In this special episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, celebrating National Cow Appreciation Day, Dr. Theresa Casey from Purdue University explores how circadian rhythms influence dairy cow physiology. She discusses how disrupted light cycles impact glucose production, reproduction, and metabolic efficiency in dairy cattle. The episode highlights low-cost, practical steps to enhance cow well-being and productivity by aligning dairy management with natural rhythms. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Disrupting circadian rhythms decreases glucose homeostasis, impacting dairy cows' ability to produce milk efficiently."

Meet the guest: Dr. Theresa Casey received her B.S. from the University of Connecticut and her M.S. and Ph.D. in Animal Science from the University of Vermont. She is a Research Associate Professor at Purdue University, where she studies mammary gland development, lactation physiology, and circadian rhythms in dairy cows.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (00:39) Introduction
• (02:33) Circadian rhythm basics
• (04:40) Light-dark disruptions
• (05:26) Chronic jetlag model
• (08:07) Glucose and lactation
• (09:59) Practical takeaways
• (13:06) Closing thoughts

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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I'm Dr. Luciano Caixeta, and I’m thrilled to kick off my first episode as cohost on The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast! Very excited to embark on this journey with you. In this episode, our guest, Dr. Bart Pardon from Ghent University, shares groundbreaking insights on the quick thoracic ultrasound technique for diagnosing calves with Bovine Respiratory Disease. He explains how quadrant-based scanning can lead to more efficient diagnostics and improved antimicrobial stewardship. Learn how to implement ultrasound scoring systems and interpret cure outcomes based on consolidation depth. Listen now on all major platforms!

"The main characteristics of the Quick Thoracic Ultrasound (qTUS) technique are that it goes really fast, requiring only one movement and small scanning cuffs on each side of the calf."

Meet the guest: Dr. Bart Pardon earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and PhD from Ghent University, where he currently serves as a Professor of Large Animal Internal Medicine. His research with the calf health group focuses on improving diagnostic accuracy and treatment efficiency for respiratory diseases in calves.

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What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (00:40) Introduction
• (01:20) Quick thoracic ultrasound
• (04:54) Consolidation depth impact
• (06:20) Quadrant evaluation logic
• (08:48) Defining clinical cure
• (11:08) Treatment by severity
• (14:09) Closing thoughts

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Richard Pursley from Michigan State University discusses advancements in reproductive management for dairy herds. He explains how attachment timing influences pregnancy outcomes and how synchronization protocols impact fertility. Tune in for actionable insights on reducing pregnancy loss and improving herd longevity. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Insemination success is key; getting cows pregnant earlier reduces metabolic issues and increases herd longevity."

Meet the guest: Dr. Richard Pursley earned his BS and MS from Kansas State University and his PhD from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he co-developed the Ovsynch protocol. Now a professor at Michigan State University, he researches fertility challenges and pregnancy loss in lactating dairy cows.

What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (00:49) Introduction
• (03:24) Early embryonic loss
• (04:55) Progesterone insights
• (06:23) Gene expression detection
• (09:51) Synchronization vs estrus
• (14:39) Fertility program priorities
• (15:18) Closing thoughts

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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