Bovine Banter

In episode 14.1 of Bovine Banter, we focus on silages.  This first episode covers agronomic considerations and drought stress silages with Dr. Guojie Wang and Extension Forage Specialist at Penn State.  You can reach Dr. Wang at [email protected].  

Dr. Rick Watters of Cornell University shares his insight and experience to assist managers of automated milking systems (AMS) with managing the data that matter most to them. 

Speaker/Guest: Ginger Fenton (host) with guest Dr. Rick Watters

Lead image credit: Ginger Fenton, Penn State Extension

In this episode of Bovine Banter, Dr. Adrian Barragan interviews Joe Zug, from Zugstead Farms, and Loran Harclerode from Corle Homestead Farms. Loran and Joe provide great applied tips about the use and data management of two popular animal precision technologies for adult cattle and calves.

Picture credits: Jessie Crosby, Administrative Support Assistant, Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, Penn State

In this episode of Bovine Banter, Dr. Melissa Cantor, Assistant Professor of Precision Dairy Science will discuss various technologies available for use in the dairy industry.  Learn about how data can be used for decision making and what is coming up with regard to new research and new technologies. 

The data generated by automated milking systems or "robots" can be a useful tool for managing milk quality and making decisions. Producer Alan Davis shares his perspective on understanding and using this information. 

Episode host/speaker: Ginger Fenton with guest dairy producer Alan Davis

Lead image credit: Ginger Fenton, Penn State Extension

In this episode, Peter Schaefer from Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative discusses the data collected and how it is used to help farmers. 

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: Rainey Rosemond interviewing Peter Schaefer 

In this episode we talk with Sheena Hill from Dairy One about blood pregnancy testing and how it can be a helpful tool for dairy producers.

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 Sheena Hill

Join Dr. Lisa Holden as she talks with Mr. Allen Behrer, a dairy producer who shares his safety story from an accident and Ms. Linda Fetzer from the Penn State Ag Safety Team who shares some key resources for safety on the farm.

In this episode Dr. Ken Griswold shares his experience about a time he was exposed to silo gas when working on a corn silage research study. Dr. Griswold talks about the best practices to use when working in or around a silo in order to prevent silo gas poisoning.

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 Ken Griswold