University of Minnesota Extension

The Moos Room™

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Hosted by members of the University of Minnesota Extension Beef and Dairy Teams, The Moos Room discusses relevant topics to help beef and dairy producers be more successful. The information is evidence-based and presented as an informal conversation between the hosts and guests.

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Episodes

Episode 254 - Brad and Emily's State Fair Show 2024 - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 26.08.2024 24:42

Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Directory

Episode 253 - New information about testing and shedding duration for H5N1 - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 19.08.2024 11:25

New paper about H5N1 that has some information that is important for development for control programs related to H5N1 in dairy cattle. Spillover of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 virus to dairy cattle MN FAQ Document MN Department of Health request for PPE UMN Extension News USDA APHIS - Website FDA Updates Page MN Board of Animal Health - Website Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -...

Episode 252 - H5N1 Update - Colorado indoor only cats test positive for H5N1 - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 13.08.2024 8:18

Colorado announced that indoor only cats as well as indoor/outdoor cats have tested positive for the H5N1 virus that is currently circulating in dairy cows. CO Announcement MN FAQ Document MN Department of Health request for PPE UMN Extension News USDA APHIS - Website FDA Updates Page MN Board of Animal Health - Website Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612...

Episode 251 - H5N1 Influenza biosecurity recommendations for dairy producers #3 - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 12.08.2024 18:18

Dr. Joe gives specific action items related to biosecurity related to H5N1 in dairy cattle in part 3 of 3 in this series. MN FAQ Document MN Department of Health request for PPE UMN Extension News USDA APHIS - Website FDA Updates Page MN Board of Animal Health - Website Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UM...

Episode 250 - Who is Medgene? with Dr. Gary Bosch, Medgene Executive Vice President - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 05.08.2024 31:35

Dr. Joe and Brad are joined by Dr. Gary Bosch, Executive Vice President of Medgene, an innovative vaccine company. We discuss the platform Medgene uses and the advantages of having the technology in a cattle producer's toolbox. Medgenelabs.com Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafet...

Episode 249 - H5N1 Influenza biosecurity recommendations for dairy producers #2 - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 01.08.2024 16:17

Dr. Joe gives specific action items related to biosecurity related to H5N1 in dairy cattle in part 2 of 3 in this series. MN FAQ Document MN Department of Health request for PPE UMN Extension News USDA APHIS - Website FDA Updates Page MN Board of Animal Health - Website Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UM...

Episode 248 - H5N1 Influenza biosecurity recommendations for dairy producers #1 - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 29.07.2024 18:11

Dr. Joe gives specific action items related to biosecurity related to H5N1 in dairy cattle in part 1 of this series. MN FAQ Document MN Department of Health request for PPE UMN Extension News USDA APHIS - Website FDA Updates Page MN Board of Animal Health - Website Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoos...

Episode 247 - CO announces requirement for mandated bulk tank testing for all dairy herds - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 26.07.2024 10:04

7-26-24 - Dr. Joe discusses Colorado's decision to mandate bulk tank testing for all dairy farms and the potential implications for the rest of the states. MN FAQ Document MN Department of Health request for PPE UMN Extension News USDA APHIS - Website FDA Updates Page MN Board of Animal Health - Website Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and lea...

Episode 246 - Methane, seaweed, and genetics with Brad Heins - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 22.07.2024 22:00

Brad discusses methane emissions, feeding seaweed to cows, and possible genetic components of methane emissions. Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension...

Episode 245 - H5N1 Update - ELAP payment program for lost production due to H5N1 in dairy cattle - how much money is available?, update on human H5N1 cases 18.07.2024 12:57

7-18-24 - Dr. Joe reviews the ELAP payment program for lost production in dairy cattle associated with H5N1 infection and estimates how much money is available - it might be more than you think. Dr. Joe also reviews human cases announced by CDC. MN FAQ Document MN Department of Health request for PPE UMN Extension News USDA APHIS - Website FDA Updates Page MN Board of Animal Health - Website Quest...

Episode 244 - Sun Safety with Emily Krekelberg - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 15.07.2024 20:33

Emily and Brad discuss sun safety and heat safety. To be honest, most of the episode is Brad being bullied into wearing more sunscreen (as he should). Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health In...

Episode 243 - H5N1 Update - Control program comparisons, summer lull for influenza, and call for no lactating dairy cattle at MN State Fair 11.07.2024 6:47

7-11-24 - Dr. Joe answers some questions that have come up repeatedly lately about control programs, how influenza acts in the summer, and whether or not lactating dairy cattle should be at the state fair in 2024. MN FAQ Document MN Department of Health request for PPE UMN Extension News USDA APHIS - Website FDA Updates Page MN Board of Animal Health - Website Questions, comments, scathing rebutta...

Episode 242 - H5N1 Update - FSA payment program for lost production, biosecurity and permanent changes to dairy industry 09.07.2024 30:52

7-9-24 - The OG3 are together for the first time in a long time. We discuss some of the details of the FSA payment program for lost production and biosecurity changes that are coming for the dairy industry and likely will be here to stay. MN FAQ Document MN Department of Health request for PPE UMN Extension News USDA APHIS - Website FDA Updates Page MN Board of Animal Health - Website Questions, c...

Episode 241 - H5N1 Update - USDA payment plan, new FDA research agenda, and FAQ about MN BAH response plan 28.06.2024 30:17

6-28-24 - Dr. Discusses a press release from USDA, a new FDA agenda for research, and a MN BAH FAQ document that has information about the response plan for MN. MN FAQ Document MN Department of Health request for PPE UMN Extension News USDA APHIS - Website FDA Updates Page MN Board of Animal Health - Website Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 an...

Episode 240 - Beef on dairy crosses with Gail Carpenter - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 24.06.2024 38:30

Iowa Beef Center Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Directory

Episode 239 - H5N1 in cattle update - USDA epidemiologic document review - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 22.06.2024 29:06

6-21-24 - Dr. Joe discusses two USDA epidemiologic documents about the H5N1 in cattle outbreak. Michigan Dairy Herd and Poultry Flock Case Report National Epidemilogic Brief MN Department of Health request for PPE UMN Extension News USDA APHIS - Website FDA Updates Page MN Board of Animal Health - Website Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and l...

Episode 238 - H5N1 in cattle update - MN announces testing requirements for lactating cattle attending exhibitions/shows, still no response plan for MN - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 14.06.2024 14:18

6-14-24 - Dr. Joe discusses new requirements for testing for lactating dairy cows going to exhibitions/shows in MN and the lack of a response plan for MN at this time. MN Department of Health request for PPE UMN Extension News USDA APHIS - Website FDA Updates Page MN Board of Animal Health - Website Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave u...

Episode 237 - H5N1 detected in Minnesota dairy cattle - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 07.06.2024 7:55

6-7-24 - Dr. Joe discusses the first detections of H5N1 in MN dairy cattle. What do we know about what happens next and what do we not know at this time? Listen to find out. MN Department of Health request for PPE UMN Extension News USDA APHIS - Website FDA Updates Page MN Board of Animal Health - Website Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and l...

Episode 236 - H5N1 update - USDA FSIS announces results from cull dairy cow testing and voluntary bulk tank sampling program 28.05.2024 13:21

5-28-24 - Dr. Joe discusses results from a USDA FSIS study that sampled condemned cull dairy cows at slaughter facilities as well as a voluntary pilot program scheduled to roll-out in June that involves bulk tank sampling. MN Department of Health request for PPE UMN Extension News USDA APHIS - Website FDA Updates Page MN Board of Animal Health - Website Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -&g...

Episode 235 - May is Mental Health Awareness Month - Mailbag questions with Monica McConkey - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 27.05.2024 34:32

MNfarmstress.com - Resources for coping with farm and rural stress from the MN Department of Agriculture Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website...

Episode 234 - H5N1 update - What to do about shows/exhibitions, USDA announces indemnity for lost production, CDC announces second case in humans - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 24.05.2024 21:18

5-24-24 - Dr. Joe shares what he thinks are the next steps with shows exhibitions, discusses CDC announcing a second official case in humans, and goes over new USDA documents and announcements that include indemnity for lost milk production in impacted herds. MN Department of Health request for PPE UMN Extension News USDA APHIS - Website FDA Updates Page MN Board of Animal Health - Website Questio...

Episode 233 - Milk and meat are safe, H5N1 bulk tank testing data, H5N1 seroconversion in impacted populations - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 21.05.2024 21:22

5-21-24 - Dr. Joe discusses new data from FDA and USDA showing that milk and meat are safe. Dr. Joe reviews new data about bulk tank sampling and serology from studies done before the federal order was put into place. UMN Extension News USDA APHIS - Website FDA Updates Page MN Board of Animal Health - Website Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 a...

Episode 232 - A journey of healing with Lyme Disease with Alayna Bellquist - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 20.05.2024 57:53

Alayna Bellquist, a marine biologist living in California, shares her journey with Lyme Disease and her path to healing physically, mentally, and emotionally. Alayna Bellquist - Website @alaynabellquist on instagram MNfarmstress.com - Resources for coping with farm and rural stress from the MN Department of Agriculture Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-...

Episode 231 - May is mental health awareness month - questions from listeners with Emily Krekelberg - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 13.05.2024 33:06

Episode 230 - Further communication from USDA on H5N1 in cattle federal order and call for industry-led control plan - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 09.05.2024 21:49

5-9-24 - Dr. Joe discusses a new document from USDA regarding the April 24 federal order and calls for an industry-led control plan. UMN Extension News USDA APHIS - Website FDA Updates Page MN Board of Animal Health - Website Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @...