Podcasts about Holstein

In Folge 208 von „Holstein eins zu eins“ sprechen KSV-Experte Andreas „Opa“ Geidel und Holstein-Reporter Niklas Heiden über alles Wichtige bei den Störchen. Nach der Länderspielpause wartet auf Holstein Kiel das Auswärtsspiel beim FC Schalke 04.

This episode was recorded in Fort Wayne, Indiana, during the 2025 Tri-State Dairy Conference.Dr. Jaborek gives an overview of his presentation including sire selection, how beef on dairy crosses compare, feedlot performance, liver abscesses and red meat yield. (6:21)Beef sire availability and quality have changed over time with the development of selection indexes and selection criteria. Calving ease, growth, ribeye area,and quality grade are important traits. (10:03)The panel discusses if milk replacer feeding protocols differ for beef on dairy calves. More research in this area is needed. The group then talks about liver abscesses, including etiology, prevalence, and animal welfare and performance impacts. Dr. Jaborek notes calves with liver abscesses gain about 0.2 pounds per day less, on average. The panel believes understanding the impacts of diet differences (beef calves vs. the dairy model) in early life on rumen development would be a fruitful area of research.  (16:00)Dr. Jaborek talks about some of the differences in growth and performance among beef calves raised on their dam, beef embryos from Holstein recips raised in the dairy system, and beef-sired calves from Holstein and Jersey dams raised in the dairy system. The panel talks about why beef calves in the beef system are outperforming those raised in the dairy system, including milk composition differences between beef and dairy cows and milk quantity and availability. Free-choice robot milk replacer feeding systems might better mimic the beef system environment. (26:21)The panel then explores how beef on dairy calves are fed post-weaning. Dr. Jaborek notes they generally continue to be fed a high concentrate diet which may contribute to the liver abscess and digestive issues given the long timeframe of exposure to concentrates. The panel ponders if backgrounding calves on pasture for some length of time after weaning would be beneficial. The group also delves into how maintenance requirements might differ for beef on dairy crosses and if feedlot nutritionists are making adjustments for these calves. (30:45)Given the price of beef calves, would it be more profitable to put beef embryos into dairy cows instead of using beef semen to create a beef-dairy crossbred? Matt then asks if any dairy producers are retaining ownership of these calves past 1-3 days of age. The panel discusses risks and rewards of both questions. (34:29)The panel talks about corn processing and potential impacts on rumen health and liver abscesses. Dr. Jaborek cites a study where feeding more fiber in the form of corn silage did not increase cost of gain, but improved liver abscess reduction by 30 percentage points. (38:47)Dr. Jaborek talks about yield and quality differences in dairy-influenced carcasses and talks about his top priorities for research in the beef on dairy sector moving forward. (42:21)Panelists share their take-home thoughts. (46:26)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 of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Peter Erickson from the University of New Hampshire shares practical strategies to improve colostrum yield and quality in dairy herds. He unpacks new research on environmental impacts, dry period length, and the physiological triggers influencing colostrum production. Listen now on all major platforms!"Even just how we feed that calf on day one can impact how much milk she makes two or three or four years down the road."Meet the guest: Dr. Peter Erickson earned his Ph.D. in Dairy Science from the University of Illinois, with prior degrees in Animal Sciences from the University of Maine and the University of Massachusetts - Amherst. He serves as Professor of Dairy Management and Extension Dairy Specialist at the University of New Hampshire. His research focuses on calf and heifer nutrition, especially colostrum management.Click here to read the full research articles:Factors influencing colostrum production of multiparous Holstein and Jersey cowsCreating models for the prediction of colostrum quantity, quality, and immunoglobulin G yield in multiparous Jersey cows from performance in the previous lactation and environmental changesLiked this one? Don't stop now — Here's what we think you'll love!What will you learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:27) Introduction(02:03) Guest background overview(03:34) Colostrum insights(05:57) Maximizing yield and quality(08:39) Effects of dry periods(09:24) Nutritional influence(10:28) Closing thoughtsThe Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies:* Afimilk* Adisseo* Priority IAC* Kemin- Zinpro- Virtus Nutrition

In Folge 208 von „Holstein eins zu eins“ sprechen Holstein-Kiel-Reporter Matthias Hermann und KSV-Experte Andreas „Opa“ Geidel über alles Wichtige bei den Störchen. Nach der 1:2-Niederlage gegen Hannover 96 und das 1:1 im Testspiel gegen den FC St. Pauli begeben sich beide auf die Suche nach den Ursachen – und einer geschlossenen Mannschaft.

In this Labor Day episode, Brad highlights the history of the holiday in the U.S. and Canada before diving into a brand-new genetic evaluation for Holstein dairy cattle: milking speed. Released in August 2025, this trait provides an objective way to measure how quickly cows milk—expressed in pounds of milk per minute—with the Holstein breed average set at 7 lbs/min.Brad explains how this evaluation was developed using parlor sensor data (not robot milking systems) from over 165 herds and 43,000 cows, making it more accurate than traditional subjective scoring methods used in other breeds. With heritability at 42%, milking speed is a promising selection tool for improving parlor efficiency and labor use.The episode also covers:How milking speed correlates with traits like somatic cell score and mastitis.The range of variation in bulls and what that means for selection decisions.Why milking speed isn't yet included in the lifetime merit index.Practical implications for farmers considering faster vs. slower milking cows.Brad wraps up by reflecting on how this new tool could impact herd management at the Morris research herd and encourages producers to watch for milking speed in future bull proofs.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 

Are you leaving calf money on the table? Not long ago, a Holstein bull calf might have earned you 50 bucks, if that. Today, thanks to high beef prices and better breeding tools, that same cow might deliver a $1,000 calf instead. Beef-on-dairy isn't just a trend; it's changing how progressive dairies manage their herds and drive revenue. In this episode of The Milk Check, host Ted Jacoby III talks with CoBank's Corey Geiger and Abbigail Prins about how dairy farmers are rethinking breeding strategies and how those decisions are reshaping herd structure, replacement numbers, and profitability. Why some farms are holding onto cows longer How sexed semen and genomics are guiding breeding calls And how beef calves are becoming a serious income stream Whether you're breeding for replacements, premiums or profit, this episode unpacks how to make herd decisions that pay. Listen now to hear why the value of a cow's uterus might be higher than ever. Got questions? Got questions for The Milk Check team? We've got answers. Submit your questions below and we'd be happy to get back to you or answer your question on the podcast. Ask The Milk Check Intro (with music): Welcome to the Milk Check, a podcast from T.C. Jacoby & Co., where we share market insights and analysis with dairy farmers in mind. Ted Jacoby III: Welcome everybody to this month's version of the Milk Check, a T.C. Jacoby & Co. podcast. Really excited today to have two special guests from CoBank, Corey Geiger and Abbi Prins. We are going to talk about breeding to beef and the profitability of the dairy farm, and how that dairy farm profitability has changed over the years as this trend has come about, and what it means for the future of dairy. Excited to have this conversation, Corey, Abbi, thank you so much for joining us today. So Corey, what do you do? Corey Geiger: CoBank is actually short for cooperative banks, so we're the bank of cooperatives. We're part of the Farm Credit System. Abbi and I are part of the knowledge exchange division, so we have a group of 10 economists who work in dairy and animal protein, consumer package goods, digital infrastructure, and farm inputs and crops. I've been at CoBank for two years now. I have just started my third year with CoBank, and Abbi joined our team about a year ago. She can tell you a little bit about herself. Abbigail Prins: Thanks, Corey. I also joined CoBank about a year and a half ago. I helped cover the dairy and animal protein sectors, come from a very heavy dairy and agriculture background, originally from Tulare, California, based out of Minnesota now. We're excited to be on the podcast with you today, so thank you for the invitation. Ted Jacoby III: Abbi, Corey, thank you so much for joining us. Really appreciate it. So our topic today is going to be about breeding to beef and the dairy farm profitability, and how the whole breeding to beef trend has been affecting dairy farm profitability. Give us a little background on this trend of how more and more dairy farmers are breeding dairy cows in order to get cows to enter the dairy herd. More and more dairy farmers are breeding to beef and how is that affecting the dairy breed right now? Corey Geiger: I have a broad background, having been in the editorial team of Hoard's Dairyman for 28 years and a past president of Holstein USA, and this is a journey. It really involves a triple play. The first part of that triple play was gender sorted semen coming onto the scene. Then genomics came on the scene, and then it all kind of came together with the beef on dairy movement. Now, economics always enters the equation because if I were to come back and have a conversation with my late grandfathers and say, "We're breeding some of our prize Holsteins to Angus," they'd throw me out the window, thinking I fell on my head. But gender sorted semen came along.

Beautiful Hawaiian Music This is episode eleventeen hundred three thousand and forty-three of Spinning My Dad's Vinyl.  I might as well say anything I want anymore, because according to the liner notes on this album, the featured artist played all 32 instruments and sings like Bing Crosby. While the singer's voice does bear a remarkable resemblance to der Bingle, I had two Artificial Intelligence platforms arguing about if anything about Jack La Delle is real.  While I'll of course cover that story in a while, there is no mistaking the beauty of the music on this record, which I can only prove - through photos and videos for myself - the beauty of the island nation it represents. So get ready to hang loose, hang ten, then bid a sweet aloha in Volume 243: Hi-Fi Hawaii. For more information about this album, see the Discogs webpage for it.  Credits and copyrights Jack La Delle – Hawaiian Holiday In Hi-Fi Label: Design Records – DLP 53 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album Released: 1958 Genre: Pop, Folk, World, & Country We will hear 6 of the 10 tunes on this album. Blue Hawaii written by Leo Robin, Ralph Rainger First recorded by Jack Denny and His Orchestra - Vocal by Sonny Schuyler on February 19, 1937. Sweet Leilani written by Harry Owens First recording by Ted Fio Rito and His Orchestra - Vocal Chorus by The Debutantes and Muzzy Marcellino on February 19, 1937 Song Of Old Hawaii written by Johnny Noble, Gordon Beecher First released by Al Kealoha Perry and His Singing Surfriders on August 15, 1938 Na lei o Hawaii (Song Of The Islands) written by Charles E. King First released by R. K. Holstein and Octette on June 1916. Sing Me A Song Of The Islands written by Mack Gordon, Harry Owens First recording by Ray Kinney and His Hawaiian Musical Ambassadors on December 19, 1941. It was released January 30 of 42. Aloha Oe written by Liliuokalani First recording by Quartet of Hawaiian Girls from Kawaihao Seminary on July 1, 1904 I do not own the rights to this music. ASCAP, BMI licenses provided by third-party platforms for music that is not under Public Domain. #musichistory #vinylcollecting #vinylrecords #musicalmemories

The large group of New Holstein Sires was released following the August 2025 Genetic Evaluations, and in this STtalks we sit down with Logan Voigts and Alan Kruse to learn all about it! With 40 new Holstein sires being added to the STgenetics® genetic offering, averaging +3290 GTPI, 22 of them being over +140 CFP, sired from 19 different bulls, 3 new Legend™ sires, 4 new Slick sires and a group of Polled and Red, who are all available in Ultraplus High Purity™! Truly an impressive group that has something for everyone!00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction00:17 Overview of New Holstein Sires00:45 New Legend™ Bulls02:42 High Net Merit Bulls05:33 Diverse & Balanced Bulls07:33 Eco$ Group for Effficency09:13 High Productive Life Bulls12:05 High Type and Udder Composite Bulls14:07 Red and Polled Bulls15:58 Final Thoughts and Conclusion

DSD 6.8 | That is where you should put your money For years researchers have sought out to better understand control mechanisms for a successful transition into lactation from the dry period. We've learned changing body condition score during the dry period is not acceptable, but what if it changes during late lactation?  How does this impact energy partitioning for the next lactation? Well managed high producing cows with high fertility might find themselves bred back in less than the “textbook ideal” condition score heading into the dry period. Can we alter the late lactation ration to successfully increase condition with little impact? Dr. Laura Hernandez from the University of Wisconsin worked with a team of researchers at the Forage Center to better understand what is happening if high energy is fed late in lactation through extensive data collection to determine the possible potential carry over effects for subsequent lactations. Listen into this compelling discussion as we learn more about the “black box” we know as the transition dairy cow and what phase to invest in to maximize your return. Topics of discussion 1:01       Goal of this month's research 1:40       Introduction of Dr. Laura Hernandez 2:52       Why is this topic important 5:09       Test ration design for increasing BCS in late lactation 3.25 vs 3.75 8:45       Cow responses to the ration 11:05     Figure 1a: BCS change over 12 weeks 11:45     Dry matter intake 10:27     Possible hormonal responses causing the     13:49     Energy partitioning 16:12     Genetic analysis for response and non-response 18:40     Dry cow and early ration following treatment 19:19     High energy effect on dystocia 20:50     Early lactation energy measurements 22:45     Close up - Intake differences of high and low energy 23:23     Fig 3d: Early lactation intake difference 24:44     Visceral fat changes 26:54     Denovo fatty acids in milk, 70 days post treatment 30:54     Concentration of Megalac in treatment ration 31:57     Description of animals on treatment 32:47     What do you want “boots on the ground” dairymen to learn from this project? Featured Article: Effects of high-energy and low-energy diets during late lactation on the subsequent dry period and lactation of Holstein dairy cows #2xAg2030; #journalofdairyscience; #openaccess; #MODAIRY; #transition; #latelactation; #earlylactation; #dmi; #NEFA; #BHB; #drycow; #dairysciencedigest; #ReaganBluel

Welcome to the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! Today, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Jay Lewis of Holstein, Ont.; Franc Groenenweg of Three Forks, Montana, USA; Richard Carr of Marchand, Man.; Jocelyn Velestuk of Broadview, Sask.; and Pioneer agronomist Doug Moisey of Alta. Thoughts on something... Read More

Welcome to the Farmer Rapid Fire on RealAg Radio, brought to you by Pioneer Seeds Canada! Today, host Shaun Haney is joined by: Jay Lewis of Holstein, Ont.; Franc Groenenweg of Three Forks, Montana, USA; Richard Carr of Marchand, Man.; Jocelyn Velestuk of Broadview, Sask.; and Pioneer agronomist Doug Moisey of Alta. Thoughts on something... Read More

Josie Bailey is the 2025 National Guernsey Queen. Her family lives in Tomah with a herd that is majority Holstein. She fell in love with the Guernsey breed after helping a friend at the state fair. The experience sparked her interest in starting her own herd of the Guernseys. What started nearly 3 years ago with one cow, has become a herd of 11. She utilizes careful breeding and management practices to ensure her herd is healthy and productive. Her partner in crime during her reign is the 2025 National Guernsey Princess, Mariah Ripley. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 week we are joined by Josephin Holstein, founder and CTO of Evoralis an early stage spin out from Cambridge University with the mission to enable true and sustainable plastic recycling.Josephin shares her journey from academia to entrepreneurship, detailing how Evoralis is revolutionising plastic recycling through innovative enzyme technology.Key insights: Josephin and her team, originally postdocs at the University of Cambridge, recognised the potential for their research in biochemistry to impact the circular economy. Evoralis develops enzymes that can efficiently break down various types of plastics, particularly in the textile industry. Josephin explains, “We can screen up to 10 million enzyme candidates per day, which is 1,000 times faster than conventional methods.” This rapid screening process is crucial for identifying effective solutions to plastic waste.The company is currently in the R&D phase, aiming to deliver its first enzymes within a year. Josephin emphasises the importance of collaboration, stating, “We need someone to produce our enzymes... we don't want to build our own factory to recycle plastics.”Josephin candidly discusses the hurdles in the biotech landscape, particularly in securing investment. “You have to be persistent and patient,” she advises, sharing her experience of navigating investor conversations and the importance of demonstrating traction in the market.Produced by Cambridge TV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Naeem Sukhera, Director of Sales at River Gen, is facilitating the import of over 3,000 Holstein cows from Australia to Pakistan this year. In this podcast, discover why Australian dairy cattle are increasingly in demand. - نعیم سکھیرا اور ڈاکٹر ساجد محمود طاہر اس سال آسٹریلیا سے تین ہزار سے زائد ہولسٹن گائے پاکستان لے کر جا رہے ہیں۔ جانیے اس پوڈکاسٹ میں کہ آسٹریلین گائے کی مانگ زیادہ کیوں ہے؟

The diversity and high-performance of the Holstein breed are only a few of the reasons why Registered Holstein breeder, Joey Airoso of Airoso Dairy in Pixley, California continues to add data and improvement to the registered population. In this STtalks, we learn about Joey's breeding philosophy, why he values the registered Holstein business and his views on the importance of improving the Holstein breed.00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:31 History of Airoso Dairy02:25 Breeding Philosophy and Goals03:55 Early Influences and Mentors08:21 Importance of Registration16:30 Data and Herd Management17:55 Advice to Dairy Producers21:45 Conclusion and Farewell

The Athletic ranked every starting quarterback in the country this week. Where does Pitt's Eli Holstein check in? And how does he compare to the rest of the ACC? We're talking about Holstein's place in the conference on today's Morning Pitt.

Tom Morris, the recipient of the Holstein Association USA's 2025 Distinguished Leadership Award joins us to share his deep-rooted passion for the Holstein cow and his evolution in the dairy industry. He delves into his transformative role in cattle marketing, the significance of the World Classic Sale, and his contributions to the World Dairy Expo, including the establishment of the Merle Howard Award. Tom discusses the challenges and changes in the industry, his journey with The Cattle Connection publication, and his optimistic outlook on the future of cattle marketing and genetics. Throughout the conversation, two constant themes continue to arise, change is inevitable and surrounding yourself with good talented people is key to success. As Tom finalizes his thoughts on the award he received, he states how humbled and honored he was to be selected and how special it was to share that moment with his fam00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:36 Tom Morris' Early Life and Passion for Holstein Cows03:04 Launching the Dairy Herdsman Program05:58 Tom's Professional Career in Cattle Marketing07:49 Managing High-Profile Sales and Dispersals12:33 The Evolution of the World Classic Sale17:37 The Merle Howard Award and World Dairy Expo Involvement22:21 The Cattle Connection: A New Business Venture27:35 Future of Cattle Marketing30:45 Receiving the Distinguished Leadership Award

We are ringside in Iowa for the state Holstein shows thanks to our sponsor, KCCK Genetics! Find the results in the newsfeed on the home page.

In this episode, Brad shares insights from recent dairy science meetings and dives deep into total serum protein (TSP) levels in calves—a key indicator of successful colostrum management and passive transfer of immunity. He reviews data from multiple studies, including work by Dave Casper in Illinois and a Midwest study on beef-on-dairy cross calves. The results show improvements in TSP levels over time, but highlight that a significant number of calves—especially male and crossbred calves—still arrive at calf ranches with low TSP and signs of poor health.Brad also shares findings from University of Minnesota research, including a 20-year dataset from Waseca involving nearly 6,000 Holstein calves, showing correlations between TSP, growth rates, and calf survival. He questions the rigid cutoffs for TSP and emphasizes a more nuanced view based on outcomes like average daily gain and long-term milk production.The episode wraps with details on two upcoming calf care workshops in Minnesota this summer (July 29 in Rochester and August 5 in Eden Valley) where farmers, consultants, and educators can learn about colostrum management, TSP testing, pain mitigation, and more.Calf Care Workshop - Tuesday, July 29, 2025, Rochester, MN Calf Care Workshop - Tuesday, August 5, 2025, Eden Valley, MNQuestions, 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 

In this episode of The Select Sires Podcast, host Ethan Haywood chats with Mark Kerndt, Aggressive Reproductive Technologies (ART) program manager, to explore the powerful potential of the Slick gene in Holstein cattle. Learn how this naturally occurring genetic trait improves heat tolerance, reproduction, and productivity, especially in hot, humid climates. Mark explains how the gene is being advanced through Select Sires' ART program and what it means for the future of dairy genetics. Whether you're breeding for performance, resilience, or both, this conversation is full of insights for producers everywhere.

In this special rerun episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, celebrating National Cow Appreciation Day, we revisit our conversation with Dr. Michael Hutjens, Professor Emeritus at the University of Illinois, who provides an update on rumen buffers and key considerations for their optimal use in dairy diets. Dr. Hutjens explains the sources of buffers, their role in rumen health, and practical strategies for effective integration into dairy rations. Listen now on all major platforms!"Buffers stabilize rumen health and optimize microbial growth."Meet the guest: Dr. Michael Hutjens, Professor Emeritus of Animal Sciences at the University of Illinois, grew up on a Holstein dairy farm in Wisconsin and earned his bachelor's, master's, and Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. With decades of experience as an extension dairy specialist, Dr. Hutjens has delivered expert insights on dairy nutrition worldwide, speaks at numerous conferences, and writes for prominent dairy publications.Liked this one? Don't stop now — Here's what we think you'll love!What will you learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:28) Introduction(02:35) Buffer usage in dairy diets(03:14) Rumen environment optimization(03:55) Key buffer sources(07:11) Calcium carbonate(08:16) Reasons to use buffers(11:14) Closing thoughtsThe Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies:* Priority IAC* Adisseo* Kemin- Zinpro- Afimilk- Volac- Virtus Nutrition- Zinpro

At the 2025 National Holstein Convention we sat down with three of Holstein Association USA's National Distinguished Junior Member Finalists to learn about their junior experience and the industry outlook they have gained through their years in the association. Lauren Breunig, Evan Hathaway & Brianna Meyer, all Wisconsin Junior Holstein Members, discuss their unique journeys in the dairy industry, their involvement with the Wisconsin Junior Holstein Association, and their insights on the future of dairy farming. We learn about their application process and personal growth as these young leaders share their inspiring stories and advice for the next generation.00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:41 Meet the Junior Members03:18 Journey to the National Convention05:26 Application Process and Preparation09:30 Impact of the Wisconsin Junior Holstein Association15:08 Changes and Future of the Dairy Industry20:52 Advice for Younger Members23:44 Conclusion and Farewell

At the National Holstein Convention in St Louis, Missouri we sat down with Tim Rauen, the 2025 Holstein Association USA's Distinguished Young Holstein Breeder. Tim shares his journey in the industry and why he chose the Holstein cow to stake his career in. We discuss the economic and genetic benefits of the Holstein cow, the role of technology and genomics, the formation of GenoSource, and other impactful industry developments. Tim also elaborates on genetic lines that excite him and the future of Holstein breeding.00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:32 Tim's Background and Passion for Holsteins01:56 College Education and Career Path02:46 Genetic Passion and Geno Source05:11 Partnerships and Industry Impact06:19 Industry Trends and Future Vision12:26 Awards and Future Goals14:45 Conclusion and Farewell

In Women's Freedom, Unfinished Love Stories, 2nd Edition, Positive Psychologist Barbara Becker Holstein explores the struggles and desires of young women in the 1960s: the complexities of sexuality, identity, and self-discovery. In this compelling book, Dr. Holstein introduces readers to three college students navigating the intricacies of their sexual energies and the paths to their futures. Their journeys are a mirror to the experiences of women throughout history, highlighting the universal longings and challenges that have shaped previous generations. Readers may find themselves reflecting on their own rights, needs, and the societal influences that have shaped their perceptions. Dr. Holstein's insightful exploration of sexuality and emotional growth will captivate you, challenge you, and ultimately empower you. Women's Freedom will awaken you to some of these important issues and remind you that fair treatment and understanding are the keys to a future filled with self-discovery, emotional growth and sense of gratitude for those who helped create the freedom women enjoy today.

Mette Frederiksen er både handlekraftig og ideologisk – og vil langt mere med politik end bare at administrere systemet. På minussiden er hun for stædig og utilbøjelig til at indrømme fejl. Sådan lyder skudsmålet fra Altingets Erik Holstein i anledning af Mette Frederiksen første ti år som S-formand, hvor hun fik et æsel i jubilæumsgave.Gæst: Erik Holstein, politisk kommentator på AltingetVært: Caroline Tranberg, podcastredaktør på Altinget Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Wednesday June 18, 20205, Westchester Talk Radio was on the scene at the first-ever New Rochelle YMCA Sneaker Ball, a night where community, celebration, and purpose come together in style! The Y hoped to raise funds to support youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. It was an unforgettable evening filled with dancing, inspiration, and exciting silent and live auctions.Host Bob Marrone spoke with a dynamic lineup of community leaders, advocates, and supporters about the vital role the Y plays in New Rochelle. Listen in as Bob sat down with Westchester County Legislator Judah Holstein who discussed the YMCA's powerful impact on youth development, wellness, and community building.

The SLICK haplotype, originally identified in Senepol cattle, has been introduced into Holsteins. Inheritance of the SLICK1 allele of the prolactin receptor gene improves thermotolerance of lactating Holstein cows under humid heat stress conditions.Dr. Anna Denicol of the University of California-Davis, along with her research group, recently published a study on whether pre- and postweaning Holstein heifers carrying the SLICK1 allele would show physiological responses indicative of higher tolerance to heat stress in high- and low-humidity climates. In this video, Dr. Phil Cardoso talks with Dr. Denicol about her work.Links to papers and other sources mentioned in this episodeCarmickle et al. 2022, Physiological responses of Holstein calves and heifers carrying the SLICK1 allele to heat stress in California and Florida dairy farms.https://www.journalofdairyscience.org/article/S0022-0302(22)00527-6/fulltextDOI: 10.3168/jds.2022-22177Dikmen et al. 2014, The SLICK hair locus derived from Senepol cattle confers thermotolerance to intensively managed lactating Holstein cows.https://www.journalofdairyscience.org/article/S0022-0302(14)00457-3/fulltextDOI: 10.3168/jds.2014-8087Sosa et al. 2021, Inheritance of the SLICK1 allele of PRLR in cattle.https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/age.13145DOI: 10.1111/age.13145Vapometer to measure the speed of water leaving the skinhttps://delfintech.com/products/vapometer/

In the first episode of the Dairy Focus Lab's new "PaperCast" series, Dr. Jim Drackley and Dr. Phil Cardoso of the University of Illinois discuss a symposium review on nutrition strategies for improved health, production, and fertility during the transition period.Links to papers mentioned in this episodeSymposium review: Nutrition strategies for improved health, production, and fertility during the transition period. FREE version until July 02, 2020 (Note: if the link doesn't work, try turning off ad blocking):https://authors.elsevier.com/a/1b3IT50bFT94%7ECardoso 2013, Prepartum nutritional strategy affects reproductive performance in dairy cows:doi: 10.3168/jds.2013-6759https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23810594Boisclair, Prepartum dietary energy intake affects metabolism and health during the periparturient period in primiparous and multiparous Holstein cows: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022030211000932https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2010-3303Trevor, Effects of wheat straw chop length in high-straw dry cow diets on intake, health, and performance of dairy cows across the transition period:https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022030219309324https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2019-17033

In the second episode of the Dairy Focus Lab's new "PaperCast" series, Dr. Jim Drackley and Dr. Phil Cardoso of the University of Illinois continue their discussion of a symposium review on nutrition strategies for improved health, production, and fertility during the transition period.Links to papers mentioned in this episodeSymposium review: Nutrition strategies for improved health, production, and fertility during the transition period. FREE version until July 02, 2020 (Note: if the link doesn't work, try turning off ad blocking):https://authors.elsevier.com/a/1b3IT50bFT94%7EPart 1 of the discussionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXV4Coi22VsGoff et al. 2005, Comparison of 0.46% calcium diets with and without added anions with a 0.7% calcium anionic diet as a means to reduce periparturient hypocalcemiahttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S002203021830256XFehlberg, (Abstract T136 page 227) Evaluation of two pH strips on urine from multiparous Holstein cows fed a partially acidified diet prepartumhttps://www.adsa.org/Portals/0/SiteContent/Docs/Meetings/2019ADSA/2019ADSA_Abstract_Book.pdf?v20190715Kelly Ryan, Increased dietary calcium inclusion in fully acidified prepartum diets improved postpartum uterine health and fertility when fed to Holstein cowshttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0093691X19304674Glossom et al. 2020, Negative dietary cation-anion difference and amount of calcium in prepartum diets: Effects on milk production, blood calcium, and healthhttps://www.journalofdairyscience.org/article/S0022-0302(20)30387-8/fulltext?dgcid=raven_jbs_aip_email

In the last of three episodes that make up the first installment of the Dairy Focus Lab's new "PaperCast" series, Dr. Jim Drackley and Dr. Phil Cardoso of the University of Illinois continue their discussion of a symposium review on nutrition strategies for improved health, production, and fertility during the transition period.Links to papers mentioned in this episodeFREE version review until July 02, 2020: Symposium review: Nutrition strategies for improved health, production, and fertility during the transition periodhttps://authors.elsevier.com/a/1b3IT50bFT94%7EPart 1 of the discussion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXV4Coi22VsPart 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFyXWOHEQBUPate et al., (Abstract 237, page 165) Effects of rumen-protected methionine fed to lactating Holstein cows during a heat stress challenge on blood biomarkers harvested at 2 time points post-feeding.https://www.adsa.org/Portals/0/SiteContent/Docs/Meetings/2019ADSA/2019ADSA_Abstract_Book.pdf?v20190715Dahl et al., Effects of late-gestation heat stress on immunity and performance of calves.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26805989Hans Stein webpagehttps://nutrition.ansci.illinois.edu/feed-ingredientsDiscover conferencehttps://www.adsa.org/Meetings/39th-Discover-Conference

Dr. Phil Cardoso of the University of Illinois and Dr. Jackie Boerman of Purdue University discuss a review of published literature reporting protein mobilization measurements and potential methods to quantify protein mobilization that was performed to provide information about the timing and extent of tissue mobilization for dairy cattle.Links to papers mentioned in this episodeMcCabe and Boerman, Invited Review: Quantifying protein mobilization in dairy cows during the transition period.https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590286520300720Bell, A. W., W. S. Burhans, and T. R. Overton. Protein nutrition in late pregnancy, maternal protein reserves and lactation performance in dairy cows.https://doi.org/10.1017/S0029665100000148https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10828181Bell, A. W., R. Slepetis, and R. A. Ehrhardt. Growth and accretion of energy and protein in the gravid uterus during late pregnancy in Holstein cows.https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.S0022 -0302(95)76821-7https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8550905

Dr. Phil Cardoso and Dr. Jim Drackley of the University of Illinois and Dr. Bruce Richards of Delaware Valley University discuss their recent paper comparing prepartum low-energy or high-energy diets with a 2-diet far-off and close-up strategy for multiparous and primiparous cows.Links to papers mentioned in this episodeRichards et al. 2020, Comparison of prepartum low-energy or high-energy diets with a 2-diet far-off and close-up strategy for multiparous and primiparous cows.DOI: 10.3168/jds.2020-18603https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32828502/Douglas et al. 2006, Prepartal plane of nutrition, regardless of dietary energy source, affects periparturient metabolism and dry matter intake in Holstein cows.DOI: 10.3168/jds.S0022-0302(06)72285-8https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16702281/Hawkes et al. 2020, Effects of wheat straw chop length in high-straw dry cow diets on intake, health, and performance of dairy cows across the transition period.DOI: 10.3168/jds.2019-17033https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31668439/Hawkes et al. 2020, Moisture content of high-straw dry cow diets affects intake, health, and performance of transition dairy cows.DOI: 10.3168/jds.2019-17557https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31837778/Coon et al. 2018, Effect of straw particle size on the behavior, health, and production of early-lactation dairy cows.10.3168/jds.2017-13920https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29705431/Mann et al. 2015, Dry period plane of energy: Effects on feed intake, energy balance, milk production, and composition in transition dairy cows.DOI: 10.3168/jds.2014-9024https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25771059/Drackley et al. 2014, Visceral adipose tissue mass in nonlactating dairy cows fed diets differing in energy density.DOI: 10.3168/jds.2014-8014https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24704224/IN MEMORIAM: DAVID E. BEEVERhttps://www.rabdf.co.uk/latest-news/2015/6/3/professor-david-e-beever-31st-march-1944-16th-june-2014

Dr. Phil Cardoso talks with Dr. Kate Creutzinger of the University of Guelph and Dr. Katy Proudfoot of the University of Prince Edward Island about the effects of prepartum stocking density and a blind on physiological biomarkers, health, and hygiene of transition Holstein dairy cows.Links to papers mentioned in this episodeCreutzinger et al. 2020, Effects of prepartum stocking density and a blind on physiological biomarkers, health, and hygiene of transition Holstein dairy cows.DOI: 10.3168/jds.2020-18718https://www.journalofdairyscience.org/article/S0022-0302(20)30905-X/fulltextEdwards et al. 2020, Calving location preference and changes in lying and exploratory behavior of preparturient dairy cattle with access to pasture.DOI: 10.3168/jds.2019-17218https://www.journalofdairyscience.org/article/S0022-0302(20)30252-6/fulltextZobel et al. 2020, The use of hides during and after calving in New Zealand dairy cows.DOI: 10.3390/ani10122255https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/12/2255 Creutzinger et al. 2021, The effect of stocking density and a blind on the behavior of Holstein dairy cattle in group maternity pens. Part I: Calving location, locomotion, and separation behavior.DOI: 10.3168/jds.2020-19744https://www.journalofdairyscience.org/article/S0022-0302(21)00453-7/fulltextCreutzinger et al. 2021, The effect of stocking density and a blind on the behavior of Holstein dairy cows in group maternity pens. Part II: Labor length, lying behavior, and social behavior.DOI: 10.3168/jds.2020-19745https://www.journalofdairyscience.org/article/S0022-0302(21)00454-9/fulltext

Dr. Phil Cardoso talks with Dr. Peter Erickson and Tess Stahl of the University of New Hampshire about the effects of feeding diets containing supplementary sodium butyrate and monensin on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, and health in postweaned heifers. Links to papers mentioned in this episodeStahl TC, Hatungimana E, Klanderman KD, Moreland SC, Erickson PS. 2020. Sodium butyrate and monensin supplementation to postweaning heifer diets: Effects on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, and health.DOI: 10.3168/jds.2020-18584https://www.journalofdairyscience.org/article/S0022-0302(20)30720-7/fulltextRice EM, Aragona KM, Moreland SC, Erickson PS. 2019.Supplementation of sodium butyrate to postweaned heifer diets: Effects on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, and health.DOI: 10.3168/jds.2018-15525https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30738684/Górka P, Kowalski ZM, Zabielski R, Guilloteau P. 2018. Invited review: Use of butyrate to promote gastrointestinal tract development in calves.DOI: 10.3168/jds.2017-14086https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022030218302212Kononoff PJ. Snow DD, Christiansen DA. 2017. Drinking Water for Dairy Cattle. Pages 611–624 in Large Dairy Herd Management.DOI: 10.3168/ldhm.0845https://ldhm.adsa.org/Rosa F, Busato S, Avaroma FC, Linville K, Trevisi E, Osorio JS. 2018. Transcriptional changes detected in fecal RNA of neonatal dairy calves undergoing a mild diarrhea are associated with inflammatory biomarkers.DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0191599https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0191599Hatungimana E, Stahl TC, Erickson PS. 2020. Growth performance and apparent total tract nutrient digestibility of limit-fed diets containing wet brewer's grains to Holstein heifers.DOI: 10.1093/tas/txaa079https://academic.oup.com/tas/article/4/3/txaa079/5855081

Breaking down new bloodlines for impressive genetic gains! STgenetics® released 14 new Holstein sires this June and team members Logan Voigts and Alan Kruse join us to share more about this impressive group. Out of the 14, eight are sired by different bulls and seven of these individuals are entering our Legend™ Program. This group is providing new outcross pedigrees while also bringing extremely high-performance genetic packages. All together they average +3354 GTPI, +1005 NM$, +165 CFP, +3.4 PL and +0.54 UDC.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:38 High GTPI Bulls: MITIGATE, BRISBANE, and BOUNTY03:06 Incredible Component Bulls: YACHTSMAN and ELEVATE05:44 Higher Health and Longevity Bulls: BURBANK, OCTANE and MAINLINE08:28 High Type Numbers Bulls: NERO, MYSTERIOUS and MARQUEE10:57 Balanced Bulls: PONDER, MEGALADON and DEOXY13:15 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

It's The Ranch It Up Radio Show! Join Jeff Tigger Erhardt, Rebecca Wanner AKA BEC and their crew as they hear how to manage bloat with Farmatan.  Plus a breakdown of the Bezos dollars being invested to cut methane emissions of Livestock, and lots more 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 240 Farmatan Used To Manage Bloat Cattle producers have experienced reductions in bloats and death loss using Farmatan liquid and powder. A peer reviewed study found 81% fewer days of bloat and 17% ADG of heifers grazing winter wheat.  Jeff Bezos Invests Millions to Cut Methane Emissions from Livestock Billionaire Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon and one of the world's wealthiest individuals with a net worth exceeding $190 billion, is turning his attention to livestock production. Through the Bezos Earth Fund, a $10 billion climate-focused initiative he launched in 2020, Bezos is investing in projects designed to reduce methane emissions from cattle. Bezos Earth Fund Targets Methane Emissions in Cattle Ranching, farming, and the Western lifestyle are at the heart of everything we do. Tigger & BEC bring you exclusive insights from the world of working ranches, cattle farming, and sustainable beef production. Methane is over 80 times more potent than carbon dioxide over a 20-year period, according to climate scientists. To address this, Bezos and the Global Methane Hub have jointly launched a $27.4 million initiative aimed at breeding low-methane-emitting cattle and developing technologies to curb livestock emissions globally. This groundbreaking initiative includes: $8.7 million for low-emission dairy breeding in Holstein, Jersey, Brown Swiss, and Red breeds, led by Wageningen University in the Netherlands. $4.85 million to the Angus Foundation (Saint Joseph, MO) to integrate low-methane traits into beef cattle breeding programs across North America, Oceania, and Europe. $3.35 million to support methane-efficient breeding in Indigenous African cattle populations. $2.34 million to the University of Nebraska to research methane reduction in commercial and crossbred beef cattle herds. $8.1 million toward research at universities in Uruguay and Australia and for rumen microbiome analysis. A Powerful Push to Transform Livestock Emissions Bezos is not working alone. The Global Methane Hub, launched in 2022 in support of the Global Methane Pledge from COP26, brings together powerful partners including the IKEA Foundation, Inter-American Development Bank, and major NGOs. 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Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description This week social media was abuzz with reports of more layoffs for Fontainebleau including the reduction of hours. The big question looms as to whether this property will be able to find its footing and whether or not new ownership will be needed. Who could possibly take over and why isn't Fontainebleau catching on. In other news the next step in Las Vegas' new commercial airport is happening. We are still a long way from having a new airport in Ivanpah, but things are on track. In other #news Flamingo's renovated pool is now open, Caesars is paying their employees to sell credit cards, Holstein's is reopening, Wynn gave up on a new casino, Rio is charging resort fees up front, Primm is still a mess and are free Vegas drinks a trap? Episode Guide 0:00 The Strip walking fallacy 0:59 Next step in Las Vegas' 2nd major airport 2:04 Rio charging resort fees up front on comps 3:55 A new Las Vegas “restaurant fee”? 5:15 Wynn gives up on New York casino - Cancels Hudson Yards project 6:25 Caesars front desk commissions on credit card sales 8:55 Holstein's (former Cosmo burger spot) opening in Arts District May 26 9:38 Flamingo's Go Pool is now finally open 10:08 When Vegas inflation isn't too bad! 11:10 Vegas that never was - Fremont Street canals 13:00 Why you shouldn't get free drinks in Vegas casinos 14:30 Will Vegas free drinks ever go away like free parking? 15:37 More turnover and problems for Primm casinos 17:11 More trouble at Fontainebleau - Layoff rumors, potential lawsuit 19:25 Will Fontainebleau Las be sold and can it be turned around?   Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with this being the audio version. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

Aufregend war die Kieler Erstligazeit. Wegen unerwartet vielen Toren, einer Verletztenmisere und einem Spiel des Jahres hinten raus. Und dann war da noch ein attraktiver Sportdirektor auf dem Markt. Pike blickt mit uns auf die Saison.

Dans l'histoire de l'agriculture mondiale, peu d'animaux ont connu la notoriété d'Ubre Blanca, une vache cubaine devenue un symbole national dans les années 1980. Son nom, qui signifie « mamelle blanche » en espagnol, est aujourd'hui encore évoqué comme un exploit biologique… et un instrument politique.Ubre Blanca était une vache croisée entre une Holstein (race laitière allemande) et une Zébu cubaine, deux races choisies pour allier forte production laitière et adaptation au climat tropical. Ce croisement a été initié par les équipes agricoles sous la direction du gouvernement de Fidel Castro, qui voyait dans l'agriculture un levier de souveraineté nationale.En 1982, Ubre Blanca bat un record mondial homologué par le Livre Guinness des records : elle produit 113,5 litres de lait en une seule journée, là où une vache classique produit entre 20 et 30 litres. Sur une période de 305 jours, elle donne 24 268,9 litres, pulvérisant les standards de l'époque. À titre de comparaison, une vache française moyenne produit aujourd'hui autour de 9 000 litres par an.Cette prouesse n'est pas qu'un exploit agricole, elle devient un symbole de la réussite du socialisme cubain. Fidel Castro lui-même évoque fréquemment Ubre Blanca dans ses discours comme preuve que l'homme nouveau et l'agriculture d'État peuvent surpasser les limites imposées par la nature. L'animal devient une véritable célébrité nationale : des articles lui sont consacrés, des poèmes sont écrits à sa gloire, et même une statue en marbre est érigée à Nueva Gerona, sur l'île de la Jeunesse, après sa mort en 1985.Mais Ubre Blanca est aussi le produit d'un encadrement scientifique et vétérinaire intense. Elle vivait sous surveillance constante, nourrie selon un régime hyper-contrôlé, dans des conditions qui n'étaient pas reproductibles à l'échelle nationale. Malgré les tentatives de clonage menées dans les années 2000, aucune autre vache n'a jamais atteint un tel niveau de production à Cuba.Sa mort marque la fin d'un rêve, mais pas celle du mythe. Aujourd'hui encore, Ubre Blanca symbolise à la fois l'orgueil agricole d'un petit pays sous embargo, les limites de l'exploitation animale, et l'instrumentalisation de la science à des fins idéologiques.Si elle ne broute plus depuis longtemps, la mémoire d'Ubre Blanca continue de ruminer dans l'imaginaire cubain, entre admiration sincère et propagande bien orchestrée. Une vache devenue, en quelque sorte, une légende d'État. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

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.

Holstein Sire Analysts Kevin Jorgensen and Rick VerBeek talk standout Holstein young sires from the April 2025 sire summaries, highlighting health traits, calf wellness specialists and pedigrees. Check back in for future episodes of The Select Sires Podcast that dive deep into other lineups including Jerseys and how to leverage these elite genetics to boost your bottom line. 

In this episode of DairyVoice, Tim Abbott from Showbox Sires talks with Jan Bierma from Holstein International. They discuss Jan's history in the business, and the passion behind the Holstein International publication. They take a deep dive in to where the most progress on breeding cattle has been made in the past couple decades and on Holstein Internationals future.

More from Lonnie's Scrapbook as we shoot back to the late nineteen seventies and consider the Knack (the band, not the noun or the film), George Harrison's wedding to Olivia, the 1979 fire at Ringo's residence, the aftermath of Paul McCartney / January 1981, and  the farms of John and Yoko - including their Holstein cattle (Mango the cow!).    

Dairy Cow Culling Research InsightsIn this episode of The Moos Room, Brad takes a break while guest hosts Emily and Joe dive into a recent research study from the University of Minnesota on dairy cow culling. The study, spanning 14 years of data, compares Holstein and crossbred cows, uncovering key insights about the reasons for culling and its economic impact.Did you know that dairy cows make up 10% of the U.S. beef market? In this episode of The Moos Room, guest hosts Emily and Joe break down a new University of Minnesota study analyzing 14 years of dairy cow culling data. The study compares Holsteins and crossbred cows, revealing key factors that influence culling decisions, market value, and farm profitability.What You'll Learn:✅ Why cows are culled (poor reproduction & mastitis top the list) ✅ How cull cows impact the beef market and farm revenue ✅ Which cows bring in the most money—Holsteins vs. crossbreds ✅ How seasonal trends & lactation cycles affect cull value ✅ The future of dairy genetics—is a shift toward dual-purpose cows coming?This episode challenges the traditional view of dairy culling and explores how breeding, management, and market trends are shaping the future of dairy farming.Valuing Cull CowsReasons for disposal and cull cow value of Holstein cows compared with Holstein, Jersey, Montbéliarde, Normande, and Viking Red crossbred cowsQuestions, 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 

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Eli Holstein is back after missing most of the second half of the season last year due to injury. What does Pitt need from the redshirt sophomore quarterback? We're talking about how Holstein played in 2024 and what he needs to do in 2025 on today's Morning Pitt. 

This episode was recorded at the 2025 Florida Ruminant Nutrition Symposium. Dr. Johnson and Dr. Felix begin with brief descriptions of their background. (1:26)Dr. Johnson's presentation at the symposium focuses on beef quality aspects of using beef sires on dairy cows. Using the same Angus semen, his research model compared Angus-sired beef calves raised in a conventional cow-calf system, Angus x Holstein calves, Angus x Jersey calves, and Angus-sired IVF beef embryos transplanted into Holstein and Jersey cows. The model evaluated how the management impacted feedlot performance and carcass quality. (6:37)Dairy-influenced beef is tender and highly marbled. It also has more oxidative fibers prone to lipid peroxidation and higher myoglobin content which gives it a redder hue. When high-myoglobin beef is in retail packaging, it goes through discoloration faster than traditional native beef, and retailers shy away from that. Beef on dairy products have a retail display life more like native beef, and large retailers are embracing that product. (10:12)Ribeye size was not different among any of the cattle groups in Dr. Johnson's study, including straight calf-fed Holsteins. Beef on dairy calves have similar ribeye area and 0.15-0.20 inches less backfat than a straight beef calf, so their yield grades are lower, implying more red meat yield. In practice, however, they don't have increased red meat yield compared to native beef because they give up so much muscle in their hindquarter. (14:14)Dr. Felix asks if the selection criteria of the Angus sire Dr. Johnson used may have limited the findings from a yield standpoint. Dr. Johnson agrees that was definitely the case, as they chose a high-marbling sire on purpose, and he happened to be fairly light muscled. Dr. Johnson feels that improving the plane of nutrition of beef on dairy calves in the hutch for the first 60-70 days could vastly improve hindquarter muscling later in life. (19:39)Muscle biopsies from the ribeye and hindquarter of hutch calves on low and high planes of nutrition found no difference in muscle proliferation in the ribeye. Hindquarter muscle proliferation was improved in calves on the high plane diet. Dr. Felix reiterated that there is a lack of literature in this area. (25:35)If beef on dairy calves have less backfat, does that mean they have better feed efficiency? In Dr. Johnson's study, the best feed efficiency group was the Angus x Holstein F1 cross. Dr. Felix and Dr. Johnson discuss changes in feedlot practices and days on feed and how the industry is moving to carcass-adjusted average daily gain and feed efficiency measures. (31:14)The panelists discussed the impact of gut size on carcass value. In the dairy industry, we want cows to have high intakes for high milk production, which requires a large gut size. Dams of beef on dairy calves may pass on these traits. Dr. Johnson describes a beef calf and a beef on dairy calf out of the same sire where the beef calf was 40 pounds lighter at the end of the feeding period, yet both calves had the same hot carcass weight. That 40-pound difference was gut size. Dr. Felix and Dr. Johnson share their experiences with differences in fat and trim between beef and beef on dairy carcasses. (39:25)Dr. Felix asks Dr. Johnson how the valuation of beef on dairy calves drives marketing decisions. Day-old dairy calves are extremely valuable right now. A high index beef on dairy calf will bring $800-$1100, depending on what part of the country you live in. If a dairy producer only has $200 in that calf, they should take the money and run. There is no way they will make $800 per head feeding out those calves. (47:30)In closing, Dr. Zimmerman urges ASAS and ADSA to bring back Joint Annual Meetings so more cross-species interactions can be fostered. Dr. Felix notes there is a tremendous gap where the dairy nutrient requirements end and where the beef nutrient requirements pick up. We need to fill that gap to better target optimal muscle development in beef on dairy calves. Dr. Johnson is enthusiastic about the amount of progress the beef on dairy sector has experienced in a short period. We're one or two tweaks away from beef on dairy carcasses rivaling native beef in quality. What we're learning in this sector can also be applied to the native beef sector to improve meat quality and red meat yield. (56:52)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 Florida Ruminant Nutrition Symposium. Dr. Felix and Dr. Johnson begin with brief descriptions of their background and interest in beef on dairy research. (3:15)Dr. Felix's first study in this area compared dairy calves with beef on dairy calves of unknown origin. They were placed in the feedlot and fed and implanted the same. Beef on dairy calves grew faster, but they ate more, so there was no difference in feed efficiency. They also had larger ribeye areas and slightly heavier carcass weights. In subsequent studies, calf growers indicated that beef on dairy calves were more hardy and got a quicker start in the calf systems. (9:16)Dr. Johnson and Dr. Felix are both fans of using Charolais sires in beef on dairy systems. Dr. Felix emphasizes that while breed can be important, individual sires within breeds really make the difference when it comes to successful beef on dairy systems. (13:23)The beef and dairy industries speak two different languages when it comes to genetic selection. Dr. Felix encourages education efforts across both segments to speak a common language. Bull studs are heavily invested in this effort. Just 2.5 million units of beef semen were sold in the US in 2017, compared to 9.4 million units in 2024. (16:15)The use of beef sires increased gestation length by two days in one study of over 10,000 dairy records. Dairy producers may have to manage the dry period of beef on dairy cows differently to avoid loss of milk production. (20:46)Last year, the National Association of Animal Breeders published a new category in their annual semen sales report: heterospermic beef, at 1.5 million straws. Genetic companies have started to market straws containing semen from two to three different beef bulls who have similar desired traits. The literature suggests that different cows' reproductive tract environments have different “preferences” for semen. The theory behind heterospermic beef is by putting more than one bull in a straw, we may see increased fertility for that straw. (27:52)Dr. Felix explains her sire selection process from her USDA research. Regardless of breed, she focused on yearling weight, carcass weight, and ribeye area. Because of this, little difference was found between breeds since the same terminal traits were of priority. Dr. Johnson agrees that the growth of beef on dairy has been beneficial to feedlots and that the beef cattle industry can learn from the beef on dairy systems. (32:36)What challenges still exist with beef on dairy? Dr. Felix suggests we need to get past the block of dairy beef “only being 20% of the fed cattle” - why shouldn't that 20% be as high quality as possible? Health will continue to be a challenge, particularly in the areas of liver abscesses and respiratory disease. (41:46) Adequate colostrum intake is critical for successful beef on dairy calves. Dr. Felix describes a project where calves who had adequate passive immunity were heavier at nine months of age than calves who had failure of passive immunity. Dr. Johnson concurs and reminds listeners that colostrum also contains bioactive components that appear to have value beyond immunity, even after gut closure. (44:36)Dr. Johnson gives some perspective from the cow/calf side of the beef cattle industry regarding beef on dairy. He feels that there is much to learn from beef and dairy systems that can be applied to the cow/calf sector. Dr. Felix has received pushback from cow/calf producers that she's trying to “put them out of business.” She counters that we had 20% dairy influence in fed cattle when they were Holstein, and there is still 20% dairy influence now that they're crossbred cattle. We're not changing how many calves come from the dairy industry each year, but we are increasing the amount of beef produced. (47:52)Each panelist wraps up with their take-home messages. Dr. Zimmerman was interested to learn about the longer gestation lengths in beef on dairy crosses and the implications that has for drying off cows. Dr. Johnson reminds listeners not to forget about the maternal side of the beef on dairy industry. He wonders if dairy producers could select for improved muscling without a loss in milk production to make beef-on-dairy crossbred calves even more desirable to the packer. Dr. Felix comments that, at the end of the day, it's about feeding people. The increase in beef production from beef on dairy is something to be proud of, and she hopes some of what has been learned can also benefit the cow/calf industry to improve sustainability for the entire beef supply chain. (54:16)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.