Bovine Banter focuses on management, production, and profitability to help make farms more successful. Join the Penn State Extension Dairy Team for informal educational conversations with dairy producers, industry representatives and Penn State faculty and research. Each week we will cover hot topics in the dairy industry that will help dairy producers become more profitable. Guests will compare research with experiences of what has and has not worked on their farms and provide tips to help ...
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Join our hosts as they interview researchers, ranchers, ABP delegates and staff, chefs, nutritionists, and others all along the beef supply chain. You’ll hear content as diverse as the guests who bring it – from cooking beef to managing pastureland, the latest tech to great entertainment, cattle markets to weather predictions, and more. You'll feel motivated to level up your farm management, try new recipes, and perhaps find some entertainment for a long drive.
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Making BETTER Bovine Babies is a podcast aimed at educating, inspiring and at times entertaining anyone who is passionate about breeding better cattle (and more of them). Produced by Vetoquinol’s Repro360 team, we share some of the stories, knowledge and expertise from cattle vets, AI Technicians and producers around the country as well as some fundamenals from our own team as we delve into the fascinating world of ‘making better bovine babies’.
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Join Mrs. Udderbutter and her furry friends in a weekly family podcast of original stories, songs and skits with the goal of getting kids to read and write more! Is your 5-8 year-old's screen time dictating how they think and play? Is their attention span shrinking? Let's slow things down. Let's go back to kids using their imagination to create. To play. An ode to Sesame Street and Reading Rainbow, I created Bookish Bovine in response to the alarmingly low numbers of 3rd grade literacy in Fo ...
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Join the Extension Dairy team for a thought provoking discussion with Assistant State Program Leader focused on energy, Dan Brockett. This episode is must-listen for dairy producers who are interested in solar energy. Episode host: Ginger Fenton, Guest: Dan BrockettPenn State Extension
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Join Dr. Lisa Holden as she talks with Dr. Dan Ciolkosz from Penn State's Energy Team about current research and energy savings ideas of interest for dairy farms. Learn more about opportunities to diversify revenue streams or reduce electricity expenses on dairies.Penn State Extension
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Send us a text For this episode of The Bovine, Kara Mastel sits down with Todd Ormann, Vice President of Development at Olds College of Agriculture and Technology. The duo discuss the recent AgSmart educational expo, upcoming trends in agriculture, changes within the college, and more. Have ideas for future shows? Drop us a note, on social media or…
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Send us a text For this episode of The Bovine, Kara Mastel went behind-the-scenes with two of the 2024 Environmental Stewardship Award recipients: Courtney and Clayton Taylor, of Taylor Ranches. Have ideas for future shows? Drop us a note, on social media or via email. ABP Daily | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Email…
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Join Penn State Ag Engineer John Tyson as he discusses facilities, fans and water during times of heat stress. Understand the principles of Shade, Air Exchange, Air Velocity and Water (SAAW). Photo credit: Andrew Sandeen, formerly with the PSU Extension Dairy TeaPenn State Extension
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In this episode, dairy educator Kasey Hower interviews Doug Kennedy, an independent dairy nutritionist serving farms throughout Pennsylvania. They will discuss some different strategies you may want to consider for your feed program as we get into the hotter months of the year. Learn about water accessibility and the importance of measuring dry mat…
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Join Educator Daniela Roland and dairy farmer Neil Hertzler for a discussion on heat abatement. Neil shares his strategies for managing heat stress for his pasture-based dairy herd.Penn State Extension
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Join Dairy Educator Emily Fread as she interviews Katie Ballard, Director of Research at the W. H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute in Chazy, NY about episodic heat stress in the Northeastern U.S. Not only does Katie manage the research at Miner, she is also a dairy farmer. Her family milks 210 Holsteins on a bicentennial dairy in Georgia, Ver…
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Join Educator Ginger Fenton and Graduate Student Gillian Plaugher for a discussion on how heat stress can affect dairy calves and strategies for effective heat mitigation. Host: Ginger Fenton, Guest: Gillian Plaugher Image: Ginger Fenton, Penn State ExtensionPenn State Extension
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The Bovine: Diving into the Beef Research Showcase
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Send us a text For this episode of The Bovine, Kara Oosterhuis attended the Beef Research Showcase held in Olds, Alta. Oosterhuis is joined by: Karin Schmid, of Alberta Beef Producers, on the Beef Research Showcase and how it came to be; Dr. Bart Lardner, of the University of Saskatchewan, on challenges and opportunities managing novel forage mixtu…
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Join dairy educators Emily Fread and Craig Williams as they discuss the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program.Penn State Extension
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BJ and her furry friends have to solve the dragon's three riddles in order to get through the lagoon!Jennifer Hernandez
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Texas A&M Associate Professor Dr Ky Pohler, one of Amercia's leading bovine reproductive physiologists, shares his extensive knowledge about In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) in the US market with Vetoquinol Australia's Rebecca Arnott. Topics covered include why 80% of US embryos are produced from IVP (IVF) compared to Australia's 5% or so whether Austr…
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Join Dairy Educator Emily Fread as she interviews Greta Snider Halahan, herd manager of Singing Brook Farms in Imler, PA. Greta discusses managing the herd remotely, as well as her approach in creating a healthy, productive well-balanced Holstein.Penn State Extension
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BJ and her furry friends meet up with another unlikely friend and a lagoon of little creatures!Jennifer Hernandez
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The Bovine: Good chaos, lessons from different industries, and the power of changing your mind
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Send us a text For this episode of The Bovine, Kara Oosterhuis attended the Alberta Beef Industry Conference held in Calgary, Alta. Oosterhuis is joined by: Jack Bobo, director of the Food Systems Institute at the University of Nottingham in the UK, on navigating the future of food; Lance Zimmerman, senior animal protein analyst at RaboResearch Foo…
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Join the Extension Dairy team for a discussion on applications of technology for increasing reproductive success on a dairy farm with Caroline Zimmerman. Episode host: Ginger Fenton Guest: Caroline Zimmerman Image: PSU Extension Dairy team file photosPenn State Extension
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BJ and Pawsy take the Ribbon Rainbow to a mysterious land filled with bamboo. But they soon discover--something is hiding in the bamboo batter!Jennifer Hernandez
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Welcome to Bookish Bovine, a family podcast of original stories, songs and skits! All designed with the hopes of getting kids to read and write more. Join Mrs. Udderbutter and her furry friends for literary fun!Jennifer Hernandez
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Join Dr. Lisa Holden for this episode as she talks with Brian Boyer a Reproductive Services Specialist Supervisor with Premier Select Sires about using data and making decisions for a sound and profitable reproductive management program on-farms.Penn State Extension
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In order to catch the Giant Hot Dog, BJ and Pawsy have to figure out how to repair the Ribbon Rainbow!Jennifer Hernandez
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In this episode, we talk with Dr. Camilla Hughes, Assistant Professor of Reproductive Biology in the Department of Animal Science at Penn State University. Dr. Hughes shares her background and how she got into research, some of her current research projects, and how her findings may be able to help dairy producers in the future.…
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BJ and Pawsy end up getting chased by the dog catcher! Will BJ escape, much less ever get a hold of the Giant Hot Dog?Jennifer Hernandez
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The Bovine: The future of AI, will it finally rain, and giving our brains a break
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Send us a text For this episode of The Bovine, host Kara Oosterhuis attended the CrossRoads Conference held in Calgary, Alta. Oosterhuis is joined by: Walter Schwabe, entrepreneur and tech guru, on the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on agriculture; Drew Lerner, founder, president, and senior agricultural meteorologist at World Weather Inc.,…
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In this episode, we talk with Dr. Claire Stenhouse, Assistant Professor of Reproductive Biology in the Department of Animal Science at Penn State University. Dr. Stenhouse will talk about her latest research and how it can benefit dairy and livestock producers.Penn State Extension
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Second episode of Billie Joe Jowls and the Giant Hot Dog, Season One, an ongoing story of BJ, a portly, yet very friendly dog, and her quest to catch a Giant Hot Dog. In How to Make a Friend, BJ runs into two characters that would change her life forever!Jennifer Hernandez
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Pilot episode of an ongoing story of BJ, a portly, yet very friendly dog, and her quest to catch a Giant Hot Dog. In How to Meet a Giant Hot Dog, we meet BJ, who is trying to make her human family feel better about a missing doll!Jennifer Hernandez
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The Bovine: Starting fresh, but not over
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Send us a text After a brief pause, The Bovine is back! We’re switching gears a bit with a new voice as host, while continuing to cover the dynamic content covering all facets of your operation into the podcast. Let’s call it Season 2, Episode 1. We’re starting fresh, but not over. We can’t give away too much of what we’re talking about … it is a p…
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Cattle ET veterinarian Dr Udo Mahne and Walcha Angus seedstock producer Rob Costello of Nairn Park Angus share decades of knowledge and practical experience relating to embryo transfer programs. For those contemplating MOET or IVF/IVP, these interviews with Vetoquinol's Rebecca Arnott provide valuable tips and insights including: typical results (a…
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Two dairy producers share the approaches their farm takes to housing calves and the reasons for those decisions. Episode host: Ginger Fenton with guests Brooks Rynd and Steve Paxton Image credit: Ginger FentonPenn State Extension
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This episode of Bovine Banter hosted by Dr. Lisa Holden features Dr. Rebecca Klopp a calf and heifer specialist with Purina. Dr. Klopp shares some practice tips with producers for raising calves more profitably.Penn State Extension
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In this episode, Beverly Hampton Phifer with NMPF will discuss the Calf Care Quality Assurance Program. Learn how this program, geared for custom calf and heifer raisers, can help farm owners and managers with calf care training on their operations.Penn State Extension
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In this episode, we talk about calf nutrition with Dr. Sarah Morrison from the W. H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute in Chazy, NY. Learn about methods for feeding milk replacer, waste milk, and calf starter. The content of this podcast, including text, graphics, and images is educational only and not intended to be a substitute for veterinary…
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In this episode, Rebecca Arnott catches up with Dr Shane Thomson of Holbrook Vet Centre to learn about the different forms of assisted breeding available, how these are continuing to evolve and how to decide which is best suited to your situation. Some of the advantages and disadvantages of natural mating (NM), Artificial Insemination (AI and FTAI)…
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Send us a text When it comes to transition planning for your family's operation, where do you begin? Annessa Good, business advisor with Farm Credit Canada, joined The Bovine to share what a transition plan is comprised of, as well as useful tips to get started and make this a positive experience for your family and business. This episode was recor…
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Send us a text Declining cow numbers, shrinking packer margins, and market volatility—the cattle market certainly isn’t boring at the moment. There’s a lot going on, and Ryan Copithorne is here to give producers a glimpse into what may be coming. Ryan, the president and owner of Cows In Control, joined us on The Bovine during the 2023 Canadian Beef…
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In this episode, we talk with Dr. Keith Bryan with Chr. Hansen, Inc. about silage inoculants. Dr. Bryan will discuss the common types of inoculants, their benefits and useful tips for dairy producers. Episode host/speakers: Daniela Roland interviewing Dr. Keith BryanPenn State Extension
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Learn about safety tips for harvesting and working around silage. This discussion serves as a good reminder before harvest. Guest: Dairy educator Emily Fread interviews Dr. Renato Schmidt.Penn State Extension
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Send us a text Recorded at the 2023 Canadian Beef Industry Conference in Calgary, Brenna Grant, executive director of Canfax Research Services, shares her three favourite recommendations for new beef producers, coming from the Canadian Cow-Calf Cost of Production Network. The full list of recommendations is now available on the Canfax website, alon…
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Episode 14.3: Common issues that cause silage loss and how to overcome it (ft. Dr. Mary Drewnoski)
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In this episode we talk with Dr. Mary Drewnoski from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln about common issues that contribute to silage loss and how that can have a major affect on feed out. Dr. Drewnoski will discuss strategies to reduce overall loss. The content of this podcast, including text, graphics, and images is educational only and not inten…
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Learn about mycotoxins, the risks the pose to your crops and your cows, and how the contaminate your crops. Guest: Host Dr. Ginger Fenton interviews guest Dr. Adriana Murillo-Williams Cover Image credit: Dr. Adriana Murillo-Williams, Penn State ExtensionPenn State Extension
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In episode 14.1 of Bovine Banter, we focus on silages. This first episode covers agronomic considerations and drought stress silages with Dr. Guojie Wang and Extension Forage Specialist at Penn State. You can reach Dr. Wang at gkw5177@psu.edu.Penn State Extension
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Dr. Rick Watters of Cornell University shares his insight and experience to assist managers of automated milking systems (AMS) with managing the data that matter most to them. Speaker/Guest: Ginger Fenton (host) with guest Dr. Rick Watters Lead image credit: Ginger Fenton, Penn State ExtensionPenn State Extension
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Episode 13.5: Utilizing Animal Precision Technology in Your Farm (ft. Joe Zug and Loran Harclerode)
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In this episode of Bovine Banter, Dr. Adrian Barragan interviews Joe Zug, from Zugstead Farms, and Loran Harclerode from Corle Homestead Farms. Loran and Joe provide great applied tips about the use and data management of two popular animal precision technologies for adult cattle and calves. Picture credits: Jessie Crosby, Administrative Support As…
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In this episode of Bovine Banter, Dr. Melissa Cantor, Assistant Professor of Precision Dairy Science will discuss various technologies available for use in the dairy industry. Learn about how data can be used for decision making and what is coming up with regard to new research and new technologies.Penn State Extension
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Send us a text Do you use the same password for everything? Skip multi-factor authentication? Prefer to keep your p4ssw0rds easy? Well, you may want to listen to this discussion for some inspiration on mitigating your risk of experiencing a cyber security incident. Have ideas for future shows? Drop us a note, on social media or via email. ABP Daily…
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Episode 13.3: Automated Milking Systems: Data-driven Decisions for Management (ft. Alan Davis)
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The data generated by automated milking systems or "robots" can be a useful tool for managing milk quality and making decisions. Producer Alan Davis shares his perspective on understanding and using this information. Episode host/speaker: Ginger Fenton with guest dairy producer Alan Davis Lead image credit: Ginger Fenton, Penn State Extension…
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In this episode, Peter Schaefer from Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative discusses the data collected and how it is used to help farmers. The content of this podcast, including text, graphics, and images is educational only and not intended to be a substitute for veterinary medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice …
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Send us a text Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) General Manager, Ryder Lee, joined Alberta Beef Producers for our January/February Producer Meetings and our March 1 Annual General Meeting. And he joins us again here for updates from the CCA. Related: Industry partners publish Alberta Beef Competitiveness Study ABP announces 2023 Board of Directors…
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Send us a text This year, Agriculture Financial Services Corporation (AFSC) brought a new format to their coffee sponsorship at ABP's Producer Meetings. Using digital technology, AFSC speakers polled audiences for their thoughts on everything from LPI to moisture deficiency insurance. What did they find out, and what will they do with the data? Bre…
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