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.
The Moos Room™
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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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Recent Episodes
May 25, 2026
Episode 348 - Holstein Classification and Crossbreeding Lessons from Minnesota Dairy Research - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
<p> Brad shares updates from the University of Minnesota Morris dairy herd, including cows heading out to spring pasture, a recent Holstein classification, and highlights from several high-scoring cows. He then revisits University of Minnesota crossbreeding research comparing Holsteins with Viking Red and Montbéliarde crosses. The results show that crossbred cows often had better fertility, lower health treatment costs, improved survival to later lactations, and higher daily profitability, even when milk volume was sometimes lower than Holsteins. Brad also connects these findings to current beef-on-dairy calf research showing health advantages from crossbreeding, especially fewer scours and digestive problems. </p><p>Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu 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>
May 18, 2026
Episode 347 - Heat Stress Starts Earlier Than We Think: Using Cow Sensors to Stay Ahead - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
<p>In this episode of <strong>The Moos Room</strong>, Brad discusses spring pasture challenges in western Minnesota, including dry conditions, temperature swings, and slowed grass growth. With summer heat on the horizon, the focus shifts to <strong>heat stress in dairy cows</strong> and how precision technologies, especially internal bolus sensors, can help farmers identify problems earlier.</p><p>Brad shares observations from cows monitored with Smaxtec boluses, including rumination, internal body temperature, and water intake data. He also reviews research from the University of Minnesota herd showing that rumination may start dropping at lower temperature-humidity index levels than traditional industry thresholds suggest. Conventional cows showed rumination declines around a THI of 64, while pasture-based organic cows showed declines closer to 58.</p><p>The episode highlights why waiting for milk production losses may be too late when managing heat stress. Instead, rumination, body temperature, water intake, shade, cooling systems, and feeding strategies can all play a role in protecting cow comfort and performance before visible signs of heat stress appear.</p><p><br>Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu 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>
May 11, 2026
Episode 346 - FerAppease for Dairy Cows and Calves: Can Reducing Stress Improve Pregnancy Rates and Growth? - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
<p>Brad takes a closer look at FerAppease, a synthetic analog of the maternal bovine appeasing substance that is gaining attention in both the dairy and beef industries. He explains how the product is designed to reduce stress in cattle during events like breeding, weaning, dehorning, transportation, calving, and dry-off.</p><p>The episode highlights recent research in lactating Holstein cows showing that applying FerAppease at the time of artificial insemination increased pregnancy per AI from 47.7% in control cows to 60.2% in treated cows. Brad also walks through the potential economics, estimating a strong return on investment when improved pregnancy rates are valued at the farm level.</p><p>Brad then discusses a calf study looking at FerAppease use around disbudding. Treated calves showed signs of reduced stress, including lower cortisol measures, and had improved average daily gain shortly after disbudding. While more research is needed, Brad notes that FerAppease may be a useful non-antibiotic, non-hormonal tool for reducing stress and improving outcomes during key management events.</p><p><br>Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu 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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