The Dairy Podcast Show - #55 - Cows, Tech, and Sustainability: A Dairy Farming Journey

Dealing with the unpredictability of dairy industry endeavors is a test of durability and adaptability. In this episode, Nathan recounts his journey throughout a tumultuous decade in the dairy industry, marked by fluctuating highs and lows, and how these challenges prompted him to implement resourceful and efficient strategies to improve farming operations. More than just a simple dairy farm, this episode delves into integrating technology into dairy farming, considering strategic herd management, and emphasizing ecological sustainability.

What you'll learn: 

1. The economic stress and challenges in the dairy industry

2. Keeping cows longer and genomic breeding strategy

3. Heat detection and introduction of new technology Implementation and benefits of the bolus

4. Review of the bolus implementation after six months

5. Reproductive health in livestock

6. Innovations in forage program

7. Operating a Dairy - Challenges and Insights

Meet the guest:

Dr. Robin White

Experience

      ○ Current: Assistant Professor at the Virginia Tech

      ○ Past: Postdoctoral Scholar at the University of Kentucky

Background

       ○ Ph.D. in Animal Sciences (Washington State University)

       ○ B.Sc. in Animal Sciences (Washington State University)

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