The Dairy Podcast Show

In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Lori Nagel, Performance Specialist at CowManager, discusses how youngstock monitoring is expanding visibility from calf to cow. She explains how behavioral data, insight reports, research, and group trends can reveal health and management patterns throughout the development process. Continuous monitoring may ultimately link early-life information to future productivity and herd performance. Listen now on all major platforms!

"The goal is not to produce more data. The goal is to summarize it so people can act sooner."

Meet the guest: Dr. Lori Nagel is a CowManager Performance Specialist with more than two decades of experience spanning veterinary medicine, animal science, and dairy education. She previously led veterinary and agribusiness programs at Fox Valley Technical College, helping guide its Veterinary Technician program through AVMA accreditation. Today, her work focuses on transforming dairy data into actionable insights, with growing emphasis on youngstock monitoring, research, and on-farm trials. Listen to Dr. Lori Nagel on The Dairy Podcast Show on all major platforms.

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Tara Bohnert: Smarter Herd Monitoring | Ep. 181
Samantha Reighard: Data-Driven Dairy Nutrition | Ep. 186
Dr. Barb Petersen: Smarter Dairy Monitoring | Ep. 211

What you'll learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:46) Introduction
(03:36) Closing calf care visibility gaps
(08:28) Group health alerts
(13:06) Lifetime data
(15:59) Labor efficiency
(18:21) The next frontier in calf monitoring
(21:36) Final questions

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- Natural Biologics
- Rangen Group
- AHV
- DietForge
- Agrarian Solutions
- Protekta
- dsm-firmenich
- Chemlock Nutrition

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Sabine Mann, Associate Professor at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, explains how transition cow nutrition, dry cow care, and colostrum feeding shape calf resilience. She discusses seasonal colostrum shortages, colostrum banking, IgG transfer, and why the first-feeding volume should match the calf's body weight. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Colostrum protocols should maximize IgG intake while respecting the calf’s biological capacity at first feeding."

Meet the guest: Dr. Sabine Mann is an Associate Professor at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. Her research integrates metabolism, nutrition, immunology, and epidemiology to improve resilience in dairy cows and calves. She earned a PhD from Cornell University and a DVM from the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, in Germany. Learn more from Dr. Sabine Mann on The Dairy Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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Dr. Patrick French: Sorghum Silage for Dairy Cows | Ep. 166
Dr. Bill Stone: Feed Consistency Strategies | Ep. 202

What you'll learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:54) Introduction
(03:53) Transition pair
(06:51) Colostrum nutrition
(12:14) Dry cow management
(16:44) Colostrum shortages
(21:39) Feeding volume
(30:40) Final questions

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* CowManager
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- Natural Biologics
- Rangen Group
- AHV
- DietForge
- Agrarian Solutions

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Larry Roth, Vice President of Nutrition at Agrarian Solutions, explains why first-lactation heifers face distinct challenges around calving. He discusses reduced feed intake, social stress, uterine inflammation, the risk of metritis, and the long-term effects on fertility and herd retention. Dr. Roth also shares research on nutritional and antioxidant support for fresh heifers. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Resolving inflammation after first calving can support nutrient allocation toward pregnancy, milk production, continued growth, and longer productive retention within the dairy herd."

Meet the guest: Dr. Larry Roth is Vice President of Nutrition at Agrarian Solutions, where he supports science-based nutritional strategies for livestock. His career spans dairy and beef nutrition, forage management, technical service, research, and agricultural marketing. Dr. Roth earned a Ph.D. in Ruminant Nutrition from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, an M.S. in Ruminant Nutrition from Texas A&M University, and a B.S. in Agricultural Education from the University of Wyoming. Learn more from Dr. Larry Roth on The Dairy Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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Dr. Larry Roth: Mycotoxins and Dairy Gut Health | Ep. 195
John Lawlor: Beyond Calcium in Transition Cows | Ep. 208

What you'll learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:55) Introduction
(02:43) First-lactation heifer challenges
(05:17) Managing inflammation
(09:11) Uterine health
(11:55) Long-term health challenges
(15:25) Management and nutritional support
(21:51) Final questions

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- Rangen Group
- AHV
- DietForge

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Scott Brenner, owner-operator of Hunter Haven Farms, shares how adopting a nutrition strategy focused on beneficial rumen microorganisms changed his approach to feeding cows. He explains why digestible forages, dry cow feed access, mineral choices, and water management all matter when improving efficiency on a dairy operation. Listen now on all major platforms!

Meet the guest: Scott Brenner is the owner-operator of Hunter Haven Farms, a family-owned dairy in northwest Illinois. The farm milks about 1,000 cows and is co-owned with his wife and partners. Scott focuses on forage quality, digestible nutrients, dry cow management, water access, and practical feeding strategies that help cows convert feed more efficiently. Learn more from Scott Brenner on The Dairy Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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Tom Nauman: Smartbacteria in Dairy | Ep. 137
Richard Breunig: Linking Microbiology and Nutrition | Ep. 145
Brittany Herzfeldt: Microbiology Nutrition For Dairy Cows | Ep. 210

What you'll learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:45) Introduction
(05:58) Feeding insights
(07:53) Nutrient-dense forages
(15:52) Dry cow program
(22:11) Feed bunk and water access
(28:14) Future of dairy feeding
(33:34) Final questions

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- Natural Biologics
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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. Charlie Elrod, President of Natural Biologics, explains why medium chain monoglycerides can support calf health during early disease pressure. He discusses the science behind lipid envelope viruses, gut integrity, antimicrobial stewardship, and practical field results showing lower calf mortality and treatment rates. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Strategic early calf support can reduce disease pressure when young animals face the highest health risk."

Meet the guest: Dr. Charlie Elrod is President and CEO of Natural Biologics, Inc., bringing 46 years of experience in the animal industry. After owning a dairy farm, he earned a B.S. in Animal Science from Berry College and a Ph.D. from Cornell University, focusing on interactions between reproduction and nutrition. He also served as a Cornell Dairy Extension Specialist, worked as a technical consultant and research leader before founding Natural Biologics. Learn more from Dr. Charlie Elrod on The Dairy Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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Alex Benoit: Amino Acid & Fatty Acid Interactions | Ep. 183

What you'll learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:36) Introduction
(02:48) Industry background
(10:16) Medium chain monoglycerides
(13:41) Calf applications
(21:11) Farm results
(27:04) Lactating cows
(36:15) Final questions

The Dairy Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

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- Chemlock Nutrition

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