Episodes

  • Episode 66: Should we be worried about old world screwworm or Asian Longhorn ticks in the Upper Midwest?
    Sep 20 2025

    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.pdf

    Other Resources for Veterinarians

    • Standard 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.pdf
    • FDA
    • New World Screwworm: Information for Veterinarians https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/safety-health/new-world-screwworm-information-veterinarians

    Asian Longhorn Tick in Midwest

    • Tick 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/screwworm
    • American Veterinary Medical Association www.avma.org/resources-tools/one-health/veterinarians-and-public-health/new-world-screwworm
    • National Cattlemen’s Beef Association https://www.ncba.org/education-resources/industry-updates-resources/new-world-screwworm-resources
    • Texas AgriLife Extension https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/new-world-screwworm
    • Congressional update on NWS https://www.congress.gov/crs-product/IN12558
    • Commission 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
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    36 mins
  • Episode 65: Discussing cow management with 7 lb club winner Kevin Siewert
    Aug 26 2025

    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.

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    21 mins
  • Episode 64: Forages & Upcoming Forages Events
    Jul 23 2025

    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.

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    26 mins
  • Episode 63: From Sound to Sore: Hoof Health Challenges in the Yard
    Jul 21 2025

    Madison Kovarna from South Dakota State University sits down with Sarah Erickson from TELUS

    Agriculture 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.

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    29 mins
  • Episode 62: Central Plains Dairy Expo recap
    Apr 1 2025

    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/.

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    6 mins
  • Episode 61: What is metritis?
    Feb 28 2025

    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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    27 mins
  • Episode 60: The relationship between conformation and production with Dr. Jeffrey Bewley
    Dec 11 2024

    Join Jim Salfer and Fred Hall as they sit down with Dr. Jeffrey Bewley and discuss how conformation relates to Holstein milk production and lifespan.

    Dr. Jeffrey Bewley is from Rineyville, Kentucky where he grew up working on his grandfather's dairy farm. Bewley received a B.S. in Animal Science from the University of Kentucky in 1998. In 2000, he completed his M.S. in Dairy Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a focus on dairy modernization. His PhD work at Purdue University focused on the application and economics of precision dairy farming technologies. For 9.5 years, Bewley was on the faculty at the University of Kentucky as an Extension Dairy Specialist. He has also worked with IceRobotics, PerforMix Nutrition, BoviSync, and Alltech.

    Dr. Bewley recently did a webinar with I-29 Moo U and that recording can be found on our website, https://i-29moou.com/webinars.

    Thank you to our I-29 Moo University sponsors! Information about our sponsors can be found on our website www.i-29moou.com.

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    30 mins
  • Episode 59: All things colostrum with Dr. Sandra Godden
    Oct 9 2024

    In this podcast, Jim Salfer and Fred Hall are joined by Dr. Sandra Godden from the University of Minnesota. They will discuss the keys to a successful colostrum management program, as well as recent advancements. Topics also discussed include harvesting high quality colostrum and quality testing on farm, strategies to reduce bacterial contamination including heat-treating colostrum, proper storage to maintain quality, managing colostrum inventory during seasonal changes, and benefits of extended feeding of colostrum or transition milk.

    Dr. Godden recently joined I-29 Moo University for a webinar that is referenced during the podcast discussion. That webinar can be found at https://i-29moou.com/webinars.

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    35 mins