Dr. Amber Progar: Managing Pest Birds | Ep. 96

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In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Amber Progar explores critical topics like pest bird management, early detection of digital dermatitis, and effective employee training strategies. Dr. Progar shares practical solutions and insights, emphasizing the importance of adaptability in the ever-evolving dairy industry. Tune in to gain valuable knowledge and actionable tips for improving dairy operations. Listen now on all major platforms!

"We know from our research we're actually looking at about $55 per cow per day in losses due to pest birds."

What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:45) Introduction 
• (02:57) Dr. Amber Progar's educational journey
• (05:59) Pest bird management challenges
• (08:43) Strategies for pest bird control
• (16:05) Employee training and communication
• (24:05) Early detection of digital dermatitis
• (33:19) Final three questions

Meet the guest: Dr. Amber Adams Progar is an Associate Professor at Washington State University with over a decade of experience in dairy management and animal behavior. Dr. Progar completed her Ph.D. in Animal Sciences at Texas A&M University, her M.S. in Zoology/Animal Biology at Oklahoma State University, and her B.S. in Animal Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Her research focuses on improving dairy cattle welfare through innovative solutions.

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