DairyVoice Podcast

In this episode of the New England Holstein Association podcast, Betsy Bullard talks with Nicole Schwab about all things New England Holstein youth. One of the stronger youth programs in the industry, Nicole gives insight in what our young people do and the hard work that goes in to these efforts.

In Part 2 of this podcast, Connie Kuber of Sealpro Silage Barrier Films continues her discussion with Eric Dorr of Stillwater Animal Technologies on problems and solutions with your silage. For part 1, you can go to: https://dairybusiness.com/eric-dorr-of-stillwater-animal-technologies-on-all-thing-silage-part-1/

This is a 2-part podcast. In part 1 of this DairyVoice podcast, Connie Kuber of Sealpro Silage Barrier Films interviews Eric Dorr of Stillwater Animal Technologies on problems and solutions with your silage. This podcast is packed with so much information and is so valuable for the dairy farmer, we split it in to 2 parts. A money-saving must-listen for all dairy farms.

In this episode, Connie Kuber of Connor Agriscience and Sealpro Silage Barrier Films speaks with Melissa Holtz of Purina. They talk about how to start calves out on a beef X dairy program, the facilities needed, nutritional considerations and weening, among other issues. Purina has put a considerable effort in studying what to do to help them during their growing stage.

This past Monday, a report was released on the recent disease event in dairy cattle with reports of affected herds in in 2 states. Samples submitted from dairy cattle affected were confirmed by the USDA to have highly pathogenic avian Influenza.

In this special episode of DairyVoice, Connie Kuber of Connor Agriscience and Sealpro silage Barrier Films speaks with Jamie Jonker, Chief Science Officer for the National Milk Producers Federation. They discuss specifically what has been found so far, how it was diagnosed, signs, symptoms and prevention.

Jamie also explains that this does not affect the safety of milk to the consumer, with stringent protocols already in place for U.S. dairy farms. This podcast has everything you need to know on this situation.

In this episode of the New England Holstein Association podcast, host Betsy Bullard meets with Dave Kennett & Karen Wheatley. They discuss marketing over the years and talk about their favorite cows. They also discuss Robeth Holsteins upcoming The Legacy of Liberty Hill sale on April 27th, featuring 40 years of Robeth breeding, a 30 year PBR with herds grazing on the same pasture since the 1950s.

In this episode, Tim Abbott of Showbox Sires talks with Arjun Singh of Lawwal Holsteins in New Zealand  on their upcoming sale Friday April 19, 2024, expecting around 800 people. Both discuss some of the top name cows in the industry and then, surprisingly, Arjun Singh begins interviewing Tim Abbott. This one is a must-listen.

Connie Kuber of Connor AgriScience and Sealpro Silage Barrier Films talks with well-known dairy business financial consultant, John Ellsworth of Success Strategies. John, a regular DairyBusiness News contributor, discusses cash flow issues that many farms are experiencing and how to get through them.

Connie and John cover the impact of inflation, feed costs, labor and supplier issues and diversification of the dairy farm. You can contact John Ellsworth at [email protected] with any questions you might have or go to success-strategies.com to learn more.

In this episode of DairyVoice, Connie Kuber of Connor Agriscience and Sealpro Silage Barrier Films talks with Mary Ellen Charter of Dairy One, Benja Sanchez Dominguez, Larry Lightfoote of Lightland Farms.

They discuss their goals in handling mastitis management and what tools they use to get ahead of this problem. Lightland Farms recently received an award from the National Mastitis Council and they share tips for other dairies on mastitis management.

In episode 1 of this Inaugural New England Holstein Association podcast, host Betsy Bullard of Turner, Maine talks with Nate Robertson of Bohanon Farm and Contoocook Creamery. Betsy is from Brigeen Farms and is currently the area 1 director for Holstein USA. She and Nate discuss the association’s history, youth activities for well over 100 years, and iconic New England cows. This once-a-month series dives in to topics and upcoming events for the New England Holstein Association audience.

Eastablished in 1921, the New England States Holstein Association is a non-profit membership organization of Holstein breeders & enthusiasts in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island & Vermont working together to promote the breed. You can contact New England Holstein Association at [email protected].