Educators Paola Bacigalupo Sanguesa and Monica Jean discuss multiple resources for weather resiliency, including a novel and useful tool to track and evaluate changes.

Dr. Barry Bradford discusses great news with Ag Bio research director, Dr. George Smith.

Extension educator Phil Durst talks with farmer Stacy Choate-Hughes, and Breakfast on the farm program coordinator Ashley Decker, about the importance of dairy producers' involvement in dairy promotion activities. 

Dairy educator Marianne Murawski and veterinarian Dr. Madonna Benjamin discuss the proper use of firearms to perform humane euthanasia optimally and safely on farms.  Please find the links to the resources discussed in the episode in this description.

MSU Resources

https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/planning-tool-for-welfare-culling-during-farm-disrupted-operations

https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/euthanasia-of-large-animals-firearm

MSU farm stress Resources

https://www.canr.msu.edu/managing_farm_stress/

https://www.canr.msu.edu/managing_farm_stress/teletherapy-program

AVMA Resources

https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/avma-policies/avma-guidelines-euthanasia-animals

https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/wellbeing/work-and-compassion-fatigue

https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/wellbeing

https://www.thepigsite.com/articles/a-perspective-of-stockpersons-and-the-humane-euthanasia-of-swine

Dr. Barry Bradford discusses valuable information about PFAS with Dr. Hui Li, from the Center for PFAS Research at Michigan State University.

Educator Cora Okkema Continues the discussion about this metabolic disorder with Emma Morrison a researcher from the University of Guelph. They discuss information and the herd impacts of udder edema from a research point of view. 

Forage Educator Phil Kaatz talks with Dr. Barry Bradford regarding issues and strategies to work with dry corn silage crop.  

Dairy Educator Marianne Murawski talks with Dr. Victor Malacco about cow longevity. How does longevity impacts the current industry? How can longevity be improved on your herd? Join us to answer these and other questions.

Educator Cora Okkema discusses this metabolic disorder with Dr. Dona Barski a veterinarian from Michigan and with dairy manager Evelyn Okkema. They discuss valuable information and the potential impacts of udder edema on the dairy herd.

Dairy Educator Victor Malacco talks with Dr. Marcia Endres a professor from the University of Minnesota regarding strategies to monitor and maintain milk quality in AMS