The Dairy Podcast Show

In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Abbi Goldenberg, Director of Sales and Marketing at Farm Inc., explains hoof bath treatment protocols and their role in preventing lameness. She highlights hoof health management, footbath consistency, and economic considerations. Abbi highlights why consistent prevention delivers stronger returns over time. Listen now on all major platforms! "Preventing hoof health issues reduces the frequency and severity of lameness cases, supporting better consistency in dairy herd management systems." Meet the guest: Abbi Goldenberg https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbi-goldenberg/ serves as Director of Sales and Marketing at Farm Inc., bringing a lifelong background in dairy cattle and experience across genetics, herd monitoring, and hoof health management. Raised in a dairy family, her work focuses on improving cow mobility, consistency in hoof care, and operational efficiency. Learn more from Abbi Goldenberg on The Dairy Podcast Show, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+dairy+podcast+show Martin Folkema: Rubber Flooring and Dairy Cow Comfort | Ep. 187 https://www.wisenetix.co/blog/Rubber-Flooring-and-Dairy-Cow-Comfort What you'll learn: (00:00) Highlight (00:36) Introduction (02:39) Lameness impact (03:59) Prevention focus (05:13) Technology limits (07:32) Footbath variability (10:36) ROI evaluation (16:46) Final questions The Dairy Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Agri-Comfort (https://agri-comfort.com/the-dairy-podcast/) * CowManager (https://www.cowmanager.com/) * Priority IAC (https://priorityiac.com/) * Evonik (https://animal-nutrition.evonik.com/en/species/ruminants) * Afimilk (https://hubs.la/Q03f1mLN0) * Adisseo (https://www.adisseo.com/) - dsm-firmenich (http://dsm-firmenich.com/prime) - BoviSync (https://bovisync.com/) - Chemlock Nutrition (https://chemlocknutrition.com/) - Natural Biologics (https://naturalbiologics.com/) - Protekta (https://protekta.com) - AHV (https://ahvint.com/us/) - Agrarian Solutions (https://agrariansolutions.com/) - DietForge (https://dietforge.ai/) 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: https://www.wisenetix.com/dairypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dairypodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/dairy-podcast/ #podcast #agriculture #dairy #milkproduction #cowfarming #dairyfarming #dairyfarm #dairycows #holstein #farm #livestock #farming

In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Karun Kaniyamattam from Texas A&M University breaks down how decision modeling and artificial intelligence can support real-world dairy management. He shares practical examples of how data streams, genetic indices, and modeling tools can improve disease control, labor efficiency, and long-term profitability without adding unnecessary complexity. Listen now on all major platforms. "Decision modeling helps evaluate trade-offs that occur when balancing animal health, productivity, environmental responsibility, and farm profitability." Meet the guest: Dr. Karun Kaniyamattam https://www.linkedin.com/in/karun-kaniyamattam-67605656/ is an Assistant Professor of Livestock Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence at Texas A&M AgriLife Research. Trained as a veterinarian, he focuses his work on decision modeling, artificial intelligence, and sustainable dairy cattle systems. His research integrates animal health, economics, and production to support better farm-level decisions. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+dairy+podcast+show What you'll learn: (00:00) Highlight (00:50) Introduction (11:23) Decision modeling (13:52) Systems thinking (16:50) Computing power (18:57) AI definition (22:54) Surprising insights (27:08) Final three questions The Dairy Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Priority IAC (https://priorityiac.com/) * Adisseo (https://www.adisseo.com/) * Agri-Comfort (https://agri-comfort.com/the-dairy-podcast/) * Jones-Hamilton Co. (https://joneshamiltonag.com/) * Lallemand (https://cleanfeedapproach.com/) * CowManager (https://www.cowmanager.com/) * Afimilk (https://hubs.la/Q03f1mLN0) * Evonik (https://animal-nutrition.evonik.com/en/species/ruminants) - BoviSync (https://bovisync.com/) - Berg + Schmidt (https://animalnutrition.berg-schmidt.com/) - Natural Biologics (https://naturalbiologics.com/) - Agrarian Solutions (https://agrariansolutions.com/) - AHV (https://ahvint.com/us/) - dsm-firmenich (https://dsm-firmenich.com/VictusTransition) - Protekta (https://protekta.com) - DietForge (https://dietforge.ai/) 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: https://www.wisenetix.com/dairypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dairypodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/dairy-podcast/ #podcast #agriculture #dairy #milkproduction #cowfarming #dairyfarming #dairyfarm #dairycows #holstein #farm #livestock #farming

In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Jennifer Spencer and Dr. Juan Piñeiro from Texas A&M AgriLife discuss how highly pathogenic avian influenza may affect dairy cattle reproduction. They explain why disease-related inflammation can reduce conception rates and increase services per conception in cows and heifers. The conversation explores early research findings, data challenges, and the importance of biosecurity in dairy operations. Learn how reproductive performance may lag even after recovery from disease. Listen now on all major podcast platforms! "When cows experience systemic illness, energy is redirected toward immune defense, which reduces the biological resources available for normal reproductive function." Meet the guest: Dr. Jennifer Spencer https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-spencer-808a0273/ is an Associate Professor and Extension and Research Dairy Specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife, focusing on dairy reproduction, endocrinology, and herd management strategies. Dr. Juan Piñeiro https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-pi%C3%B1eiro-038054142/ is an Associate Professor and Extension Dairy Specialist at Texas A&M University with expertise in disease prevention, biosecurity, and applied dairy research. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+dairy+podcast+show What you'll learn: (00:00) Highlight (00:59) Introduction (04:55) Reproduction concerns (08:29) Early findings (11:01) Impact on the heifer (16:14) Inflammation link (24:19) Practical takeaways (30:16) Closing thoughts The Dairy Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: * Adisseo (https://www.adisseo.com/) * Priority IAC (https://priorityiac.com/) * Lallemand (https://cleanfeedapproach.com/) * Afimilk (https://hubs.la/Q03f1mLN0) * Agri-Comfort (https://agri-comfort.com/the-dairy-podcast/) * Jones-Hamilton Co. (https://joneshamiltonag.com/) * Evonik (https://animal-nutrition.evonik.com/en/species/ruminants) * CowManager (https://www.cowmanager.com/) - Protekta (https://protekta.com) - DietForge (https://dietforge.ai/) - Berg + Schmidt (https://animalnutrition.berg-schmidt.com/) - BoviSync (https://bovisync.com/) - Natural Biologics (https://naturalbiologics.com/) - AHV (https://ahvint.com/us/) - dsm-firmenich (https://dsm-firmenich.com/VictusTransition) - SmaXtec (https://smaxtec.com/en/) 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: https://www.wisenetix.com/dairypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dairypodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/dairy-podcast/ #podcast #agriculture #dairy #milkproduction #cowfarming #dairyfarming #dairyfarm #dairycows #holstein #farm #livestock #farming

In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Rick Grant, Trustee of Miner Institute and the William H. Miner Foundation, discusses how cow behavior, nutrition, and management intersect to influence performance and well-being. He shares how two decades at Miner Institute reshaped his understanding of time budgets, stocking density, and feed access, revealing how these factors influence chewing behavior and rumen health. Learn what “feeding from the cow’s perspective” truly means for nutrition and productivity. Listen now on all major platforms! "If cows spend over 3.5 hours outside the pen, they sacrifice resting time, which directly reduces rumination and overall efficiency." Meet the guest: Dr. Rick Grant, Trustee of Miner Institute and the William H. Miner Foundation, was raised on a dairy farm in northern New York and earned his B.S. in Animal Science from Cornell University and Ph.D. in Ruminant Nutrition from Purdue University. His research focuses on forage quality, dairy cattle nutrition, and cow behavioral management. A pioneer in linking cow comfort with feeding efficiency, Dr. Grant’s insights help shape modern dairy management. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+dairy+podcast+show Dr. Adrian Barragan: Managing Transition Period Inflammation | Ep. 106 https://www.wisenetix.com/blog/Managing-Transition-Period-Inflammation Dr. Chris Chase: Gut Health’s Impact on Cattle | Ep. 114 https://www.wisenetix.com/blog/Gut-Health%E2%80%99s-Impact-on-Cattle What you'll learn: (00:00) Highlight (00:48) Introduction (06:26) Behavior and nutrition (08:42) Miner Institute overview (11:57) Time budgets (18:18) Cow comfort insights (26:07) Management takeaways (27:26) Final three questions The Dairy Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like: - Natural Biologics (https://naturalbiologics.com/) * Jones-Hamilton Co. (https://joneshamiltonag.com/) * Evonik (https://animal-nutrition.evonik.com/en/species/ruminants) * Adisseo (https://www.adisseo.com/) * Priority IAC (https://priorityiac.com/) * Lallemand (https://cleanfeedapproach.com/) * Afimilk (https://hubs.la/Q03f1mLN0) * Agri-Comfort (https://agri-comfort.com/the-dairy-podcast/) * CowManager (https://www.cowmanager.com/) - AHV (https://ahvint.com/us/) - dsm-firmenich (https://dsm-firmenich.com/VictusTransition) - SmaXtec (https://smaxtec.com/en/) - Protekta (https://protekta.com) - DietForge (https://dietforge.ai/) - Berg + Schmidt (https://animalnutrition.berg-schmidt.com/) - BoviSync (https://bovisync.com/) 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: https://www.wisenetix.com/dairypodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dairypodcast/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/dairy-podcast/ #podcast #agriculture #dairy #milkproduction #cowfarming #dairyfarming #dairyfarm #dairycows #holstein #farm #livestock #farming