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 229 - UMN Extension MN Climate Adaptation Partnership (MCAP) with Katie Black - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 06.05.2024 37:48

Katie Black joins Emily and Bradley to discuss the MN Climate Adaptation Partnership (MCAP) and her role in helping agriculture be more resilient. 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 Instag...

Episode 228 - FDA: milk is safe, USDA: meat is safe, Michigan announces state requirements, clarity for movements related to federal guidance - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 02.05.2024 16:44

5-2-24 - Dr. Joe discusses milk and meat safety announcements from FDA and USDA as well as potential state requirements for H5N1 in dairy cattle. Also a brief section on clarity for cattle movement related to the federal guidance document. UMN Extension News USDA APHIS - Website FDA Updates Page MN Board of Animal Health - Website Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu...

Episode 227 - USDA APHIS guidance document for federal order requiring H5N1 pre-movement testing for lactating dairy cattle crossing state lines - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 29.04.2024 18:08

4-29-24 - Dr. Joe discusses what veterinarians and producers need to know from the guidance document for the federal order requiring H5N1 pre-movement testing for lactating dairy cattle crossing state lines UMN Extension - Press Release 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 226 - Commercial milk supply safe, USDA issues federal order requiring premovement testing for lactating dairy cattle moving across state lines 26.04.2024 11:48

4-25-24 - Dr. Joe reviews USDA's Federal Order requiring premovement testing for lactating dairy cattle moving across state lines. USDA APHIS - Website with access to FAQ 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 -> @UM...

Episode 225 - Combining cows and solar panels - Agrivoltaics with Brad Heins - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 22.04.2024 20:08

Dr. Bradley J Heins, PhD tenured professor, has some thoughts on the potential for cows, crops, and solar panels all sharing the same land. 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 -&g...

Episode 224 - Updates and new FAQ document from USDA APHIS for H5N1 in cattle - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 18.04.2024 11:35

4-18-24 - Dr. Joe has updates on states impacted and jumps on his angry soapbox while going through a new FAQ document from USDA APHIS. USDA APHIS - Website with access to FAQ, Recommendations, and Testing Guide CDC Announcement - 4-1-24 MN Board of Animal Health - Website Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter ->...

Episode 223 - Anticipatory stress and H5N1 in cattle with Emily Krekelberg - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 18.04.2024 17:21

MNfarmstress.com - Resources for coping with farm and rural stress from the MN Department of Agriculture USDA APHIS - Website with access to FAQ, Recommendations, and Testing Guide CDC Announcement - 4-1-24 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...

Episode 222 - Update on a name for Influenza A in cattle, clinical picture, and suggested treatments for impacted farms - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 15.04.2024 21:58

4-15-24 - Dr. Joe has updates on states impacted, a name for the virus and the disease, and what farmers can expect in terms of clinical picture and treatment of cattle if they are impacted by the illness. USDA APHIS - Website with access to FAQ, Recommendations, and Testing Guide CDC Announcement - 4-1-24 MN Board of Animal Health - Website Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosr...

Episode 221 - A history of Influenza A in cattle - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 05.04.2024 19:16

4-5-24 - Dr. Joe walks through a brief history of Influenza A in cattle courtesy of an excellent review paper. Influenza A in Bovine Species: A Narrative Literature Review USDA APHIS - Website with access to FAQ, Recommendations, and Testing Guide CDC Announcement - 4-1-24 MN Board of Animal Health - Website Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 an...

Episode 220 - New USDA resources, diagnostic testing, practical PPE, pre-movement testing - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 04.04.2024 13:45

4-4-24 - Dr. Joe's thoughts on new USDA resources and their recommendations for PPE and premovement testing. USDA APHIS - Website with access to FAQ, Recommendations, and Testing Guide CDC Announcement - 4-1-24 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 @UMNFarmSa...

Episode 219 - CDC reports Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) infection in a person in the U.S. 02.04.2024 10:06

4-1-24 - Updates from Dr. Joe from the newest USDA announcement and a CDC announcement. USDA APHIS Announcement - 4-1-24 USDA APHIS - Website CDC Announcement - 4-1-24 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 -> @UMNDairy YouTube ->...

Episode 218 - Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza confirmed on Idaho and Michigan dairy farms - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 29.03.2024 15:06

3-29-24 - Updates from Dr. Joe from the newest USDA announcement and an announcement from Idaho State USDA APHIS Announcement - 3-29-24 USDA APHIS - Website Idaho State Department of Agriculture Release 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 Fac...

Episode 217 - Diagnostic sampling, transmission, biosecurity, and Koch's Postulates 29.03.2024 20:01

Dr. Joe goes over common questions that are coming in to try and provide some guidance for what to do next. USDA APHIS - Press Release USDA APHIS - Website MN Board of Animal Health - Website UMN Extension Press Release Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDai...

Episode 216 - Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) identified in Texas and Kansas dairy cattle - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 26.03.2024 13:59

Dr. Joe discusses a press release from USDA APHIS about cattle testing positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. USDA APHIS - Press Release USDA APHIS - Website MN Board of Animal Health - Website UMN Extension Press Release Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -&...

Episode 215 - Pairing cattle risk with operational environment risk for feedlot success - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 25.03.2024 21:17

Dr. Joe discusses matching cattle risk categories with an honest assessment of operational environment risk. Cattle have an ability to buffer stress but it is limited and dependent on management. Thanks for listening. Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy...

Episode 214 - County Highlight - Pipestone County, MN with Melissa Runck - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 18.03.2024 35:36

We dive into agriculture and the community in Pipestone County, MN with Local Extension Educator Melissa Runck. A great community with all species of livestock, and plenty of events to highlight. Thank you for listening. Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDa...

Episode 213 - Post treatment intervals in feedlot cattle - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 11.03.2024 18:16

Comparison of gamithromycin post-treatment intervals for beef cattle naturally affected with bovine respiratory disease 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 Ex...

Episode 212 - Parlor efficiency vs Milking efficiency - Bimodal milking - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 04.03.2024 29:00

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 Director

Episode 211 - How to help a calf immediately after an assisted calving - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 26.02.2024 23:31

The OG3 talk about how to (and how not to) help a calf immediately following an assisted calving. Good skills to know for both beef or dairy producers. Thank you for listening. 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...

Episode 210 - Reliable genetic test for fertility, health, and longevity? - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 19.02.2024 30:53

Emily, Dr. Joe, and Bradley J Heins, PhD, Tenured Professor, debate a listener question - Is there a reliable genetic test for fertility, health, and longevity for beef and dairy cattle? There is a fired-up Dr. Bradley J Heins in this episode and you don't want to miss the spectacle. Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twi...

Episode 209 - Salmonella dublin in calves, an overview - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 12.02.2024 24:53

A listener question came in about what to do once Samonella dublin has been identified on your farm. A ton to think about and a borderline information overload in this one, but a good overview to start tackling the problem. Thank you for listening. Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarm...

Episode 208 - Mailbag, plans for research, educational programming, and what we want to learn in 2024 - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 05.02.2024 34:07

Joe, Brad, and Emily are finally together to talk about what they have going for 2024 - research, educational programming, and learning all on the table. What will Brad dive into for research, what will Emily tackle in the mental health and safety world, and what will Dr. Joe get on his soapbox about in 2024? Listen to find out. Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or...

Episode 207 - Calf mortality case study #5 - BVD case study closure - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 29.01.2024 9:42

Dr. Joe wraps up this case study in the final episode of a calf mortality issue on a cow-calf operation that has taken 2 years to get figured out. Hope you enjoy the closure of the case. Thank you for listening! Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTu...

Episode 206 - How do the cows and Brad survive outside at -40°F? - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 22.01.2024 22:43

Brad and Emily discuss how Brad and the cows survive when the temps drop to extremely low temps with wind chills making it even worse. Thanks for listening. 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 Hea...

Episode 205 - Goal setting on the farm with Emily Krekelberg on the Emily Show - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 15.01.2024 21:46

In a version of "The Emily Show," Emily and Joe talk about goal setting on the farm and different approaches to getting to those goals. Thanks for listening! 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 He...