Sustaining The Herd
Sustaining the Herd is a resource for all things related to sustainability in animal agriculture. We hope to deliver value to listeners by interviewing industry leaders as well as producers involved in sustainability projects. Every two weeks, we'll give a practical perspective on new technologies as well as new rules and regulations affecting the adoption of sustainability-related technologies such as anaerobic digestion and the production of renewable energy.
Sustaining The Herd
Dairy Management with Dr. Gordie Jones
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Crepuscular: appearing or active in twilight. How can dairy producers benefit by understanding the crepuscular behavior of cows? Ask Dr. Gordie Jones. From veterinarian in private practice to dairy farmer to acclaimed international dairy consultant, Gordie has seen a lot throughout his 50 year career in the dairy industry—from his earliest days solving milk quality issues related to hand milking to the design of facilities capable of milking thousands of cows per hour. Gordie and Andrew talk about his role in the evolution of the cow comfort movement, which is now part of every dairy producer’s vernacular. Listen in and Gordie wears his dairy farmer and veterinarian hats and talks about some of the most basic things that can be done to increase milk production and overall herd health.