The Hoard's Dairyman Podcast
The Hoard's Dairyman Podcast hosts trusted, educational, informative, and entertaining content all at the convenience of the smartphone. Listen at home, in your tractor, or on the go as producers and dairy industry professionals chat about the latest occurring in the dairy world.
Episodes
84 episodes
Express episode 33: Respiratory issues and ROI for dairy-beef
This episode explores the lasting impact early-life respiratory disease can have on beef-on-dairy calves. Hoard’s Dairyman Associate Editor Jessica Miller discusses research from Penn State’s Melissa Cantor showing that calves with lung consoli...
Introducing RuFaS: A Digital Twin for a Sustainable Dairy Future
This webinar took place on Monday, August 10, at noon (Central Time). Victor E. Cabrera from the University of Wisconsin-Madison presented: Introducing RuFaS: A Digital Twin for a Sustainable Dairy Future.RuFaS (Ruminant Farm System mod...
Express Episode 32: A barn-building plan for animal welfare
In this episode, Associate Editor Jessica Miller reads “A barn-building plan for animal welfare,” which she also wrote. This episode explores a vision for the dairy barn of the future centered on animal welfare. Jessica highlights a proposed ho...
Express Episode 31: Colostrum: A proven solution
In this episode, Associate Editor, Jessica Miller, reads the FARM-accredited article, "Colostrum: A proven solution" written by Mark Hardesty, D.V.M.Colostrum is one of the most powerful tools dairy producers have for getting calves off ...
Building Successful Dairy Teams with Jim Van Patter
Sponsored by: Zoetis In this episode of the Hoard's Dairyman Podcast, host Jenna Byrne sits down with Jim Van Patter, dairy manager at Nehls Brothers Farms and an internationally recognized dai...
Express Episode 30: Calves that count
In this episode, Associate Editor Jessica Miller reads the article titled, "Calves that count," written by Managing Editor, Kylene Anderson.Listen to this episode to explore why every replacement heifer matters more than ever. Learn how ...
Express episode 29: Tip the scale of calf health in your favor
In this episode, Associate Editor Jessica Miller reads the article titled, "Tip the scale of calf health in your favor," written by former Senior Editor at Hoard's Dairyman, Katelyn Allen. Managing livestock is complex. A dairy farm...
The Holstein Horizon with Lindsey Worden
Where is the Holstein breed headed next? Holstein Association USA CEO Lindsey Worden joins us to discuss the organization's recent growth, highlights from the 2026 National Holstein Convention, and the opportunities she sees ahead for dairy pro...
Express Episode 28: Start smart: calf and maternity care
In this Express Episode, Associate Editor, Jessica Miller reads the FARM-accredited article titled, "Start smart: calf and maternity care." The article was written by Kylene Anderson, Managing Editor at Hoard's Dairyman.
Beyond summer heat stress: Understanding its impacts on dairy cattle across generations
This episode of the podcast first aired as a Hoard's Dairyman Webinar in April of 2025. Jimena Laporta from the University of Wisconsin-Madison will presented, “Beyond summer heat stress: Understanding its impacts on dairy cattle ac...
Express Episode 27: Pair calves early to garner benefits
Welcome to the Hoard’s Dairyman Podcast, your source for science-based information you can use on your dairy. Hoard's Dairyman Associate Editor Jessica Miller reads the FARM-accredited article titled, "Pair calves early to garner benefits" by M...
"No Farmers, No Food" with Frank Mitloehner
Sponsored by: Journal of Nutrient ManagementIn this episode of the Hoard’s Dairyman Podcast, host Jenna Byrne sits down with Dr. Frank Mitloehner, professor and air quality specialist at UC Davis, to discus...
Express Episode 26: Cleanliness cannot be overstated for calves
Welcome to the Hoard’s Dairyman Podcast, your source for science-based information you can use on your dairy. Hoard's Dairyman Associate Editor Jessica Miller reads the FARM-accredited article from the magazine titled, "Cleanl...
Express Episode 25: Is it time for a change?
Welcome to the Hoard’s Dairyman Podcast, your source for science-based information you can use on your dairy. Hoard's Dairyman Associate Editor Jessica Miller reads the FARM-accredited article from the magazine titled, "Is it ...
Episodio Exprés en Español: ¿Es momento de un cambio?
The Hoard's Dairyman Express Podcast is available for listening below in Spanish for any Spanish-speaking employees you have on your farm. This podcast is a direct English to Spanish translation of the original podcast in which Associate Editor...
Episodio Exprés 13 en Español: Echarse en diagonal es el síntoma, no el problema
The Hoard's Dairyman Express Podcast is available for listening below in Spanish for any Spanish-speaking employees you have on your farm. This podcast is a direct English to Spanish translation of the original podcast in which Associa...
Episodio Exprés en Español: ¿Sustituto o leche de descarte?
En este episodio analizamos las ventajas y desventajas de alimentar a las becerras con leche de descarte o sustituto de leche. Exploramos investigaciones recientes que comparan el crecimiento, la salud y el desarrollo de las becerras bajo ambos...
Episodio Exprés 5 en Español: Haga de las diarreas una ocurrencia rara
En este episodio exploramos cómo reducir los brotes de diarrea en becerras lecheras mediante prácticas clave de manejo, nutrición e higiene. Basado en las recomendaciones de la especialista Melissa Cantor de la Universidad Estatal de Pensilvani...
Episodio Exprés 4 en Español: Enriqueciendo las vidas del ganado lechero
El episodio explica que el bienestar del ganado lechero depende del manejo diario y no solo de evitar el sufrimiento, sino también de ofrecer experiencias positivas. Destaca el enriquecimiento animal como clave ...
Express Episode 24: These simple signs point to dehydration
In this episode of the Hoard's Dairyman Podcast, listeners learn how to recognize the early signs of dehydration in dairy calves and why quick action is critical during cases of calf diarrhea. Veterinarian Amelia Willems explains the i...
Soil Strategies with Professor Dan Kaiser
If you’ve ever felt like nutrient management is getting more complicated and more expensive than it should be, this episode is worth your time.We sit down with Professor Dan Kaiser from the University of Minnesota, and he brings a reall...
Producer Profile: Tyler Hendriks of Hendriks Dairies
In this episode of the Hoard’s Dairyman Podcast, host Kylene Anderson visits with Tyler Hendriks of Hendriks Dairies to discuss building an efficient, high-performing Jersey herd.Tyler shares how he grew the operation from a young start ...