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I-29 Moo U Dairy features conversations about the latest information, research and challenges in the dairy industry. University experts and dairy producers provide conversations from nutrition and reproduction to finances to farm labor and the latest research. Visit I-29 Moo U's webpage at www.i-29moou.com for the latest news, upcoming programs and webinars, proceedings from previously held programs and recording from webinars.

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March 10, 202626 min

Episode 70: Dairy Beef Short Course Preview

Join Jim Salfer as he sits down with University of Minnesota Extension Beef Production Systems Educator, Melissa Runck, and I-29 Moo University Communications Coordinator, Brittany Moorse, as they preview the upcoming Dairy Beef Short Course. Dairy producers, feedlot operators, and industry professionals should plan to attend the 2026 Dairy Beef Short Course on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 in Sioux Falls, SD. The program runs from 9:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at the Denny Sanford Premier Center and features a full day of research-based information on feeding and managing beef-on-dairy cattle.You can learn more at https://i-29moou.com/dairy-beef-short-course.

November 24, 202527 min

Episode 68: Maximizing profit with Beef on Dairy Crosses

Join Jim Salfer and Fred Hall as they visit with Melanie Pimentel-Concepcion, a PhD student from Michigan State University as they discuss maximizing profit with beef on dairy crosses. To view I-29 Moo University's webinar featuring Melanie, click here.

October 24, 202528 min

Four State Dairy Podcast: Episode 2-Mycotoxin Mitigation

Today's episode is a special edition as it's the second episode of Four State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference's new podcast. Join Jim Salfer and Fred Hall as they sit down with Dr. Joel Pankowski and discuss mycotoxin mitigation and how it impacts dairy cattle nutrition.The Four-State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference presents the latest research on nutrition and management of dairy cattle. This conference is a collaborative effort of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, University of Illinois Extension, University of Minnesota Extension and University of Wisconsin-Extension.To view Dr. Pankowski's webinar recording, visit https://fourstatedairy.org/webinars.

October 15, 202536 min

Episode 67: Carcass Yield of Beef on Dairy Cross Cattle with Dr. Foraker

Join Madison Korvana as she sits down with Dr. Blake Foraker from Texas Technical University as they discuss carcass yield of beef on dairy cross cattle. To view I-29 Moo University's webinar featuring Dr. Foraker, click here.

September 20, 202536 min

Episode 66: Should we be worried about old world screwworm or Asian Longhorn ticks in the Upper Midwest?

Join Jim Salfer and Fred Hall as they discuss hot topics in the industry right now, Old World Screwworm and Asian Longhorn Ticks, with Dr. Tim Goldsmith and Dr. Angie Varnum.During the podcast, resources for listeners was mentioned, and they can be found below in the show notes:Fact Sheets: New World Screwworm (NWS)https://www.aphis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/factsheet-nws-private-veterinarians.pdf https://www.aphis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/bro-new-world-screwworm.pdfOther Resources for VeterinariansStandard Operating Procedure for Possible Detections of New World Screwworm in Animals https://www.aphis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/aphis-sop-detection-nws-in-animals.pdfFDA New World Screwworm: Information for Veterinarians https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/safety-health/new-world-screwworm-information-veterinariansAsian Longhorn Tick in MidwestTick Identification in MN https://bah.state.mn.us/ticks#:~:text=Ticks%20of%20highest%20importance%20in,re%20discovered%20on%20an%20animal.The following resource list was curated courtesy of Dr. Carla Huston, Mississippi State University and the American Association of Extension Veterinarians:USDA APHIS website for information https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/cattle/ticks/screwwormAmerican Veterinary Medical Association www.avma.org/resources-tools/one-health/veterinarians-and-public-health/new-world-screwwormNational Cattlemen’s Beef Association  https://www.ncba.org/education-resources/industry-updates-resources/new-world-screwworm-resourcesTexas AgriLife Extension https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/new-world-screwworm Congressional update on NWS  https://www.congress.gov/crs-product/IN12558Commission for the Eradication and Prevention of Screwworm (COPEG)  https://www.copeg.org/en/ CDC  Screwworm Myiasis  https://www.cdc.gov/myiasis/about-new-world-screwworm-myiasis/index.html APHIS Historical Economic Impact Estimates https://www.aphis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/nws-historical-economic-impact.pdf American Farm Bureau Federation Market Intel on NWS  https://www.fb.org/market-intel/new-world-screwworm-moves-beyond-containment-threshold

August 26, 202521 min

Episode 65: Discussing cow management with 7 lb club winner Kevin Siewert

Join Jim Salfer and Fred Hall as they sit down with the Four State Dairy Nutrition and Management Conference's 7 lb club winner Kevin Siewert. Kevin and his family own and operate Hyde Park Holsteins from Zumbro Falls, MN. In this episode, Kevin describes the keys to great herd management-good people, excellent feed and cow comfort.

July 23, 202525 min

Episode 64: Forages & Upcoming Forages Events

Join Jim Salfer and Fred Hall as they sit down with South Dakota State University Extension Forage Field Specialist, Sara Bauder. The group discusses forages and different educational opportunities that are available to producers in the area. I-29 Moo University and the Northern Plains Forage Association are teaming up for a Forage Field Day on July 31 in Castana, IA! To learn more, visit https://i-29moou.com/forage-field-day.To learn more about the Northern Plains Forages Association, you can visit https://npforage.com/index.html.Thank you to our I-29 Moo University sponsors! Information about our sponsors can be found on our website www.i-29moou.com.

July 21, 202528 min

Episode 63: From Sound to Sore: Hoof Health Challenges in the Yard

Madison Kovarna from South Dakota State University sits down with Sarah Erickson from TELUSAgriculture to talk more about hoof health concerns in feedlot cattle. Sarah has been a frequent flyer with I29 Moo University events, but we truly can’t get enough of the knowledge that she has in the hoof health space. The pair discusses common hoof health issues such as laminitis, foot rot, and toe tip necrosis and considerations in managing and identifying these illnesses. Thank you to our I-29 Moo University sponsors! Information about our sponsors can be found on our website www.i-29moou.com.

April 1, 20256 min

Episode 62: Central Plains Dairy Expo recap

In this episode, Fred Hall is joined by the I-29 Moo University’s Communication Coordinator, Brittany Moorse, from Central Plains Dairy Expo in Sioux Falls, SD. They discuss and recap the events during the expo that was held last week. .To learn more about the expo, visit https://www.centralplainsdairy.com/.

February 28, 202527 min

Episode 61: What is metritis?

In this episode, Jim Salfer and Fred Hall are joined by Dr. Adrian Barragan. Dr. Barragan discusses the latest discoveries on uterine infection diagnosis and preventative and treatment strategies. During this episode, the I-29 Moo University webinar featuring Dr. Barragan is referenced. The webinar recording can be found at https://i-29moou.com/webinars.

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