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Dr. Todd Bilby, Director of Dairy Technical Services at Merck Animal Health, and sales rep Josh Churchwell discuss the real cost of poor reproductive management on the dairy. They cover what makes ESTRUMATE® (cloprostenol injection) uniquely effective, how SenseHub® Dairy monitoring technology can combine with hormones for greater repro rates and why the Merck Animal Health partnership is so valuable. If you’re looking to tighten your repro program and improve herd profitability, this episode is for you. Episode Highlights: The real cost of poor reproductionWhy ESTRUMATE® outperformsHow the M-Power approach elevates dairies With identification, monitoring and biopharma products fully integrated in one portfolio, Merck Animal Health offers the only true full-solution approach in the dairy industry. Which means you get the tools you need to eliminate guesswork, solve specific problems, let cows be cows and put more milk in the tank. It’s the way you want to work, working better than ever before. Learn more about this unique approach to dairy at M-Power-Dairy.com. Important Safety Information ESTRUMATE: Do not administer ESTRUMATE to a pregnant cow unless abortion is desired. Severe localized post-injection clostridial infections have been reported; in rare instances infection has led to death. Women of childbearing age, asthmatics, and persons with respiratory problems should exercise extreme caution when handling ESTRUMATE. ESTRUMATE is readily absorbed through the skin and can cause abortion and/or bronchospasms; direct contact with the skin should be avoided, and accidental spillage on the skin should be washed off immediately with soap and water. For complete safety information, refer to the product label.
Incorporating high-oleic soybeans in your dairy ration is gaining interest. Join us as we talk with dairy consultant Dr. Lynn Davis about the key considerations for dairy producers and nutritionists looking to implement this feed source. We will compare the logistics of growing versus buying beans and address regional availability. The discussion also covers essential quality control steps for on-farm or commercial roasting, strategies for replacing traditional fat and bypass protein sources, and the potential impacts on energy density as well as income over feed costs (IOFC). For more information to evaluate high-oleic soybeans, visit https:// can.ussoy.org/high-oleic This episode is sponsored by U.S. Soy. U.S. Soy provides technical and practical resources to dairy nutritionists, producers, and others in the ag value chain. U.S. Soy is committed to working toward durable, long-term demand in the dairy industry by investing in needed research and education. Brought to you by U.S. Soy. Fully funded by the Soy Checkoff.
Success in today’s dairy industry requires aligning genetics, management, and market demands. In this episode, our industry partners share how they help producers integrate Simplot Animal Sciences’ SimVitro IVF embryos into daily operations to help producers drive consistency, adapt to changing markets and create long-term profitability across diverse regions and customer needs. This episode is sponsored by Simplot Animal Sciences.
Join Brad Guse from BMO and host Kimmi Devaney for a discussion about what sets excellent dairy producers apart from the rest. Learn which financial metrics they focus on, risk management strategies and how they build a great team culture while fine-tuning their own leadership skills. Here is an episode overview. [~2:10] The financial metrics that excellent dairy producers focus on[~5:50] The role high beef prices play and how it has influenced dairy financials [~7:15] How risk management can make a huge difference for dairy operations[~8:35] How culture and leadership impact profitability[~9:55] Examples of how successful dairies build a productive team culture[~12:30] Characteristics of great leaders[~14:05] Tips to improve overall communication between all levels of employees[~17:25] Steps to grow your leadership skills[~19:05] The types of questions excellent dairy producers are asking their advisers [~21:15] What causes an A player to fall into the C category?[~24:55] How someone can move from being a C player to an A player faster[~26:30] How peer groups and advisory boards can help producers identify and improve their blind spots[~28:20] Qualities to look for when assembling a peer group[~32:20] Outlook for the remainder of 2026[~38:20] Rapid-fire questions
In this episode, Pablo Janowicz, global key account manager from Dairy Data Warehouse, explores how technology is helping transform the dairy industry through data and artificial intelligence (AI). We discuss the challenges of accessing farm data, the innovative technology that makes data collection simple and automated, and the rigorous quality processes required to ensure data is accurate, standardized, and ready for analysis. We also dive into how data points from millions of cows are used to power machine learning models that help dairy professionals make smarter, data-driven decisions. Whether you're interested in dairy technology, AI, or the future of dairy farming, this episode provides valuable insights into how data is driving innovation across the industry. This episode is sponsored by Dairy Data Warehouse. At Dairy Data Warehouse (DDW), we unlock the full potential of data on dairy farms across the globe to enable the industry to harness big data and AI for sustainable and more profitable farming. DDW collects farm data from the herd management software and other sources on farm. We ensure high data quality by cleaning and transforming it into a unified, comparable set for AI driven strategic decision-making, benchmarking and insights. Our solutions support key stakeholders in nutrition, genetics, animal health, cow monitoring, and milking equipment. Let’s connect to explore how data can drive your business forward.
Join Progressive Dairy Podcast co-hosts Matti McBride and Kimmi Devaney, along with Progressive Dairy Editor Jenn Coyne, for a special commemorative episode celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Episode breakdown: 1:30 – How Progressive Dairy is celebrating America’s 250th anniversary 4:30 – Summary of special elements in the July 1 issue of Progressive Dairy 16:00 – How different parts of the country are celebrating
DMI’s Gail Legaspi-Gaull, Group EVP of Strategic Insights and Planning, joins DMI’s Scott Wallin to break down how strategic intelligence is helping the dairy industry stay ahead of change. From analyzing consumer behavior and market trends to forecasting what’s next, Gail explains how these insights are used to shape marketing, drive product innovation, and support global partnerships that grow demand for dairy. She also shares what this means for farmers—allowing them to stay focused on the farm while checkoff works to build demand for their milk today and for years to come. Host: Scott Wallin, Vice President of Farmer Communications & Media Relations, Dairy Management Inc. Guest: Gail Legaspi-Gaull, Group EVP of Strategic Insights and Planning, Dairy Management Inc. This episode is sponsored by Dairy Management Inc This is Episode 47 of the Your Dairy Checkoff Podcast.
Matthew Evangelo sits down with host Matti McBride in this episode of the Progressive Dairy Podcast to chat about milking Holsteins and Jerseys, mastitis management and vermiculture. Learn about Evangelo’s career in dairy, current management practices and future plans at Bar E Dairy and their commitment to sustainability. Episode breakdown: 1:00 – Rapid-fire questions 2:00 – Evangelo’s background 3:20 – Bar E Dairy 4:25 – Milking cows 2X vs. 3X 6:25 – Milking Holsteins and Jerseys 9:45 – Youngstock management 10:40 – Milking protocol at Bar E 11:50 – Mastitis treatment protocol 13:00 – Advice for improving somatic cell counts 15:00 – Cow comfort 17:00 – Vermifiltration system
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