Virtual Coffee Break MSUE Dairy Team

Dr. Angel Abuelo talks about social housing of calves with Dr. Withtney Knauer. Their conversation is a teaser of some of the data that will be presented in the 2022 Michigan Dairy Health Symposium focusing on calf health. The symposium is scheduled for March 10 on the East Lansing campus.

Martin Mangual meets Dr. Michael VandeHaar to talk about the new "feed saved" trait which is now part of the Net Merit index. How was it developed? Could it make a difference on the farm?

Dairy Extension Educator Marianne Murawski discusses multiple risk management programs with Educator Stan Moore from the MSU Extension farm management team.

A bonus episode where Dairy educator Marianne Murawski interviews Educator Charles Gould regarding the Michigan Manure Hauler Certification Program, and the 2022 Michigan Manure Summit.

Senior Extension educator Stan Moore talks with Scott Ferry about the impact of Financial enterprising a tool to make decisions on the farm. 

Educator Paola Bacigalupo-Sanguesa talks with Dr. Pam Ruegg about teat dips. How to evaluate their efficacy, and what key information can help you when evaluating this vital part of the milking routine.

Feed Consultant Don Martell talks with Educator Martin Mangual regarding his experience doing camera analysis of feeding bunks and feeding programs.

Forage educator Phil Kaatz talks with Dr. Kim Cassida about fertility and what are some of the expectations for the 2021 forage season.

Extension educator Faith Cullens talks with Kerry Nobis a farm manager from Mid-Michigan. They discuss how he approaches recruitment, retention, and other experiences from managing his team of 20 employees.

Dr. Roger Thomson, an experienced veterinarian in the area of milk quality discusses the impacts of doing a parlor evaluation with Dairy educator Martín Mangual.