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The Moos Room™

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Hosted by members of the University of Minnesota Extension Beef and Dairy Teams, The Moos Room discusses relevant topics to help beef and dairy producers be more successful. The information is evidence-based and presented as an informal conversation between the hosts and guests.
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Episodes

Episode 211 - How to help a calf immediately after an assisted calving - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

The OG3 talk about how to (and how not to) help a calf immediately following an assisted calving. Good skills to know for both beef or dairy producers. Thank you for listening. Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Directo...

Feb 26, 202424 minEp. 212

Episode 210 - Reliable genetic test for fertility, health, and longevity? - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Emily, Dr. Joe, and Bradley J Heins, PhD, Tenured Professor, debate a listener question - Is there a reliable genetic test for fertility, health, and longevity for beef and dairy cattle? There is a fired-up Dr. Bradley J Heins in this episode and you don't want to miss the spectacle. Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy...

Feb 19, 202431 minEp. 211

Episode 209 - Salmonella dublin in calves, an overview - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

A listener question came in about what to do once Samonella dublin has been identified on your farm. A ton to think about and a borderline information overload in this one, but a good overview to start tackling the problem. Thank you for listening. Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Inst...

Feb 12, 202425 minEp. 210

Episode 208 - Mailbag, plans for research, educational programming, and what we want to learn in 2024 - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Joe, Brad, and Emily are finally together to talk about what they have going for 2024 - research, educational programming, and learning all on the table. What will Brad dive into for research, what will Emily tackle in the mental health and safety world, and what will Dr. Joe get on his soapbox about in 2024? Listen to find out. Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -&...

Feb 05, 202434 minEp. 209

Episode 207 - Calf mortality case study #5 - BVD case study closure - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Dr. Joe wraps up this case study in the final episode of a calf mortality issue on a cow-calf operation that has taken 2 years to get figured out. Hope you enjoy the closure of the case. Thank you for listening! Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension ...

Jan 29, 202410 minEp. 208

Episode 206 - How do the cows and Brad survive outside at -40°F? - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Brad and Emily discuss how Brad and the cows survive when the temps drop to extremely low temps with wind chills making it even worse. Thanks for listening. Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Directory...

Jan 22, 202423 minEp. 207

Episode 205 - Goal setting on the farm with Emily Krekelberg on the Emily Show - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

In a version of "The Emily Show," Emily and Joe talk about goal setting on the farm and different approaches to getting to those goals. Thanks for listening! Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Directory...

Jan 15, 202422 minEp. 206

Episode 204 - Winter rain, how far can cattle walk for water, starting a grazing operation from scratch - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Dr. Joe and Brad discuss winter rain and the complications it causes. Then they get into a couple of questions about how far cattle can walk for water in the winter and Brad's advice for a grazing operation starting from scratch. Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCR...

Jan 08, 202418 minEp. 205

Episode 203 - WCROC Case Study #2, respiratory deaths in weaning age calves - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Part 2 of our latest case study (part 1 is in episode 201). Dr. Joe and Bradley come back with more information and the next steps to get a handle on this respiratory disease. Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Director...

Jan 01, 202421 minEp. 204

Episode 202 - MN State Cattlemen's Annual Convention 2023 and our new teaching tool Helga the Hereford - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Dr. Joe runs down his highlights from the MN State Cattlemen's Association Annual Convention 2023 and his debut of the full-size cow model Helga the Hereford. Thanks for listening. Happy holidays! Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAme...

Dec 25, 202312 minEp. 203

Episode 201 - WCROC Case Study #1, respiratory deaths in weaning age calves - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Another case study series where the OG3 work through a problem. This is real-time problem solving where we find more questions than answers initially and have to go looking for the answers. Necropsy reports, on-the-ground observations, vaccines, and management on the list for today. Thanks for listening! Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -&g...

Dec 18, 202324 minEp. 202

Episode 200 - Outtakes from behind the scenes and our favorite episodes - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

The OG3 are together to reflect on some of the best outtakes and best episodes from the past 200 episodes. Thank you for listening! Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Directory...

Dec 11, 202325 minEp. 201

Episode 199 - Update on Dairy x Beef Animals at WCROC Dairy - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Brad and Emily discuss the beef on dairy project at WCROC. Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Podcast Directory...

Dec 04, 202322 minEp. 200

Episode 198 - Injectable and intranasal vaccines at the same time in feedlot cattle - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Comparative effectiveness of intranasal and parenteral vaccines for prevention of bovine respiratory disease in feedlot heifers AABP Podcast - Have You Herd? - Richeson Richeson et al Paper Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica Po...

Nov 27, 202320 minEp. 199

Episode 197 - Aging in place on the farm, setting boundaries, and youth tractor safety - The Emily Show - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Most importantly, Bradley's daughter joins out of the gate to get her vote for her favorite beef and dairy breeds officially tallied. After, we fulfilled our promise to Emily for an Emily Show episode about safety and mental health. Thanks for listening! Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Healt...

Nov 20, 202331 minEp. 198

Episode 196 - BRD in dairy beef feedlot - case study #3 - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Listen to Episodes 191 and 193 before this episode! Part 3 in the case study of a Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) issue in a dairy beef feedlot. Dr. Joe visited the farm and has recommendations based on his visit. Thanks for listening. Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> ...

Nov 13, 202327 minEp. 197

Episode 195 - Not feeling well? Go to the doctor and advocate for yourself - Brad and Lyme Disease - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Brad and Emily talk about Brad's last few months dealing with a mystery illness and his multiple trips to the doctor to get it figured out. Like farmers, Brad is stubborn and doesn't like the doctor, but it turns out it was important he took the time to go in. It also turns out stubbornness can be a good thing when you need to advocate for yourself. Thanks for listening! CDC Lyme Disease Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a messag...

Nov 06, 202321 minEp. 196

Episode 194 - Case study of Klebsiella mastitis in a dairy herd - UMN Extension' The Moos Room

Single episode case study on Klebsiella mastitis in a dairy herd. Dr. Joe walks through the problem, solutions, and most importantly, the mistakes he made along the way. Thanks for listening. Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website AgriAmerica ...

Oct 30, 202314 minEp. 195

Episode 193 - Dairy beef feedlot with Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) - Case Study #2 - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Listen to Episode 191 before this episode! Part 2 in the case study of a Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) issue in a dairy x beef feedlot. Necropsy reports, vaccine history, more source information, and more. Thanks for listening. Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWC...

Oct 23, 202310 minEp. 194

Episode 192 - WCROC Dairy Research Update Fall 2023 with Dr. Bradley J Heins - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

What is Brad up to in Morris, MN at the Dairy? Does he really do research or does he just eat grilled cheeses all day, every day? Listen to find out! Also, an update on Brad's trip to World Dairy Expo. Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website Ag...

Oct 16, 202322 minEp. 193

Episode 191 - Dairy beef feedlot with Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) - Case Study #1 - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Dr. Joe goes over a case study of a feedlot that is having issues with BRD at 30 DOF. Common problem with complicated variables to consider, some in your control, and some that aren't. What now and what are the next steps? Listen to find out! Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram ...

Oct 09, 202317 minEp. 192

Episode 190 - Pink eye case study at a heifer grower - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Dr. Joe walks through a difficult pink eye case study at a heifer grower. What does he recommend and what does he find? Listen to find out! Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Extension Website...

Oct 02, 202316 minEp. 191

Episode 188 - Slow down, think twice, assess the situation before jumping in - National Farm Safety and Health Week 2023 - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

National Farm Safety and Health Week Dr. Joe goes over the importance of slowing down and assessing a situation before jumping in and potentially getting hurt. A little story time, a little advice based on what Dr. Joe has done wrong, and plenty of rambling. Thanks for listening. Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and...

Sep 18, 20239 minEp. 189

Episode 187 - Should you switch from milking Holstein cows to milking Jersey cows? - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

The Paper - Analysis of Jersey versus Holstein breed profitability on north central US dairies Michigan State Extension Article - Are Holstein or Jersey cows more profitable? The OG3 discuss one of their oldest debates - which is better, Jerseys or Holsteins? A new paper has some new insights to help answer the question. Should you switch from milking Holsteins to milking Jerseys? Listen and find out. Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and lea...

Sep 11, 202320 minEp. 188

Episode 186 - Fodder, is it a viable option for feeding cattle? - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Brad's Fodder Study MNfarmstress.com Brad and Emily discuss the questions Brad has been getting about fodder - what is it, how much labor does it take, what does it cost, does it make sense for my farm? - all in this episode. Thank you for listening! Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health In...

Sep 04, 202325 minEp. 187

Episode 185 - How to tattoo your cow well, and the importance of checking tattoos early - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Dr. Joe discussed why we need to do a better job as a team (parents, 4H educators, veterinarians, etc.) to check tattoos early and honestly. Dr. Joe reviews his process for how to tattoo an animal and have it last for life. Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDair...

Aug 28, 202313 minEp. 186

Episode 184 - Post-metaphylatic interval for Zuprevo in lightweight yearling cattle - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Health and performance outcomes from a randomized clinical trial of post-metaphylactic intervals following tildipirosin metaphylaxis for control of naturally occurring BRD in commingled lightweight yearling steers in a commercial feedlot Dr. Joe discusses post-treatment and post-metaphylactic intervals. What are they, and why should you have these in your protocols? In short, to save money and use antibiotics more judiciously. Dr. Joe also reviews a recent paper comparing different post-metaphyl...

Aug 21, 202314 minEp. 185

Episode 183 - Treating calf scours, a decision making tool - UMN Extension's The Moos Room

Calf Scours Treatment Decision Tree Dr. Joe walks through how to treat scours in young calves (less than 21 days old). How to decide what to do and what not to do are on the docket, along with the usual soapbox moments. Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message! Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety Facebook -> @UMNDairy YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy Ex...

Aug 14, 202320 minEp. 184
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