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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What you'll learn:

• (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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In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Kassidy Buse, Dairy Technical Service Specialist at Lallemand Animal Nutrition, explores the ROI of clean feed and why on-farm hygiene plays a critical role in dairy herd health and performance. She breaks down the hidden costs of spoilage, microbial load, and poor feed management across the entire feeding process. Learn practical strategies to protect herd efficiency and improve your bottom line. Listen now on all major platforms!

"The real definition of clean feed is a feed that has spoilage, wild yeast, bacteria, and mycotoxins held and managed to a minimal level."

Meet the guest: Dr. Kassidy Buse earned her M.S. and Ph.D. in Ruminant Nutrition from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Her research explores forage utilization and feed preference, with a special focus on low-lignin alfalfa and its effect on digestibility and intake. As a Dairy Technical Service Specialist with Lallemand Animal Nutrition, she brings science-based insight to practical dairy feed management.

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What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:09) Introduction
• (01:52) Understanding clean feed
• (07:23) ROI of clean feed
• (08:45) Feed management practices
• (13:26) Feed testing tools
• (20:54) Adjusting feeding strategies
• (23:39) Final three questions

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- Scoular

- ICC

- AHV

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