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The low-down on deferred grazing | Ep. 64

Talking Dairy - October 17, 2023 19:00 - 16 minutes
Many farmers are looking for ways to get better value from their pasture, get through NIWA’s predicted El Niño summer, and control on-farm costs. Could deferred grazing provide a solution for some farmers?  In this episode, you’ll get the low-down on this cheap and flexible form of pasture con...

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Wild yeasts and aerobic stability of silages and TMR: Potential negative effects on intake and production

Real Science Exchange - October 17, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 63 ratings
Guests: Dr. Limin Kung, University of Delaware, and guest Bonni Kowalke, Stem Ag Consulting Our Real Science Exchange pubcast always has leading scientists and industry professionals discussing the latest ideas and trends, and tonight, we have two distinguished guests. Dr. Limin Kung and Bonni ...

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Journal Club Bach Changes in milk production and estimated income over feed cost of group-housed dairy cows when moved between pens

Real Science Exchange - October 10, 2023 14:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratings
Guests: Dr. Alex Bach, ICREA (Catalan Institution for Research and Advanced Studies), and Dr. Bill Weiss, The Ohio State University In this journal club episode, Dr. Alex  Bach with the Catalan Institution for Research and Advanced Studies joins Dr. Bill Weiss from the Ohio State University.  ...

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Rise of the Bionanomachines

Dairy Matters - October 03, 2023 17:00 - 33 minutes
Host Jeremy Probert is joined by Dr Lee Coffey, Jennifer Drohan, and Dr Daniel Martins to talk about how the development of bionanomachines which use living bacteria to deliver molecular communications could benefit the health of animals and, potentially, humans. A special podcast about the scie...

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September Journal Club 2023

Real Science Exchange - October 03, 2023 14:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratings
Guest: Dr. Bill Weiss, The Ohio State University In this episode, we welcome back the fan-favorite journal club podcast. Dr. Bill Weiss joins Scott and Clay for this episode, discussing a large study from Germany evaluating the time spent in the pre-fresh group and its impacts on health and pro...

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Reducing nitrogen losses in Canterbury | Ep. 63

Talking Dairy - October 02, 2023 01:00 - 16 minutes
Canterbury sharemilker Glenn Jones joins us to talk about the options he’s used to reduce nitrogen losses on-farm. He discusses how successful it’s been, the challenges he’s faced along the way, what he’s learned, and his advice for other farmers. Glenn was one of the partner farmers in a DairyN...

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Methyl Donors and Epigenetic Regulation of the Early Embryo

Real Science Exchange - September 26, 2023 14:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratings
Guests: Dr. Pete Hansen, University of Florida To conclude this mini series, Dr. Pete Hansen of the University of Florida presents on the topic of using methyl donors to regulate an early embryo and create an epigenetic effect. This talk was given at the 2022 Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conferenc...

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'Dairy farming saved my life' | Ep. 62

Talking Dairy - September 19, 2023 21:00 - 27 minutes
To coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re sharing the powerful story of Emma Walton, a young Waikato contract milker. Emma not only loves dairy farming, but says it saved her life. Find out why farming has been the key to her recovery, why she’s passionate about lifting mental wellbei...

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The Growing Importance of Choline in Prenatal Human Nutrition

Real Science Exchange - September 19, 2023 14:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratings
Guest: Dr. Eric Ciappio, Balchem Corporation Part three of the podcast series from the 2022 Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference is Dr. Eric Ciappio’s presentation about the importance of choline in prenatal human nutrition. Dr. Ciappio is with Balchem Corporation. Dr. Ciappio begins with an o...

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Bridging the Gap

Dairy Matters - September 13, 2023 09:00 - 28 minutes
Irish milk, litre for litre, has a lower carbon footprint than milk produced almost anywhere else – but how much does the public really know about what goes on down on the farm? Jeremy Probert talks to National Dairy Council Farmer Advocacy Manager Majella McCafferty about how consumers can find...

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Phenotypic & Molecular Signatures of Fetal Hyperthermia

Real Science Exchange - September 12, 2023 14:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratings
Guests: Dr. Jimena Laporta, University of Wisconsin-Madison Covering the topic of Fetal Hyperthermia, Dr. Jimena Laporta of the University of Wisconsin is the second podcast at the 2022 Tri-State Dairy Conference. This makes up part two of the conference series. Heat stress is known to be a si...

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Taking the strain out of farming | Ep. 61

Talking Dairy - September 05, 2023 22:00 - 16 minutes
What do saloon doors and exosuits have to do with reducing injuries on dairy farms? They’re among a range of practical ideas DairyNZ is trialling to help farmers avoid sprains and strains, particularly around calving time. Hear about the designs and prototypes, including a new easy-entry calf t...

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Epigenetics Will Change How We Manage Cattle

Real Science Exchange - September 05, 2023 14:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratings
Guests: Dr. Jack Britt, Jack H Britt Consulting This is the first in a series of presentations given at the 2022 Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference. Epigenetics of different environments and reactions is the topic at hand, presented by Dr. Jack Britt of Jack H Britt Consulting. Dr. Britt beg...

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Methane research update from Lye Farm | Ep. 60

Talking Dairy - August 29, 2023 21:00 - 21 minutes
How do we reduce methane emissions from cattle within our pasture-based farming system? And when will farmers have solutions ready to use on-farm? In this episode, recorded at DairyNZ’s Lye Farm, you’ll hear about the options being tested by our scientists, including feeding methane inhibitors...

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Why is Weaning So Often So Traumatic?

Real Science Exchange - August 29, 2023 14:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratings
Guests: Dr. Jim Drackley, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Dr. Mike Van Amburgh, Cornell University & Dr. Jim Quigley, Cargill Our Real Science Exchange pubcast always has leading scientists and industry professionals discussing the latest ideas and trends, and tonight we have three ...

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2023 Poultry Science Association Highlights Day 2

Real Science Exchange - August 22, 2023 14:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratings
Guests: Emmillie Boot and Dr. Ramon Malheiros, North Carolina State University; Catherine Fudge, University of Georgia; Dr. Lisa Bielke, North Carolina State University; Kyle Venter, University of Pretoria; Letecia Orellana Galindo, Auburn University; and Dr. Ken Macklin, Mississippi State Unive...

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Getting the most from your fert spend | Ep. 59

Talking Dairy - August 15, 2023 23:00 - 32 minutes
With farm business viability top of mind and soils still very wet around the country, what are some steps you can take to make sure you’re spending your fertiliser dollar wisely? In this episode, hear solid advice from two legends of the fert industry: Dr Ants Roberts, chief scientist at Ravensd...

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2023 Poultry Science Association Highlights Day 1

Real Science Exchange - August 15, 2023 15:35 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratings
Guests:  Andy Vance, PSA; Dr. John Halley, J. Halley Poultry Consulting; Addison Elstner, Texas A&M University; Dr. Chasity Pender, DSM Nutritional Products; Dr. Valentina Caputi, USDA-ARS Poultry Production and Product Safety Research Unit; and Dimitri Malheiros and Dr. Ken Anderson, North Caro...

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August Journal Club

Real Science Exchange - August 08, 2023 14:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratings
Guests:  Dr. Gonzalo Ferreira from Virginia Tech and Dr. Bill Weiss from The Ohio State University A Journal Club podcast is a staff and fan favorite, and joining us for today’s Journal Club is Dr. Gonzalo Ferreira from Virginia Tech and Dr. Bill Weiss from The Ohio State University. Dr. Ferrei...

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Grassroots of Sustainability

Dairy Matters - August 04, 2023 17:00 - 33 minutes
In this special podcast about the science behind dairy farming, host Jeremy Probert talks to Dr Elodie Ruelle, Research Officer with Vistamilk, about grass growth, grass modelling, and getting to the grassroots of the sustainability issue.

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VM – Grassroots of Sustainability

Dairy Matters - August 04, 2023 17:00 - 34 minutes
What is life really like on the farm? Dairy Matters brings you closer to Ireland’s dairy farmers – exploring their love and passion for working the land, the challenges they face to do so and also protect the environment, and the measures they are taking to make Ireland’s dairy industry more sust...

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Bank’s advice for herd-owning sharemilkers | Ep. 58

Talking Dairy - August 02, 2023 01:00 - 23 minutes
What are the main things to consider before approaching the bank for backing to go into herd-owning sharemilking? Sian Mitchell, ANZ agri manager, explains how to get yourself into as strong a position as possible to secure the bank’s support. She also covers the loan approval process, how and w...

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2023 ASDA Winners & Organizers

Real Science Exchange - August 01, 2023 14:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratings
Today’s episode was filmed at the American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Joining us are the ADSA organizers and research winners to discuss their projects. Dr. Clay Zimmerman is our co-host this week.  Our first guests are Dr. Corwin Nelson, University of ...

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2023 ADSA Research Highlights Day 2

Real Science Exchange - July 21, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 63 ratings
Guests:  Dr. Billy Brown, Kansas State University; Dr. Heather White, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Kelli Brost, University of Illinois; Dr. Jim Drackley, University of Illinois; Dr. Sergio Martinez Monteagudo, New Mexico State University; Jair Parales Giron, Michigan State University; Tess S...

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2023 ADSA Research Highlights Day 1

Real Science Exchange - July 19, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 63 ratings
Guests: Omid McDonald, Vodkow; Andres Ortega & Dr. Mike Van Amburgh, Cornell University; Matheus Santos & Dr. Eduardo Ribeiro, University of Guelph; Dr. Faith Reyes, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Mariana Marinho and Dr. José Santos, University of Florida; and Dr. Alex Tebbe, Purina Mills Tod...

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Succeeding in herd-owning sharemilking | Ep. 57

Talking Dairy - July 18, 2023 21:00 - 28 minutes
Is herd-owning sharemilking in your sights? Already in a HOSM partnership? In this episode, pick up some fresh ideas for both farm owner and sharemilker on how to succeed in this popular business structure. Our guests are Waikato sharemilker Rachel Bunnik and Dairy Farms NZ CEO Craig McBeth, who...

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Wet weather management | Ep. 56

Talking Dairy - July 05, 2023 23:00 - 38 minutes
Rain, rain, rain. How are other dairy farmers managing their way through this exceptionally wet winter? Hear from Hauraki Plains farm owner John Garrett, Cambridge farm owner Marc Gascoigne, and Northland herd owning sharemilker Carl MacDonald, who explain how they're trying to minimise soil dam...

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Who Let the Dogma Out of Transition Cow Management" with Dr. Lance Baumgard from Iowa State University

Real Science Exchange - June 27, 2023 14:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratings
Guests: Dr. Lance Baumgard, Iowa State University and Dr. Jim Drackley, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Our Real Science Exchange pubcast always has leading scientists and industry professionals discussing the latest ideas and trends, and tonight we have two very well-known guests. D...

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Live from Fieldays: How do I make my job offer more attractive? | Ep. 53

Talking Dairy - June 20, 2023 22:00 - 15 minutes
In today’s tight labour market, we need to ensure our dairy farm assistant jobs are attractive and competitive – but how? In this episode, find out about DairyNZ’s new tools to help farm employers know if their job role 'meets the market' and what factors could be tweaked to create a bigger pool...

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Live from Fieldays: Coping with cost pressures | Ep. 54

Talking Dairy - June 20, 2023 22:00 - 16 minutes
Waikato farm owners Bryce Anderton and Aleisha Broomfield share how the current period of increased farm costs and high inflation is affecting them and how they’re coping. Speaking live at Fieldays 2023, Bryce and Aleisha talk about the impacts on their businesses, actions they’ve taken to maint...

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