DairyVoice Podcast
143 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 23 hours ago - ★★★★ - 15 ratingsDairyVoice is a podcast, with new episodes available twice a month. The series has an exclusive focus on dairy producers and associated industry professionals that need help with cost-savings, efficiency, and other invaluable industry information. The podcast series, features expert speakers from across the United States on topics such as Cow Comfort, Business Management, dairy cash flow, and other current industry issues that arise.
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Mike Opperman and Dr. Joel Pankowski discuss building resiliency in the herd
July 12, 2024 17:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MBIn this episode, host Mike Opperman talks with Dr. Joel Pankowski of Arm & Hammer on resiliency in the herd, gut health, and pathogen mitigation. Dr. Pankowski explains that the best approach is to treat cows as elite athletes.
Tim Abbott of Showbox Sires Announces The Releases KINGME P
July 02, 2024 17:00 - 12 minutes - 8.94 MBTim Abbott of Showbox Sires talks with Andy and Tyler Carter of Carters Corner in Illinois on the newly released Showbox Sires bull KINGME-P 744HO17422. They discuss KINGME’s dam Noble 695-ET and what type of cow she is, what her best traits are and how did she stand out in their herd. KINGME is exclusively available through your Select Sires / Worldwide Sires distributor.
Joel Hastings and Mike Opperman Talk About the National Dairy Shrine and Their 75th Anniversary
June 28, 2024 22:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBJoel Hastings returns to DairyVoice to have a conversation with his longtime friend Mike Opperman about an organization that’s important to the dairy industry. The National Dairy Shrine, which is headquartered in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. In 2024, National Dairy Shrine is celebrating its 75th anniversary. Mike talks with Joel about special activities this year, scholarships, the Shrine’s history, and the upcoming banquet and annual meeting at World Dairy Expo. A lifetime membership to the ...
Natalie and Matt Sneller of Conant Acres in Canton, Maine discuss their operation
June 21, 2024 20:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBIn this episode of the New England Holstein Podcast, Betsy Bullard, of Turner, Maine, talks with Natalie and Matt Sneller of Conant Acres in Canton, Maine. They discuss Conant’s operation and holstein experience, along with what’s going on with their on-farm retail market and how it has developed over time.
Judy Moody and Dr. David Cook Talk About Data Tracking and Use on the Farm
June 14, 2024 18:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBIn this episode of DairyVoice, Connie Kuber of Sealpro Silage Barrier Films and Connor Agriscience talks with Judy Moody of Dairy One and Dr. David Cook of BoviSync on the benefits of having tracking software to monitor the current Avian Flu issue. They also discuss what’s coming next that will improve our animal care and give some ideas on how to make it easier for farmers to use the information collected to make decisions going forward.
Dan Meihak and Tami Tollenaar Talk about Lely Robotics and the Future
June 10, 2024 20:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBIn this episode of DairyVoice, Connie Kuber of Sealpro Silage Barrier Films and Connor Agriscience talks with Dan Meihak and Tami Tollenaar of Lely on their robotic system. They discuss the biggest issues when installing a system, the top benefits, including how the cows react and how they are introduced to new systems. To find out what’s new in dairy robotics, this is a great podcast to listen to.
Abbott & Duckett of Showbox Sires Release Hazard PP
June 06, 2024 20:00 - 10 minutes - 6.95 MBTim Abbott and Mike Duckett of Showbox Sires discuss their immediate release of Hazard PP, available through Select Sires or Worldwide Sires distributors. 744HO17073 Hazard PP has certain traits that will be very popular. Tim and Mike discuss what these are and the family history of this bull. To find out more, go to ShowboxSires.com.
Brandt Kreuscher and Erica Tessmann Discuss Merck’s New Technology That Revolutionizes Calf Care
June 02, 2024 19:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBConnie Kuber from ConnorAgriscience and Sealpro Silage Barrier Films talks with Brandt Kreuscher and Erica Tessmann of Merck Animal Health about their new technology SENSEHUB® Dairy Youngstock. The product is the first of its kind and revolutionizes calf care. By attaching an LED ear tag at birth, employees can detect quicker and act faster to prioritize care of the most vulnerable group on the farm.
Tim Abbott & Mike Duckett Discuss the New Showbox Sires Release Heritage P
May 30, 2024 22:00 - 9 minutes - 6.31 MBIn this Showbox Sires episode of the Evolution of the Great Cow, Tim Abbott and Mike Duckett talk about their new release of the bull Heritage P. 744HO17072 Heritage PRC is available through Showbox Sires exclusively through your Select Sires / Worldwide Sires distributor. They explain the upside to using a bull with this blood line. Heritage has a medium stature with udder traits showing a high wide rear udder and Mike and Tim feel that there are alot of lines in the red breed that he is go...
Tim Abbott talks with James & Steph Doherty of Firstlook Genetics in the UK
May 25, 2024 00:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBJames & Steph Doherty now run Firstlook Genetics from Ivy House Farm in Shropshire, UK. Their focus is a commercially sound herd blending type, production and health traits built upon a strong foundation of the worlds finest cow families. In this episode of DairyVoice, Tim Abbott of Showbox Sires talks with James and Steph about their business, history, and why they have such passion for breeding and marketing great cows. James & Steph have an upcoming global sale on June 15 beginning 1-1...
New England Holstein Podcast: Betsy Bullard talks with Greg Norris
May 25, 2024 00:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBIn this episode of the New England Holstein Association Podcast, Betsy Bullard talks with Greg Norris, exploring how his Junior activities have helped in his life and career.
Connie Kuber & Dr. Joe Harner talk about heat abatement
May 17, 2024 20:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBWith summer approaching, Dr. Joe Harner discusses heat abatement with DairyVoice host Connie Kuber of Sealpro Silage Barrier Films and Connor Agriscience. Dr. Harner explains how increasing temperatures impact the dairy industry and what temperature a cow starts experiencing a heat effect. Heat stress on a cow is cumulative and impacts milk production in several ways. Dr. Harner gives different strategies to combat heat stress. Joe Harner is internationally recognized for his engineering kn...
Connie Kuber Talks With Midwest Dairy’s New CEO Corey Scott
May 12, 2024 18:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBIn this episode, Connie Kuber of Connor Agriscience and Sealpro silage Barrier Films talks with Corey Scott, the new CEO of Midwest Dairy. They discuss Corey’s history, what Midwest Dairy does, and what her top priorities are going forward.
Cheryl Mohn & Dana Casto Talk About Udder Tech Celebrating Its 30th Year
May 03, 2024 21:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBIn this episode of DairyVoice, Connie Kuber of Sealpro Silage Barrier Films and Connor AgriScience talks with Cheryl Mohn & Dana Casto of Udder Tech. Udder Tech is celebrating its 30th year and Connie dives in to how the company started, their challenges, the future, and Udder Tech’s big announcement… a new color!
Tim Abbott Talks With Olympic Athlete Elle Purrier St. Pierre About Her Career Running And Dairy Life
April 28, 2024 23:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBIn this DairyVoice podcast series, “The Evolution of the Great Cow”, host Tim Abbott of Showbox Sires talks with Elle Purrier St. Pierre about her life as an olympic athlete, growing up on the farm, and how she manages both. Elle Purrier St. Pierre is an American track and field athlete who specializes in middle-distance and long-distance running. She won a gold medal in the 3000 meters at the 2024 World Athletics Indoor Championships in Glasgow. Purrier also represented the United States at...
Betsy Bullard & Nicole Schwab on New England Holstein Youth
April 28, 2024 22:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBIn this episode of the New England Holstein Association podcast, Betsy Bullard talks with Nicole Schwab about all things New England Holstein youth. One of the stronger youth programs in the industry, Nicole gives insight in what our young people do and the hard work that goes in to these efforts.
Part 2: Eric Dorr of Stillwater Animal Technologies Continues Discussion on Silage Prep
April 19, 2024 19:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBIn Part 2 of this podcast, Connie Kuber of Sealpro Silage Barrier Films continues her discussion with Eric Dorr of Stillwater Animal Technologies on problems and solutions with your silage. For part 1, you can go to: https://dairybusiness.com/eric-dorr-of-stillwater-animal-technologies-on-all-thing-silage-part-1/
Part 1: Eric Dorr of Stillwater Animal Technologies on all thing silage - process, problems, and saving money
April 15, 2024 05:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBThis is a 2-part podcast. In part 1 of this DairyVoice podcast, Connie Kuber of Sealpro Silage Barrier Films interviews Eric Dorr of Stillwater Animal Technologies on problems and solutions with your silage. This podcast is packed with so much information and is so valuable for the dairy farmer, we split it in to 2 parts. A money-saving must-listen for all dairy farms.
Raising high quality beef/dairy cross calves
April 05, 2024 22:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBIn this episode, Connie Kuber of Connor Agriscience and Sealpro Silage Barrier Films speaks with Melissa Holtz of Purina. They talk about how to start calves out on a beef X dairy program, the facilities needed, nutritional considerations and weening, among other issues. Purina has put a considerable effort in studying what to do to help them during their growing stage.
Special Edition DairyVoice Podcast Featuring Jamie Jonker of NMPF on Recent Avian Flu in Cows
March 28, 2024 22:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBThis past Monday, a report was released on the recent disease event in dairy cattle with reports of affected herds in in 2 states. Samples submitted from dairy cattle affected were confirmed by the USDA to have highly pathogenic avian Influenza. In this special episode of DairyVoice, Connie Kuber of Connor Agriscience and Sealpro silage Barrier Films speaks with Jamie Jonker, Chief Science Officer for the National Milk Producers Federation. They discuss specifically what has been found so f...
New England Holstein Marketing Over the Years
March 21, 2024 15:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBIn this episode of the New England Holstein Association podcast, host Betsy Bullard meets with Dave Kennett & Karen Wheatley. They discuss marketing over the years and talk about their favorite cows. They also discuss Robeth Holsteins upcoming The Legacy of Liberty Hill sale on April 27th, featuring 40 years of Robeth breeding, a 30 year PBR with herds grazing on the same pasture since the 1950s.
Tim Abbott talks with Arjun Singh of Lawwal Holsteins in New Zealand on their upcoming sale April 19
March 15, 2024 22:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBIn this episode, Tim Abbott of Showbox Sires talks with Arjun Singh of Lawwal Holsteins in New Zealand on their upcoming sale Friday April 19, 2024, expecting around 800 people. Both discuss some of the top name cows in the industry and then, surprisingly, Arjun Singh begins interviewing Tim Abbott. This one is a must-listen.
John Ellsworth Talks about Dairy in 2023 and Where to Focus Your Business Going Forward
March 07, 2024 22:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBConnie Kuber of Connor AgriScience and Sealpro Silage Barrier Films talks with well-known dairy business financial consultant, John Ellsworth of Success Strategies. John, a regular DairyBusiness News contributor, discusses cash flow issues that many farms are experiencing and how to get through them. Connie and John cover the impact of inflation, feed costs, labor and supplier issues and diversification of the dairy farm. You can contact John Ellsworth at [email protected] with an...
Mary Ellen Charter, Larry Lightfoote and Benja Sanchez Talk About Mastitis Management
March 02, 2024 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBIn this episode of DairyVoice, Connie Kuber of Connor Agriscience and Sealpro Silage Barrier Films talks with Mary Ellen Charter of Dairy One, Benja Sanchez Dominguez, Larry Lightfoote of Lightland Farms. They discuss their goals in handling mastitis management and what tools they use to get ahead of this problem. Lightland Farms recently received an award from the National Mastitis Council and they share tips for other dairies on mastitis management.
Betsy Bullard Hosts The Inaugural New England Holstein Association Podcast
February 22, 2024 22:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBIn episode 1 of this Inaugural New England Holstein Association podcast, host Betsy Bullard of Turner, Maine talks with Nate Robertson of Bohanon Farm and Contoocook Creamery. Betsy is from Brigeen Farms and is currently the area 1 director for Holstein USA. She and Nate discuss the association’s history, youth activities for well over 100 years, and iconic New England cows. This once-a-month series dives in to topics and upcoming events for the New England Holstein Association audience. Ea...
The Evolution of the Great Cow Series With Tim Abbott & Brian Leslie on The Three Pillars to Success
February 16, 2024 22:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBTim Abbott of Showbox Sires continues with his series, The Evolution of the Great Cow. In this episode, Tim speaks with one of the truly great cow men in the world, Brian Leslie of Australia. They discuss the three pillars to success in owning and breeding great cattle. Genetics, management and care, and marketing are the formula for success.
Gabriela Acetoze and Brian Lammers of ADM on transition cow challenges, how to face them and how Nexulin works.
February 10, 2024 00:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBConnie Kuber of Connor AgriScience and Sealpro silage Barrier Films talks with Gabriela Acetoze and Brian Lammers of ADM, where they discuss transition cows. Connie asks for the top three challenges faced by transition cows, especially first calf heifers, and how we help transition cows overcome these challenges. Gabriele and Brian also talk about Nexulin and how it works, along with the results they have seen. You can find more information on Nexulin at https://www.adm.com.
Darcie Sullivan of Dairy One on milk quality and why testing is so important
February 03, 2024 22:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBConnie Kuber of Connor AgriScience and Sealpro silage Barrier Films speaks with Darcie Sullivan, who is the dairy records service manager at Dairy One. They talk about milk quality and why testing is so important. Darcie explains what farms need to have prepared for a test day, the accuracy of test results, benefits from testing, and the future of milk testing.
Tim Abbott and Mike Duckett of Showbox Sires Introduce Heath
January 31, 2024 23:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBTim Abbott talks with Mike Duckett, Paul Trapp of Semex and Frank Regan on the new Showbox Sires release 744HO00201 HEATH. They discuss the pedigree and the great cows on top and the bottom side of the pedigree and a focus on how Heath will breed.
Dr. Kelly Reed of Diamond V Talks About Calf Health and Immunity
January 19, 2024 22:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBIn this episode, Connie Kuber of Sealpro Silage Barrier Films and Connor Agriscience interviews Dr. Kelly Reed of Diamond V on calf health and immunity. Connie asks Dr. Reed about the impact on the cow during dry period and what effect this has on the calf’s health and immunity, questions on newborn calf immunity, the importance of colostrum, and a deep dive in to heat stress. The discussion gives some management practices that calf raisers can do to increase their success.
Tim Abbott and Mike Duckett talk about Showbox Sires latest addition - Hendrix
January 11, 2024 22:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBIn this DairyVoice episode, Showbox Sires Tim Abbott and Mike Duckett talk about Hendrix. Select Sires has been instrumental in developing this bull both top and bottom side of the pedigree. Kevin Jorgensen and Frank Regan join Tim and Mike to talk about this incredible animal. This 11 generation Sire stack is a WHOS WHO in the breed and the panel takes a deep dive into the history.
Matt Dodd with Diamond V on Productive Life and why the first 60 days are critical
December 28, 2023 21:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBIn this episode of DairyVoice, Connie Kuber of Connor Agriscience and Sealpro silage barrier silage Barriers speaks with Matt Dodd, DVM and Ruminant Field Technical Specialist with Diamond V. They discuss the concept of Productive Life and why the first 60 days are so critical. They talk about the long-term effects of Bovine Respiratory Disease and new approaches being developed to safeguard these young animals. As a technical service specialist for Diamond V, Dr. Dodd is responsible for p...
Dr. Dale Woerner answers questions on dairy beef animals
December 15, 2023 22:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBThe interest in dairy beef animals has never been higher. In this episode of the DairyVoice podcast, Connie Kuber of Connor AgriScience and Sealpro Silage Barrier Film speaks with Dr. Dale Woerner, Cargill Endowed Professor in Meat Science at Texas Tech University. His research has recently focused on dairy beef animals and how dairy beef animals compare to beef animals or finished dairy animals. The differences in how these animals are raised, what stages of life they are weaned and advice ...
Tim Abbott talks with Chris Hill, Marty Matlock and ,Eric Olstad on the upcoming Music City Celebration Sale
December 01, 2023 00:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBThis Nashville, Tennessee Sale has become THE go-to event for the past 7 years. This year’s event will be December 9 - 11 and is expected to be the best yet. In this podcast, host Tim Abbott speaks with Chris Hill, Marty Matlock and Eric Olstad about the event.
Joel Hastings, Dave Rama and Tim Abbott Discuss The Horace Backus Memorabilia Sale
November 17, 2023 20:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBHastings, Rama and Abbott talk about the upcoming sale and the effect Horace Backus has had on their lives. This is a truly one-of-a-kind collection of Holstein sale catalogs and historical memorabilia from the personal collection of Holstein legend Horace Backus and it will be offered in an online auction on November 28 – 29 and 30 via cowbuyer.com. During his career of more than 65 years as a leading sale manager and unrivaled pedigree expert, Horace Backus may have done more than any o...
Dr. Geof Smith & Dr. Matthew Boyle from Zoetis talk about calf care
November 03, 2023 21:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBDairyVoice host Connie Kuber of Connor Agriscience and Sealpro Silage Barriers sits down with Dr. Geof Smith and Dr. Matthew Boyle from Zoetis to discuss calf care and the investments dairy producers make in their future herd. The big question - How to economically raise your calves? The podcast covers feeding strategies, genetic selection through genomics and more intensive breeding programs.
Tim Abbott of Showbox Sires introduces their new bull Flash
October 20, 2023 19:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBIn the ongoing DairyVoice podcast series The Evolution of the Great Cow, Tim Abbott and Mike Duckett of Showbox Sires, along with Jamie Black, introduce their new bull Flash. Flash is the Tatoo son out of Oakfield Solomon Footloose, the 96 point word champion cow. He will be available exclusively through Select Sires.
Krysta Harden of USDEC on the recent mission to Mexico and IDF’s upcoming World Dairy Summit
October 13, 2023 19:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBKrysta Harden, president and CEO of the U.S. Dairy Export Council, speaks with DairyVoice host Connie Kuber of Sealpro Silage Barriers on what USDEC does, the recent mission to Mexico and IDF’s upcoming World Dairy Summit.
Niall Kiely, COO of AgrosMilk talks about their data collection system for processors
September 29, 2023 17:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBConnie Kuber of Sealpro Silage Barriers and Connor Agriscience speaks with Niall Kiely of AgrosMilk. They discuss how dairy processors can use information to help their members, integrate a customer payment system, and how this relates to the human part of the equation.
100th DairyVoice Podcast! Tim Abbott and Mike Duckett host a discussion on World Dairy Expo
September 27, 2023 22:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBIn this, the 100th episode of DairyVoice podcast, Tim Abbott and Mike Duckett host a Showbox discussion with Tom Morris, Peter Vail, Dave Bollig, and Randy Frasier. They talk with this iconic panel about World Dairy Expo through the years, what it means to them and why the event is so special and important to the industry. Their insight and views of the event and the history behind them is a must-listen for breeders everywhere. This podcast is a continuation of the DairyVoice podcast serie...
Connie Kuber speaks with Elisa Tavilli of Ozolea, who are providing a new product for intra-mammary use
September 15, 2023 17:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBConnie Kuber of Sealpro Silage Barriers and Connor Agriscience looks at Ozolea-Mast, a non-pharmaceutical veterinary product for intra-mammary use, that is hitting the U.S. market. This product provides healing at the early stages of udder problems and is a new way to take care of your cows and their udder health. They discuss how it is made, how it works and the benefits of Ozolea-Mast. Ozolea will be at World Dairy Expo.
Thomas Matthews of Dairy One talks about technology on the dairy farm
September 01, 2023 21:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBConnie Kuber of Sealpro Silage Barriers speaks with Thomas Matthews, a Dairy Specialist with Dairy One. His technical acumen, along with his family history with Milky Way Farm, give him a unique perspective on the trend to incorporate more technology in the dairy.
Tony Hall of Lallemand on heat stress, why it matters and ways to help cows stay a little cooler
August 18, 2023 18:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBTony Hall of Lallemand Animal Nutrition talks with Connie Kuber of Sealpro Silage Barriers about heat stress, why it matters and ways to help cows stay a little cooler. A deep dive in to practices to manage heat stress in your herd.
Tim Abbott of Showbox Sires interviews David Thorbahn, President & CEO of Select Sires.
August 03, 2023 17:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBIn the continuing series The Evolution of the Great Cow, Tim Abbott speaks with David Thorbahn of Select Sires about his career, family, and the new sales alliance between Showbox sires and Select Sires. Select Sires and Semex are the exclusive sales network companies for Showbox Sires.
Tim Abbott Talks With Paul Larmer of Semex About The Evolution Of The Great Cow
July 13, 2023 19:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBIn this episode, Tim Abbott of Showbox Sires interviews Paul Larmer of Semex about his personal history and passion for the industry. They also discuss Semex and the new partnership with Showbox Sires.
How dairy producers can take advantage of solar energy
July 02, 2023 20:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBMike Opperman of Black Dirt Communications speaks with Josh Cordle, the CEO of Sun Farmers Group about How dairy producers can take advantage of solar energy. They talk about using farm land that is otherwise not usable, the Inflation Reduction Act and associated tax incentives, and how solar energy can help a dairy producer with their sustainability footprint. The bottom line… it has to make financial sense to the farmer. For more information, go to https://sunfarmersgroup.com/
John Ellsworth & dairy farmer Paul Danbom of Hilmar, California on labor, diversification, and management techniques
June 16, 2023 20:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBJohh Ellsworth of Success Strategies speaks with dairy farmer Paul Danbom of Hilmar, California. Their timely discussion covers challenges, opportunities and the huge issue of lack of profitability. They focus on milk income, feed costs, bank relationships, and the highs and lows of manure management programs. As is pointed out in this podcast, “Nothing breeds wisdom like experience!”
The Evolution Of The Great Cow Part 1 With Tim Abbott
June 09, 2023 18:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBTim Abbott hosts this episode of DairyVoice with part 1 of the series ‘The Evolution of the Great Cow’. In this episode, Tim speaks with David Hardesty and Mike Duckett. They talk about the history of Harvue with a special focus on the history of Frosty.
An in-depth discussion on technology and its impact on dairy labor efficiency
June 02, 2023 21:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBMike Opperman with Black Dirt Communications hosts this episode of DairyVoice and he talks about technology and its impact on labor efficiency. The episode is a panel, including Stephanie Schroeder from Waikato Milking Systems, Tomas Vera of Contec Group-MADCAP, Ben Russell of Mastaplex, and Ray Williams from Gallagher. The podcast discusses how dairy producers can invest in technology to make sure it is implemented properly on their dairy? And, why should they embrace the change of adopting...
Dr. Renato Schmidt of Lallemand Animal Nutrition on Innoculants
May 12, 2023 18:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBConnie Kuber of Connor AgriScience and Sealpro Silage Barriers talks with Dr. Renato Schmidt of Lallemand Animal Nutrition on inoculants. They discuss the Bacteria and enzymes that help farmers make silage, the several options for dairy producers to choose from, and making the right decision on balance of quality, your research and knowledge when going forward. Front end and back end bacteria are covered, along with how the enzymes work during the fermentation period.