Dairy Good Dawgs

In this episode of Dairy Good Dawgs, host Sophie Dupont sat down with Farrah Newberry, the CEO of the Dairy Alliance, to discuss the organization's role in supporting dairy farmers across the Southeast and strengthening consumer confidence in dairy. Farrah shares her journey to becoming CEO and offers insight into the Dairy Alliance's mission, from nutrition education to consumer outreach and farm...

In this episode of Dairy Good Dawgs, hosts Dr. Jillian Bohlen and Sophie Dupont sit down with Jing Gao, a Ph. D. student in the Animal and Dairy Science Department at the University of Georgia. Jing shares her journey into dairy science, what led her to pursue graduate school, and the research she is conducting as part of her doctoral program. We also discuss some of the most interesting lessons s...

In this episode of Dairy Good Dawgs, host Sophie Dupont sits down with Greg Kowalewski, manager of Aurora-Oakwood Dairy, to discuss how Nedap SmartSight camera technology is transforming hoof health monitoring and on-farm decision-making. Greg highlights how integrating data-driven tools with practical management strategies can enhance operational efficiency, improve labor utilization, and elevate...

In this episode of Dairy Good Dawgs, co-hosts Sophie Dupont and Dr. Jillian Bohlen sit down with Ken McCarty, co-owner of McCarty Family Farms, a fourth-generation dairy farming operation. Ken shares the history of his family’s farms, discusses the role technology plays in their operation, and explains how sustainability practices can be implemented with support to remain economical. He also offer...

Dairy Good Dawgs co-hosts Dr. Jillian Bohlen and Sophie Dupont sat down with Animal and Dairy Science senior Kayleigh Smith to share how she found community and purpose in the University of Georgia dairy program. From student activities and competitions to defining her career path, Kayleigh reflects on the experiences that shaped her college journey. She also offers thoughtful advice for incoming...

Dairy Good Dawgs host Sophie Dupont sits down with Jacqi Coleman and Bridgett Hilshey from Dairy Management Inc. to dig into how DMI is supporting dairy farmers today—and preparing for what’s next. This episode explores their roles at DMI, the visions and intentions behind DMI's Dairy Navigator Platform, and upcoming tools, initiatives, and priorities DMI has planned for 2026. Whether you’re a dai...

Preparing a heifer for the show ring is a dedicated and immersive effort. Part of that is learning how nutrition, consistency, and daily care shape healthy, productive animals. In this episode of Dairy Good Dawgs, host Dr. Jillian Bohlen is joined by dairy nutritionist and dairyman Matt Mitchell for a practical, down-to-earth conversation focused on helping youth exhibitors understand the “why” be...

In this episode of Dairy Good Dawgs, co-hosts Dr. Jillian Bohlen and Sophie Dupont sit down with Dr. Emmanuel Rollin from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine for an in-depth conversation on mastitis management and the judicious use of antibiotics in dairy cattle. Drawing on his experience in milk quality diagnostics and herd health, Dr. Rollins breaks down the most common mast...

In this episode of Dairy Good Dawgs, host Dr. Jillian Bohlen sits down with Ansley Roper, a UT Extension Specialist, for an inside look at the SDBII grant program. Ansley shares her experience working closely with producers, discusses emerging trends in agricultural investment, provides insight on the SDBII program timeline, and highlights potential pitfalls in the grant writing process. Whether y...

Welcome to the Dairy Good Dawgs Podcast, a new series from the UGA Dairy Team. In this episode, Dr. Jillian Bohlen talks with her co-host Sophie Dupont, a master's student from the Department of Animal and Dairy Science at the University of Georgia, about her journey into the dairy industry. Coming from a non-farm background, Sophie shares her experiences finding her place in agriculture, offering...