by University of Minnesota Extension
Hosted by members of the University of Minnesota Extension Beef and Dairy Teams, The Moos Room discusses relevant topics to help beef and dairy producers be more successful. The information is evidence-based and presented as an informal conversation between the hosts and guests.
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April 21, 2025
<p>In this episode of The Moos Room, Brad dives deep into A2 genetics and what dairy producers need to know. Brad shares his experience genotyping over 1,500 dairy animals, highlighting how A2 genetics have progressed in his herd and across the industry. He explains the science behind A2 milk, distinguishing it clearly from lactose intolerance, and discusses its potential health benefits, including improved digestive comfort. Brad reviews recent genetic studies, emphasizing how consumer demand is steadily increasing for A2 milk, driven by perceived health advantages.</p><p>Listeners will learn about the inheritance patterns of A2 genetics, costs associated with testing animals, and realistic timelines for transitioning to a fully A2 herd—ranging from 10 to 20 generations depending on breeding and culling strategies. Brad provides detailed breed-specific insights, identifying Guernsey and Normandy breeds as standout performers with 100% A2 genetics. He also reviews current availability of A2 bulls in various dairy breeds globally.</p><p>Wrapping up, Brad shares results from a collaborative study indicating higher genetic merit and productive life traits among A2 animals, though he notes that improved survival to second lactation is primarily due to management choices like culling. Overall, Brad emphasizes the importance of testing your herd, making informed breeding decisions, and understanding that fully transitioning to an A2 herd requires patience and deliberate genetic management.</p><p><a href="https://extension.umn.edu/dairy-milking-cows/a2-milk-and-a2-genetics">UMN Extension A2 Milk and A2 Genetics</a></p><p><a href="https://vgl.ucdavis.edu/test/a2-genotyping">UC Davis A2 Genotyping</a></p><p><a href="https://mycentralstar.com/a1-a2-testing">CentralStar Cooperative A2 Testing</a></p><p>Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> [email protected] or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message!</p><p>Linkedin -> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-moos-room/">The Moos Room</a><br>Twitter -> <a href="https://twitter.com/UMNmoosroom">@UMNmoosroom</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/UMNFarmSafety">@UMNFarmSafety</a><br>Facebook -> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/UMNDairy">@UMNDairy</a><br>YouTube -> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgB9p57ty2gaYLAQ7FXtOeA">UMN Beef and Dairy</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeUotkoe0qAEnbNm4XwHirA">UMN Farm Safety and Health</a><br>Instagram -> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/umnwcrocdairy/?hl=en">@UMNWCROCDairy</a><br><a href="https://extension.umn.edu/">Extension Website</a><br><a href="https://www.agriamerica.com/podcasts">AgriAmerica Podcast Directory</a> </p>
April 14, 2025
<p><strong>Experience with Our Automated Calf Feeder<br></strong><br> In this episode, Brad goes solo to talk about the ups and downs of using an automatic calf feeder at the U of M dairy. He shares why they made the switch, how the setup has changed over the years, and what they’ve learned—like how ad lib feeding boosts growth and why cleanliness is everything. The feeder’s been a game changer for efficiency and calf health, but maintenance headaches and mouse-chewed wires have tested his patience. Still, it’s hard to argue with the results.<br> <br>Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> [email protected] or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message!</p><p>Linkedin -> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-moos-room/">The Moos Room</a><br>Twitter -> <a href="https://twitter.com/UMNmoosroom">@UMNmoosroom</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/UMNFarmSafety">@UMNFarmSafety</a><br>Facebook -> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/UMNDairy">@UMNDairy</a><br>YouTube -> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgB9p57ty2gaYLAQ7FXtOeA">UMN Beef and Dairy</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeUotkoe0qAEnbNm4XwHirA">UMN Farm Safety and Health</a><br>Instagram -> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/umnwcrocdairy/?hl=en">@UMNWCROCDairy</a><br><a href="https://extension.umn.edu/">Extension Website</a><br><a href="https://www.agriamerica.com/podcasts">AgriAmerica Podcast Directory</a> </p>
April 7, 2025
<p>In this episode of The Moos Room, Brad is back from sunny Florida (and into a snowy Minnesota) to dive into the world of AI in agriculture—and no, we're not talking about artificial insemination. Brad shares his recent experience experimenting with AI-generated audio content and how tools like Google’s NotebookLM are changing the way we interact with research.</p><p>From cow monitoring and health alerts to feeding behavior, milk yield forecasting, and even employee training, artificial intelligence is already showing up on farms in more ways than we might realize. Brad covers the opportunities and challenges AI brings to the dairy world, including data integration issues, false alarms, and maintenance headaches. He also highlights exciting tools like Cattle Care and Cattleytics that are pushing dairy efficiency and management forward.</p><p>Whether you're AI-curious, skeptical, or somewhere in between, this episode explores what AI can do with human intelligence—not instead of it.</p><p><br><a href="https://www.cattle-care.com/">Cattle-Care AI Video Monitoring</a></p><p><a href="https://www.cattleytics.com/">Cattleytics</a></p><p>Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> [email protected] or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message!</p><p>Linkedin -> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-moos-room/">The Moos Room</a><br>Twitter -> <a href="https://twitter.com/UMNmoosroom">@UMNmoosroom</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/UMNFarmSafety">@UMNFarmSafety</a><br>Facebook -> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/UMNDairy">@UMNDairy</a><br>YouTube -> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgB9p57ty2gaYLAQ7FXtOeA">UMN Beef and Dairy</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeUotkoe0qAEnbNm4XwHirA">UMN Farm Safety and Health</a><br>Instagram -> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/umnwcrocdairy/?hl=en">@UMNWCROCDairy</a><br><a href="https://extension.umn.edu/">Extension Website</a><br><a href="https://www.agriamerica.com/podcasts">AgriAmerica Podcast Directory</a> </p>
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