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The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast

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Dairy Health
Dairy Cattle
Heat Stress
Mastitis
Dairy Cows
Methane Emissions
Dairy Farming
Animal Health
Animal Welfare
Ketosis
Rumen Health
Milk Production
Colostrum
Dairy Management
Weizenetics
Dairy Health Management
Lameness Prevention
Outdoor Access
Colostrum Management
Calf Development

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.

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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, mammar... more

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 hid... more

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 ... more

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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... more

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Ermias Kebreab
Professor of sustainable animal systems at UC Davis
UC Davis
Episode: Dr. Ermias Kebreab: Methane Mitigation Strategies Explained | Ep. 52
Dr. Jennifer Walker
Co-founder and Chief Animal Welfare Officer of Kinder Ground
Kinder Ground
Episode: Dr. Jennifer Walker: Welfare Decisions Shape Milk Quality | Ep. 51
Joshua Brooke
Representative of inBarn Solutions
inBarn Solutions
Episode: Joshua Brooke: How Technology Improves Cow Comfort | Ep. 50
Dr. Jackson Seminara
PhD in calcium metabolism; pursuing DVM clinical training
Cornell University (PhD) and DVM training
Episode: Dr. Jackson Seminara: Dyscalcemia in Dairy Cows | Ep. 49
Dr. Jody Kull
Dairy veterinarian and professor who specializes in rural veterinary medicine and farm protocols
Penn State University, Veterinary and Biosciences Faculty
Episode: Dr. Jody Kull: Farm Protocols That Protect Herd Health | Ep. 48
Melinda Kovacs
Graduate student at the University of Guelph, PhD candidate, researcher on dairy-beef cross calves
University of Guelph
Episode: Melinda Kovacs: Beef-on-Dairy Crossbred Health and Growth | Ep. 47
Stephen Wadsworth
Dairy veterinarian; CREEM program advisor and university faculty
University of Vermont (CREEM)
Episode: Dr. Stephen Wadsworth: Training Future Dairy Veterinarians | Ep. 46
Gaurav Dutta
PhD student researching female fertility traits in dairy cattle
University of Connecticut
Episode: Gaurav Dutta: Improving Dairy Fertility Traits | Ep. 45
Bridger Sparks
PhD candidate in neurobiology of adipose tissue at Texas Tech University
Texas Tech University
Episode: Bridger Sparks: Parity Effects on Cows' Metabolic Health | Ep. 44

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Luciano Caixeta
Host of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 4 ratings
  • Short and informative

    Great information in a short amount of time!

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    United States9 months ago

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Strong emphasis on data and real-world application.
Very time-efficient deep dives into dairy-health topics.
Clear, concise episodes with practical takeaways for on-farm use.
Great depth with credible expert guests.
Content is highly practical for veterinarians and farm managers.

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Dr. Ermias Kebreab: Methane Mitigation Strategies Explained | Ep. 52
Q: What are the most challenging misconceptions about methane emissions from cattle and how would you respond to them?
Misconceptions include overestimating livestock's share of global methane emissions; in many regions, animals contribute only a small percentage of total emissions when not counting land-use changes, and the actual impact varies by country and production system. The discussion emphasizes putting emission shares into perspective and focusing on evidence-based mitigation options.
Dr. Ermias Kebreab: Methane Mitigation Strategies Explained | Ep. 52
Q: And what are some of the strategies that we have available now that have some science behind them to mitigate methane?
The guest outlines several strategies with scientific backing, including approved feed additives like 3NOP, seaweed and bromoform-containing compounds, as well as ongoing research on tannins, with long-term data needed to confirm sustained efficacy and to watch for any unintended effects.
Dr. Dave Renaud: Rethinking Antibiotic Use in Calf Diarrhea | Ep. 41
Q: So Dave, give us some insight of the work that you're currently doing and some of the early results.
The study compared blanket antibiotics at diarrhea onset to a more selective approach; results suggested that blanket antibiotic use correlated with poorer performance, increased need for rescue therapies, more respiratory issues, and higher mortality, underscoring the importance of selective treatment.
Dr. Jody Kull: Farm Protocols That Protect Herd Health | Ep. 48
Q: So the first question for you is, how can smaller farms incorporate the FARM program and protocols into their FARM procedures?
Dr. Kull explains that implementation starts with calves as the foundation, followed by careful handling of transition and fresh cows, and emphasizes consistent feeding, monitoring, and collaboration between veterinarians and farm staff to integrate protocols into everyday practice.
Dr. Herman Barkema: Antimicrobial Stewardship in Dairy | Ep. 40
Q: What practical management changes or preventative strategies have the biggest impact on lowering antimicrobial use without compromising animal health?
Focus on biosecurity to prevent infections, maintain well-functioning milking machines, improve dry cow management and calving hygiene, and use culturing to target therapies. When infections occur, address the specific pathogens (especially gram-positives) and use NSAIDs to manage symptoms when appropriate, always with veterinary guidance.

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This show targets dairy-health professionals with concise, expert-driven conversations on dairy cattle health, welfare, management, and production efficiency. Episodes frequently spotlight methane mitigation, cow comfort and housing, calf health and nutrition, antimicrobial stewardship, colostrum and lactation factors, and practical on-farm protocol implementation. A few guests are university researchers or veterinary academics, often paired with industry partners, delivering data-driven insights, real-world applicability, and actionable takeaways for practitioners. The format tends to emphasize real-world relevance, pragmatic guidance, and clear connections between science and on-farm practice, making it valuable for listeners who need tim... more

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2. Dr. Jennifer Walker
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