (DWV), chalkbrood, and sacbrood. The episode dives into how the vaccine works—not with needles, but via queen candy—and explains the principle of transgenerational immune priming. The team also explores recent field trials demonstrating up to 90% reduction in DWV, even in colonies with similar varroa levels, and how these unexpected benefits may shift how beekeepers think about disease prevention. Whether you're a hobbyist or a sideliner considering new management tools this season, this episode offers valuable context on one of the most exciting health innovations for honey bees today. Websites from the episode and others we recommend: Dalan Animal Health: https://dalan.com Honey Bee Health Coalition: https://honeybeehealthcoalition.org The National Honey Board: https://honey.com Honey Bee Obscura Podcast: https://honeybeeobscura.com 2 Million Blossoms - The Podcast: https://2millionblossoms.com Copyright © 2025 by Growing Planet Media, LLC     ______________ Betterbee is the presenting sponsor of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Betterbee's mission is to support every beekeeper with excellent customer service, continued education and quality equipment. From their colorful and informative catalog to their support of beekeeper educational activities, including this podcast series, Betterbee truly is Beekeepers Serving Beekeepers. See for yourself at www.betterbee.com This episode is brought to you by Global Patties! Global offers a variety of standard and custom patties. Visit them today at http://globalpatties.com and let them know you appreciate them sponsoring this episode!  Thanks to Bee Smart Designs as a sponsor of this podcast! Bee Smart Designs is the creator of innovative, modular and interchangeable hive systems made in the USA using recycled and American sourced materials. Bee Smart Designs - Simply better beekeeping for the modern beekeeper.   Thanks to Dalan who is dedicated to providing transformative animal health solutions to support a more sustainable future. Dalan's vaccination against American Foulbrood (AFB) is a game changer. Vaccinated queens protect newly hatched honeybee larvae against AFB using the new Dalan vaccine. Created for queen producers and other beekeepers wanting to produce AFB free queens.  Retailers offering vaccinated queens and packages:  https://dalan.com/order-vaccinated-queens/   More information on the vaccine: https://dalan.com/media-publications/   Thanks to Strong Microbials for their support of Beekeeping Today Podcast. Find out more about their line of probiotics in our Season 3, Episode 12 episode and from their website: https://www.strongmicrobials.com Thanks for Northern Bee Books for their support. Northern Bee Books is the publisher of bee books available worldwide from their website or from Amazon and bookstores everywhere. They are also the publishers of The Beekeepers Quarterly and Natural Bee Husbandry. _______________ We hope you enjoy this podcast and welcome your questions and comments in the show notes of this episode or: questions@beekeepingtodaypodcast.com Thank you for listening!  Podcast music: Be Strong by Young Presidents; Epilogue by Musicalman; Faraday by BeGun; Walking in Paris by Studio Le Bus; A Fresh New Start by Pete Morse; Wedding Day by Boomer; Christmas Avenue by Immersive Music; Red Jack Blues by Daniel Hart; Original guitar background instrumental by Jeff Ott. Beekeeping Today Podcast is an audio production of Growing Planet Media, LLC Copyright © 2025 by Growing Planet Media, LLC

Spring is the time for horse owners to reevaluate their vaccine regimens. Diseases are out there that threaten your prized animals, but they're preventable. Dr. Heather Roney is a veterinarian and epidemiologist with the state Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection's Division of Animal Health, overseeing state equine programs. She walks us through the health risks your horse may encounter this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Season 4 Episode 7 - Great discussion with Todd Bilby, Ph.D from Merck Animal health about synchronizing your cow herd, A.I. & ET protocols. Plus a fun April fools joke! 

In this episode of "Grazing," Clint visits with Dr. Samantha Beaty, Tennessee State Veterinarian and Assistant Commissioner for Animal Health. The two discuss the role that the State Veterinarian's Office plays in ensuring animal health in the state of Tennessee.

Dr. Hansen's lab conducted several in vitro experiments where choline chloride was supplemented to beef embryo culture media for the first seven days of embryonic development. Calves resulting from the choline-supplemented embryos were consistently 17-20 kilograms heavier at weaning. In the feeding experiment presented at the Florida Ruminant Nutrition Symposium, Dr. Sagheer fed rumen-protected choline to beef cows one day before AI through seven days post-AI, spanning ovulation, fertilization, and the first seven days of embryo development. In contrast to the in vitro studies, calves born to cows supplemented with choline during the peri-conception period were lighter at weaning than control calves. The panel discusses potential mechanisms of action for these results, including choline's role as a methyl donor potentially impacting the epigenetic programming of the embryo.

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Gary Richter, integrative veterinarian, founder of Ultimate Pet Nutrition, and author of "Longevity for Dogs" and "Longevity for Cats."

Holistic Veterinary Medicine: Integrative Approaches to Enhancing Pet Health with Dr. Gary Richter, an integrative veterinarian, best-selling author, and founder of Ultimate Pet Nutrition. He discusses the benefits and applications of holistic veterinary medicine, exploring how holistic treatments like acupuncture, chiropractic care, and herbal therapies can positively impact animal health without the placebo effect present in human treatments. Dr. Richter shares insights from his books, “Longevity for Dogs” and “Longevity for Cats,” and from his transition from conventional to integrative veterinary practices. He highlights the challenges pets face in modern environments, including degenerative diseases and poor nutrition. The conversation covers optimal diets for pets, the impact of environmental toxins, the role of supplements, and cutting-edge advancements in veterinary care such as stem cell therapy and targeted longevity drugs. Learn valuable lessons applicable to both animal and human health.

This week on the podcast we have our sponsors, MSD Animal Health, discussing Clostridial diseases and proper vaccine protocols. Our guests, Felicity Wills and Hamish Pike, are both Veterinary Technical Advisors for the company, and discuss the prevalence, symptoms, risk factors, and prevention strategies associated with Clostridial diseases.From Pulpy Kidney to Blackleg, we cover what happens, what to look for, and why vaccines are a simple but essential tool for preventing losses.Why clostridial diseases turn up so oftenHow to spot the signs before it's too lateGetting the most out of vaccines (without wasting money)The myths, the mistakes, and the must-knowsHead Shepherd is brought to you by neXtgen Agri International Limited. We help livestock farmers get the most out of the genetics they farm with. Get in touch with us if you would like to hear more about how we can help you do what you do best: info@nextgenagri.com.Thanks to our sponsors at MSD Animal Health and Allflex, and Heiniger Australia and New Zealand. Please consider them when making product choices, as they are instrumental in enabling us to bring you this podcast each week.Check out Heiniger's product range HERECheck out the MSD range HERECheck out Allflex products HERE

Maria Keena talked with Doctor Steve Strubberg the State Veterinarian and director of Animal Health for the Missouri Agriculture department about bird flu cases.

What should high schoolers who are interested in pursuing a career in veterinary medicine be doing to prepare for higher education?  Returning and special guest Bret Marsh, DVM, joins hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama for today's episode of The High Ground Powered by Premier Companies.  Bret serves as the Dean of Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine and Chief Executive Officer of the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital, and a lot has changed since he joined us last time!  Bret will share about his educational and career journeys and how he's ended up back at Purdue University.  In addition to speaking about his single biggest surprise as he's come back to Purdue, he'll share about the competitive process, and the challenges that exist for rural and large animal vets.  You'll also learn Dr. Marsh's recommendations for high school students who may be interested in pursuing a degree in veterinary medicine and how you can stay up-to-date with the most recent news from the Indiana State Board of Animal Health.

What should high schoolers who are interested in pursuing a career in veterinary medicine be doing to prepare for higher education?  Returning and special guest Bret Marsh, DVM, joins hosts Jeff Jarrett and Sal Sama for today's episode of The High Ground Powered by Premier Companies.  Bret serves as the Dean of Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine and Chief Executive Officer of the Purdue University Veterinary Hospital, and a lot has changed since he joined us last time!  Bret will share about his educational and career journeys and how he's ended up back at Purdue University.  In addition to speaking about his single biggest surprise as he's come back to Purdue, he'll share about the competitive process, and the challenges that exist for rural and large animal vets.  You'll also learn Dr. Marsh's recommendations for high school students who may be interested in pursuing a degree in veterinary medicine and how you can stay up-to-date with the most recent news from the Indiana State Board of Animal Health.

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Research estimates the global animal health market to be roughly $8 billion, a number analyst firm Grand View Research expects to grow at a 10% compounded annual growth rate through 2030. Much of that growth will be driven by biotechnology. Dr. Todd Zion, CEO and founder of Akston Biosciences, joins this week to help understand what is happening in the biotech markets, specifically as it relates to companion animal innovation. We get into: Where the market sits today and how it is evolving Akston Biosciences' 2024 partnership announcement with Purdue University's College of Veterinary Medicine focused on a therapeutic for canine oncology His approach to animal health innovation through precision proteins creating affordable, effective treatments for companion animals What sits in the Akston Biosciences pipeline currently and the company's approach to cost-effectiveness while also staying innovative Todd's past work in human health, how he sees two sides – animal and human health – coming together to push innovation further, faster The regulatory hurdles faced by both human and animal health innovators that delay getting safe, effective treatments to market A big need for more risk capital coming into the animal health innovation market

Research estimates the global animal health market to be roughly $8 billion, a number analyst firm Grand View Research expects to grow at a 10% compounded annual growth rate through 2030. Much of that growth will be driven by biotechnology. Dr. Todd Zion, CEO and founder of Akston Biosciences, joins this week to help understand what is happening in the biotech markets, specifically as it relates to companion animal innovation. We get into:  Where the market sits today and how it is evolving Akston Biosciences' 2024 partnership announcement with Purdue University's College of Veterinary Medicine focused on a therapeutic for canine oncology His approach to animal health innovation through precision proteins creating affordable, effective treatments for companion animals What sits in the Akston Biosciences pipeline currently and the company's approach to cost-effectiveness while also staying innovative Todd's past work in human health, how he sees two sides – animal and human health – coming together to push innovation further, faster The regulatory hurdles faced by both human and animal health innovators that delay getting safe, effective treatments to market A big need for more risk capital coming into the animal health innovation market  

Join me Jeff Tigger Erhardt, Rebecca Wanner AKA BEC and my crew as we dive into Foot & Mouth Disease, Animal Health & Disease Management.  A must hear for anyone in the cattle business.  Plus news, sale recaps, cattle sale info and market commentary that you will only get on this all new episode of The Ranch It Up Radio Show. Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcasting app or on the Ranch It Up Radio Show YouTube Channel. Season 5, EPISODE 227 Animal Health & Disease Management:  Should We Be Concerned & Tariff Updates Improving Animal & Disease Management Practices: Foot & Mouth Disease, and Tariff News Foot & Mouth Disease: In Livestock Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a severe, fast-spreading viral disease that primarily affects cloven-hoofed animals, including cows, pigs, sheep, goats, and deer. FMD is one of the most challenging animal diseases to control. Although most infected animals survive, they're left weak and unable to produce the level of meat and milk prior to infection. FMD was first discovered in the United States in 1870 and eradicated in 1929. FMD is not a human health or food safety threat. The disease is not related to hand, foot, and mouth disease, a common childhood illness caused by a different virus. How To Identify Foot & Mouth Disease There are 7 known types and more than 60 subtypes of the FMD virus, meaning immunity to one type doesn't protect animals against other types or subtypes. The first signs of illness usually appear within 2 to 14 days after infection. Here's what to look for: Fever Great increase in temperature for 2 to 3 days Blisters/Vesicles Blisters can develop on the tongue and lips, in and around the mouth, on the mammary glands, and around the hooves. They rupture and discharge clear or cloudy fluid. Erosions When blisters pop, they leave raw, eroded areas surrounded by ragged fragments of loose tissue. Excess saliva Infected animals may have sticky, foamy, and stringy saliva. Loss of appetite Painful tongue and mouth blisters may lead animals to eat less. Lameness and a reluctance to move or stand Abortions Animals can experience spontaneous abortions and sterility. Milk Dairy cows may have low milk production. Heart disease and death These symptoms are especially prevalent in newborn animals. FMD Can Easily Be Confused With Other Diseases FMD may be confused with other diseases that produce blisters, including vesicular stomatitis, bluetongue, bovine viral diarrhea, foot rot in cattle, and swine vesicular disease. The only way to tell if the blisters are caused by the FMD virus is through laboratory testing. If you observe mouth or feet blisters in your animals, report them immediately so that they can be tested. How To Prevent Foot & Mouth Disease Report signs of disease. Livestock owners, livestock transport and slaughter personnel, and private veterinarians should watch for symptoms of FMD and immediately report sick animals to Federal, State, Tribal, or local animal health officials. This is especially important if the animals in question have had contact with other animals at locations like livestock markets, feedlots, or fairgrounds. Be careful what you pack. When traveling outside of the United States, don't bring back any prohibited items (including food) or dirty footwear or clothing that could potentially move the FMD virus or other disease agents. Declare to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Upon entering the United States, travelers should indicate to the U.S. Customs any visits to farms, ranches, or other areas where livestock are raised or kept. You should also declare any visits to zoos, circuses, fairs, and other facilities or events where animals were exhibited. Follow a “5-day” rule. If you visited a farm or had any contact with livestock on your trip, you should avoid all contact with livestock, zoo animals, or wildlife for 5 days after you return to the United States. If you're returning with pet dogs or cats that have had contact with livestock or been in areas frequented by livestock, make sure your pet's feet, fur, and bedding are free of any dirt or mud and that their bedding doesn't contain straw, hay, or other natural materials. Bathe your pet as soon as you reach your final destination and keep it from all livestock for at least 5 days after returning to the United States. Controlling By APHIS  Foot & Mouth Disease Because FMD occurs in many parts of the world, there's always a chance it could be reintroduced into the United States. APHIS continuously monitors FMD worldwide. Our veterinarians stationed overseas help other countries control and eradicate the disease, which reduces the risk of it spreading to the United States. At ports of entry, we work with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection to screen cargo and prevent travelers from bringing any products of concern into the United States. We restrict or prohibit imports of many animals and animal byproducts from areas known to be affected with FMD. We also work with the U.S. Armed Forces to make sure military vehicles and equipment are properly cleaned and disinfected before they return to the United States from international duty. Across the country, APHIS and other Federal, State, and Tribal animal health officials work with accredited veterinarians to monitor domestic livestock for FMD. We have response plans in place that we can quickly activate if the disease is found in the United States.  Click HERE for additional details. Tariffs: China Targets U.S Agriculture For Retaliation of 20% The United States plans to impose a 20% tariff on Chinese goods, could result in a significant escalation in trade tensions between the two economic giants. In response, China is reportedly preparing countermeasures that could directly impact U.S. agriculture and food exports. According to The Global Times, the official newspaper of the Chinese Communist Party, Beijing "will definitely carry out strong, powerful countermeasures" if the U.S. increases the current 10% tariff. The report indicates that American agricultural products, including beef and pork, are "most likely" to be targeted with new tariffs. The trade uncertainty is already shaking U.S. agricultural markets. Hog futures have dropped 6% in recent trading sessions, according to the Daily Livestock Report (DLR). China and Hong Kong together account for 19% of U.S. beef exports and 6.5% of pork exports—significant figures that highlight the stakes of these trade tensions. As it stands, China has already imposed a 37% tariff on U.S. pork and a 12% tariff on U.S. beef, making American meat exports less competitive in the Chinese market. A further escalation could worsen the situation for U.S. farmers and ranchers. With agriculture facing potential economic strain, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Rollins has signaled readiness to implement relief measures. She indicated that a financial aid package similar to the $28 billion bailout deployed during the 2018 trade war under President Trump could be reintroduced. However, reports suggest that only $4 billion remains in the fund earmarked for agricultural assistance in 2025, raising concerns about the adequacy of available support. All eyes are on how China will respond and what further actions the U.S. might take. 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In the podcast, Swine Extension Educator Sarah Schieck Boelke speaks with Rachel Schambow who is a researcher with the UMN Center for Animal Health and Food Safety at the College of Veterinary Medicine. Rachel speaks about the analysis her and her colleagues did of USDA's Sick Pig Surveillance component at Iowa State University and the University of Minnesota Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories. She also talks about USDA's Sick Pig Surveillance program in general and how producers and veterinarians can support surveillance for African Swine Fever and Classical Swine Fever. University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine Center for Animal Health and Food Safety have created informational sheets about the sick pig Veterinary Diagnostic Lab's (VDL) surveillance program to help producers and veterinarians understand what it is and how they can participate. There are two versions of the informational sheets - one is aimed towards the intensive commercial swine industry, while the other is aimed more at non-swine veterinarians and general audiences.

HITM: We learn about the amazing work Spirit Horse Ranch is doing for the fire survivors in Hawaii. Dr. Michelle DeBoer speaks to us about the outdated labels on dewormers and what that means for keeping our horses safe and worm free. Plus, some Weird News, listen in…. Auditor Post Show: Auditor spotlight is Adrian Moorman.HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3640 – Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the GeekGuest: Paige Deponte, Executive Director of Spirit Horse Ranch Website | Instagram | FacebookGuest: Dr. Michelle DeBoer on dewormer labeling and efficacy Title Sponsor: State Line Tack and Poseidon Animal HealthAdditional support for this podcast provided by: Daily Dose Equine, Equine Network, RIDETV and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps:06:40 - Daily Whinnies14:00 - Paige Deponte28:00 - Dr. Michelle DeBoer44:25 - Weird News59:08 - Auditor Post Show

HITM: We learn about the amazing work Spirit Horse Ranch is doing for the fire survivors in Hawaii. Dr. Michelle DeBoer speaks to us about the outdated labels on dewormers and what that means for keeping our horses safe and worm free. Plus, some Weird News, listen in…. Auditor Post Show: Auditor spotlight is Adrian Moorman.HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3640 – Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the GeekGuest: Paige Deponte, Executive Director of Spirit Horse Ranch Website | Instagram | FacebookGuest: Dr. Michelle DeBoer on dewormer labeling and efficacy Title Sponsor: State Line Tack and Poseidon Animal HealthAdditional support for this podcast provided by: Daily Dose Equine, Equine Network, RIDETV and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps:06:40 - Daily Whinnies14:00 - Paige Deponte28:00 - Dr. Michelle DeBoer44:25 - Weird News59:08 - Auditor Post Show

The Government's hoping to clear up backlogs of approvals for animal and plant health products as it commits to speeding up processes. It's accepted all 16 Ministry of Regulation recommendations for cutting red tape in agriculture and horticulture. That follows last year's review, looking into processes for new veterinary medicines and agri-chemicals. Food Safety Minister Andrew Hoggard told Mike Hosking he knew of the concerns around delays before taking his current role. He admits seeing the processes and wait-times first-hand was an eye-opener. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Casual Cattle Conversations, host Shaye Wanner speaks with Andrew Uden about the growing role of wearable technology in ranching. They discuss how wearables can enhance ranch management, particularly during breeding season and for monitoring animal health. Andrew shares insights on the benefits of data collection, the metrics that wearables measure, and how this technology can lead to better decision-making for ranchers. The conversation also touches on the future of wearables in the industry and the questions ranchers should consider before implementing this technology. Takeaways • Wearables are becoming increasingly cost-effective for ranchers. • The beef industry is seeing more collaboration among its sectors. • Wearables provide early insights into animal health and behavior. • Data from wearables can help detect issues like foot rot sooner. • Ranchers can use wearables to monitor breeding cycles more effectively. • The technology allows for better management of herd health. • Wearables can enhance the efficiency of ranch operations. • Data sharing with veterinarians can improve animal care. • The future of ranching includes a broader ecosystem of technology. • Ranchers need to assess their readiness for adopting wearable technology. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Wearable Technology in Ranching 02:15 The Passion for the Beef Industry 04:39 Benefits of Wearables for Ranch Management 10:44 Metrics for Breeding Season and Animal Health 17:20 Data Insights for Herd Health and Breeding 23:30 Future of Wearables in Ranching 36:12 Evaluating the Need for Wearables Learn more about HerdDogg: https://bit.ly/3EjuUAm Connect with me! https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/

APPARENTLY THERE WAS AN RSS ERROR AND THIS EPISODE NEVER MADE IT TO EVERYONE"S FEEDS. Dr. Chris Smith of Foxhall Equine joins us to talk about his standing surgeries for Kissing Spine. Melissa Kitchens of a “Home for Every Horse” talks about our rescue horse of the month, Kiah the Friesian, at Freedom and Whiskey Equine Rescue in Virginia. Plus, some Weird News , listen in…HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3625 – Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the GeekGuest: Melissa Kitchen / Home for Every Horse | Freedom and Whiskey Equine Rescue | Kiah the Friesian Guest: Dr. Chris Smith of Foxhall EquineTitle Sponsor: Poseidon Animal Health and State Line TackAdditional support for this podcast provided by: Daily Dose Equine, Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps:05:34 - Daily Whinnies14:45 - Melissa Kitchen24:04 - Dr. Chris Smith42:19 - Weird News55:46 - Auditor Post Show

APPARENTLY THERE WAS AN RSS ERROR AND THIS EPISODE NEVER MADE IT TO EVERYONE"S FEEDS. Dr. Chris Smith of Foxhall Equine joins us to talk about his standing surgeries for Kissing Spine. Melissa Kitchens of a “Home for Every Horse” talks about our rescue horse of the month, Kiah the Friesian, at Freedom and Whiskey Equine Rescue in Virginia. Plus, some Weird News , listen in…HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3625 – Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the GeekGuest: Melissa Kitchen / Home for Every Horse | Freedom and Whiskey Equine Rescue | Kiah the Friesian Guest: Dr. Chris Smith of Foxhall EquineTitle Sponsor: Poseidon Animal Health and State Line TackAdditional support for this podcast provided by: Daily Dose Equine, Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps:05:34 - Daily Whinnies14:45 - Melissa Kitchen24:04 - Dr. Chris Smith42:19 - Weird News55:46 - Auditor Post Show

This week on the show we welcome, Vince Palasota is a serial entrepreneur with over 35 years in the Animal Health industry, known for turning ideas into thriving businesses. From leading Med-Pharmex to founding Cornerstone Animal Health, he has built companies across healthcare, technology, sports, and marketing. Currently the President of North America for Felix Vet and Owner of Inception Lighting, Vince specializes in branding, strategic growth, and exit planning. A Texas A&M graduate with an MBA in Marketing and Finance, he continues to drive innovation and business success.

HITM: Dr. Chris Smith of Foxhall Equine joins us to talk about his standing surgeries for Kissing Spine. Melissa Kitchens of a “Home for Every Horse” talks about our rescue horse of the month, Kiah the Friesian, at Freedom and Whiskey Equine Rescue in Virginia. Plus, some Weird News , listen in…Auditor Post Show: Auditor Highlight: An update from Taylor Lambert.HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3625 – Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the GeekGuest: Melissa Kitchen / Home for Every Horse | Freedom and Whiskey Equine Rescue | Kiah the Friesian Guest: Dr. Chris Smith of Foxhall EquineTitle Sponsor: Poseidon Animal Health and State Line TackAdditional support for this podcast provided by: Daily Dose Equine, Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps:05:34 - Daily Whinnies14:45 - Melissa Kitchen24:04 - Dr. Chris Smith42:19 - Weird News55:46 - Auditor Post Show

Auditor Jenna Leigh of MVR Designs joins us to talk about her new Equine Memorial Collection to celebrate our friends who have crossed the rainbow bridge. Dr. Erin Roddy from Poseidon Animal Health joins us to answer the most common myths regarding colic, what's true and what's not? Plus, some weird news, listen in….HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3620 – Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the GeekGuest: Auditor Jenna Leigh | MVR Designs | Facebook | InstagramGuest: Dr. Erin Roddy of Poseidon Animal Health Title Sponsor: Poseidon Animal Health and State Line TackAdditional support for this podcast provided by: Daily Dose Equine, Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps:03:00 - Daily Whinnies12:00 - Jenna Leigh23:25 - Dr. Erin Roddy46:50 - Weird News01:01:40 - Auditor Post Show

Auditor Jenna Leigh of MVR Designs joins us to talk about her new Equine Memorial Collection to celebrate our friends who have crossed the rainbow bridge. Dr. Erin Roddy from Poseidon Animal Health joins us to answer the most common myths regarding colic, what's true and what's not? Plus, some weird news, listen in….HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3620 – Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the GeekGuest: Auditor Jenna Leigh | MVR Designs | Facebook | InstagramGuest: Dr. Erin Roddy of Poseidon Animal Health Title Sponsor: Poseidon Animal Health and State Line TackAdditional support for this podcast provided by: Daily Dose Equine, Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps:03:00 - Daily Whinnies12:00 - Jenna Leigh23:25 - Dr. Erin Roddy46:50 - Weird News01:01:40 - Auditor Post Show

An all-Wales Avian Influenza Prevention Zone is introduced in Wales, requiring all keepers of poultry and other captive birds to practice good biosecurity and vigilance to protect their flocks. As the disease spreads among birds, a human case of the H5N1 virus has occured but the UK Health Security Agency says the risk to the public remains very low. We talk to the Head of the Science Department at the World Organisation for Animal Health about disease outbreaks and what we can do to control them. The National Trust "ramps up" its efforts to protect and enhance Nature. In a new 10 year strategy the Trust plans to create 25,000 hectares of of nature-rich landscapes. They're also asking people to pitch in by adopting a plot of land at “nature super sites” - including one in Eryri (Snowdonia).Greyhounds - our reporter Mariclare get exclusive access to the only greyhound race track in Wales that started running licensed races at the end of last year, as campaigners lobby the Welsh Government to ban it. and what? no Romans?! We hear about an archaeological mystery at Pendinas hillfort at Penparcau, near Aberystwyth, in Ceredigion.

The outbreak of H5N9 avian influenza occurred at a California duck farm in November 2024. Also, new research pinpoints 298 parts of the genome associated with higher risk of bipolar disorder. This could lead to better treatments.Another Strain Of Bird Flu Discovered In CaliforniaThis week, the World Organization for Animal Health reported that it had been notified by the USDA that a November outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza on a California duck farm was caused by a strain not before seen in the United States: H5N9. The dominant bird flu strain circulating currently, H5N1, has led to massive culling of bird flocks, has infected dairy cattle, and has killed almost 500 people around the world since 2003. The US reported its first human death from bird flu earlier this month.Experts stressed that the new strain did not itself appear to be an immediate human threat. But the rise of a new strain is troubling and points to the risk of a viral phenomenon known as “reassortment,” in which different viruses mingled in a host can sometimes exchange bits of viral code, forming new strains.SciFri's Charles Bergquist joins Flora Lichtman to talk about H5N9 and other stories from the week in science, including a spacewalk that was meant to include a search for microbes on the outside of the International Space Station, a possible positive side effect of scratching an itch, and the discovery of 66 million-year-old fossilized vomit.Understanding Bipolar Disorder Through The GenomeBipolar disorder is one of the most common mental illnesses—it affects an estimated 40 million people worldwide, about 2.8% of the population. Bipolar disorder can cause extreme mood swings, and be debilitating without treatment.In an effort to untangle the mysteries of where bipolar disorder originates, researchers studied the genomes of more than 40,000 people with the condition. When comparing these genomes to those of people without bipolar disorder, the researchers were able to pinpoint 298 different parts of the genome associated with the mental illness. With this better understanding of the genome, better, more targeted treatments for bipolar disorder may be possible.Joining Flora to talk about this research is Dr. Niamh Mullins, assistant professor of psychiatric genomics at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York.Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

The trainers from &A Tactical Equine Services join us to talk about what they do and to explain their sensory clinics. Dr. Clair Thunes from Clarity Equine Nutrition discusses protein's role in a horse's diet and some mighty weird news. Listen in…HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3615 – Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the GeekGuest: Audria Anderson and John Schaffer from J&A Tactical Equine ServicesGuest: Dr. Clair Thunes from the Scoop and Scale PodcastTitle Sponsor: Poseidon Animal Health and State Line TackAdditional support for this podcast provided by: Daily Dose Equine, Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps:04:25 - Daily Whinnies16:12 - Audria Anderson and John Schaffer29:00 - Dr. Clair Thunes43:15 - Weird News01:03:52 - Auditor Post Show

The trainers from &A Tactical Equine Services join us to talk about what they do and to explain their sensory clinics. Dr. Clair Thunes from Clarity Equine Nutrition discusses protein's role in a horse's diet and some mighty weird news. Listen in…HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3615 – Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the GeekGuest: Audria Anderson and John Schaffer from J&A Tactical Equine ServicesGuest: Dr. Clair Thunes from the Scoop and Scale PodcastTitle Sponsor: Poseidon Animal Health and State Line TackAdditional support for this podcast provided by: Daily Dose Equine, Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps:04:25 - Daily Whinnies16:12 - Audria Anderson and John Schaffer29:00 - Dr. Clair Thunes43:15 - Weird News01:03:52 - Auditor Post Show

In this study, two basal diets were fed, one low-fat and one high-fat. The low-fat diet contained cottonseed meal and cottonseed hulls and the high-fat diet contained whole cottonseed. This balanced fiber and protein to try and make the difference between the basal diets and just the fatty acids. Basal diets were supplemented with two different fat supplements that had different ratios of palmitic and oleic acids. The applied question at hand was “Does fat need to be supplemented to a high-fat basal diet?” (5:32)The low-fat diet contained 1.93% fatty acids and the high-fat diet contained 3.15% fatty acids. Fatty acid supplements were fed at 1.5% of dry matter and replaced soyhulls. The palmitic acid supplement contained 80% palmitic acid and 10% oleic acid. The palmitic + oleic acid supplement contained 60% palmitic acid and 30% oleic acid. Thirty-six cows were used in a split-plot Latin square design, with half the cows on each basal diet. Under each split-plot, cows were allocated to a 3x3 Latin square, evaluating a control treatment (no fat supplement), palmitic acid supplement, and palmitic + oleic acid supplement. (8:46)Bill, Adam, and Clay discuss the increase in milk components the industry has experienced recently due to the powerful combination of genetics and nutrition. Hoard's Dairyman reported that 2024 was the first year that the U.S. had averaged over 4% milk fat going back to 1924 when records began. (13:01)Both fat supplements increased milk yield in low-fat and high-fat basal diets, but the magnitude of the increase was larger in the low-fat diet. The high palmitic acid diet increased milk yield more in cows fed the low-fat basal diet than the palmitic + oleic supplement did. High-fat basal diet cows had similar milk yield responses to both fatty acid supplements. The panel discusses the industry emphasis on milk components and if/when a threshold in performance might happen given the advancement of genomics and nutrition. (15:51)Clay asks Adam to remind the listeners about the relationship between fatty acids and crude fat or ether extract. Adam recommends moving away from ether extract and focusing solely on fatty acid content. Bill, Adam, and Clay talk about the variability in the fatty acid content of various feedstuffs. (25:33)Bill asks if the feed efficiency improvement with the fat supplementation was due to more of a gross energy or digestible/metabolizable energy effect. Adam suggests it may be a little of both. The diet is more energy-dense, but we also know now that some of those specific fatty acids have specific effects. Improvements in NDF digestibility are consistently observed with palmitic acid supplementation. Oleic acid improves fatty acid absorption and has an impact on adipose tissue metabolism and insulin sensitivity. Bill and Adam go on to talk more philosophically about the best way to measure feed efficiency in dairy cows. (29:02)If Adam could do this experiment over again, he would have pushed the basal fat levels a bit more and had both lower-producing and higher-producing cows in the experiment. This leads to a discussion of how the results might have differed if distiller grains or soybeans were used instead of cottonseed in the experiment. Listeners should be careful not to extrapolate the results from this experiment to other fat sources. (33:55)Adam emphasizes that we shouldn't be afraid of feeding high-fat diets, either basal or supplemental fatty acids, especially to high-producing cows. We should be very mindful about where those fatty acids are coming from. We could provide the same nutrients by feeding either cottonseed or distillers grains, but how those ingredients feed out could be very different. (38:38)In summary, Clay agrees we should take a fresh look at how much fat we're feeding cows in basal diets and underlines the importance of the source of supplemental fatty acids. Bill concurs and commends Adam's group for basically making cottonseed without fat in the low-fat basal diet, which allowed for very clean interpretations of the fatty acid supplement results. Adam underlines that we can feed higher fat diets, but the fatty acid profile of all of those ingredients we might use is going to be key. In addition to fatty acids in diets and supplements, de novo synthesis of milk fat from acetate is the other half of the equation. Bringing those together might be a strategy to keep up with genetic improvements and drive higher milk fat yield. (47:43)You can find this episode's journal club paper from JDS Communications here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666910223001114Please subscribe and share with your industry friends to invite more people to join us at the Real Science Exchange virtual pub table.  If you want one of our Real Science Exchange t-shirts, screenshot your rating, review, or subscription, and email a picture to anh.marketing@balchem.com. Include your size and mailing address, and we'll mail you a shirt.

Jamie is back with a surgery update, and we have two guests returning to the show. Gillian Higgins on Pilates for Horses and Dr. Michelle DeBoer on her studies of Round Bale Feeders and Hay Waste. Plus, Weird News returns…HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3610 – Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the GeekGuest: Gillian Higgins, author of Pilates for Horses Guest: Michelle DeBoer, on the study on Round Bale Feeders and Hay Waste Title Sponsor: Poseidon Animal Health and State Line TackAdditional support for this podcast provided by: Daily Dose Equine, Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps:02:15 - Jamie's Surgery 07:44 - Daily Whinnies15:40 - Gillian Higgins30:00 - Dr. Michelle DeBoer 44:40 - Weird News01:01:00 - Auditor Post Show

Jamie is back with a surgery update, and we have two guests returning to the show. Gillian Higgins on Pilates for Horses and Dr. Michelle DeBoer on her studies of Round Bale Feeders and Hay Waste. Plus, Weird News returns…HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3610 – Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the GeekGuest: Gillian Higgins, author of Pilates for Horses Guest: Michelle DeBoer, on the study on Round Bale Feeders and Hay Waste Title Sponsor: Poseidon Animal Health and State Line TackAdditional support for this podcast provided by: Daily Dose Equine, Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps:02:15 - Jamie's Surgery 07:44 - Daily Whinnies15:40 - Gillian Higgins30:00 - Dr. Michelle DeBoer 44:40 - Weird News01:01:00 - Auditor Post Show

Dr. Hernandez recently presented a Real Science Lecture series webinar on this topic. You can find the link at balchem.com/realscience.Dr. Hernandez begins with an overview of how she came to study calcium metabolism in the mammary gland. Over the past number of years, she has worked on research to manipulate what's happening in the mammary gland in the prepartum period to ensure adequate endocrine, nutritional, reproductive, and immunological status. (5:55)The panelists discuss how “normal” has changed when it comes to transition cow health. Dr. Overton reminds listeners that 25 years ago, 6-8% of fresh cows in a herd having clinical milk fever was pretty typical. Now, we accept none of that. Subclinical hypocalcemia was not on the radar then, and we thought we had calcium all figured out. Dr. Hernandez's work shows that this was not the case. She is pleased that a synergism of producers, veterinarians, and academics have been working together to understand the mechanisms of calcium metabolism to find solutions for individual farms based on their situation. (9:22)Dr. Hernandez then discusses various interventions used in the industry, including low-potassium diets, negative DCAD diets, and zeolite clays. The clays are new to the US, and it seems that they work primarily through a phosphorus reduction mechanism and are best limited to feeding 10-14 days pre-calving. (18:14)Dr. Overton asks Dr. Hernandez about a point in her webinar that cows are in negative calcium balance through 150-200 days in milk. She confirms that there are approximately 8.5 kilograms of calcium in the bones of a cow, but we don't know how much of that she loses each lactation. Her dream scenario would be a CT scanner large enough to fit a dairy cow in to evaluate how her bones change throughout lactation. This leads to a discussion of whether or not we should be including higher rates of calcium in dairy cow diets. Dr. Hernandez would like to learn more about what's happening with calcium absorption in the gut in real-time with endocrine status and stage of lactation, which is a challenging task. (23:17)Co-host, Dr. Jeff Elliott, asks if the reason multiparous cows are more prone to milk fever is because they're not as efficient at calcium resorption to the bone. Dr. Hernandez doesn't have a definitive answer, but it could be due to less effective gut absorption with age, or it may be related to the influence of estrogen on bone density. She also mentions it could be endocrine-controlled or even stem cell-related.  (28:59)Dr. Hernandez's hypothesis has always been that you have to have a calcium decrease to trigger the negative feedback loop involved in calcium metabolism. Her advice is to wait until 48 hours to take a blood sample to analyze calcium. This aligns well with epidemiological research on the veterinarian side regarding delayed, persistent, transient, and normal hypocalcemic animals. (33:04)Dr. Overton asks about a calcium-chelation study that Dr. Hernandez's group conducted and whether or not chelating calcium had an impact on colostrum production. It did not in that experiment. Dr. Hernandez was surprised at how much chelating agent was needed to overcome the draw of the mammary gland, but that further underlines how much of a priority lactation is in metabolism. (41:45)Scott asks both panelists their views on what the priority should be for research in this area. Dr. Hernandez's ideas include more research on how zeolite clays work biologically, finding out what's happening in the gut, mammary gland, and bone of a dairy cow at different stages of lactation. She emphasizes that research should be conducted at different stages rather than just extrapolating from one stage to another because lactation is incredibly dynamic. Dr. Overton seconded the idea of a better understanding of zeolite clays and their feeding recommendations, as well as research defining what happens to and where all the calcium is pulled from the bone during lactation. (45:32) In closing, Jeff, Tom, and Laura share their take-home thoughts. Jeff is excited to learn more about how zeolite clays work and if other products may come to the forefront to help in calcium metabolism management. Tom commends Laura on her work and how it has dovetailed so well with the epidemiological research from the veterinary side. Laura reminds listeners that the mammary gland is running the show and is thrilled that her work as a basic scientist is having an applied impact on the dairy industry. (51:17)Please subscribe and share with your industry friends to invite more people to join us at the Real Science Exchange virtual pub table.  If you want one of our Real Science Exchange t-shirts, screenshot your rating, review, or subscription, and email a picture to anh.marketing@balchem.com. Include your size and mailing address, and we'll mail you a shirt.

Dr. Janice L. Holland, PhD joins us to talk about managing overweight performance horses, high performance coach Natalie Hummel tells us about her "How to Heal" program and some weird news. Listen in…HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3600 – Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the GeekGuest: Natalie Hummel of Natalie Hummel CoachingGuest: Dr. Janice L. Holland, PhD on her article "Managing Overweight Performance Horses"Title Sponsor: Poseidon Animal HealthAdditional support for this podcast provided by: Daily Dose Equine, State Line Tack, Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps:02:45 - Daily Whinnies07:20 - Natalie Hummel22:00 - Dr. Janice L. Holland, PhD36:30 - Weird News47:10 - Auditor Post Show

Dr. Janice L. Holland, PhD joins us to talk about managing overweight performance horses, high performance coach Natalie Hummel tells us about her "How to Heal" program and some weird news. Listen in…HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3600 – Show Notes and Links:Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the GeekGuest: Natalie Hummel of Natalie Hummel CoachingGuest: Dr. Janice L. Holland, PhD on her article "Managing Overweight Performance Horses"Title Sponsor: Poseidon Animal HealthAdditional support for this podcast provided by: Daily Dose Equine, State Line Tack, Equine Network and Listeners Like YouTime Stamps:02:45 - Daily Whinnies07:20 - Natalie Hummel22:00 - Dr. Janice L. Holland, PhD36:30 - Weird News47:10 - Auditor Post Show

As we embark on a brand new year, we wanted to share some stories that truly embody the spirit of hope and resilience. First, we'll hear from Faye O'Hara, who defied the odds and returned to her passion for horses after a life-altering accident. Then, Dana Croschere takes us behind the scenes of "Rescued Hearts," a film showcasing the power of human-animal connection. And finally, we'll travel to the Island of Jersey to meet Naomi Aguilar and her extraordinary spotted pony, Enzo.Horses in the Morning Episode 3595The HORSES IN THE MORNING Crew:Glenn the Geek, Jamie Jennings, produced by AshleyTitle Sponsor: Poseidon Health Guest: Faye O'Hara, Majestic Equine| Instagram | TikTok | FacebookGuest: Dana Croschere, producer of Rescued Hearts Guest: Naomi Aguilar | Facebook | InstagramFollow Horse Radio Network onTwitterAdditional support for this podcast provided by Daily Dose Equine, State Line Tack, Equine Network, and Listeners Like You!

To celebrate this joyful holiday, we've created a mashup of all our listener voicemails from Radiothon. Songs, poems, stories and more to warm you up as you muck stalls or clean up wrapping paper today! Title Sponsor: Poseidon Animal HealthAdditional support for this podcast provided by: Daily Dose Equine, State Line Tack, Equine Network, Tough 1 and Listeners Like You

In a Chinese study, donor CAR-T cells sent autoimmune diseases into remission. There's hope that the therapy is scalable. And, scientists used decades of yellow-bellied marmot research to find a way to measure how adverse events affect wild animals' survival.CAR-T Cell Therapies Show Promise For Autoimmune DiseasesFor decades, immunologists have explored CAR-T cell therapy as an effective tool to fight blood cancer. Increasingly, CAR-T cells are being explored as a potential silver bullet for treating autoimmune diseases, like lupus—which currently have no cure.Thus far, CAR-T cell therapy has largely used CRISPR-modified immune cells from a person to treat that person's own diseases. But new research from China has made a huge step forward for this treatment: Researchers were successful in using donated CAR-T cells from one person to treat another person's systemic sclerosis, an autoimmune condition that causes atypical growth of connective tissues.If donor CAR-T cell therapy does indeed work, as posited in this paper, it could mean the therapy is more scalable than it would be otherwise. Joining Ira to talk about this study and its potential impact is Daniel Baker, PhD student in the immunology lab of Dr. Carl June at the University of Pennsylvania.Measuring The Effects Of Early Life Adversity—In MarmotsIt's well-established in psychology that if you experience trauma as a child, chances are it'll impact your physical and mental health as an adult, and could even affect your economic status. In academic terms, this is called early childhood adversity. And psychologists have developed a scoring system for measuring the cumulative effect of adverse childhood experiences, which can include abuse and household dysfunction, and it can help predict health risks later in life.So we can specifically measure that in humans. But what about other animals? If you've adopted a dog that's had a turbulent past, you know that that can result in reclusive or skittish behavior as an adult. But there hasn't been a good way to measure it in wild animals.Well, a new study from UCLA, published in the journal Ecology Letters, establishes a similar index for wild animals, and it used decades of findings from a mammal: the yellow-bellied marmot. So how could it help conservation efforts for other animals?Ira Flatow talks with Xochitl Ortiz-Ross, a PhD student in ecology and evolutionary biology at UCLA, and one of the authors on that study.Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.