CCE DAIRY EDUCATORS: Recent Episodes
CCE Dairy Educators
In this episode, Dr. Mike Van Amburgh, Professor at Cornell University, joins Dr. Alanna Homan, CCE Regional Dairy Management Specialist, and Kathy Barrett of Cornell PRO-DAIRY to discuss the dairy industry's growing focus on increasing milk protein production. Dr. Van Amburgh explores the factors driving this shift, the opportunities and challenges it presents for dairy producers, and the research priorities needed to help the industry meet future demand.https://soundcloud.com/user-301921459-118136586/cornell-cow-convos-e38
Cornell Cow Convos E37Fly Control for Dairy FarmsLindsay Ferlito and Kathy Barrett, PRODAIRY Dairy Specialist interview Eric Carey, NY Dairy Farmer and Ken Wise, Cornell IPM Specialist about how to control flies on dairy farms both in the barn and on pasture. Eric Carey podcast: All Things AgricultureKen Wise, Associate Director, Agricultural IPM, Dairy/Livestock IPM Coordinator, Cornell Integrated Pest Managementklw24@cornell.eduCornell Integrated Pest Management https://cals.cornell.edu/integrated-pest-managementVetPestX https://www.veterinaryentomology.org/vetpestxTo give suggestions for future podcast topics, enter them here:cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_…0mJo62tFans2
Katie Callero, MS and Betsy Hicks, MS, CCE Regional Dairy Specialist interview Troy Bishopp, Resource Manager, National Grazing Lands Coalition, affectionately known as the “Grass Whisperer” about grass regrowth rate, growing quality grass for dairy farmers, and “linger grazing”. Troy Bishopp has over 40 years of experience planning, grazing chart monitoring, and master fence building as well as utilizing integrity managed pastures on his own farm Bishopp Family Farm.National Grazing Lands Coalition https://www.grazinglands.org/To give suggestions for future podcast topics, enter them here:https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bHF0mJo62tFans2
Dr. Amy Stuart of Springville Veterinary Services in Springville, NY joins Margaret Quaassdorff, dairy management specialist with the CCE NWNY Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Team, to discuss the practical implementation and management decisions associated with a farm-specific calf lung ultrasound program developed with your vet. Episode notes: Springville Veterinary Services: https://springvillevet.com/about/ WeanClean Module; The Dairyland Initiative- UW-Madison https://thedairylandinitiative.vetmed.wisc.edu/wean-clean/ To give suggestions for future podcast topics, enter them here:https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bHF0mJo62tFans2
Kathy Barrett, Cornell PRODAIRY, interviews Dr. von Konigslow on how to use calf ultrasound to benefit calf health and management. Dr. Taika Von Konigslow, BScH, MSc, DVM, DVSc, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine.To give suggestions for future podcast topics, enter them here:https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bHF0mJo62tFans2
Lindsay Ferlito, Dairy Animal Welfare Specialist with Cornell PRO-DAIRY, discusses animal care and welfare with Ken McCarty, Co-Owner and Manager at McCarty Family Farms (Kansas) and MVP Dairy (Ohio). They talk about sharing the McCarty Family Farm story, their mission to achieve great animal welfare, and what Ken is looking forward to with the future of dairy. For more information:McCarty Family Farms website: www.mccartyfamilyfarms.com Social handles: @mccartyfamilyfarmsJudy McCarty Dairy Learning Center: www.jmdairylearningcenter.comTo give suggestions for future podcast topics, enter them here: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bHF0mJo62tFans2
Margaret Quaassdorff, CCE Regional Dairy Specialist with the CCE NWNY Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Team interviews Shane St. Cyr, Co-Owner of Adirondack Farms in Clinton County, NY to discuss how leadership, farm culture, and a sense of joy shape day-to-day success at ADK Farms. Show Notes:Adirondack Farms Website: https://adirondackfarms.net/ Cornell Ag Workforce Development “Agriculture Supervisory Leadership Certificate Program”: https://agworkforce.cals.cornell.edu/agricultural-supervisory-leadership-certificate-program/ To give suggestions for future topics, enter them here: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bHF0mJo62tFans2
Betsy Hicks, Dairy Management Specialist with the CCE SCNY Dairy and Field Crops Team, and Lindsay Ferlito, Dairy Animal Welfare Specialist with Cornell PRO-DAIRY, talk to Dr. Thomas Overton (Cornell University) about the Cornell University Ruminant Center (CURC). They discuss past and current research, what makes the facility unique, and where the funding comes from.For more information on CURC, visit: https://cals.cornell.edu/cast-farm-futurehttps://cals.cornell.edu/cast-farm-future/about-us/cast-farms/cornell-university-ruminant-centerTo give suggestions for future topics, enter them here: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bHF0mJo62tFans2
Lindsay Ferlito, Dairy Animal Welfare Specialist with Cornell PRO-DAIRY, and Betsy Hicks, Dairy Management Specialist with the CCE SCNY Dairy and Field Crops Team, are joined by Dr. Julia Herman, the Beef Cattle Specialist Veterinarian with the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA). They discuss making culling decisions on dairy farms, what issues packing facilities are seeing with dairy cull animals, and collaborations between the beef and dairy industries that will help the whole cattle industry improve. For more information, click these links:Beef Quality Assurance programhttps://www.bqa.org/Right Way Right Time - A Guide to Cull Dairy Cattle Managementhttps://nationaldairyfarm.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Right-Way-Right-Time.pdfNational Cattlemen's Beef Associationhttps://www.ncba.org/To give suggestions for future topics, enter them here: cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_…0mJo62tFans2
Trade program and provides economic analysis of domestic and global dairy production and trade.We discuss the current panorama of dairy as industry and in NY. We also talk about farm strategies to take advantage of the current market situation. Visit NMPF website for more information, news, and updates regarding the effects of the government shutdown in Dairy Risk Management programs.https://www.nmpf.org/
Betsy Hicks, Dairy Management Specialist with the CCE SCNY Dairy and Field Crops Team, and Lindsay Ferlito, Dairy Animal Welfare Specialist with Cornell PRO-DAIRY, are joined by Britney Funccius, Field Rep with Dairy Farmers of America. They discuss preliminary incubation (PI) counts, including what they are, how to troubleshoot them, and what has worked on farm.To give suggestions for future topics, enter them here: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bHF0mJo62tFans2
Katie Callero, Dairy Management Specialist, SWNY CCE Ag Team and Kathy Barrett, Cornell PRO-DIARY, interview Dr. Joao Costa, Professor, University of Vermont, on the methods and benefits of extended colostrum feeding for dairy calves.To give suggestions for future topics, enter them here: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bHF0mJo62tFans2
Lindsay Ferlito, Cornell PRO-DAIRY, and Betsy Hicks, CCE SCNY Dairy and Field Crops Team, chat with Tim Terry, Cornell PRO-DAIRY about barn ventilation. They discuss best management practices and industry recommendations for calf barn ventilation, how to troubleshoot ventilation issues, and things to consider when looking to build new or retrofit an existing barn.Contact info:Tim Terry, Farm Strategic Planning Specialist, PRO-DAIRY585-689-9163; txt2@cornell.eduTo give suggestions for future topics, enter them here: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bHF0mJo62tFans2
In this episode Daniela Gonzalez form CNY and Margaret Quaassdorff from NWNY interview Jessica Hula-Fredericks and Gina Marocco, from Insight Dairy in Herkimer NY. Farms are prone to different types of accidents and unexpected things, and at the same time, farms need to keep the business going, thats why we had a conversations about how to persevere through high-stress situations. Mental Health support for farmers: https://www.nyfarmnet.org/To make suggestions for future topics click here:https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bHF0mJo62tFans2
Lindsay Ferlito, B.S. M.S, Cornell PRODAIRY and Kathy Barrett, Cornell PRODAIRY interview Katie Callero, B.S., M.S, who is the new dairy management specialist with Cornell Cooperative Extension’s SWNY Ag Team. In this episode Katie shares her commitment to supporting farmers and their goals. Katie also describes her research and experiences that fuel her passion for the dairy industry.Katie Callero contact info: 607 422-6788, krc85@cornell.eduTo make suggestions for future topics click here:https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bHF0mJo62tFans2
In this episode, Lindsay Ferlito, Dairy Animal Welfare Specialist with Cornell PRO-DAIRY, and Betsy Hicks, Dairy Specialist with the CCE South Central NY Dairy and Field Crops Team, talk with Dr. Miel Hostens, Cornell's Robert and Anne Everett Endowed Associate Professor of Digital Dairy Management and Data Analytics and the Director of the Bovi-Analytics Lab. They discuss the use of artificial intelligence on dairies, including current applications today, the use of AI in the future, and things for the industry to consider. Bovi-Analytics Lab: http://bovi-analytics.com Click here to give suggestions for future podcast episode topics: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bHF0mJo62tFans2
In this episode, Kaitlyn Lutz from CCE NWNY team and Daniela Gonzalez from CCE CNY team, discuss with Dr. Erika Ganda from Penn State University, the importance of microbiome in the dairy cow. Dr. Ganda also explains insights from antimicrobial resistance research and what can NY dairies do to manage it.Research papers mentioned in this episode: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0743016724002092https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022030218310646Click here for more information on Dr. Ganda lab: https://gandalab.org/
In this special release episode, Lindsay Ferlito, Dairy Animal Welfare Specialist with Cornell PRO-DAIRY, and Betsy Hicks, Dairy Specialist with the CCE South Central NY Dairy and Field Crops Team, have an exciting discussion with the Commissioner of the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, Richard Ball. They discuss hot topics in the dairy industry including immigration, local processing capacity, and HPAI, as well as funding opportunities for NYS farmers.NYS Department of Agriculture resources and information:https://agriculture.ny.gov/https://agriculture.ny.gov/funding-opportunitieshttps://grantsmanagement.ny.gov/get-prequalifiedClick here to give suggestions for future episode topics: cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_…0mJo62tFans2
Katie Callero, Dairy Management Specialist with CCE SWNY Ag Team and Kathy Barrett, Cornell PRO-DAIRY, interview Kirsten Workman, Nutrient Management & Environmental Sustainability Specialist and Jason Oliver, Dairy Environmental Systems Engineer with the Cornell PRO-DAIRY program about the new regulations for managing mortality. They discuss the best options, benefits, and challenges involved.Click here to give suggestions for future episode topics: cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_…0mJo62tFans2Cornell Waste Mgt. Institute Fact Sheet and posters… https://hdl.handle.net/1813/2149.2PRO-DAIRY Fact Sheet with the updated burial guidelines: https://hdl.handle.net/1813/113704Incineration permit info @ NYSDEC: https://dec.ny.gov/environmental-protection/air-quality/controlling-pollution-from-facilities/crematories
In this episode, Betsy Hicks of CCE SCNY Dairy & Field Crops Team and Margaret Quaassdorff of CCE NWNY Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Team interview Dr. Tom Tylutki of AMTS. All things related to body weights in a dairy context are discussed – including time points to assess body weight and rate of average daily gain for heifers, nutritional context for growth during different time periods, and costs for putting weight on heifers. The importance for body weights in the context of antibiotic usage is talked about, and how mature weights of dairy cows have changed over time. New technologies around monitoring cow size and implications wraps up this episode. Click here to give suggestions for future episode topics: cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_…0mJo62tFans2To access the slides that Dr. Tylutki references, please email Betsy at bjh246@cornell.edu. The scales Dr Tylutki references can be found at: https://primeusascales.com/product/us-ls9326-livestock-alleyway-scale-green-giant/. (Cornell Cooperative Extension is not affiliated with Prime USA Scales.)
Daniela Gonzalez Carranza, CCE Dairy Management Specialist and Kathy Barrett, Cornell PRODAIRY interview Dr. Chris Wolf, Professor of Agricultural Economics, Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management at Cornell University. Dr. Wolf gives an overview of the recent changes to the Federal Milk Marketing Orders. He also discusses the milk market outlook for the Northeast dairy industry.dairymarkets.orgTo make suggestions for future topics click here:https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bHF0mJo62tFans2
Episode 17- H5N1 in Dairy Cattle – An Update with Dr. Elisha Frye, Animal Health Diagnostic CenterIn this episode of Cornell Cow Convos, Dr. Kaitlyn Lutz and Dr. Daniela Gonzalez Carranza, regional Dairy Management Specialists with the CCE NWNY and CNY Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Teams, talk with Dr. Elisha Frye about the current situation with H5N1 in dairy cattle in the United States. Dr. Frye is an Associate Professor of Practice with the Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. We discuss where H5N1 is currently spreading, how it is being monitored here in NY, lessons learned and the importance of flu vaccination this season!Show Notes: Use of Trivalent Influenza Vaccines for the 2024-2025 U.S. Influenza Season | FDA USDA Map of Livestock HPAI Cases: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-detections/hpai-confirmed-cases-livestock Webinar: HPAI in Dairy Cattle in Spanish: https://vod.video.cornell.edu/media/H5N1+Spanish+May+17+2024+La+Gripe+Aviar+en+Vacas+Lecheras+(17+de+Mayo,+2024)/1_upk5q6qi NY DOH Flu Vaccine Initiative flyer https://health.ny.gov/publications/17423.pdf Spanish : https://health.ny.gov/publications/17424.pdfClick here to give suggestions for future episode topics: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bHF0mJo62tFans2
E16: Managing Lameness on Farm with Dr. Gerard CramerIn this episode of Cornell Cow Convos, Lindsay Ferlito, Cornell PRO-DAIRY, and Dr. Kaitlyn Lutz, CCE NWNY Dairy, Livestock, & Field Crops Team, interview Dr. Gerard Cramer about lameness. Dr. Cramer is a Professor of Dairy Production Medicine with the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Minnesota. We discuss Dr. Cramer’s thoughts on current rates of lameness in the US dairy industry, risk factors for lameness, what farms are doing well, and technology and the future of lameness detection.Show notes:gcramer@umn.eduhttps://z.umn.edu/dairycowfootdochttps://z.umn.edu/footdocyoutubehttps://kinderground.org/our-efforts/kinder-hoof-care/Click here to give suggestions for future episode topics: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bHF0mJo62tFans2
For almost 30 years, Keith Keberle has been the farm manager at Oakfield Corners Dairy in Oakfield, NY, where they milk 2800 cows in a 72-stall GEA DairyProQ robotic rotary parlor. In this episode of Cornell Cow Convos, Regional Dairy Specialist Margaret Quaassdorff of the CCE NWNY Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Team, and Cornell PRO-DAIRY's Dairy Animal Welfare Specialist, Lindsay Ferlito, interview Keith Keberle about his experience transitioning to a robotic rotary, and his insights in managing employees and cows in a higher tech system. We also discuss dairy data and the mindset involved in keeping the wheel turning.To make suggestions for future topics click here:https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bHF0mJo62tFans2Show Notes:Oakfield Corners Dairy: http://oakfieldcornersdairy.com/ Inside look: Robotic milking at Oakfield Corners Dairy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oL3ryjLu6wI&t=47s
In this episode of Cornell Cow Convos, Margaret Quaassdorff of the CCE NWNY Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Team interviews Dr. Julio Giordano, Cornell University Professor of Dairy Cattle Biology and Management and Co-Director of the Cornell Institute for Digital Agriculture, about his research group’s progress on the “MyCow$ tool” to help dairy farmers make better management decisions using individual cow and herd level profitability calculations. Show Notes:YouTube Link to: New tools and data for improving individual cow and herd profitability webinar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPCwiZ-ofo0 Cornell CIDA: https://digitalagriculture.cornell.edu/ New York Farm Viability Institute: https://nyfvi.org/
In this episode of Cornell Cow Convos, Margaret Quaassdorff of the CCE NWNY Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Team and Betsy Hicks of the CCE SCNY Dairy and Field Crops Team interview John Winchell, Territory Sales Rep with Alltech, on all things related to the Corn Silage crop in 2024. The progress of the corn crop across NYS as well as strategies for staging corn harvest to maximize quality in different scenarios is discussed. John also shares his thoughts on this year’s crop in regards to molds and yeasts.
Dr. Laporta is an assistant professor of lactation physiology at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. After completing her PhD, Dr. Laporta spent five years on faculty at the University of Florida, so she is no stranger to heat stress! Over her career, so has studied the effect of heat stress on many animal classes. In this episode of Cornall Cow Convos CCE Regional Dairy Specialists Daniela Gonzalez Carranza, BVS, MPS, and Kaitlyn Lutz, DVM interview Dr. Laporta on the impact of heat stress on dairy calf health and growth.
In this episode of Cornell Cow Convos, Lindsay Ferlito, Cornell PRO-DAIRY’s Dairy Animal Welfare Specialist and Dr. Kaitlyn Lutz, Dairy Management Specialist with CCE Northwest NY Dairy, Livestock, and Field Crops Team, interview Katie Ballard, Research Director at the William H. Miner Institute. They discuss the impacts of heat stress in dairy cows in NY, the takeaways from Katie’s research in this area, and heat abatement strategies to consider on our region’s dairy farms.Resources:"The Effectiveness of Heat Stress Abatement on Lactating Dairy Cows’ Performance, Behavior & Health in NNY: Year 3" https://nnyagdev.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/NNYADP19HeatStressReport20FINAL_1-1.pdfTo give suggestions for future topics, click here: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bHF0mJo62tFans2
In this episode of Cornell Dairy Convos In this third episode of Cornell Cow Convos, Northwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Team Dairy Specialist ,Margaret Quaassdorff and Daniela Gonzalez Carranza, CNY Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Team Dairy Specialist interview Dr. Julio Giordano, Cornell University, about the appropriate integration of automated health monitoring systems on dairy farms.To give suggestions for future topics, enter them here: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bHF0mJo62tFans2
In this episode of Cornell Convos, Northwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Team Dairy Specialist, Margaret Quaassdorff and South Central New York Dairy and Field Crops Team Dairy Specialist, Betsy Hicks interview John Winchell, Territory Sales Rep., Alltech about opportunities and considerations for winter forages and first cutting.To give suggestions for future topics, enter them here: cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_…0mJo62tFans2
In this special episode of Cornell Cow Convos, Northwest New York Team Dairy Specialist, Dr. Kaitlyn Lutz, interviews Dr. Rob Lynch, Pro-Dairy’s Dairy Herd Health and Management Specialist, to discuss the recent outbreak of H5N1 in dairy cattle.Show notes:Cornell’s PRO-DAIRY (Biosecurity document, video presentations and other resources): https://cals.cornell.edu/pro-dairy/our-expertise/herd-healthCDC: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/avianflu/mammals.htm#:~:text=In%20the%20United%20States%2C%20since,reported%20on%20March%2025%2C%202024.USDA: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-detections/livestockNMPF: https://www.nmpf.org/resources/hpai/NYS Ag and Markets: https://agriculture.ny.gov/news/state-agriculture-department-monitoring-cases-hpai-farm-animals-midwestern-and-southern-statesCornell’s Animal Health Diagnostic Center: https://www.vet.cornell.edu/animal-health-diagnostic-center/news/testing-cattle-highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza-hpaiHPAI Update video in Spanish for dairy employees: https://vod.video.cornell.edu/media/HPAI%20in%20Dairy%20Cattle%20Update_Spanish_4.4.2024/1_hup0qiw6
Healthy Herds – Disease Diagnosis, Treatment, and RecordingIn this episode of Cornell Cow Convos, Lindsay Ferlito, CCE North Country Regional Ag Team Dairy Specialist, and Besty Hicks, CCE South Central New York Dairy and Field Crops Team Dairy Specialist, interview Dr. Michael Capel (Perry Veterinary Clinic) and Dr. Tracy Potter (independent herd consultant). They discuss a recent project they collaborated on with the NYFVI and funding from the USDA, focusing on what healthy herds look like in NYS. The project looked at disease diagnosis criteria, treatment protocols, and record keeping for calf scours and diarrhea, and cow mastitis and metritis.To give suggestions for future topics, enter them here: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bHF0mJo62tFans2.
Pair Housing Calves from a Farmer’s PerspectiveIn this episode of Cornell Cow Convos, Lindsay Ferlito, CCE North Country Regional Ag Team Dairy Specialist, and Kaitlyn Lutz, CCE Northwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Program Dairy Specialist, interview Sam Peetz, Youngstock manager of Rosy-Lane Holsteins, LLC. in Watertown, Wisconsin. Sam shares his experience with managing pair housed calves in their facility, including the challenges and benefits. To learn more about Rosy-Lane Holsteins LLC, and view photos of their calf program, visit rosylane.weebly.com/our-calves.To give suggestions for future topics, enter them here: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bHF0mJo62tFans2
In this episode of Cornell Cow Convos, Lindsay Ferlito, CCE North Country Regional Ag Team Dairy Specialist, and Camila Lage, CCE Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock & Field Crops Program Dairy Specliast, interview Dr. Jennifer Van Os, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in Animal Welfare on the faculty of the Department of Animal & Dairy Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Van Os discusses the benefits of pair housing calves, management tips, and challenges and potential solutions. She provides more resources on her website: https://animalwelfare.cals.wisc.edu/calf_pairing/.To give suggestions for future topics, enter them here: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bHF0mJo62tFans2.
In this episode of Cornell Cow Convos Daniela González Carranza, CCE Dairy Management Specialist and Kathryn Barrett, Sr. Extension Specialist, Cornel PRO-DAIRY interview Tom Overton, PhD, Professor and Chair, Animal Science Cornell University, and Director of the Cornell PRO-DAIRY program. Dr Overton outlines the key factors dairy farmers should be looking at to evaluate their farm businesses as we head into the new year.To give suggestions for future topics, enter them here: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bHF0mJo62tFans2.
In this third episode of Cornell Cow Convos, Northwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Team Dairy Specialist, Margaret Quaassdorff and South Central New York Dairy and Field Crops Team Dairy Specialist, Betsy Hicks discuss the opportunities and challenges for farmers surrounding the beef x dairy industry in New York as well as the latest national trends. To give suggestions for future topics, enter them here: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bHF0mJo62tFans2.
In this second episode of Cornell Cow Convos, Northwest New York Team Dairy Specialists, Margaret Quaassdorff and Kaitlyn Lutz, interview Jimena Godoy, Animal Welfare Specialist and manager at Aurora Organic Dairy, to discuss preventative health care for cows, the importance of technology and training, and compassion for both employees and cows on both conventional and organic dairy farms. To give suggestions for future topics, enter them here: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bHF0mJo62tFans2More Resources:Aurora Organic Dairy: https://www.auroraorganic.com/about-us/Aurora Organic Dairy named a 2022 National Top Workplace: https://www.auroraorganic.com/news-updates/aurora-organic-dairy-named-a-2022-national-top-workplace/Understanding and Improving Cow Lying Behavior: https://nydairyadmin.cce.cornell.edu/uploads/doc_403.pdf Economic Benefits of Improved Cow Comfort: https://www.dairychallenge.org/pdfs/2016_National/Economic_Benefit_Cow_Comfort_Rick_Grant.pdfTechnology Tuesdays webinars https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBMGyzTr13dtddjCtjc3nnyWtMUpOdhJS Cornell’s Agriculture Workforce Development: https://agworkforce.cals.cornell.edu/Training Techniques: Plan, Conduct, Evaluate: https://cornell.app.box.com/file/705025206146?s=pi3zvgcgrkfjivtn2u0vqkgti3epy9ue
Episode 1: Welcome to Cornell Cow Convos!In this first episode of Cornell Cow Convos, Dairy Specialists Lindsay Ferlito and Betsy Hicks briefly cover what to expect in this new on-going series, introduce the other hosts and hear about their areas of specialty, and present topics for the first few episodes. To give suggestions for future topics, enter them here: https://cornell.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bHF0mJo62tFans2.
Dry Cows CCE Dairy Specialist, Casey Havekes, is joined by Dr. Tom Overton, Professor of Animal Science and director of PRO-DAIRY at Cornell University, in this episode to discuss troubleshooting issues during the dry period. Topics discussed include target body condition score at dry off and throughout the dry period, nutritional and feeding management of dry cow diets, dry period length, and non-nutritional factors that play a role in a successful dry period.
This episode covers how producers can approach hoof health and troubleshooting lameness on their dairies. CCE Regional Dairy Specialists Lindsay Ferlito & Betsy Hicks will focus on lameness as a scale, causes of lameness, troubleshooting lameness between pens, targeting protocols with treatments, and methods of tracking lameness. Analysis of records and tying this information with cull rates will also be covered to help producers best manage hoof health.
Facilities and ventilation have a significant impact on the health of dairy animals. This episode focuses on how to identify when the physical environment is having a negative impact on your dairy cows. Lindsay Ferlito and Dave Balbian, CCE Regional Dairy Specialist lead this discussion.
In this episode, CCE Dairy Specialist Casey Havekes interviews Trevor DeVries of the University of Guelph on lactating feeding behavior. Factors that will be discussed include the types of feeding behaviors that producers should watch out for, learned behaviors, and how to manipulate feeding behaviors through feeding management. Pen management and the effects on feeding behavior will also be a focus in this episode.
In this episode, CCE Regional Dairy Specialists Dave Balbian & Betsy Hicks cover issues around production in lactating cows on the dairy. Factors including nutrition and facilities will be covered, as well as troubleshooting by analyzing herd records. Culling parameters and strategies will also be discussed to help producers determine the approaches that might work best for their farm. M
Dr. Rob Lynch, DVM, Herd Health and Dairy Management Specialist, Cornell PRO-DAIRY discusses how to investigate reproductive issues your lactating cows maybe experiencing.
CCE Dairy Specialist, Margaret Quaassdorff and PRO-DAIRY veterinarian, Dr. Rob Lynch focus on troubleshooting issues during the post-fresh period. Topics discussed include tracking fresh cow health and rumination data including using software monitoring systems, evaluating fresh cow pen management and dynamics, as well using tools to troubleshoot fresh cow nutrition and feeding behavior.
Dr. Wieland and Dr. Lynch continue their discussion on methods to identify mastitis problems on your dairy.Presenters: Dr. Matthias Wieland DVM, Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine and Dr. Rob Lynch, DVM, PRODAIRY, Cornell University
The discussion in this episode focuses on different techniques for accurately trouble shooting mastitis issues. Presenters: Dr. Matthias Wieland DVM, Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine and Dr. Rob Lynch, DVM, PRODAIRY, Cornell University.
This episode's discussion centers around how to trouble shoot transition cow problems. Casey Havekes and Margaret Quaassdorff, CCE Regional Dairy Specialists lead the discussion.
CCE Dairy Specialists Casey Havekes and Margaret Quaassdorff discuss challenges during calving. Margaret describes the stages of normal calving, as well as when to intervene, and Casey discusses the impact a difficult calving may have on the newborn calf. Management strategies that can help the dam and the calf following a difficult calving are also discussed during this episode.
Dr. Julio Giordano, DVM, PhD, Faculty Cornell University describes how to identify problems that impact heifer reproductive performance.
In this episode we discuss how to trouble shoot disease and growth issues that impact post weaned heifers.Presenters: Rob Lynch, DVM, Herd Health and Management Specialist, Cornell PRODAIRY program.Dave Balbian, Regional Dairy Specialist, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Central New York.
CCE Dairy Specialists Betsy Hicks, Margaret Quaassdorff & Melanie Palmer focus on troubleshooting issues through weaning transition for calves in this episode. Factors to be discussed include housing & facilities as well as social & behavioral factors. Nutrition through the transition as well as management of the calves and facilities will also be focused on as areas to troubleshoot.
In this episode, CCE Regional Dairy Specialists Margaret Quaassdorff and Alycia Drwencke will continue to discuss trouble shooting herd health issues surrounding pre-weaned calf health. This episode will troubleshoot topics that include grouping, using automatic feeders, disbudding, and weaning.
In this episode, CCE Regional Dairy Specialists Alycia Drwencke and Margaret Quaassdorff discuss trouble shooting herd health issues surrounding pre-weaned calf health. This episode will troubleshoot topics that include scours, growth rate, respiratory disease, and facility management.
This podcast is a series about troubleshooting herd health issues on dairy farms. It features PRO-DAIRY and CCE Dairy Specialists who over the course of fifteen episodes will discuss specific areas to look at when experiencing issues in different life stages of the dairy cow. Episodes focus on preweaned calves, transition through weaning, heifer phase, calving pen issues, metabolic disorders of the transition cow, specific fresh cow issues, lactating cow issues from mastitis, issues with reproduction, production, feeding behavior and facilities, hoof health and lameness, and problems during the dry period. Some episodes feature guest speakers and case studies, and will be released starting November 30th. Look for a new episode each week on the PRO-DAIRY website (https://prodairy.cals.cornell.edu/events/podcasts/)
Dialing into your Best Dairy: Reaching your Herd’s Genetic Potential concludes with an interview with the owners of Selz-Pralle Dairy, the herd that contains the U.S. milk production record holder Selz-Pralle Aftershock 3918 who produced 78,170 pounds of milk in a single 365 day lactation. The Pralle’s have a whole herd of cows that deserve appreciation as well, and share some of their management strategies to achieve exceptional results. CCE Regional Dairy Specialists Betsy Hicks, Lindsay Ferlito, and Margaret Quaassdorff wrap up the series in this episode and share where to find contact information and more resources on topics covered in the series. For more information: https://prodairy.cals.cornell.edu/events/podcasts/ Selz-Pralle Dairy Facebook page or email selzpralle@centurytel.net
This episode is hosted by CCE Regional Dairy Specialists Alycia Drwencke, Casey Havekes, and Lindsay Ferlito. They discuss management practices during the breeding, gestation and dry cow phases. Topics include feeding and nutrition, body condition score, breeding, time budgets, and behavioral considerations. For more information: https://prodairy.cals.cornell.edu/events/podcasts/
In this episode, CCE Regional Dairy Specialists Dave Balbian, Betsy Hicks, Margaret Quaassdorff cover best management practices for lactating dairy cows including ventilation, heat abatement, management through lactation, and time budgets. They also interview a producer on factors to keep in mind for facility design, and the changes he has seen in his herd after implementing herd management and facility design strategies. For more information: https://prodairy.cals.cornell.edu/events/podcasts/
This episode features CCE Dairy Specialists Margaret Quaassdorff, Dave Balbian, and Melanie Palmer while they discuss dialing in lactating cows’ nutrition, goals as a feeder of lactating cows, and recommendations from Miner Institute for creating the Perfect Dining Experience for our cows. For more information: https://prodairy.cals.cornell.edu/events/podcasts/
In this episode we discuss culling policy and inventory management with Rob Lynch, DVM, Dairy Herd Health and Management Specialist, PRO-DAIRY and Margaret Quaassdorff, CCE Regional Dairy Specialist and Lindsey Worden, Executive Director, Holstein Genetic Services, Holstein Association USA. For more information: https://prodairy.cals.cornell.edu/events/podcasts/
In this episode, CCE Regional Dairy Specialists Margaret Quaassdorff and Dave Balbian discuss best management practices for dairy heifers from post-weaning to freshening. Topics include heifer health and nutrition, growth and breeding targets, housing facilities and ventilation, and incorporation into the milking herd. For more information: https://prodairy.cals.cornell.edu/events/podcasts/
Dialing into your Best Dairy: Calves-Birth Though Weaning In this episode, CCE Regional Dairy Specialists Alycia Drwencke and Casey Havekes discuss best management practices for the dairy calf from the time of birth through to weaning. Topics include colostrum management, cleanliness, ventilation, housing, plane of nutrition, and weaning strategies. For more information: https://prodairy.cals.cornell.edu/events/podcasts/
Dialing into your Best Dairy: Reaching your Herd’s Genetic Potential opens with CCE Regional Dairy Specialists Betsy Hicks, Lindsay Ferlito, and Margaret Quaassdorff giving an overview of the series. An interview with Cornell University Professor, Dr Mike VanAmburgh, gives background on epigenetics and how he came to study the effect management and nutrition play in genetic programming of the calf for her entire life. For more information: https://prodairy.cals.cornell.edu/events/podcasts/