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The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast

Learn dairy health from the brightest minds of the global swine industry – in 9 minutes.If you are a dairy veterinarian who wants to stay up to date with all that is working in the industry, but doesn’t know how to start, doesn’t have the time, or feel most courses out there don’t deliver, then you have come to the right place.The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast is specially designed by and for professionals just like yourself. With it, you can effortlessly have access to the thoughts of the most

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11:25

Dr. Andy Hubner: Dry-Off of the High-Producing Dairy...

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2026/09/30

In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Andy Hubner, Assistant Clinical Professor at Purdue University, explains why dry-off should be viewed as the beginning of the next lactation, not the end of the previous one. He discusses inflammation after dry-off, common procedural mistakes, antimicrobial and sealant decisions, vaccination strategies, cow comfort, and cooling. Listen now on all major platforms!Click here to read the full research articles:Measurement of haptoglobin after

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Dr. Scott Poock: Dairy Reproduction Progress | Ep. 67

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2026/09/23

In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Scott Poock from the University of Missouri explains how dairy reproduction has advanced through better protocol compliance, nutrition, transition cow management, activity monitoring, and genetics. He discusses higher pregnancy rates, individualized breeding decisions, high-fertility cycles, and the future cow built for health, production, and reproductive efficiency. Listen now on all major platforms!"Reproductive progress depends on

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Dr. Froylan Sosa: Amino Acid Strategies - Part 2 |...

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2026/09/16

In the second part of this conversation on The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Froylan Sosa, Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, discusses nutritional strategies that can help mitigate heat stress effects on dairy reproduction. He explains how essential amino acids interact with embryonic development, oxidative stress, blastocyst formation, trophoblast growth, and placental development. Listen now on all major platforms!"Lower amino acid concentration

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9:44

Dr. Froylan Sosa: Heat Stress and Early Embryo Loss -...

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2026/09/09

In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Froylan Sosa, from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, explains how heat stress affects dairy reproduction at the cellular level. Dr. Sosa discusses oocyte quality, mitochondrial damage, oxidative stress, early embryo sensitivity, and why pregnancy loss can begin before producers confirm conception. Listen now on all major platforms!"Heat stress can compromise early embryo development before pregnancy is ever confirmed on the

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10:58

Dr. George Smith: Dairy Research That Reaches Farms |...

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2026/09/02

In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. George Smith from the University of Arizona explains how research, extension, and industry partnerships can move dairy science into practical farm results. He discusses reproductive management, research infrastructure, a nutritional strategy associated with more than $1 per cow per day, heat stress, water use, and sustainability. Listen now on all major platforms!"Applied dairy research can improve milk components and feed efficiency

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Dr. Angelica Dias: Digital Dermatitis Control | Ep. 63

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2026/08/26

In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Angelica Dias, Assistant Professor in Bovine Health at the University of Calgary, explains why digital dermatitis remains difficult to control in dairy cows. She discusses Treponema species, anaerobic bacteria, microbial dysbiosis, lesion reservoirs, treatment limitations, and footbath strategies for herd-level prevention. Listen now on all major platforms!"Digital dermatitis is not just a bacterial infection; it is a complex

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14:11

Sue Hagenson: Heat Stress Management & Cow Comfort |...

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2026/08/19

In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Sue Hagenson, Senior Dairy Consultant at inBarn Solutions, explains how cow comfort, ventilation, and targeted cooling shape dairy performance during heat stress. She discusses early behavioral warning signs, holding pen priorities, fan and soaking mistakes, and how to create barn environments that support healthier and more productive cows. Listen now on all major platforms!"Cow comfort is part of dairy production because lying time,

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Dr. Vinicius Machado: Selective Therapy for Metritis...

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2026/08/12

In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Vinicius Machado, Associate Professor at Texas Tech University, explains how selective therapy for metritis can reduce antimicrobial use in dairy cows. Dr. Machado discusses cow-level data, biomarkers, farm technologies, AI-based prediction models, and validation steps that protect productivity, reproduction, and animal welfare. Listen now on all major platforms!"AI-based algorithms increased metritis treatment prediction accuracy from

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16:42

Dr. Walter Gruenberg: Phosphorus Balance in Dry Cows...

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2026/08/05

In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Walter Gruenberg, Professor of Ruminant Health at Justus Liebig University Giessen, in Germany, explains how phosphorus management affects transition cow health. He discusses phosphorus deprivation, bone mobilization, phosphorus binders, calcium balance, feed intake risk, and why dry-cow strategies must align with each farm's primary risk factors. Listen now on all major platforms!"The best transition cow strategy depends on the

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12:19

Dr. Michelle Schack: Training Dairy Teams Better |...

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2026/07/29

In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Michelle Schack, dairy veterinarian and co-founder of DairyKind, discusses how employee training improves animal well-being, workforce consistency, and audit readiness on dairy farms. She shares insights on labor turnover, video-based learning, documentation, and helping employees understand the purpose behind key procedures. Discover practical strategies to strengthen training programs and accountability. Listen now on all major

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12:28

Dr. Anna Denicol: Future of Dairy Reproduction...

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2026/07/22

In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Anna Denicol from UC Davis discusses advanced reproductive technologies shaping dairy cattle breeding. She explains in vitro embryo production, genomic testing, gene editing, disease resistance, heat tolerance, and future applications that could improve productivity, health, and animal welfare. Discover how these innovations may influence the next generation of dairy genetics. Listen now on all major platforms!"Gene editing can introduce

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Dr. Ronaldo Cerri: Dairy Cattle Reproduction and...

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2026/07/15

In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Ronaldo Cerri from the University of British Columbia discusses the evolution of dairy cattle reproduction. Dr. Cerri explains why the industry is shifting from perfecting synchronization protocols to improving overall herd health, and how data analysis helps identify the real drivers of fertility on each farm. Listen now on all major platforms!"Herd health affects fertility more than any single factor in the literature, making it

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14:08

Dr. Ana Velasquez Munoz: Seasonal Calving Challenges...

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2026/07/08

In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Ana Velasquez Munoz, Assistant Professor at the Catholic University of Temuco in Chile, explains how seasonal calving creates pressure on pasture-based dairy systems. She discusses calf supervision, environmental stress, worker workload, colostrum hygiene, and how management routines protect newborn calves during high-risk calving windows. Listen now on all major platforms!"Seasonal calving pressure becomes risky when dairy systems lack

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Tiarna Scerri: Rethinking Mastitis Treatment | Ep. 55

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2026/07/01

In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Tiarna Scerri, PhD candidate at the Gulbali Institute in Australia, explains how antimicrobial resistance is changing mastitis treatment research. She discusses synthetic biology, farmer-centered product design, regulation, and why new therapies must be both effective and practical for dairy farms. Listen now on all major platforms!"Alternative mastitis treatments need to be effective, sustainable, and practical enough for farmers to adopt

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Dr. Laura Hernandez: Understanding Calcium...

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2026/06/24

In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Laura Hernandez from the University of Wisconsin-Madison explains why low calcium after calving is not always a problem. She discusses transient hypocalcemia, dyscalcemia, feed intake, mammary calcium demand, and why timing matters when deciding whether a fresh cow needs intervention. Listen now on all major platforms!"Calcium regulation during the transition period requires distinguishing temporary physiological adaptation from

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Dr. Jennifer Walker: Cow Welfare Beyond Longevity |...

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2026/06/17

In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Jennifer Walker, Co-founder and Chief Animal Welfare Officer at Kinder Ground, explains why dairy welfare decisions need to account for more than visible production metrics. She discusses hidden costs, farmer learning networks, cow thriving, caregiver wellbeing, and the importance of keeping cows at the center of herd management. Listen now on all major platforms!"Managing cows as slots removes cow welfare from decisions that should

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Dr. Ermias Kebreab: Methane Mitigation Strategies...

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2026/06/10

In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Ermias Kebreab, Professor at the University of California, Davis, explains science based strategies to reduce enteric methane emissions in dairy systems. He discusses feed additives, genetic selection, and productivity improvements, while addressing common misconceptions about livestock emissions and environmental impact. Practical insights highlight both short and long term solutions for sustainable dairy production. Listen now on all major

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Dr. Jennifer Walker: Welfare Decisions Shape Milk...

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2026/06/03

In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, celebrating World Milk Day, Dr. Jennifer Walker from Kinder Ground, discusses the connection between milk quality, animal welfare, and long-term herd health. She explains how management decisions involving milking routines, efficiency, and cow handling can influence dairy sustainability, resilience, and consumer trust. Learn why balancing welfare and productivity matters for the future of dairy production. Listen now on all major

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11:52

Joshua Brooke: How Technology Improves Cow Comfort |...

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2026/05/27

In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Joshua Brooke from inBarn Solutions explains how automated barn management systems can improve cow comfort, reduce heat stress, and lower water and energy usage in dairy operations. He discusses AI-powered monitoring, smart soaking systems, fan efficiency, and practical strategies that support sustainability and stronger dairy profitability. Listen now on all major platforms!"It’s about sustainability and helping the bottom line through

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Dr. Jackson Seminara: Dyscalcemia in Dairy Cows | Ep. 49

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2026/05/20

In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Jackson Seminara, Cornell University veterinary medicine student with doctoral training in epidemiology, explains why dyscalcemia can signal transition cow stress. He connects calcium recovery, inflammation, feed intake, immune pressure, and rumination patterns to show how fresh cow monitoring can identify cows needing closer attention after calving. Listen now on all major platforms!Click here to read the full research

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