Tune in as the Dairy Team speaks with guest Cody Volkmann as he discusses how dairy producers can mitigate heat stress for their employees. He will define heat stress, how it is measured, and offer techniques to prevent heat stress.

This week we recap Dairy Challenge with Peggy Coffeen on the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, as trio of up-and-comers in dairy industry communications took over the mic to interview three Dairy Challenge alumni who shared their experiences on a panel at the Midwest Dairy Challenge held in Green Bay, Wis., in February.

Social media interns interview Dairy Challenge alumni:

Nichole Gerard, Iowa State University student, interviews Crystal Prom, Cargill

Torri Burch, Iowa State University student, interviews Tony Schmitz, Schmitz’s East Branch Dairy

Irene Nielsen, Iowa State University student, interviews Liz Schiebelbein, Phibro Animal Health

Torri and Irene talk about their Dairy Challenge experiences, as past competitors and social media interns

Listen to the full episode here: https://loom.ly/xpyKpMs 

And learn more about the Dairy Challenge here: https://loom.ly/PY-Ag8g

Tune in as the dairy team speaks with guest Dr. Chad Dechow from Penn State as he discusses muscle weakness in Holstein calves. 

Listen in as the dairy team discusses their recent heifer field day and key takeaways from the event!

Join the Dairy Team and guest speaker David Marks with USDA Wildlife Services as they discuss the relationship between migratory birds and the HPAI virus.

Dave Marks

Listen in as the dairy team discusses HPAI updates and prevention practices with State Extension Vet Dr. Jardon and Dairy Products Bureau Chief Jurgan Ehler. 

Looking for more information? Check out Dr. Jardon's recommended links below.

Joint APHIS, FDA, and CDC release is here:

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/news/agency-announcements/usda-fda-cdc-share-update-hpai-detections-dairy-cattle

Here’s the new APHIS landing page for HPAI related info.

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-detections/livestock

Below is a link to FDA developed materials addressing milk safety during HPAI outbreaks.:

https://www.fda.gov/food/milk-guidance-documents-regulatory-information/questions-and-answers-regarding-milk-safety-during-highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza-hpai-outbreaks

Here is the NMPF resource page https://www.nmpf.org/resources/biosecurity/

This is the most recent US dairy industry public statement https://www.nmpf.org/joint-dairy-organization-statement-on-highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza-in-cows/

Join the dairy team and Shelby Gruss, Assistant Professor in Forage Extenstion at Iowa State University as they discuss this spring's forage considerations and conditions. 

Refer back to our recent webinar with Shelby at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Y2i-NzmUMM

Tune into this episode of Dairy News and Views as dairy specialists meet with Dr. Dennis Todey and new ISUEO ag climatologist Madelynn Wuestenberg to discuss this year's climate outlook!

Find the recent climate webinar with Dr. Dennis Todey at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMnGxxe8L5U

Join the dairy team as they recap Dairy Days 2024 and discuss their travels, important things to remember, and where to find more information about topics they discussed. 

Join the team and Peggy Coffeen as they discuss leadership habits for dairy procucers and managers and how to be sucessful leading a team.

Check out Peggy's podcast Uplevel Dairy Podcast for dairy owners and managers about business, management and leadership.

https://www.upleveldairy.com/