The Moos Room™
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.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 25 minutes
- Episodes
- 312
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Episode 270 - How Sensors Are Revolutionizing Calf Care- UMN Extension's The Moos Room
In this episode of The Moos Room, we dive into the world of dairy calf monitoring with cutting-edge sensor technologies. We explore how tools like CowManager, ST Genetics FarmFit, and Merck's SenseHu…
Episode 269 - Beyond the Basics: Unlocking DHIA’s Hidden Insights – Fatty Acids, RFID, and More!- UMN Extension's The Moos Room
Dive into the evolving world of DHIA! This episode explores milk fatty acids, ELISA testing for Johne's and Leukosis, new RFID tags for official ID, cutting-edge DHIA meters, and more. Discover how D…
Episode 268 - H5N1 Update - H5N1 in Martin County, MN, Pennsylvania Bulk Milk Tank Surveillance and Hawaii's first case - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
H5N1 virus found in Martin County, Minnesota backyard poultry (ducks and guinea fowl). Pennsylvania starts mandatory bulk tank milk surveillance for H5N1. Hawaii has first case of H5N1 in backyard …
Episode 267 - Bovine Leukosis (BLV) - The Fight Against BLV: Lessons from the Field- UMN Extension's The Moos Room
We dive into the latest Bovine Leukosis (BLV) control strategies from a University of Minnesota dairy study at our herd in Morris. Learn how testing revealed a 28% BLV prevalence and the steps being …
Episode 266 - Forage Focus: The Role of Red Clover in Diets and Herd Health - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
Today, we’re diving into the lush world of red clover and its game-changing impact on dairy rations. We talk with Juan Romero, Forage Specialist at the University of Maine, and recurring guest, Glend…
Episode 265 - H5N1 Update - H5N1 in Pigs and Additional Bulk Milk Tank Surveillance and Biosecurity Practices - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
H5N1 virus found in a pig and USDA announces more bulk tank milk surveillance for H5N1. Remember biosecurity practices are the best way to limit the spread of H5N1.
Episode 264 - Low Colostrum Yield in Holstein and Especially Jersey Cows: Seasonal Concern or Common Challenge? - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
If you have Jersey or Holstein cows, have you noticed that they tend to produce less colostrum during the fall and winter months? In some cases, this reduction is reported as a complete lack of colos…
Episode 263 - Calf Rearing: The Ultimate Showdown Between Individual, Pair, Group, and Dam-Raised Housing! - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
Brad Heins dives into an insightful calf-rearing project at the University of Minnesota Morris dairy herd, exploring the impacts of different rearing methods: individual housing, paired housing, grou…
Episode 262 - Cover Crops & Virtual Fences Unleashed with Miranda Meehan (NDSU) on The Moos Room!"
In this episode of The Moos Room, we’re joined by Miranda Meehan from North Dakota State University (NDSU) to explore an innovative project that evaluates how virtual fencing technology can enhance g…
Episode 261 - Disbudding Dilemmas: Exploring Alternatives for Calf Comfort - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
Disbudding Dairy Calves at WCROC
Alternatives for Disbudding of Dairy Calves
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Episode 260 - Farm culture - a view from a manger, a veterinarian, and lived experience - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> [email protected] or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message!
Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety
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Episode 259 - Mastitis, where to look for a solution in the real world - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> [email protected] or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message!
Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety
Facebook -> @UMNDairy
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Episode 258 - National Farm Safety and Health Week 2024 - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> [email protected] or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message!
Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety
Facebook -> @UMNDairy
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Episode 257 - Dr. Joe says thank you to the listeners and announces leaving UMN Extension - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> [email protected] or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message!
Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety
Facebook -> @UMNDairy
YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dair…
Episode 256 - Potpourri - MN State Fair wrap, H5N1, and fall harvest safety - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> [email protected] or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message!
Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety
Facebook -> @UMNDairy
YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dair…
Episode 255 - How can Medgene help you? with Dr. Gary Bosch, Medgene Executive Vice President - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
The OG3 sit down with Dr. Gary Bosch, Executive Vice President of Medgene, a prescription platform vaccine company. We discuss how to Medgene can help producers and veterinarians.
Que…
Episode 254 - Brad and Emily's State Fair Show 2024 - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> [email protected] or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message!
Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety
Facebook -> @UMNDairy
YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dair…
Episode 253 - New information about testing and shedding duration for H5N1 - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
New paper about H5N1 that has some information that is important for development for control programs related to H5N1 in dairy cattle.
Spillover of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 virus to dair…
Episode 252 - H5N1 Update - Colorado indoor only cats test positive for H5N1 - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
Colorado announced that indoor only cats as well as indoor/outdoor cats have tested positive for the H5N1 virus that is currently circulating in dairy cows.
Episode 251 - H5N1 Influenza biosecurity recommendations for dairy producers #3 - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
Dr. Joe gives specific action items related to biosecurity related to H5N1 in dairy cattle in part 3 of 3 in this series.