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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.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: moosroom.transistor.fm

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Episodes

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...

Episode 204 - Winter rain, how far can cattle walk for water, starting a grazing operation from scratch - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 08.01.2024 18:25

Dr. Joe and Brad discuss winter rain and the complications it causes. Then they get into a couple of questions about how far cattle can walk for water in the winter and Brad's advice for a grazing operation starting from scratch. Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -&...

Episode 203 - WCROC Case Study #2, respiratory deaths in weaning age calves - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 01.01.2024 21:18

Part 2 of our latest case study (part 1 is in episode 201). Dr. Joe and Bradley come back with more information and the next steps to get a handle on this 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...

Episode 202 - MN State Cattlemen's Annual Convention 2023 and our new teaching tool Helga the Hereford - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 25.12.2023 11:54

Dr. Joe runs down his highlights from the MN State Cattlemen's Association Annual Convention 2023 and his debut of the full-size cow model Helga the Hereford. Thanks for listening. Happy holidays! 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 Be...

Episode 201 - WCROC Case Study #1, respiratory deaths in weaning age calves - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 18.12.2023 24:26

Another case study series where the OG3 work through a problem. This is real-time problem solving where we find more questions than answers initially and have to go looking for the answers. Necropsy reports, on-the-ground observations, vaccines, and management on the list for today. Thanks for listening! Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and le...

Episode 200 - Outtakes from behind the scenes and our favorite episodes - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 11.12.2023 25:29

The OG3 are together to reflect on some of the best outtakes and best episodes from the past 200 episodes. 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 Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMN...

Episode 199 - Update on Dairy x Beef Animals at WCROC Dairy - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 04.12.2023 21:41

Brad and Emily discuss the beef on dairy project at WCROC. 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 198 - Injectable and intranasal vaccines at the same time in feedlot cattle - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 27.11.2023 19:37

Comparative effectiveness of intranasal and parenteral vaccines for prevention of bovine respiratory disease in feedlot heifers AABP Podcast - Have You Herd? - Richeson Richeson et al Paper 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...

Episode 197 - Aging in place on the farm, setting boundaries, and youth tractor safety - The Emily Show - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 20.11.2023 30:54

Most importantly, Bradley's daughter joins out of the gate to get her vote for her favorite beef and dairy breeds officially tallied. After, we fulfilled our promise to Emily for an Emily Show episode about safety and mental health. Thanks for listening! Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @U...

Episode 196 - BRD in dairy beef feedlot - case study #3 - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 13.11.2023 26:52

Listen to Episodes 191 and 193 before this episode! Part 3 in the case study of a Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) issue in a dairy beef feedlot. Dr. Joe visited the farm and has recommendations based on his visit. Thanks for listening. Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Faceb...

Episode 195 - Not feeling well? Go to the doctor and advocate for yourself - Brad and Lyme Disease - UMN Extension's The Moos Room 06.11.2023 20:31

Brad and Emily talk about Brad's last few months dealing with a mystery illness and his multiple trips to the doctor to get it figured out. Like farmers, Brad is stubborn and doesn't like the doctor, but it turns out it was important he took the time to go in. It also turns out stubbornness can be a good thing when you need to advocate for yourself. Thanks for listening! CDC Lyme Disease Questions...

Episode 194 - Case study of Klebsiella mastitis in a dairy herd - UMN Extension' The Moos Room 30.10.2023 14:10

Single episode case study on Klebsiella mastitis in a dairy herd. Dr. Joe walks through the problem, solutions, and most importantly, the mistakes he made along the way. 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 an...