Dairy News & Views from ISU

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. USDA Wildlife Services Dave Marks Email: David.R.Marks@aphis.usda.gov Office: (515) 414-3292

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/

Check out this episode of Dairy News and Views discussing lameness in dairy cattle. Learn about what to look for, ways to prevent, and other helpful management tricks.

Tune in with the dairy team as they speak with Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Naig, and ISDA Executive Director, Mariah Busta, about the new Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grant. This grant is open to all dairy producers and focuses on technology that can help reduce on farm labor costs. Find more information about the Dairy Innovation Grant along with the application at https://www.chooseiowa.com/grants

Recap 2023 with the ISUEO Dairy Team! Follow along as they discuss favorite projects, upcoming events, and useful recources for all dairy producers. Speakers include Dairy specialists Dr. Carpenter, Jenn Bentley, Fred Hall, and Larry Tranel along with special guests Dr. Jan Shearer, Leslie Shearer and Dr. Phillip Jardon. For more information about the different topics visit https://www.extension.iastate.edu/dairyteam/

On this episode of Dairy News and Views the team meets with Shelby Gruss. Shelby recently came on the Iowa State Extension and Outreach staff as the new State Forage Specialist.

On this episode of Dairy News and Views, listen along as Dairy Specialists Jennifer Bentley, Fred Hall, and Dr. Gail Carpenter discuss different projects, current markets, and upcoming events hosted by the team!

Today's episode is all about mycotoxins with guests Ed Zaworski, and Brady Goetz! Check back to our recent webinar for another look at dealing with mycotoxins and feed managment! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1PCpazHAXw Check out Ed Zaworski's podcast "I See Dead Plants" and research below! Podcast: https://sites.libsyn.com/416264 Mycotoxin testing: https://vetmed.iastate.edu/vdpam/research/disease-topics/toxicology/mycotoxins Mycotoxin silage research: https://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/full/10.1094/PDIS-03-21-0641-RE

Follow along as the ISUEO Dairy Team recaps a recent webinar about feeding fodder, its effectiveness and challenges and checks in with Dr. Brad Heins from the University of Minnesota as he shares the latest research happening at the West Central Research Center.

With milk protein prices closing in on fat, it pays for dairy producers to increase their protein components, ensuring not just a healthier bottom line but also a more sustainable future for their operations. Our guests Dr. Gail Carpenter and Dr. David Atwell present on rumen health and improved milk components and discuss what producers can do to increase the yield of milk protein pounds in the tank. Watch the recent webinar and slideshow “Feeding for Protein & Profit” with guest Dr. Gail Carpenter and Dr. David Atwell at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/dairyteam/webinars

Listen along as the Dairy Team recaps their recent training on having difficult conversations to better a team. Whether you are working with family, friends, or company employees, it's important to learn how to have a crucial conversation and communicate effectively.

This episode of Dairy News and Views covers the recent webinar Q&A, Make The Corn Silage In Your Pile Worth More with Dr. Nelson Lobos and Dr. Luis Ferraretto! With silage season beginning, check out this interactive podcast and learn more by watching the webinar at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9NKsOJwxP4

We welcomed Dr. Phillip Jardon onto campus as the state dairy extension veterinarian in July this year! Take a listen to learn more about Dr. Jardon’s background and his plans in Iowa.

Follow along with this recap of the outlook on dairy markets from the Dairy and Ag Outlook Seminar held in mid June!