Virtual Coffee Break MSUE Dairy Team

Dr. Zelmar Rodriguez talks with Mike Raterink a 3rd generation dairy farmer who recently transitioned their small dairy farm to automatic milking systems. How was the process? What's different? Is it working for their farm? Listen to the episode and find out.

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Website: https://www.canr.msu.edu/dairy/

Farmer and HR leader Annie Link joins the podcast to discuss what strategies the farm is implementing to optimize the recruitment of new employees.

Dr. Trevor DeVries from the University of Guelph joins Dr. Barry Badford from Michigan State University to discuss how new tools can help you improve and optimize your transition management program.

Join Dr. Richard Pursley from Michigan State University and Dr. Paul Fricke from the University of Wisconsin-Madison as they discuss this important question.

Episode Resources:

https://dairycattlereproduction.com/about-the-lab-2/dr-pursley/

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MSU Extension dairy educator Cora Okkema talks with Technical consultant Kevin Dhuyvetter from Elanco Animal Health. They focus their conversation on how economics should drive the decision-making process for changing or monitoring your heifer program.

Additional heifer-focused resources from MSU Extension:

Heifer Academy YouTube page

 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDuySMV6ASr0354YUIebMdDIFXnv2OlBv

Special episode with Dr. Keith Poulsen, director of the Veterinary Diagnostics Laboratory of the University of Wisconsin. We discuss what's the current information regarding the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). What does it mean to a dairy farm, and what are the current measures that farms should be adopting to prevent further spread?

Additional episode resources:

MSU Extension biosecurity recommendations for dairy and beef farms:

https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/biosecurity-recommendations-for-dairy-and-beef-cattle-operations

MSU Extension recommendations for a safe Parlor environment:

https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/staying-safe-in-the-milking-parlor-mitigating-risk-of-hpai-infection

Information regarding HPAI required testing

https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/testing-dairy-cows-for-hpai

Educator Martin Mangual talks with dairy markets expert Sarina Sharp of The Daily Dairy Report. They focus on discussing the highlights of dairy markets during 2023.

Labor management expert Stan Moore joins Educator Martin Mangual to discuss the multiple avenues dairies can access to hire new farm employees. Season 6 finale. Please reach us with feedback and suggestions.

Episode Resources:

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Dairy Educator Phil Durst Discusses how vital is your style of leadership in your employee retention and farm culture with Ben Lichtenwalner. Ben is an author, consultant, and leadership expert from Radiant Forest LLC. Tune in to learn how SERVANT Leadership can be implemented in your management style.

Episode Resources

Modern Servant Leader:

https://www.modernservantleader.com/

Ben Lichtenwalner on Linked In:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin01/

SERVAN-Leadership 101 Course Registration:

https://www.modernservantleader.com/servant-leadership-101-an-introduction-to-authentic-leadership-sign-up-form/

Martin Mangual Contact information:

[email protected]

I discuss important safety practices with extension educator Charles Gould. We provide recommendations to reduce the risk of accidents in the feed storage and manure pit areas. We also share timely information regarding upcoming training opportunities in Michigan.

Episode resources:

Grain bin and manure safety training event registration:

https://www.canr.msu.edu/animal-agriculture/Manure-Hauler-Training/

For information, or to schedule a feed program evaluation reach out to Martin mangual at [email protected]

For additional information about the Manure Hauler certification program:

https://events.anr.msu.edu/SafetyProgram/