In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Tara Vander Dussen, a fifth-generation dairy farmer and environmental scientist, discusses the critical issues surrounding sustainability in dairy farming. Tara shares her unique journey from environmental consulting to podcasting, highlighting water use, sustainability practices, and how dairy farmers can balance environmental concerns with production. Learn about the latest challenges in water conservation, the importance of educating consumers, and how small management changes can make a big impact. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform!

"Water use in dairy is not just about big projects. Sometimes it's the small management changes that make a big difference."

Meet the guest: Tara Vander Dussen is a fifth-generation dairy farmer and environmental scientist based in New Mexico. With a degree in Environmental Science from the University of Arizona, Tara has spent over a decade consulting on water conservation, manure management, and sustainability within the dairy industry. As the co-host of the Discover AG podcast, she engages in discussions about agriculture, sustainability, and the future of food.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:26) Introduction
• (04:46) Environmental science
• (07:01) Water conservation
• (15:35) Educating consumers
• (23:05) Consumer-driven in dairy
• (27:41) Digital media
• (28:41) Final three questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this special episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, celebrating Cow Appreciation Day, Dr. Michael Schutz, Head of the Department of Animal Science at the University of Minnesota, shares updates on dairy cattle genetics and herd management. He covers everything from breakthroughs in genomics to colostrum management and industry-wide shifts in dairy science education and practice. Tune in now on your favorite podcast platform!

"Computing capacity has revolutionized genetic evaluations, allowing us to manage data on a scale unimaginable decades ago."

Meet the guest: Dr. Michael Schutz is the Department Head of Animal Science at the University of Minnesota. With a BS and MS in Animal Science from the University of Minnesota and a Ph.D. in Dairy Cattle Genetics from Iowa State University, he brings decades of experience in dairy cattle research and extension programs. A pioneer in dairy genetics, Dr. Schutz continues to lead efforts in education and innovation.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:26) Introduction
• (04:00) Dairy extension
• (13:22) Herd management
• (17:07) Evolution in education
• (19:43) Colostrum quality
• (26:16) Computing capacity & genetics
• (32:54) Final three questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Chris Chase from South Dakota State University explores the persistent challenge of stray voltage in dairy cattle facilities. Discover how faulty facility design, inadequate maintenance, and overlooked electrical issues contribute to this problem—and learn practical strategies to prevent and manage it. Listen now on all major podcast platforms!

"Stray voltage can affect the immune system, adding stress to already vulnerable transition cows."

Meet the guest: Dr. Chris Chase earned his DVM from Iowa State University and his M.S. and Ph.D. in virology and immunology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. As a professor of veterinary and biomedical sciences at South Dakota State University, Dr. Chase has spent decades advancing animal health research.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:27) Introduction
• (05:57) Stray voltage basics
• (12:57) Facility design flaws
• (16:58) Importance of maintenance
• (23:23) Identifying root causes
• (25:47) Impact on herd health
• (29:13) Final three questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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