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E 113 Maximizing Dairy Cow Fertility Through Genetic Selection: Current Strategies and Future Directions
Season 1 Episode 113
Dairy cow fertility, a focal point for genetic selection within the dairy industry, hinges on establishing pregnancy soon after calving. This complex…
1 year, 3 months ago
112 The Looming Labor Crisis: How Mass Deportations Could Devastate the US Dairy Industry
Season 1 Episode 112
The U.S. dairy industry is facing tough times as President-elect Trump’s immigration plans could lead to a big drop in its workforce. As many as 80% …
1 year, 3 months ago
E111 Cold Weather Dairy Herd Management: Essential Diet and Care Strategies for Optimal Productivity
Season 1 Episode 111
This article explores how dairy farmers can adjust herd diets and practices in winter to keep cows warm and healthy. Cows in Wisconsin need 10-20% mo…
1 year, 3 months ago
E110 From Passion to Prestige: Bel Holstein’s Journey to Becoming a European Dairy Powerhouse
Season 1 Episode 110
Bel Holstein is an Italian family-owned dairy farm that started in the late 1980s, driven by the passion of three brothers, Mauro, Giuseppe, and Pier…
1 year, 3 months ago
E109 How to Boost Production by up to 20% through Nutrition and Cow Comfort
Season 1 Episode 109
Unlocking dairy success hinges on nutrition and cow comfort, critical factors for elevating dairy productivity. Dairy producers. They can realize sub…
1 year, 3 months ago
E108 Bovaer and the UK Dairy Industry: Revolutionizing Sustainability or Just a PR Nightmare?
Season 1 Episode 108
Bovaer, a methane-reducing feed additive, has sparked significant controversy in the UK dairy industry. Touted as a sustainability breakthrough, it t…
1 year, 3 months ago
E107 Dykman Dairy’s $75 Million Debt Crisis: Mismanagement or Misfortune?
Season 1 Episode 107
Dykman Dairy, a once-successful Canadian dairy farm, is currently overwhelmed by a $75 million debt due to rapid expansion and insufficient financial…
1 year, 3 months ago
E106 Seaweed to the Rescue: How Dairy Farmers Can Slash Methane Emissions and Boost ROI
Season 1 Episode 106
Imagine a world where dairy farms could significantly cut their methane emissions with a simple dietary change. That’s the promise of seaweed. By add…
1 year, 3 months ago
E105 Rethinking Balanced Breeding for 2028 and Beyond
Season 1 Episode 105
The landscape of dairy cattle breeding has dramatically evolved, initially relying on pedigree balancing in the early 1900s, shifting to phenotypic p…
1 year, 3 months ago
E104 Can Gene Editing Transform Dairy Farming Forever?
Season 1 Episode 104
Imagine a world where dairy cows, designed for maximum efficiency and health, are no longer just a result of natural selection and traditional breedi…
1 year, 3 months ago