Skid Steer Loader Safety
This week Dr. Mike Schutz imparts some very vital barn safety information. It is about how to tame that bucking bronco of a skid loader, and do it safely.
Nov 16, 2016•2 min
Purdue Dairy Digest
The Purdue Dairy Digest tackles timely topics of interest to the Dairy community, as well as, management tips.
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Episodes
Beware of Dangerous Manure Gasses
In this week's episode, Dr. Mike Schutz warns producers against the dangers that lurk around your manure pit, namely manure gasses.
Nov 02, 2016•2 min
VCPR and others in the Dairy Veterinary Word Soup
Do you know what VFD is? What about VCPR? or ELFU? This week Dr. Jonathan Townsend DVM, explains the difference and rules you need to follow when minding your VFD, VCPR and ELFU.
Oct 21, 2016•2 min
Veterinary Feed DIrective (VFD)
In January 2017 a new rule will take effect requiring additional actions for producers that use certain feed additives. This week Dr. John Townsend, DVM explains how this new directive will effect your dairy.
Oct 05, 2016•2 min
Chemical Fly Control
Flies bugging you? This week Dr. Mike Schutz will fill us in on the myriad ways we can control flies with chemical pesticides.
Sep 21, 2016•2 min
Biological Fly Management
While pesticides are the prevailing method of fly control in our country, one popular method that is gaining steam is that of Biological fly control. This week Dr. Mike Schutz fills us in on the ways we can use other insects to control our fly population.
Sep 08, 2016•2 min
Fly Management Practices
Got flies?? Dr. Mike Schutz is going to tell you how to control them this week!!!
Aug 17, 2016•2 min
Fly Control
Its the dog days of August and along with the heat, fly season is at its zenith. In this episode, Dr. Mike Schutz details general plans to deal with the fly season.
Aug 03, 2016•2 min
Summer Mastitis Control
Well we have all heard about mastitis, but, today Dr. Mike Schutz brings us up to date on how mastitis differs in the summer months.
Jul 20, 2016•2 min
Tail Switch Trimming
Is the switch on your cows too long. In this episode, Dr. Mike Schutz tells us about some new methods of making shorter cleaner and more sanitary and some accompanying rules.
Jul 11, 2016•2 min
Cow Cooling
Its already been a long hot summer, with the "dog days' still to come. This week Dr. Schutz discusses ways to prepare for the coming hot weather this summer. He gives us a checklist of inventory items to check before the mercury rises.
Jun 15, 2016•2 min
Fan Maintenance and Efficency
With the weather heating up, you will want to make sure the you ventilation system is operating at peak efficiency. This week, Dr. Schutz gives you pointers on how to make sure your dairy's HVAC system is operating at its maximum level.
Jun 02, 2016•2 min
New Milk Processing Facility in Indiana
This week Dr. Schutz gives us some exciting news. If you haven't heard there is a brand new milk processing facility being built right here in Indiana!
May 18, 2016•2 min
Forage Inventory Planning
This week Dr. Nennich lets us know that it is not enough to taken an inventory of our forages each Spring, but we must also incorporate this information into our planning for the next year.
May 04, 2016•2 min
Spring Forage Inventory
The grass is finally growing and Spring is busting out all over. Dr. Nennich says that now is a great time to inventory the forages you have on hand.
Apr 21, 2016•2 min
Indiana Farm Number Trends
Are there more, are there less dairy farms in Indiana? This wee Dr. Mike Schutz discusses the trends in dairy farm disappearance in the Hoosier state.
Apr 06, 2016•2 min
Trends in Indiana Dairy Farms
This week Dr. Mike Schutz visits with us about some interesting trends concerning Indiana's dairy farms.
Mar 20, 2016•2 min
Indiana's Outstanding Dairy Producers
This week Dr. Schutz tells us about some of Indiana's outstanding dairy producers.
Mar 02, 2016•2 min
Dairy Outlook 2016
This week Dr. Mike Schutz gets out his crystal ball and gives a peek into what the dairy industry might have to look forward to in 2016.
Feb 18, 2016•2 min
Saving in Tough Milk Times
Running a dairy is tough enough, but when economic times and low milk prices coincide, times can become even more trying. In this episode Dr. Nennich with the help of Rosie Cabral investigate ways boost you bottom line especially when times are tough.
Jan 21, 2016•2 min
New Year's Resolutions
We all make New Year's resolutions, losing weight, exercising more and watching our budget. Dairy producers, too make these resolutions and a lot more hopefully.
Jan 06, 2016•2 min
Santa and his Milk Preferences
This week Dr. Mike Schutz waxes whimsically about Santa Claus and the Milk he might prefer.
Dec 16, 2015•2 min
CMT Scoring
The California Mastitis Test is the standard test for testing your milk for somatic cell counts. This week Dr. Mike Schutz tells us how to interpret the results and use them in your overall health plan.
Dec 02, 2015•2 min
California Mastitis Test Today
This week Dr. Mike Schutz relates that despite its geriatric age the California Mastitis is still a much used and accurate test.
Nov 19, 2015•2 min
Dairy's Reputation
Everyone has a reputation, good or bad. This week Graduate Student, Marissa McKay tells why dairy reputation is so important.
Nov 04, 2015•2 min
Animal Agriculture Perceptions
This week Marissa McKay visits with us on the subject of how animal welfare is perceived by the non agricultural public.
Oct 21, 2015•2 min
Perception is Reality when Talking about Animal Welfare
This week Marissa McKay gives us the low down on Animal Welfare or rather how animal welfare is perceived by those out side our industry.
Oct 07, 2015•2 min
Results of Purdue University's Milk Balancer Study
This week Dr. Nennich, brings us the results of a milk balancer study conducted at Purdue University
Sep 16, 2015•2 min
The Dangers of Silage Gas
Silo filling time is one of the busiest of the whole year on some dairy. This week Dr. Schutz reminds us of a lurking danger that can be deadly. . . Silage gas.
Sep 02, 2015•2 min
Safety at Silage Cutting TIme
Filling silo is a hectic time on the far. Today, Dr. Mike Schutz reminds us that it should be safety first when filling silo.
Aug 19, 2015•2 min
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