This is a 2-part podcast. In part 1 of this DairyVoice podcast, Connie Kuber of Sealpro Silage Barrier Films interviews Eric Dorr of Stillwater Animal Technologies on problems and solutions with your silage. This podcast is packed with so much information and is so valuable for the dairy farmer, we split it in to 2 parts. A money-saving must-listen for all dairy farms ..read more

In this episode, Connie Kuber of Connor Agriscience and Sealpro Silage Barrier Films speaks with Melissa Holtz of Purina. They talk about how to start calves out on a beef X dairy program, the facilities needed, nutritional considerations and weening, among other issues. Purina has put a considerable effort in studying what to do to help them during their growing stage ..read more

This past Monday, a report was released on the recent disease event in dairy cattle with reports of affected herds in in 2 states. Samples submitted from dairy cattle affected were confirmed by the USDA to have highly pathogenic avian Influenza. In this special episode of DairyVoice, Connie Kuber of Connor Agriscience and Sealpro silage Barrier Films speaks with Jamie Jonker, Chief Science Officer for the National Milk Producers Federation. They discuss specifically what has been found so far, how it was diagnosed, signs, symptoms and prevention. Jamie also explains that this does not affect t ..read more

In this episode of the New England Holstein Association podcast, host Betsy Bullard meets with Dave Kennett & Karen Wheatley. They discuss marketing over the years and talk about their favorite cows. They also discuss Robeth Holsteins upcoming The Legacy of Liberty Hill sale on April 27th, featuring 40 years of Robeth breeding, a 30 year PBR with herds grazing on the same pasture since the 1950s ..read more

In this episode, Tim Abbott of Showbox Sires talks with Arjun Singh of Lawwal Holsteins in New Zealand  on their upcoming sale Friday April 19, 2024, expecting around 800 people. Both discuss some of the top name cows in the industry and then, surprisingly, Arjun Singh begins interviewing Tim Abbott. This one is a must-listen ..read more

Connie Kuber of Connor AgriScience and Sealpro Silage Barrier Films talks with well-known dairy business financial consultant, John Ellsworth of Success Strategies. John, a regular DairyBusiness News contributor, discusses cash flow issues that many farms are experiencing and how to get through them. Connie and John cover the impact of inflation, feed costs, labor and supplier issues and diversification of the dairy farm. You can contact John Ellsworth at john@success-strategies.com with any questions you might have or go to success-strategies.com to learn more ..read more

In this episode of DairyVoice, Connie Kuber of Connor Agriscience and Sealpro Silage Barrier Films talks with Mary Ellen Charter of Dairy One, Benja Sanchez Dominguez, Larry Lightfoote of Lightland Farms. They discuss their goals in handling mastitis management and what tools they use to get ahead of this problem. Lightland Farms recently received an award from the National Mastitis Council and they share tips for other dairies on mastitis management ..read more

In episode 1 of this Inaugural New England Holstein Association podcast, host Betsy Bullard of Turner, Maine talks with Nate Robertson of Bohanon Farm and Contoocook Creamery. Betsy is from Brigeen Farms and is currently the area 1 director for Holstein USA. She and Nate discuss the association’s history, youth activities for well over 100 years, and iconic New England cows. This once-a-month series dives in to topics and upcoming events for the New England Holstein Association audience. Eastablished in 1921, the New England States Holstein Association is a non-profit membership organization o ..read more

Tim Abbott of Showbox Sires continues with his series, The Evolution of the Great Cow. In this episode, Tim speaks with one of the truly great cow men in the world, Brian Leslie of Australia. They discuss the three pillars to success in owning and breeding great cattle. Genetics, management and care, and marketing are the formula for success ..read more

Connie Kuber of Connor AgriScience and Sealpro silage Barrier Films talks with Gabriela Acetoze and Brian Lammers of ADM, where they discuss transition cows. Connie asks for the top three challenges faced by transition cows, especially first calf heifers, and how we help transition cows overcome these challenges. Gabriele and Brian also talk about Nexulin and how it works, along with the results they have seen. You can find more information on Nexulin at https://www.adm.com ..read more