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
74 episodes
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 ...
Express Episode 23: Caring for animals beyond the farm gate
In this episode of the Hoard’s Dairyman Podcast, host Jessica Miller explores the critical topic of fitness for transport and what it means for dairy cattle welfare beyond the farm gate. Listeners will learn how proper transp...
Maternity pen and newborn calf care tips webinar
Barb Petersen, D.V.M., of Sunrise Veterinary Service PLLC, presents, “Start smart: Maternity pen and newborn calf care tips.”The goal of this webinar is to share perspectives, ideas farms have implemented, and recent research that suppor...
Express Episode 23: Encourage positive animal interactions
In this episode of the Hoard’s Dairyman Podcast, host Jessica Miller reads the FARM-accredited article: Encourage positive animal interactions.The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management, or FARM, Program, created...
Producer Profile Chaney Family Dairy
In this episode of the Hoard’s Dairyman Podcast, host Kylene Anderson takes us to Kentucky to visit with Elizabeth Lunsford of Chaney’s Dairy Barn. As a third-generation member of the Chaney family, Lunsford shares how their farm has evolved fr...
Express Episode 22: There's no wiggle room when it comes to rest
In this episode of the Hoard’s Dairyman Podcast, host Jessica Miller explores the critical role of cow comfort, specifically resting time, in dairy herd performance.Drawing on insights from Rick Grant, listeners will learn why lyi...
From San Francisco suburbs to dairy vet
In this episode of the Hoard’s Dairyman Podcast, host Jenna Byrne connects with Michelle Schack, D.V.M., also known as the Dairy Doc. As a veterinarian working across all areas of the dairy industry, Schack brings a unique perspective that brid...
Express Episode 21: A Lesson on the Madigan Squeeze
In this episode of the Hoard's Dairyman Podcast, Associate Editor, Jessica Miller, reads "A lesson on the Madigan squeeze," by Associate Editor of Hoard's Dairyman, Jenna Byrne. We explore the Madigan squeeze technique, a sim...
Producer Profile: Corey Lutz of Piedmont Jerseys and Riverbend Creamery
In this episode of the Hoard’s Dairyman Podcast, host Kylene Anderson travels virtually to North Carolina to visit with Corey Lutz of Piedmont Jerseys and Riverbend Creamery. Lutz shares how his family combined a passion for Jersey cattle with ...
Express Episode 20: Are you a calf feeder or a calf manager?
In this episode, Hoard's Dairyman Associate Editor Jessica Miller reads the FARM-accredited article from the magazine titled, "Are you a calf feeder or a calf manager?" by Robert E. James.The calf program has often been relegate...
The future of dairy is YOUth: The Hoard's Dairyman Podcast
In this episode of the Hoard’s Dairyman Podcast, host Kylene Anderson is joined by Peggy Coffeen founder of Uplevel Dairy to discuss developing leaders and strengthening people on today’s dairy farms. From youth involvement in agriculture to me...
Express Episode 19: Consider other methods of euthanasia
In this episode, Hoard's Dairyman Associate Editor Jessica Miller reads the FARM-accredited article from the magazine titled, "Consider other methods of euthanasia" by Keith Poulsen, D.V.M., of the University of Wisconsin School of Vet...