The Moos Room™
Episodes
Episode 339- Horn Fly Vaccines: What We Learned from a Summer Study - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this spring episode of The Moos Room, Brad dives into the seasonal return of flies and shares results from a recent horn fly vaccine study conducte...
Episode 338 - Dairy by the Numbers: Production, Breeds, and Herd Size - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brad shares a spring dairy update and breaks down newly released national performance metrics from the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding, offering a sn...
Episode 337 - Bucket or Nipple: What’s the Best Way to Feed Calves? - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brad explores a recent study comparing two common calf-feeding methods: open buckets and nipple buckets. While most U.S. dairies rely on open buckets ...
Episode 336 - Heat, Herd Size and Cow Factors: Understanding SCC in Organic Herds - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brad shares results from a large national research project examining somatic cell count (SCC) and mastitis risk in U.S. organic dairy herds, using m...
Episode 335 - What the Necropsy Revealed: Hidden Heart Issues and Citrobacter Abortions
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, Brad shares a few recent herd-health case studies from his dairy, highlighting the value of diagnostics and transparency.He walk...
Episode 334- The Cow of the Future: Built for Producers, Powered by Precision - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Emily and Brad re-record this episode of The Moos Room after a technical glitch wiped out Emily’s audio—and dive into a big question: What does th...
Episode 333 - Beef on Dairy in a Hot Market: Calf Prices, Cattle Numbers, and Sire Selection - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Calf prices are making headlines, and in this episode Emily and Brad are joined by UMN Extension beef educator Melissa Runck to talk through what toda...
Episode 332 - From Herd Counts to Cow Scratches: What’s Changing in Midwest Dairies - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On a warm-for-February day in Minnesota, Brad dives into two topics shaping today’s dairy landscape: changing dairy herd demographics in the Upper M...
Episode 331 - Why I Use the Bulls I Do: Fertility, Polled Genetics, and Outcross Thinking - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brad checks in from a brutally cold stretch in western Minnesota (30–40°F below zero), noting the cows are handling it well and somatic cell counts...
Episode 330 - Circadian Rhythms in Dairy Cows: What Sensor Data Reveals About Welfare - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode of The Moos Room, Brad shares “hot off the press” research on circadian rhythms in dairy cows and what long-term sensor data ...
Episode 329 - Winter Mastitis Management: Don’t Let the Cold Catch You Off Guard - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo “Emily Show” episode of The Moos Room, Emily takes a timely look at mastitis management during the winter months. While mastitis and ...
Episode 328 - Working Smarter, Not Longer: What Great Dairy Managers Do Differently - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of 2026, Emily and Brad kick off a New Year’s “resolution” to record more episodes together and dive into one of their favo...
Episode 327 - Closing Out 2025: Reflections, Research, and What’s Ahead for The Moos Room - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of 2025, Emily and Brad reflect on another big year for The Moos Room, marking more than 300 episodes since launching in 2019. Th...
Episode 326 - A Holiday Reminder: Boundaries Are Self-Care - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this short solo episode of The Moos Room, Emily takes the mic to talk about managing holiday stress through setting healthy boundaries. With the ho...
Episode 325 - Calf Transport: Why Early-Life Management Matters More Than Miles - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Moos Room, Brad dives into a landmark new study examining the effects of short- and long-distance transport on the health, surv...
Episode 324 - A New Vet in Town: Dr. Angie Joins the Moos Crew - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Brad and Emily welcome a special guest: Dr. Angie Varnum, the University of Minnesota Extension’s new livestock veterinarian. After...
Episode 323 - Why Aren’t The Cows Milking in Our Herd? A Deep Dive Into Dairy Nutrition Troubleshooting - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode of The Moos Room, Brad dives into a deep, honest look at production challenges in the University of Minnesota dairy herd and the ...
Episode 322 - Understanding Farmer Stress: What to Watch For and How to Help - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brad and Emily reunite on the podcast to dive into an essential—and timely—topic: farmer mental health. With fall wrapping up and winter on the ho...
Episode 321 - Timers, Tech, and Jerseys: A South Dakota Dairy Roadtrip Deep Dive - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brad recaps a fall road trip with the Minnesota dairy extension team to South Dakota’s rapidly growing I-29 dairy corridor, highlighting what innova...
Episode 320 - Robots, Crossbreeding, and Straw — A Moos Room Travel Report from Europe - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brad recaps his trip to dairy farms in the Netherlands and Germany, where robotics, crossbreeding, and creative manure and energy management are every...
Episode 319 - Inbreeding: Is It An Impending Doom? - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Brad is back from Europe—jetlagged but full of insights from farms and conferences in Germany and the Netherlands. He dives into on...
Episode 318 - Cattle, Shade & Solar: What Agrivoltaics Really Looks Like (with Anna Clare) - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brad kicks off a solo episode (recorded before a trip to Germany) and turns the mic to rangeland scientist Anna Clare for a deep dive into “the sola...
Episode 317 - Emily’s Back! Farm Emergency Planning You’ll Actually Use - The UMN Extension's Moos Room
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emily is back from medical leave (hooray!) and she and Brad dig into an essential topic for every operation: emergency planning. You can’t predict e...
Episode 316 - Genomic Testing: Is It Worth It and How to Use It Effectively - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Brad shares his fall updates from western Minnesota before diving into a detailed discussion on genomic testing in dairy herds. Drawi...
Episode 315 - How Genetics Drive Dairy Profitability: Insights from Minnesota Herds - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Brad Heins welcomes Becca Weir, a Minnesota native and newly appointed assistant professor of agricultural economics at Penn State. Growing up on...
Episode 314 -The Future of Grazing? Brad Tests Virtual Fencing - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Brad shares his firsthand experience with virtual fencing on the University of Minnesota’s Morris dairy herd. After a long grazing ...
Episode 313 -Robots, Rotaries, or Both? Jim Salfer on Where Dairy Automation’s Headed - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Brad brings on University of Minnesota Extension colleague Jim Salfer to talk through the state of dairy automation. Robots are still going in ...
Episode 312 - Managing the Stress of Weaning: Research Insights for Farmers - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on The Moos Room, Brad shares updates from the University of Minnesota’s dairy research center, where staff have been on strike and he’s...
Episode 311 - Milk Fatty Acids: The Next Frontier in Dairy Nutrition - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Brad dives into the growing interest in milk fatty acid profiles and what they can tell us about cow health, nutrition, and managemen...
Episode 310 -Faster Cows, Faster Parlors: New Genetic Evaluations for Milking Speed - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Hol...
Episode 309 - From the Fair to the Farm: Dairy Research Updates with Brad - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Moos Room, Brad shares updates from a busy summer and fall kickoff at the Minnesota State Fair, where his kids showed cows and ...
Episode 308 - Battling BLV – Updates on Bovine Leukosis Virus in the UMN Herd - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Moos Room, Brad shares updates on the University of Minnesota’s ongoing work with bovine leukosis virus (BLV), a retrovirus t...
Episode 307 - What is Causing All of Our Cow Abortions - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brad records solo during a busy fair season. But behind the scenes at the research center, a troubling issue emerged this summer: a cluster of abortio...
Episode 306 - Sun Safety and Heat Illness: What You Need to Know - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of The Moos Room, Emily and Brad record in person for the first time in ages! While together in Rochester, they dive into thei...
Episode 305 - Heat Stress in Calves and Cows: A Hot Topic in the Summer Months - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 304 - Is It Feasible to Pay Top Dollar for Beef-on-Dairy Calves? - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 sustain...
Episode 303 - Improving Calf Health: What Total Serum Protein Levels Are Telling Us - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Brad shares insights from recent dairy science meetings and dives deep into total serum protein (TSP) levels in calves—a key indica...
Episode 302 - Fly Frenzy: Understanding and Controlling Flies on Your Farm - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brad flies solo in this episode—literally and figuratively—to tackle a problem buzzing on every farmer’s mind around the 4th of July: flies. Wit...
Episode 301 - Biosecurity Reminders for Fair and Show Season - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, Emily shares timely reminders about biosecurity as county fair and livestock show season ramps up across Minnesota. Drawing on h...
Episode 300 - Celebrating Five Years of The Moos Room - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🎉 Episode 300: Celebrating Five Years of The Moos Room 🎉In this milestone episode, Emily and Brad reflect on five years and 300 episodes of The ...
Episode 299 - The Grass Is Growing Faster Than the Cows Can Eat - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 299 of The Moos Room, Emily returns to the mic, reminding Brad—and the audience—that The Moos Room is a team effort, not just "The Brad...
Episode 298 - Exploring Non-Antibiotic Mastitis Treatments: Research Insights and On-Farm Applications - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, Brad dives into the challenges of managing mastitis, especially during wet spring and summer conditions. He shares findings from...
Episode 297 - Johne’s Disease: What We’re Learning From Herd Testing - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, Brad dives deep into Johne’s disease (paratuberculosis), a chronic intestinal illness affecting ruminants, with a particular f...
Episode 296 - Calf Scours Case Study: Diagnosing and Managing Rotavirus - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Brad shares a recent case study from the University of Minnesota's dairy research center, where a group of spring-born calves experie...
Episode 295 - Lyme Disease and the Long Road to Recovery: Brad’s Story - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lyme Disease and the Long Road to Recovery: Brad’s Story In this episode of The Moos Room, Brad shares his powerful personal journey through a long...
Episode 294 -Mental Health Awareness Month: Tackling Anticipatory Stress Together - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Emily returns for a second week in a row to join Brad in discussing a common but often overlooked type of...
Episode 293 - Spring Catch-Up: Virtual Fencing, Safety, and Self-Care - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Spring Catch-Up: Virtual Fencing, Safety, and Self-Care Emily returns to the podcast after a travel-heavy spring focused on farm safety and farm stre...
Episode 292 - Breeding for the Future: Polled Genetics in Dairy - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Brad dives into the topic of polled genetics — cattle that are naturally hornless — and why it's becoming more important in bot...
Episode 291 - Decoding A2 Milk: Genetics, Health, and Herd Management Strategies - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Moos Room, Brad dives deep into A2 genetics and what dairy producers need to know. Brad shares his experience genotyping over 1...
Episode 290 - Feeding the Future: Lessons from Our Auto Feeder Journey - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Experience with Our Automated Calf Feeder In this episode, Brad goes solo to talk about the ups and downs of using an automatic calf feeder at the U ...
Episode 289 - Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture: What It Means for Farms - UMN Extension's Moos Room
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Moos Room, Brad is back from sunny Florida (and into a snowy Minnesota) to dive into the world of AI in agriculture—and no, w...
Episode 288 - Dairy Culling Deep Dive: The Hidden Value of Your Cows - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 st...
Episode 287 - Optimizing Dairy Cow Nutrition and Gut Health with Kirby Krogstad - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gut Check: Optimizing Rumen Health with Dr. Kirby Krogstad In this episode of The Moos Room, Brad welcomes Dr. Kirby Krogstad from The Ohio State ...
Episode 286 - More Milk, Less Methane? The Science Behind Red Seaweed & Agolin - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reducing Methane with Red Seaweed: New Research FindingsIn this episode of The Moos Room, Brad dives into a groundbreaking research study on feeding r...
Episode 285 - Mooving Cows: A Game-Changer for Dairy Training - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mooving Cows: A Game-Changer for Dairy Training In this episode of The Moos Room, Emily and Bradley welcome Dr. Jennifer Van Os from the University ...
Episode 284 - Cows, Conferences, and Crazy Ideas: Brad & Emily Catch Up - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Moos Room Podcast: Catching Up with Brad and EmilyIn this episode of The Moos Room, Emily and Brad reunite after a busy stretch of research, exten...
Episode 283 - Beef on Dairy: Unlocking Genomics, Genetics, and Sire Secrets - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Beef on Dairy: Genomics, Genetics, and Sire SelectionIn this final episode of The Moos Room’s three-part Beef on Dairy series, Brad dives into the g...
Episode 282 - Beef on Dairy: Which Breed Performs Best? Growth, Efficiency, and Carcass Insights - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Beef on Dairy Research: Growth, Efficiency, and Carcass DataIn this episode of The Moos Room, Brad continues the deep dive into beef-on-dairy research...
Episode 281 - Beef-on-Dairy Crossbreeding: What Every Dairy Farmer Should Know (Part 1) - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Beef on Dairy: Trends, Economics, and Genetics (Part 1)Brad takes the mic solo this week to dive into a hot topic in dairy farming—beef on dairy cro...
Episode 280 - Navigating H5N1: What Dairy Farmers Need to Know About Upcoming Milk Testing - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Moos Room, hosts Emily and Brad tackle the latest updates on H5N1 (Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza) and its impact on the dai...
Episode 279 - Cracking the Code: Dairy Genetics, Net Merit Updates, and Cold-Weather Cows with Katie Schmitt - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Moos Room, Brad and Emily are joined by Katie Schmitt from the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB) to discuss the organizat...
Episode 278 - Frozen but Focused: Staying Safe on the Farm This Winter - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode of The Moos Room, Emily discusses essential cold weather safety tips for farmers and agricultural workers. With below-zero temp...
Episode 277 - Cold Weather, Hot Risks: Winter Barn Fire Safety - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Emily and Brad discuss winter barn fire prevention, highlighting common causes such as outdated wiring and heating equipment. They sh...
Episode 276 - Cracking the Coccidiosis Code: A Calf’s Story and What We Learned - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the first episode of 2025, Brad dives into a real-life case study of a calf that succumbed to coccidiosis at the University of Minnesota's research...
Episode 275 - Cows, Chaos, and Chuckles: 2024 in Review - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for The Moos Room's epic year-end wrap-up! We’re looking back at 2024’s biggest highlights, revisiting key episodes, and sharing what’s ...
Episode 274 - Chillin' Through the Holidays: Beating Winter Blues and Stress on the Farm - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The holiday season can be a joyful time, but it also brings unique challenges for farmers managing livestock and family life in the depths of winter. ...
Episode 273 - Seeing Lameness: How Camera Technology is Changing Dairy Cow Care - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Moos Room, we dive into cutting-edge research on a camera-based technology for detecting lameness in dairy cattle. Lameness is ...
Episode 272 - ManureDB: Updating the Science of Manure, One Sample at a Time - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re diving into the creation and purpose of ManureDB, a groundbreaking database developed to modernize and enhance the accuracy of manure book val...
Episode 271 - H5N1 Update - USDA Begins National Milk Testing Strategy - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
07 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
USDA Announces New Federal Order, Begins National Milk Testing Strategy to Address H5N1 in Dairy HerdsNew Federal Order Will Require National Milk Tes...
Episode 270 - How Sensors Are Revolutionizing Calf Care- UMN Extension's The Moos Room
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Moos Room, we dive into the world of dairy calf monitoring with cutting-edge sensor technologies. We explore how tools like Cow...
Episode 269 - Beyond the Basics: Unlocking DHIA’s Hidden Insights – Fatty Acids, RFID, and More!- UMN Extension's The Moos Room
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the evolving world of DHIA! This episode explores milk fatty acids, ELISA testing for Johne's and Leukosis, new RFID tags for official ID, c...
Episode 268 - H5N1 Update - H5N1 in Martin County, MN, Pennsylvania Bulk Milk Tank Surveillance and Hawaii's first case - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
H5N1 virus found in Martin County, Minnesota backyard poultry (ducks and guinea fowl). Pennsylvania starts mandatory bulk tank milk surveillance for...
Episode 267 - Bovine Leukosis (BLV) - The Fight Against BLV: Lessons from the Field- UMN Extension's The Moos Room
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We dive into the latest Bovine Leukosis (BLV) control strategies from a University of Minnesota dairy study at our herd in Morris. Learn how testing r...
Episode 266 - Forage Focus: The Role of Red Clover in Diets and Herd Health - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we’re diving into the lush world of red clover and its game-changing impact on dairy rations. We talk with Juan Romero, Forage Specialist at ...
Episode 265 - H5N1 Update - H5N1 in Pigs and Additional Bulk Milk Tank Surveillance and Biosecurity Practices - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
H5N1 virus found in a pig and USDA announces more bulk tank milk surveillance for H5N1. Remember biosecurity practices are the best way to limit the...
Episode 264 - Low Colostrum Yield in Holstein and Especially Jersey Cows: Seasonal Concern or Common Challenge? - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you have Jersey or Holstein cows, have you noticed that they tend to produce less colostrum during the fall and winter months? In some cases, this ...
Episode 263 - Calf Rearing: The Ultimate Showdown Between Individual, Pair, Group, and Dam-Raised Housing! - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brad Heins dives into an insightful calf-rearing project at the University of Minnesota Morris dairy herd, exploring the impacts of different rearing ...
Episode 262 - Cover Crops & Virtual Fences Unleashed with Miranda Meehan (NDSU) on The Moos Room!"
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Moos Room, we’re joined by Miranda Meehan from North Dakota State University (NDSU) to explore an innovative project that eva...
Episode 261 - Disbudding Dilemmas: Exploring Alternatives for Calf Comfort - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Disbudding Dairy Calves at WCROCAlternatives for Disbudding of Dairy CalvesQuestions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> [email protected] or call ...
Episode 260 - Farm culture - a view from a manger, a veterinarian, and lived experience - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> [email protected] or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message!Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarm...
Episode 259 - Mastitis, where to look for a solution in the real world - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> [email protected] or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message!Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarm...
Episode 258 - National Farm Safety and Health Week 2024 - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> [email protected] or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message!Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarm...
Episode 257 - Dr. Joe says thank you to the listeners and announces leaving UMN Extension - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> [email protected] or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message!Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarm...
Episode 256 - Potpourri - MN State Fair wrap, H5N1, and fall harvest safety - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> [email protected] or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message!Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarm...
Episode 255 - How can Medgene help you? with Dr. Gary Bosch, Medgene Executive Vice President - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The OG3 sit down with Dr. Gary Bosch, Executive Vice President of Medgene, a prescription platform vaccine company. We discuss how to Medgene can help...
Episode 254 - Brad and Emily's State Fair Show 2024 - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> [email protected] or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message!Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarm...
Episode 253 - New information about testing and shedding duration for H5N1 - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New paper about H5N1 that has some information that is important for development for control programs related to H5N1 in dairy cattle.Spillover of hig...
Episode 252 - H5N1 Update - Colorado indoor only cats test positive for H5N1 - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Colorado announced that indoor only cats as well as indoor/outdoor cats have tested positive for the H5N1 virus that is currently circulating in dairy...
Episode 251 - H5N1 Influenza biosecurity recommendations for dairy producers #3 - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Joe gives specific action items related to biosecurity related to H5N1 in dairy cattle in part 3 of 3 in this series.MN FAQ DocumentMN Department ...
Episode 250 - Who is Medgene? with Dr. Gary Bosch, Medgene Executive Vice President - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Joe and Brad are joined by Dr. Gary Bosch, Executive Vice President of Medgene, an innovative vaccine company. We discuss the platform Medgene use...
Episode 249 - H5N1 Influenza biosecurity recommendations for dairy producers #2 - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Joe gives specific action items related to biosecurity related to H5N1 in dairy cattle in part 2 of 3 in this series.MN FAQ DocumentMN Department ...
Episode 248 - H5N1 Influenza biosecurity recommendations for dairy producers #1 - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Joe gives specific action items related to biosecurity related to H5N1 in dairy cattle in part 1 of this series.MN FAQ DocumentMN Department of He...
Episode 247 - CO announces requirement for mandated bulk tank testing for all dairy herds - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
7-26-24 - Dr. Joe discusses Colorado's decision to mandate bulk tank testing for all dairy farms and the potential implications for the rest of the st...
Episode 246 - Methane, seaweed, and genetics with Brad Heins - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brad discusses methane emissions, feeding seaweed to cows, and possible genetic components of methane emissions.Questions, comments, scathing rebuttal...
Episode 245 - H5N1 Update - ELAP payment program for lost production due to H5N1 in dairy cattle - how much money is available?, update on human H5N1 cases
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
7-18-24 - Dr. Joe reviews the ELAP payment program for lost production in dairy cattle associated with H5N1 infection and estimates how much money is ...
Episode 244 - Sun Safety with Emily Krekelberg - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Emily and Brad discuss sun safety and heat safety. To be honest, most of the episode is Brad being bullied into wearing more sunscreen (as he should)....
Episode 243 - H5N1 Update - Control program comparisons, summer lull for influenza, and call for no lactating dairy cattle at MN State Fair
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
7-11-24 - Dr. Joe answers some questions that have come up repeatedly lately about control programs, how influenza acts in the summer, and whether or ...
Episode 242 - H5N1 Update - FSA payment program for lost production, biosecurity and permanent changes to dairy industry
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
7-9-24 - The OG3 are together for the first time in a long time. We discuss some of the details of the FSA payment program for lost production and bio...
Episode 241 - H5N1 Update - USDA payment plan, new FDA research agenda, and FAQ about MN BAH response plan
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
6-28-24 - Dr. Discusses a press release from USDA, a new FDA agenda for research, and a MN BAH FAQ document that has information about the response pl...
Episode 240 - Beef on dairy crosses with Gail Carpenter - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Iowa Beef CenterQuestions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> [email protected] or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message!Twitter -> @UMNmoosr...