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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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15:20

Dr. Guillermo Martinez-Boggio: Genetics for Methane...

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2025/10/29

In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Guillermo Martinez-Boggio from the University of California, Davis, explores the role of genetics in improving feed efficiency and reducing methane emissions in dairy cows. He explains how genomic tools and reference populations are being developed to help farmers select more efficient, lower-emission animals. Learn how genetics, management, and feeding strategies can work together for a more sustainable dairy industry. Listen now on all

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Dr. Breno Fragomeni: Genetics and Heat Stress | Ep. 19

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2025/10/22

In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Breno Fragomeni, Associate Professor at the University of Connecticut, explains the challenges of selecting dairy cattle for heat tolerance without compromising fertility. He outlines current gaps in national genetic evaluations, shares findings from local herd studies, and discusses the future of trait selection in heat-stressed environments. Tune in now on all major platforms!"We associate declining milk production with higher

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Dr. Ermias Kebreab: Methane Inhibitors & Additives |...

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2025/10/15

In this special episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, emphasizing the importance of sustainability in dairy production, Dr. Ermias Kebreab from the University of California explains the science behind methane emissions in dairy cattle and the strategies being developed to reduce them. He discusses how inhibitors and feed additives such as seaweed and 3-NOP work, their impact on animal productivity, and the potential benefits for climate change. Listen now on all major platforms!"In

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12:24

Dr. Rik Hendriks: Inflammation and Dairy Cow...

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2025/10/08

I'm Dr. Craig McConnel, and I’m thrilled to kick off my first episode as host on The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast! Very excited to embark on this journey with you. Celebrating National Farmer’s Day, our guest, Dr. Rik Hendriks, bovine practitioner and co-owner of veterinary practice Ell, explores the role of inflammation in metabolic diseases in dairy cows. He shares how physiology-centered veterinary care can improve treatment outcomes and reshape prevention strategies. Learn how inflammation

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11:57

Dr. Gerard Cramer: Preventive Hoof Trimming | Ep. 16

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2025/10/01

In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Gerard Cramer, Professor at the University of Minnesota, explores the economic and welfare considerations involved in preventive hoof trimming for dairy cattle. He discusses the delicate balance between preventing lameness and the associated costs, and how strategically allocating resources can improve animal health and labor efficiency on farms. Listen now on all major platforms!"Trimming programs should be based on data, ensuring they

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Dr. Sandra Godden: Bedding Management for Dairy Cows...

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2025/09/24

In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Sandra Godden from the University of Minnesota explores how bedding materials influence udder health in dairy cattle. She shares key findings on bacterial risks, monitoring protocols, and hygiene management for both organic and inorganic bedding types. Learn practical strategies to reduce mastitis through better bedding decisions. Listen now on all major platforms!"High bacteria counts in bedding are strongly associated with increased

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Dr. Stephen LeBlanc: Ketosis in Dairy Cattle | Ep. 14

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2025/09/17

In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Stephen LeBlanc from the University of Guelph explores ketosis in dairy cattle. He shares key insights from decades of research into BHB thresholds, risk factors, treatment strategies, and the herd-level implications of metabolic disorders. Discover practical ways to manage and reduce ketosis risks. Listen now on all major platforms!“Elevated BHB levels in early lactation significantly increase the risk of displaced abomasum, early culling,

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12:15

Dr. Sandra Godden: Colostrum Management for Dairy...

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2025/09/10

In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Sandra Godden, Professor of Dairy Population Medicine at the University of Minnesota, explains why colostrum remains the cornerstone of calf immunity. She unpacks the updated “Five Qs,” shares practical cleanliness benchmarks, and outlines heat-treatment and extended-feeding strategies that boost lifetime performance. Listen now on every major podcast platform!"If we don’t get the colostrum program right, it’s hard to recover that later

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10:55

Dr. Gerard Cramer: Lameness Prevention Strategies |...

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2025/09/03

In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Gerard Cramer, Professor at the University of Minnesota, discusses dairy cattle lameness and hoof health. He explores the impact of chronic cases, the importance of strategic trimming, and how veterinary professionals can manage lameness more effectively. Listen now on all major platforms!"The chronic cases, especially ones that have had hoof lesions like sore ulcers and white lines, need to be trimmed more regularly, about every 3 to 6

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10:29

Dr. Benjamin Enger: Mastitis and Mammary Physiology |...

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2025/08/27

In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Benjamin Enger from Ohio State University explains how understanding the cow's innate immune response is key to managing mastitis more effectively. He discusses when intervention may do more harm than good and the impact of early anti-inflammatory use. Get practical insights on host-pathogen interactions and evidence-based treatment timing. Listen now on all major platforms!"If you intervene and it blights the cows' effectiveness

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Dr. Stephen LeBlanc: Metritis in Dairy Cattle | Ep. 10

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2025/08/20

In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Stephen LeBlanc from the University of Guelph explores the latest on metritis, discussing advancements in diagnosing and treating uterine infections. Dr. LeBlanc also explores the role of timed AI programs and multiple prostaglandin treatments in managing uterine health and their impact on the reproductive tract. Listen now on all major platforms!"Any cow that goes through metritis or other fresh cow health problems is paying a price,

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Dr. Kirby Krogstad: Bunk Management Essentials | Ep. 09

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2025/08/13

In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Kirby Krogstad from The Ohio State University shares strategies to improve bunk management in dairy operations. He explains how feed timing, push-up frequency, and written protocols directly impact rumen health and herd productivity. Learn practical tools like feed audits and camera monitoring to evaluate consistency. Listen now on all major platforms!"Every dairy should implement basic bunk audits using cameras and particle separators

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11:42

Dr. Geoff Dahl: Heat Stress Effects on Calf...

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2025/08/06

In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Geoff Dahl from the University of Florida shares the long-term impact of late gestation heat stress in utero on dairy calves and dry cow productivity. He discusses management strategies to reduce stress effects and improve herd longevity. Learn how nutritional approaches like choline supplementation may influence immune and reproductive organ development. Listen now on all major platforms!"There are some significant negative effects on

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Dr. Stephen Wadsworth: Hands-On Pre Vet Education |...

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2025/07/30

In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Stephen Wadsworth from the University of Vermont shares how the CREAM program helps shape future dairy veterinarians through hands-on experience and community building. He highlights the value of early exposure to large animal care, personal development, and applied herd management in dairy education. Learn how experiential learning is shaping the future of dairy health. Listen now on all major platforms!"Students learn that being on

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Dr. Anne-Marieke Smid: Outdoor Access for Cows | Ep. 06

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2025/07/23

In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Anne-Marieke Smid shares insights on what outdoor access means for dairy cattle. She talks about how cows respond to different environments, what farmers think about letting cows outside, and how weather, infrastructure, and public opinion all play a role. Learn how these factors affect both animal welfare and milk production. Tune in now on all major platforms!"Cows want to work as hard to go outside to pasture, even though they still

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Dr. Kirby Krogstad: Rumen Health in Dairy Cows | Ep. 05

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2025/07/16

In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Kirby Krogstad from The Ohio State University discusses the complexity of rumen health and its relationship to dairy cow performance and systemic inflammation. He outlines the current research on rumen tissue and immune cell behavior and shares practical strategies for evaluating gut health on-farm. Listen now on all major platforms!"A healthy rumen is effectively and efficiently digesting feed, producing VFA and microbial protein while

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Dr. Theresa Casey: Circadian Clocks in Cows | Ep. 04

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2025/07/09

In this special episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, celebrating National Cow Appreciation Day, Dr. Theresa Casey from Purdue University explores how circadian rhythms influence dairy cow physiology. She discusses how disrupted light cycles impact glucose production, reproduction, and metabolic efficiency in dairy cattle. The episode highlights low-cost, practical steps to enhance cow well-being and productivity by aligning dairy management with natural rhythms. Listen now on all major

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Dr. Bart Pardon: Thoracic Ultrasound for Calf BRD |...

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2025/07/02

I'm Dr. Luciano Caixeta, and I’m thrilled to kick off my first episode as cohost on The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast! Very excited to embark on this journey with you. In this episode, our guest, Dr. Bart Pardon from Ghent University, shares groundbreaking insights on the quick thoracic ultrasound technique for diagnosing calves with Bovine Respiratory Disease. He explains how quadrant-based scanning can lead to more efficient diagnostics and improved antimicrobial stewardship. Learn how to

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Dr. Richard Pursley: Reproductive Management of Dairy...

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2025/06/25

In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Richard Pursley from Michigan State University discusses advancements in reproductive management for dairy herds. He explains how attachment timing influences pregnancy outcomes and how synchronization protocols impact fertility. Tune in for actionable insights on reducing pregnancy loss and improving herd longevity. Listen now on all major platforms!"Insemination success is key; getting cows pregnant earlier reduces metabolic issues and

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Dr. Douglas Reinemann: Milking Machines & Mastitis |...

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2025/06/18

Welcome to the first episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast—your go-to source for practical, science-based talk about dairy cattle health. I’m Dr. Mark Thomas, your co-host, here to bring you straight-to-the-point conversations with top experts and real-world takeaways that connect research to everyday farm life.In this episode, Dr. Douglas Reinemann from the University of Wisconsin–Madison breaks down how milking equipment influences udder health. He shares what really drives mastitis risk

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