Recently, the rising prices of dairy feeds have tightened farm profits. To overcome this challenge, we need to make sure we have good-quality feed that can result in more milk production, which in turn demands being up to date with the latest advances in forage research. With that in mind, where...
A successful breeding program depends on understanding the onset of pregnancy in beef herds. Monitoring heat cycles, observing the right timing for insemination, and identifying/addressing fertility problems are all parts of this process. Artificial Insemination (AI), for example, can increase...
It is common knowledge that the US and European poultry industries are quite different. In the US poultry industry, eggs are often sent to large hatcheries. In Europe, we have seen on-farm hatching emerge. On-farm hatching is a revolutionary Dutch system developed to solve certain problems with...
Porcine Circovirus Type 2 (PCV2) is a major cause of disease in pigs, particularly grower-finisher pigs in the US. Currently, the situation of PCV2 in the country is of continued monitoring and management, because despite efforts to control the spread of the virus, it continues to pose a...
Staying up to date with the latest opportunities in the dairy milk market is important for every farmer, manager, and dairy industry worker. In that sense, and considering that the US is one of the largest global exporters of milk and dairy products, keeping an eye on the demands from other...
The combination of teaching, research, and extension makes the beef industry more efficient, profitable, and sustainable. That is because those three pillars provide farmers, ranchers, and students with the knowledge and tools they need to succeed – and take the industry with them. In this...
The overuse of antibiotics has led to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in poultry production. However, there are some additives, like probiotics and prebiotics, which can be used as alternatives to reduce the need for antibiotics. In that sense, how can we determine if feed...
Reproductive performance is key to maintaining a cow productive and guaranteeing the next lactation. To achieve good results, we need to improve our knowledge about the reproduction of transition cows: how do we manage them in order to be reproductively successful? With that in mind, our guest...
It is a fact that pigs can experience pain. Therefore, it is also a fact that ensuring they are not suffering is crucial. In that sense, the study of pain management in pigs can help identify and develop effective techniques that benefit the pig industry. However, it is essential to bear in mind...
From direct-to-consumer beef business to cow-calf operations, Dr. Ryan Rhoades gives us an overview of the steps he took to succeed in the beef business, the decisions he made to grow his business, and the downsides he had to handle along the way. In addition, he shares all the...
How does one start and manage a licensed vaccine technology company? In this episode, I talk with Dr. Alan Young, the founder and chief science officer of Medgene Labs, about his background and experience with comparative immunology and the development of the company's vaccine technology. He also...
Do you know what poultry pathology is? It is the area that involves studying diseases that affect birds. Diagnosing those diseases is an important step in controlling and preventing outbreaks, since the environment, viruses, bacteria, and parasites can all affect poultry and, so that treatment...
