Podcasts about Calves

Dr. Dahl presented a Real Science webinar on heat stress on April 1, 2025. You can find the webinar at balchem.com/realscience. This episode of Real Science Exchange further explores the key elements of Dr. Dahl's webinar.Dr. Dahl talks about geographical differences in whether farms provide cooling for dry or lactating cows. Cows get heat stressed long before humans. Some farms are concerned that using misters for cooling will add too much water to their manure handling systems. He notes a study comparing conventional misters and fans, no cooling, and smart soakers that only provide mist if a cow is present. When the total amount of water (drinking + cooling system) was evaluated, the smart soakers cooled as well as the conventional system, but used the same amount of water as the no cooling group.  (7:08)During the dry period, a main impact of heat stress is a reduction in dry matter intake. However, there are dramatic shifts in immune function and effects on mammary development and redevelopment in cows who experience heat stress in the dry period. This sets the stage for lower productivity in the next lactation. In addition, there are many negative impacts on the in utero calf from heat stress. Calves from heat stressed dams are challenged from a growth standpoint, in addition to organ development challenges in the mammary gland, ovaries, and immune system. These calves are less likely to make it through their first lactation, are less productive, and pass their poor production and survival phenotype on to their offspring. (14:28)Dr. Tao talks about when during the dry period to provide cooling for cows. Spoiler alert: the entire dry period! He also notes that bred heifers should have cooling provided for the last 60 days of gestation as well. Laura asks about the impact of heat stress on neonatal calves and how it may impact their mammary development. More research is needed in this area, and you also have to wait two years to collect data from the first lactation. Dr. Dahl notes that observations from season of birth data indicate lower longevity for calves who are born to heat stressed dams. (18:26)Milk production is decreased by 8-10 pounds per day for cows stressed during the dry period, and they also produce a lower volume of colostrum. Calves from heat stressed dams also have a lower rate of passive transfer of antibodies from colostrum. The panel talks about why that might be, whether or not those gut differences persist after calfhood, and how that might be related to growth differences between heat stressed and cooled calves. (27:30)What about reproduction? It appears that heat stress during the dry period has a negative impact on reproductive function in the subsequent breeding season. Recent research has indicated that calves experiencing heat stress in utero have poor gonadal development and lower follicular reserves. In addition, placental development is also negatively affected. Dr. Tao notes that heat stress negatively impacts mammary gland involution during the dry off period. All of this leads to a decrease in cow longevity. (35:36)Dr. Dahl describes a retrospective records study using Florida and California herds to evaluate cows in their fifth through eighth lactations. In Florida, about three-quarters of those animals were born in cooler parts of the year rather than in hotter months of the year. The pattern in California was similar, though not quite as extreme. (44:02)Dr. Tao and Dr. Dahl expand on the economics of cooling cows, including return on investment and the costs of not cooling. The guests also talk about some of their research abstracts at the 2025 ADSA meetings. (48:10)Panelists share their take-home thoughts. (57:41)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.

Join us for Spanish Fridays, where we explore the world of agriculture in both Spanish and English! This episode dives into the care, health, and early life of newborn calves (becerros recién nacido). Perfect for livestock enthusiasts, students, and anyone looking to improve their Spanish agricultural vocabulary! Read along at: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/dairyteam/files/documents/Manejo%20y%20cuidado%20de%20becerros%20recie%CC%81n%20nacido%20y%20calostro.pdf

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Strong calf muscles act like a second heart, boosting circulation and delivering oxygen to your brain to support sharper thinking Larger calves are linked with better balance, fewer falls, and a reduced risk of dementia as you age Leg strength stimulates the release of growth factors that help your brain grow new cells and preserve memory Simple exercises like calf raises, lunges, and squats build muscle, improve stability, and protect long-term independence Tracking your calf size and strength gives you a clear, measurable way to safeguard both your body and your mind

Individual housing for pre-weaned calves has long been gold standard, since it was first introduced in the 40s. However, interest has emerged around paired and group housing for this phase of production. Intermittent research on this topic has been published over the past 25 years but has never been compiled, until now. Dr. Katarina Buckova from IA State University, and her team combed through research databases and compiled the results of several projects on paired housing, compared to individually housed calves. Research on production, health and behavior illuminated gaps in knowledge needed for producers to effectively move forward on this production practice. If your farm is considering paired or group housing, listen in for a compelling discussion about the impacts, perceived and measured, about how this calf development concept could impact the future of your herd. Topics of discussion 1:25      Introduction of Dr. Katarina Buckova   3:00      Why review / summarize paired housing research? 4:40      What age were calves paired   6:40       Performance & Health based observations of paired housing 7:49       Body weight gain 8:58       Table 11 – Summary of all metrics 10:04     Volume of milk fed 11:31     Feed conversion ratio     12:22     Did you see scours? 13:50     Possible negative effects of paired housing 14:49    “No effect” is still important information 16:13    Calf behavior differences, coping 18:58     Future research ideas 20:29     What do you want “boots on the ground” dairymen to learn from this project? 22:48     Discussion of paired vs group housing for new build 25:20     Paired housing presence in FARM program?  Featured Article: Invited review: A systematic review of the effects of pair housing on dairy calf welfare and productivity #2xAg2030; #journalofdairyscience; #openaccess; #MODAIRY; #dairycalf; #socialhousing; #pairedhousing; #hutch; #preweaning; #calfbehavior; #dairysciencedigest; #ReaganBluel

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Cows can lose over 100 pounds per night, but how?  Special and returning guest Ryan Batt has taken Jeff and Sal out of the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies.  As you may remember, Ryan is the Facility Manager for United Producers Inc, and they're coming to us from the Little York Livestock Market.In addition to learning how and why a single cow can lose that much weight overnight, you'll learn how the animals are stored prior to going to the sale ring and what it takes to run a busy market day.  You'll hear about the various types of livestock sales they handle in Little York, m and Ryan will also educate the listeners about preconditioned calves.  We know that cattle numbers are low, but what does that mean for the future markets and livestock numbers overall?  

Cows can lose over 100 pounds per night, but how?  Special and returning guest Ryan Batt has taken Jeff and Sal out of the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies.  As you may remember, Ryan is the Facility Manager for United Producers Inc, and they're coming to us from the Little York Livestock Market.In addition to learning how and why a single cow can lose that much weight overnight, you'll learn how the animals are stored prior to going to the sale ring and what it takes to run a busy market day.  You'll hear about the various types of livestock sales they handle in Little York, m and Ryan will also educate the listeners about preconditioned calves.  We know that cattle numbers are low, but what does that mean for the future markets and livestock numbers overall?  

Unlocking Flexibility, Pt 2.: Practical Techniques for Calves, Hamstrings and Beyond with Butch Phelps, LMTDid you know that 99% of golfers with back pain who worked with today's guest found the real problem wasn't in their spine at all—but in their calves and hamstrings?It's insights like this that reveal why lasting change requires a completely different approach to stretching.In Part 2 of our conversation, we continue our conversation with Butch Phelps, LMT, creator of the Stretch and Release Technique and author of the award-winning book Stretch and Release. Building on the foundation from Episode 113, Butch shares practical applications you can use immediately with your patients and clients.

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Step onto Connecticut's only veteran-owned dairy farm, where every drop of milk is lightly processed, vat-pasteurized, and bottled right on the property. Guardians Farm in scenic Southbury is the passion project of David Buck, a retired U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Enforcement Specialist and former K9 officer, and his wife Tamra French, an active K9 officer. Together, they're first-generation dairy farmers on a mission to produce clean, nutrient-rich milk while caring for the land through regenerative practices.Meet their beloved herd—Holsteins, Jerseys, and Brown Swiss—and learn how each breed contributes its own rich flavor and butterfat magic. From calf cuddles and goat snuggles to a welcoming farm stand stocked with minimally processed dairy, every visit lets you see (and taste!) where your milk comes from.Discover how David and Tamra nurture future generations of cows with group-raised calves, selective genetics, and zero-chemical fields. Whether you're savoring their fresh milk, booking a weekend cuddle session, or simply curious about sustainable farming, Guardians Farm offers an unforgettable, hands-on experience.

This episode was recorded in Fort Wayne, Indiana, during the 2025 Tri-State Dairy Conference.Dr. Boerman notes we know cows experience a negative metabolizable protein balance in early lactation, which means they're mobilizing skeletal muscle to make up for that. Dr. Boerman and her group have been interested in strategies to measure how much muscle they're mobilizing, when they're losing it and when they gain it back.  (3:51)Cows are ultrasounded during the dry period to determine longissimus dorsi muscle reserves, then divided into low vs high muscle groups. Weekly ultrasounds follow them through lactation.  Animals with high muscle reserves during the dry period mobilized muscle before calving, which resulted in increased calf birth weights. Animals with less muscle during the dry period can gain muscle during that time and have more muscle reserves at calving than they had in the middle of the dry period. Dr. Boerman discusses possible nutrition interventions to manage muscle depletion and accretion, as well as timing of muscle loss and gain.  (5:14)The panel discusses how cows were assigned to high- and low-muscle groups and how representative those groups might be to the general population of dairy cows. Dr. Boerman mentions they've recently started evaluating primiparous cows as well to see if they perform differently than multiparous cows. (10:33)Dr. Boerman notes that cows are mobilizing between 30 and 35% of their longissimus dorsi depth during lactation and muscle biopsies have shown a reduction in muscle fiber size. They also measure 3-methyl histidine and creatinine as biomarkers of muscle loss and gain. The panel discusses increased calf birth weights and impacts on colostrum for high-muscle groups. Body condition score is not a good predictor of muscle depth. (16:52)The group discusses how parity might impact protein loss and gain, the influence of genetics on these muscle measurements, how health events might affect muscle mobilization and what kind of hormonal regulation might be occurring to control muscle losses and gains. (23:41)Dr. Weiss shares about a project from his group where muscle and fat losses were measured by dilution. They fed 20% protein diets using soy alone or with supplementation of rumen-protected amino acids. He emphasized the differences between heifers and cows, similar to what Dr. Boerman's group has observed as well. (29:54)Dr. Boerman shares some ideas of what kind of experiments she'd like to conduct next to continue this line of research. (33:42)Panelists share their take-home thoughts. (35:29)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.

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Host Shaye Wanner speaks with Jared Ranly, a veterinarian and backgrounder, about effective strategies for receiving cattle and enhancing profitability in the beef industry. Jared shares his extensive experience in the cow-calf and backgrounding sectors, emphasizing the importance of health protocols, nutrition, and technology in managing cattle operations – specifically how Performance Beef positively impacts the profit and confidence of cattle feeders. The conversation also highlights common challenges faced during the receiving process and the significance of maintaining good veterinary-client relationships and accurate record-keeping for better decision-making. Learn more about Performance Beef: https://bit.ly/47PxY3W Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Cattle Conversations 00:55 Jared's Background in the Beef Industry 04:05 Receiving Cattle: Key Steps and Protocols 10:05 Challenges in Receiving Cattle 14:02 Technology and Profitability in Cattle Management 22:01 The Importance of Record Keeping 23:58 Final Thoughts and Advice Connect with Shaye: https://www.casualcattleconversations.com/

DSD 6.9 | Surplus calves are a perishable commodity This robust beef market is having a direct impact on the bottom line of dairy calf buyers and possesses the ability to radically impact dairymen's bottom line long term through low all milk prices. This month we talk to researcher Dr. Sam Locke from The Ohio State University about a survey launched to help better understand the workings of the current calf buyers, jockeys and marketers. All sectors of this parallel and complementary production stream must work together for the dairy industry to generate a stronger, longer - lasting foothold in the beef industry. If done well through this opportunity, the dairy surplus calf market will establish a foothold in the beef supply chain. Listen in to hear insightful quotes from these Midwest calf buyers to help maximize your operation's innate revenue stream. Topics of discussion 1:06       Paper Title: Understanding 1:40       Introduction of Dr. Sam Locke 2:39       Description of research participants who were being interviewed 3:42       Description of operations 5:07       What are surplus calves 6:09        Percent of Beef on Dairy vs. Holstein calves 7:10       Date of survey / market effect on responses 8:12       Themes of responses 9:36       Number one issue: Long distance transporting 11:31     Gathering calves – the route 12:42     Policies around calf transport in Canada 14:56     Premiums for ideal serum values 16:28     Expert advice needed 18:52     Opinions on vertical integration 21:33     Long term contributions to the beef industry going forward 22:39     Health challenges – consider vaccination 23:54     What do you want “boots on the ground” dairymen to learn from this project? 24:52     Budget impacts Featured Article: Understanding challenges and strengths in the post–dairy farm surplus calf value chain: An interview study #2xAg2030; #journalofdairyscience; #openaccess; #MODAIRY; #bullcalves; #beefondairy; #surpluscalves; #growers; #Calfjockey; #dairysciencedigest; #ReaganBluel

In this episode of the Rooted Agritourism Podcast, host Dr. Liz Fiedler Mergen speaks with her father, JT Weber, about their experiences in value-added agriculture and the beef industry. They discuss the evolution of their family business, from dairy farming to focusing on elite genetics in Angus and Sim Angus cattle. JT shares insights on the intricacies of raising club calves for show, the importance of muscle, skeletal width, and other attributes in cattle, and his journey from South Dakota State University to becoming a successful cattle buyer and auctioneer. They also touch on topics such as the impact of drought on cattle supply, the controversy around grass-fed versus grain-fed beef, and the vital role of family support in achieving their business goals. The episode provides a deep dive into rural entrepreneurship and agritourism, emphasizing direct-to-consumer sales and adding value to agricultural products.00:00 Introduction to Rotted Agritourism00:19 Meet the Special Guest: My Dad01:28 Dad's Journey in Agriculture03:48 The Beef Industry and Club Calf Business08:40 The Evolution of Our Business17:15 Connecting with Ranchers and Seed Stock19:34 Understanding the Beef Industry: Ranchers vs. Feeders20:15 The Process of Finishing Cattle22:06 The Debate on Grass-Fed vs. Grain-Fed Beef24:39 Pricing and Market Trends in the Beef Industry27:12 Challenges and Opportunities in Cattle Ranching28:54 Order Buying and Building Customer Relationships31:18 Rapid Fire Round: Insights and Personal Reflections34:25 Conclusion and AcknowledgementsPodcast Website: https://www.sunnymarymeadowcoaching.com/rootedagritourismPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rootedagritourism/Business Coaching: https://www.sunnymarymeadowcoaching.com/Farm Website: www.sunnymarymeadow.comFarmerstoFlorists: https://www.farmerstoflorists.com/Farm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunnymarymeadow/Podcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/888196709178852

This week's episode features Clare's Caroline Enright, a young farmer leasing land to get rearing calves and a herd of pedigree Limousins in her own right. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Hughen sat down with Dylan Carmody to discuss all things calves. We dive into the differences between the gastroc and soleus muscles, running vs resistance training, bent knee vs straight knee heel raises, range of motion, testing, rehab considerations, and much more.  Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/dANs_MAeclg  Episode Resources: VALD: Practitioner's Guide to the Calf and Achilles Complex Inform Performance: Comprehensive Calf Force Profiling E-Book VALD Podcast Dylan's Instagram --- Follow Us: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/e3rehab  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/e3rehab/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/E3Rehab --- Rehab & Performance Programs: https://store.e3rehab.com/  Newsletter: https://e3rehab.ck.page/19eae53ac1  Coaching & Consultations: https://e3rehab.com/coaching/  Mentoring: https://e3rehab.com/mentorship-intake-form/  Articles: https://e3rehab.com/articles/  --- Podcast Sponsors: The Science PT: Get 5% off all online courses using “E3podcast” at checkout! - https://thesciencept.com/courses/online-courses/ Vivo Barefoot: Get 15% off all shoes! - https://www.vivobarefoot.com/e3rehab --- @dr.surdykapt @tony.comella @dr.nicolept @chrishughen @nateh_24 --- This episode was produced by Kody Hughes

Building muscle the right way nearly wrecked my running—because tendons don't play by the same rules.Ever felt like you're doing everything right—strength training, stretching, foam rolling—only to end up injured anyway? In this episode I break down the unexpected reason why runners who lift can still wind up with nagging calf and Achilles issues. I share exactly how I trained my way into injury and the critical insight I learned about the difference between muscle and tendon adaptation. You'll learn how imbalance could be the real culprit, why your stretching routine might be working against you, and what to do instead. If you've ever dealt with tight calves, mystery “shin splints,” or stubborn tendon pain, this episode will shift your entire approach to training.Key TakeawaysTendons adapt much slower than muscles, so overloading with strength training too fast can lead to injury—even when you're doing “everything right.”Deep tissue release and mobility work help more than static stretching, but it's important to train your body to keep the new range or it will just tighten up again.Training only the back of your legs without strengthening the front leads to overload. Balance across muscles and even between left and right sides helps prevent breakdowns.Timestamps[00:16] What You'll Learn[01:03] The Real Problem (Why Feet, Calves & Shins Get Ignored)[02:02] Strength Training Isn't Just For Gym Bros[03:14] Why Stretching Your Calves Doesn't Work (Unless You Do This)[04:27] Use This Free Download To Fix Your Achilles Calf Issues Now[05:12] The Problem With Too Much Posterior And Not Enough Anterior Strength[06:29] Achilles Overload & Sprinting: When Strength Backfires[07:25] The Fix: Eccentrics, Load Management, Patience[07:56] Shin Splints: The Catch-All Diagnosis[09:01] The Bigger Lesson: Balance Symmetry[10:04] Finish Line Thoughts: Strength is Step One. Tendons are Step TwoLinks & Learnings

Due to the popularity of last week's show, Joe decided to continue the conversation this week by revealing his "Most Underrated ACCESSORY Exercises For Each Body Part." His list includes 11(ish) exercises RARELY SEEN in commercial gyms! Specific muscle groups include: Chest, Back/Traps, Lateral Delts, Triceps, Biceps/Forearms, Quads, Hamstrings, Glutes, Calves, Abs, and Adductors. Get out your pen and paper so you can take notes...then take your physique straight to GAINSville :) *For a full list of Show Notes with Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco-brand supplements Joe D's IG Team Forever Strong Grip Globe Hand-x-Band

Due to the popularity of last week's show, Joe decided to continue the conversation this week by revealing his "Most Underrated ACCESSORY Exercises For Each Body Part." His list includes 11(ish) exercises RARELY SEEN in commercial gyms! Specific muscle groups include: Chest, Back/Traps, Lateral Delts, Triceps, Biceps/Forearms, Quads, Hamstrings, Glutes, Calves, Abs, and Adductors. Get out your pen and paper so you can take notes...then take your physique straight to GAINSville :) *For a full list of Show Notes with Timestamps visit www.IndustrialStrengthShow.com. IMPORTANT LINKS DeFranco-brand supplements Joe D's IG Team Forever Strong Grip Globe Hand-x-Band

In the Real Science Exchange Legacy Series, we celebrate the pioneers who have shaped the dairy industry. In this episode, we honor Dr. Charlie Staples, a distinguished professor at the University of Florida, whose groundbreaking work in dairy nutrition and mentorship touched countless lives. From his 35 years of research mentoring 23 graduate students to earning the American Dairy Science Association's Fellow Award, Dr. Staple's legacy continues to inspire. Join us as we explore his contributions and enduring impact on our industry.Guests introduce themselves and how they knew Dr. Staples. (1:05)Dr. Grummer shares when he and Dr. Staples were applying and interviewing for university jobs in the same pool, and how they eventually landed jobs at universities where the other was not in the pool. (7:22)Drs. Santos, Grummer and Zenobi share about Dr. Staples' early life, his undergraduate and graduate career, and his family and faith. (10:42)Dr. Staples took a sabbatical at the University of Wisconsin in Dr. Grummer's lab. He shares a story about taking Charlie smelt fishing, where the tradition is the newbie has to bite the head off a smelt. (18:04)Dr. Zenobi and Dr. Santos talk about Dr. Staples as a teacher and mentor, giving examples of his caring nature and thorough teaching style. (22:30)Dr. Grummer and Dr. Santos give a broad overview of Dr. Staples' research career, including pioneering work in nutrition-reproduction interactions, fat supplementation and the separation of the energy effect and the fatty acid effect on reproductive performance, heat stress and choline supplementation. All panelists emphasized the collaborative and interdisciplinary nature of Dr. Staples' work. (27:52)Dr. Grummer shares about the fatty acid research he and Dr. Staples collaborated on during Charlie's sabbatical, as well as the choline research he worked on with Dr. Staples when Dr. Grummer worked for Balchem. The panelists talk about how Dr. Staples was not afraid to reach out to experts in other areas of expertise to ask questions and how thorough he was in literature searches. They talk about a symposium paper he presented summarizing 30-plus years of choline research. (36:12)The panelists talk more about the legacy Dr. Staples left behind - he was unassuming, humble, kind, collaborative and a man of principles. (44:14)Panelists share their take-home thoughts about Dr. Staples' dedication to dairy science, mentorship and innovation. (54:51)The University of Florida established the Charles R. Staples Lecture Endowment to support the Charles R. Staples Lectureship Series. Each year, an invited speaker gives a seminar and meets with graduate students. If you'd like to support the endowment, you can do so by visiting the UF/IFAS Animal Sciences giving web page: https://give.ifas.ufl.edu/animal-sciences-giving/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.

This week's Addicted to Fitness focuses on a particular muscle that may be as important as your heart when it comes to circulation. Nick and Shannon describe why working your calf muscles can prevent health issues like leg swelling & varicose veins and give you several exercises that will keep your calves a pumping. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts. Visit addictedtofitness.libsyn.com to listen to our entire archive. Like & Follow the Addicted to Fitness Podcast Facebook page (Facebook.com/addictedtofitnesspodcast). Follow Nick & Elemental Training Tampa on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ElementalTampa) and Instagram (www.instagram.com/ettampa/) to participate in free live workouts. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast and send Nick a DM if you're interested in receiving a customized workout plan or visit shannonjb.com to learn more about Shannon's wellness coaching program.

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this week's episode of Cattle Chat, the full crew is in the studio to discuss reinvesting in your operation. They also talk about feeding calves and manure scoring. Finally they go over risk management strategies of all kinds. Thanks for listening and enjoy the episode! 5:10 Reinvesting in the… Continue reading Reinvesting, Calves on Feed, Risk Management

This episode was recorded at the 2025 Western Dairy Management Conference in Reno, Nevada.Dr. Cantor gives an overview of her presentation at the conference, focusing on data from accelerometers and robotic feeders to predict calf sickness. While the correlations are there and we know calves change activity, behavior and feeding behavior before they get sick, there is more work to be done before the technology is ready for wide implementation. When data from both accelerometers and robotic feeders were used, Dr. Cantor's group was able to find respiratory disease with a 96% accuracy six days before clinical symptoms. (2:36)Dr. James and Dr. Cantor discuss the use of robotic feeders in the industry and the under-utilization of data collected by the feeders. Dr. James shares observations from a farm he works with about heifers coming in to the milking herd who were raised on robotic feeders compared to those raised in calf hutches. (6:15)The panel discusses the accuracy, specificity and sensitivity of the predictions from monitoring technologies. They also touch on challenges around deciding what parameters to use to classify an animal experiencing the onset of clinical disease and how that will vary depending on the disease. They go on to share their experiences with training algorithms and how computer scientists have different goals than animal scientists with this type of technology. (11:17)Dr. James talks about how data collection and using data can be a hard sell on some calf ranches. The panel talks about some of the challenges they have seen with adoption of technology and recordkeeping on dairies of various sizes. (28:30)Dr. Giordano gives an overview of his presentation on using monitoring technology in fresh cows to predict disease. His group has worked with wearable sensors that monitor rumination time and physical activity. More recently, sensor companies have added eating behavior and body temperature. Variations in these parameters create a health alert to check on that particular animal. (39:08)He goes on to describe two extremes in dairy farms. One spends little time and effort on looking for sick cows, while the other puts a lot of time and effort into this task. He discusses how bringing technology to these two types of farms benefits them and what drawbacks there are, along with an economic analysis for each. (43:14)The panel discusses how implementing monitoring technologies require a change in management. Allowing animals the opportunity to express their natural behavior is critical to success. They also talk about how veterinarians view this technology and the target age for calves to best learn how to use a robotic feeder. (48:54)Panelists share their take-home thoughts. (57:11)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.

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Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this week's episode of Cattle Chat, the team talks about weaning calves and how to best prepare them for the stressful event. Next the experts discuss taking care of bulls after the breeding season. Finally, Dr. Brad White asks the crew their thoughts on preparing crew to work cattle.… Continue reading Preweaning Calves, Post Season Bull Management, Crew Preparation

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Warrior woman—welcome back. This is part two of our hypertrophy deep dive (if you missed the bangin' butt episode, go back and listen to that first). Today, we're moving down the chain—into your quads, hammies, and calves—so you can build legs that look like they train. This isn't just about lunges and leg presses. This is about movement quality, muscular tension, execution, and beauty. It's about finally understanding what it means to train legs properly, so you can build shape, strength, and confidence that people notice. And it's not about smashing yourself with circuits or chasing the burn—it's about training beautifully. If you've been training your legs but still aren't seeing definition—no shape, no pop—this one's for you. Because you're probably doing it like everyone else. And that's the problem. We go deep. Anatomically, strategically, methodically. You'll walk away knowing exactly how to grow muscle in your quads, hamstrings, and calves—and how to do it the Warrior way. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Hypertrophy = Length Under Load + Control Building muscle in your lower body requires deep range, slow tempo, and quality movement—not rushing through circuits. Train Legs With Structure, Not Chaos Random exercises and circuit-style training won't build the legs you want. You need structure, mobility, stability, and progression. The Three-Part Framework for Beautiful Movement: 1. Mobility – Can you access the right positions? 2. Stability – Can you control your body through them? 3. Strength – Can you load them with precision and power? Quads love deep squats, split squats, and leg presses—trained with tempo and control. Hamstrings thrive with hinge patterns like RDLs and leg curls—done slowly and intentionally. Calves matter—for aesthetics, balance, and performance. Stop skipping them. Combining multi-joint and single-joint exercises (e.g., squats and leg extensions) delivers the best growth results. If it's rushed, unstable, or ugly—it's not effective. POWERFUL QUOTES FROM THE EPISODE: “If the movement feels beautiful, it's because you're moving well. That's what builds a body you love.” “We're not chasing the burn—we're chasing execution.” “Women who have legs that turn heads? They move well. They own their training.” “Time under tension equals hypertrophy. Quality equals results.” “This isn't about smashing your legs until you can't walk—it's about moving in a way that works.”

This episode was recorded at the 2025 Western Dairy Management Conference in Reno, Nevada.Mike gives an overview of his three presentations at the conference regarding heifer supply. The panel discusses how the industry went from too many heifers to not enough heifers. (3:46)Clay asks Dan about his breeding philosophy from a semen standpoint right now as a purebred Holstein breeder. He suggests skating to where the puck's going versus where it's been, and focusing on yield and protein after such a large emphasis on fat. He also emphasizes health traits, particularly because the industry needs cows to last longer due to low heifer supply. Mike notes that this can have negative impacts, including lower milk yield, more chronic mastitis, and perhaps elongating the generation interval of genetic gain. He shares that while huge strides have been made in genetic improvement for yield and components, we have gone backwards a bit on disease resistance and fertility in the last five years or so. Tom suggests that it just ups the ante on management, especially with an older milking herd. (10:55)The panel talks about sexed semen (beef and dairy both) and IVF/embryo transfer. (14:49)Mike details some research in Holstein herds that decreased their replacement rate and number of heifers calving from 2020-2022 (surplus herds) compared to 2023-2024 (short herds). Short herds kept cows 25 days longer in milk, but the net impact was an average of seven pounds less milk per day over the last 30 days prior to culling. He also noted an increase in chronic mastitis in the short herds.  (20:18)Mike describes his presentation regarding the heifer completion rate: once a heifer is born alive, what's the expected percent of heifers remaining at first calving? Many producers have a false high assumption of this number, around 90%. In 65 herds Mike analyzed in the last year, the median completion rate was 76%. He details the different life stages during which losses occurred, along with management considerations to reduce these impacts. Dan shares his perspectives on the heifer completion rate. (24:11)The panel discusses a variety of topics around heifer supply, including whether heifers are entering the herd at a younger age to compensate for low inventories, appropriate heifer size at calving, optimal age at first calving, and just how short the supply of heifers is.  (29:01)Panelists share their take-home thoughts. (38:35)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.

This episode was recorded at the 2025 Western Dairy Management Conference in Reno, Nevada.Dr. Lock begins with an overview of his presentation, discussing nutrition and genomics impacts on the speed of progress in milk fat production. He also talks about historic differences in milk fat production in Europe compared to the US. With the reduction in generation interval that genomics provides, a more complete understanding of rumen and mammary metabolism will continue to be imperative. How do we supply the nutrients she needs to meet her genetic potential? (3:34)Can we feed too much 16:0? The panel discusses how palmitic and other fatty acids are incorporated into milk fat. They emphasize that no matter what, milk fat will remain a liquid at body temperature, so that does provide some limitations. Processors can alter their protocols to account for increased palmitic acid in milk fat and for increased milk fat in milk overall. (8:35)There is a gene called DGAT that can explain about 50% of the variation in milk fat content. Dr. Lock discusses some research looking at more vs less favorable DGAT profiles and how feeding palmitic acid interacted with those profiles in milk fat production. (13:04)The panel discusses whether there is a physiological limit for how much milk fat a cow can produce. Traditionally, when milk yield increased, fat yield decreased, but that is not the current case. We are learning more all the time about altering rations and using new oilseed ingredients like whole cottonseed and high-oleic soybeans. Dr. De Souza emphasizes that understanding de novo fatty acid synthesis is really important to keep pace with genomic progress. (16:08)Amino acid supplementation has recently been linked with milk fat production, with the assumed mechanism of action being increased mammary gland enzyme synthesis and activity. Dr. Lock describes a study assessing amino acid-fatty acid interactions in fresh cows. The amino acid (metabolizable protein) effect was greater for fat yield than feeding fatty acids, which was interesting. But perhaps more exciting was the effects were additive. Feeding both high metabolizable protein and 2% palmitic:oleic acid blend resulted in 9.5 kg more energy-corrected milk and a carryover effect after supplementation ceased. (22:41)Dr. Lock summarizes some of his group's work on using oilseeds in dairy diets.(28:24)Dr. De Souza and Dr. Lock give some perspective on just how much we have learned about milk components over the last several years. (34:38)Panelists share their take-home thoughts, including practical advice on increasing milk fat production and what's on the horizon for fatty acid nutrition research. (37:15)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.

In this episode, Brad and Emily dive into one of the most pressing summertime challenges in cattle care: heat stress. As county fairs, field days, and Farmfest approach, the co-hosts reflect on their busy schedules and upcoming plans to finally record in person. The main discussion covers how heat affects both calves and adult cattle, including signs of stress, management strategies, and the role of hydration, nutrition, and cleanliness.They share practical tips for reducing heat stress, such as increasing water availability, feeding at optimal times, cleaning equipment frequently to prevent bacterial growth, and improving ventilation. Emily emphasizes the value of evaporative cooling, while Brad discusses using sensor technology like SmaXtec rumen boluses to monitor cow behavior and internal temperatures.Whether you're a dairy producer, 4-H family, or cattle enthusiast, this episode offers actionable insights for keeping animals healthy and comfortable during extreme heat.Heat Stress in Dairy Cattle Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message!Linkedin -> The Moos RoomTwitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafetyFacebook -> @UMNDairyYouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and HealthInstagram -> @UMNWCROCDairyExtension WebsiteAgriAmerica Podcast Directory 

This episode was recorded at the 2025 Western Dairy Management Conference in Reno, Nevada.Dr. Kononoff begins with some renewable fuels history. Since the renewable fuels standard in 2007, corn production for ethanol has increased to around 50% of the crop going to ethanol production. With the subsequent increase in fuel has come an increase in distillers grains and the industry has learned how to use them to feed cattle better. Later, the government created additional policy for next-stage renewable fuels, which has spurred biodiesel production. Currently, just under 50% of the soybean crop goes to fuel production. Soybean meal availability has increased and costs have decreased over the past few years. Most of the soybean oil is solvent-extracted.   (5:57)Dr. Lock talks about increased acres of high-oleic soybeans in dairy-soybean crossover states. He summarizes some of the work his group has done on feeding high-oleic roasted whole soybeans as a replacement for soybean meal in the diet, citing the benefits of the oil in the diet as well as increased bypass protein. (15:41)The panel discusses whether canola meal, which is fairly high in oleic acid, would show similar benefits to feeding whole roasted soybeans. They also talk about how tariffs may or may not impact canola meal and canola oil prices. (24:26)Over time, the dairy industry has moved away from alfalfa as a protein source and toward soybean meal. The panel discusses the pros and cons of this change. (26:46)Dr. Kononoff gives his perspective on just how much soybean meal can be fed in dairy cow diets. Nitrogen excretion is an important consideration. He reminds the audience that renewable fuels policy is the reason behind many of the feed ingredient changes we've observed in the past 15-20 years, and that policy can change very rapidly. He emphasizes the industry needs to remain nimble and prepared to adapt. The panel also touches on pricing of feed ingredients in different parts of the country and how distillers grains are currently used in dairy diets. (31:08)Panelists share their take-home thoughts. (40:49)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.

In this episode, Emily and Brad reunite to dive into a hot topic on the beef-on-dairy circuit: Are today's sky-high calf prices economically sustainable? After crisscrossing the country speaking with farmers and cattle buyers, Brad shares firsthand insights and jaw-dropping market figures — with beef-on-dairy calves selling for up to $1,600.The duo discusses whether investing in calves at these prices can truly yield profit when factoring in feed, labor, and marketing constraints. Brad reviews recent research from Michigan State University suggesting producers may be overpaying by $40–$75 per head based on expected returns. Despite the volatility, beef-on-dairy is here to stay, now making up 15–20% of U.S. beef supply.Key takeaway: Know your cost of production. It's the foundation for making smart, profitable decisions in this fast-changing market.Stay tuned for more workshops and research updates from the Minnesota Beef and Dairy Extension team.Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message!Linkedin -> The Moos RoomTwitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafetyFacebook -> @UMNDairyYouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and HealthInstagram -> @UMNWCROCDairyExtension WebsiteAgriAmerica Podcast Directory 

Hour 2: British Open, Diamond Calves: Texas Rangers making moves, and Junk Drawer: Plane guy, Epstein list full 2940 Fri, 18 Jul 2025 16:27:00 +0000 G6UH6Eu3MPjxAFaouQTJq9HbukeCTMF1 sports Shan and RJ sports Hour 2: British Open, Diamond Calves: Texas Rangers making moves, and Junk Drawer: Plane guy, Epstein list 105.3 The Fan 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False

Hour 3: Diamond Calves to talk about the Rangers giving Evo 100k, some Cy Young talk for deGrom and Evo, Parent help for an expensive problem for RJ, and Below the Belt where Kevin and Bobby battle out the best Cowboys teams over the past 25 years.

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This episode was recorded at the 2025 Western Dairy Management Conference in Reno, Nevada.Dr. DeVries gives an overview of his presentation on the economics of feeding more than one ration to lactating cows, with special consideration for additional costs (beyond increased feed costs) such as delivering additional loads of TMR, labor cost and mixing errors. He notes that producer surveys indicate that simplicity and not making mistakes are reasons given for not feeding an increased number of different rations. The surveys suggest there is some real money to be made if appropriate rations are used. Diminishing marginal returns should also be considered: going from one ration to two will yield the largest gain in income over feed costs, with each additional ration yielding smaller gains. (1:52) Dr. Burhans and Dr. Overton discuss some considerations for feeding multiple rations, including environmental impacts, herd size, pen availability, feed costs and milk production impacts. Dr. DeVries emphasizes the costs of feed delivery are a big part of this as well. (9:20)The panel discusses a spreadsheet that Dr. DeVries presented during his presentation to calculate delivery costs. Dr. Burhans mentions some of the on-farm software gives an assessment of how close the actual ration was to the formulated ration, allowing for adjustments if needed. (16:28)The panel considers the importance of body condition scores and recording actual data during nutritionist walk-throughs of dairy herds. They also delve into feeding frequency and optimal feed refusals levels. (27:45)Panelists share their take-home thoughts. (43:08)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.

Hour 4: Diamond Calves Part II; Red Zone; Crosstalk with the K&C Masterpiece full 2354 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 15:10:18 +0000 jmLem4Web6koXBdIeWsj2w3tEEZvNP5F sports Shan and RJ sports Hour 4: Diamond Calves Part II; Red Zone; Crosstalk with the K&C Masterpiece 105.3 The Fan 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://player.a

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Hour 2: A Maverick is Dating a Superstar; Diamond Calves: Trading Seager; Ask Reddit full 2845 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 13:26:33 +0000 iRmqqlvBvCEOh5B5iF9cxAUPupdjIh05 sports Shan and RJ sports Hour 2: A Maverick is Dating a Superstar; Diamond Calves: Trading Seager; Ask Reddit 105.3 The Fan 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://

Hour 2: Inside the Star: Ranking Offensive Linemen; Diamond Calves; Best/Worst of the Weekend full 2831 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 13:10:03 +0000 Bye1E5wkUGPuaZaukGLZldUuTJ0CHCvg sports Shan and RJ sports Hour 2: Inside the Star: Ranking Offensive Linemen; Diamond Calves; Best/Worst of the Weekend 105.3 The Fan 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False

Welcome to BCI Cattle Chat! In this week's episode of Cattle Chat, the team is joined by Dr. Billy Brown, assistant professor in dairy cattle nutrition. They start the episode with a debate on when the best time is to calve out cows. Next, the crew answers a question from a listener who had a… Continue reading Calving Season, Clostridium Perfringens, Starting Calves