Bovine Banter

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.

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 intended to be a substitute for veterinary medical advi...

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 Extension

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 .  

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 Extension

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 Assistant, Department of Veterinary and Biomedical S...

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. 

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

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 of a licensed Doctor of Veterinary Medicine o...

Join Dr. Lisa Holden as she talks with Mr. Allen Behrer, a dairy producer who shares his safety story from an accident and Ms. Linda Fetzer from the Penn State Ag Safety Team who shares some key resources for safety on the farm.

In this episode Dr. Ken Griswold shares his experience about a time he was exposed to silo gas when working on a corn silage research study. Dr. Griswold talks about the best practices to use when working in or around a silo in order to prevent silo gas poisoning. The content of this podcast, including text, graphics, and images is educational only and not intended to be a substitute for veterinar...

Abbie Spackman with AgrAbility PA provides a program overview and description of technologies that have assisted dairy producers in PA. Dairy farmer, Wayne Klock, shares his story.  Episode host: Ginger Fenton interviews Abbie Spackman and Wayne Klock

In this episode, Jonas Fisher, a Farmer in Lancaster County, and John Tyson, an Ag Engineer with the Penn State Dairy Team discuss a personal story regarding manure safety and best practices when dealing with potential manure gas.  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 t...

In this episode, Dr. Soder, research animal scientist with the USDA agricultural research service, discusses some of her research studies regarding interseeding forage crops in corns and potential applied benefits for dairy and beef producers.

In this episode, we'll explore two research projects being conducted by Dr. Kevin Harvatine, Professor of Nutritional Physiology at Penn State University. He is looking at the effects of feeding fat supplements to cows along with monitoring characteristics of dairy foods such as butter that are produced from cows that are fed certain fat supplements.  Episode host and guest: host -Ginger Fent...

In this episode, Dr. Chad Dechow, an Associate Professor of Dairy Cattle Genetics from Penn State University, discusses his recent research relating dairy cow genetics to feed utilization efficiency.  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 advic...

In this episode, Esteban Jimenez, a graduate student at Penn State University will discuss his current research projects. 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 of a licensed Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or other licensed or certified ve...

In this episode Dr. Piotr Borawski from the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland will share some information about the Polish dairy industry and the impact of the energy crisis in Europe on cropping and renewable energy in Poland.  Dr. Borawski was a recent visiting professor at Penn State who participated in collaborative teaching and research projects.  

In this episode, Virginia Ishler and Tim Beck, members of the dairy extension team from Penn State University, discuss how small grains are typically fed in Pennsylvania and the financial impact growing and feeding small grains can have on dairy operations.  The content of this podcast, including text, graphics, and images is educational only and not intended to be a substitute for veterinary medi...

In this episode, Sarah Potts and Amanda Grev, both extension specialists from the University of Maryland, discuss the ins and outs of grazing small grain forages. 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 of a licensed Doctor of Veterinary M...

Join us to learn more from Dr. Heather Karsten about the latest agroecosystems research.  Learn about pros and cons of double cropping and cover cropping. 

Episode 10.2: Getting the Most out of Small Grain Forages on Your Dairy: Part II (ft. Dr. Roth and Del Voight)

Episode 10.1: Getting the Most out of Small Grain Forages on Your Dairy: Part I (ft. Dr. Roth and Del Voight)

In this episode, Dr. Robert Van Saun, a professor and dairy extension veterinarian from Penn State University, discusses how nutrition can impact the prevalence of mastitis on dairy farms and what nutrients are important when considering mastitis prevention.  The content of this podcast, including text, graphics, and images is educational only and not intended to be a substitute for veterinary med...