Bovine Banter

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Camilla Hughes, Assistant Professor of Reproductive Biology in the Department of Animal Science at Penn State University. Dr. Hughes shares her background and how she got into research, some of her current research projects, and how her findings may be able to help dairy producers in the future.

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Claire Stenhouse, Assistant Professor of Reproductive Biology in the Department of Animal Science at Penn State University. Dr. Stenhouse will talk about her latest research and how it can benefit dairy and livestock producers.

Two dairy producers share the approaches their farm takes to housing calves and the reasons for those decisions.


Episode host: Ginger Fenton with guests Brooks Rynd and Steve Paxton


Image credit: Ginger Fenton

This episode of Bovine Banter hosted by Dr. Lisa Holden features Dr. Rebecca Klopp a calf and heifer specialist with Purina.  Dr. Klopp shares some practice tips with producers for raising calves more profitably. 

In this episode, Beverly Hampton Phifer with NMPF will discuss the Calf Care Quality Assurance Program. Learn how this program, geared for custom calf and heifer raisers, can help farm owners and managers with calf care training on their operations.

In this episode, we talk about calf nutrition with Dr. Sarah Morrison from the W. H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute in Chazy, NY. Learn about methods for feeding milk replacer, waste milk, and calf starter.

The content of this podcast, including text, graphics, and images is educational only and not intended to be a substitute for veterinary medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a licensed Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or other licensed or certified veterinary medical professional with any questions you may have regarding a veterinary medical condition or symptom.

Episode hosts/speakers: Emily Fread interviewing Dr. Sarah Morrison

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Keith Bryan with Chr. Hansen, Inc. about silage inoculants. Dr. Bryan will discuss the common types of inoculants, their benefits and useful tips for dairy producers.

Episode host/speakers: Daniela Roland interviewing Dr. Keith Bryan

Learn about safety tips for harvesting and working around silage. This discussion serves as a good reminder before harvest.

Guest: Dairy educator Emily Fread interviews Dr. Renato Schmidt.

In this episode we talk with Dr. Mary Drewnoski from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln about common issues that contribute to silage loss and how that can have a major affect on feed out. Dr. Drewnoski will discuss strategies to reduce overall loss.

The content of this podcast, including text, graphics, and images is educational only and not intended to be a substitute for veterinary medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a licensed Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or other licensed or certified veterinary medical professional with any questions you may have regarding a veterinary medical condition or symptom.

Episode host/speakers: Carly Becker interviewing Mary Drewnoski

Learn about mycotoxins, the risks the pose to your crops and your cows, and how the contaminate your crops. 

Guest: Host Dr. Ginger Fenton interviews guest Dr. Adriana Murillo-Williams

Cover Image credit: Dr. Adriana Murillo-Williams, Penn State Extension