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The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast

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

In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Joshua Brooke from inBarn Solutions explains how automated barn management systems can improve cow comfort, reduce heat stress, and lower water and energy usage in dairy operations. He discusses ... more

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In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Jackson Seminara, Cornell University veterinary medicine student with doctoral training in epidemiology, explains why dyscalcemia can signal transition cow stress. He connects calcium recover... more

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In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Jody Kull, Assistant Teaching Professor at Penn State University, explains how dairy farms can use protocols, employee training, and the FARM program as a practical tool for risk abatement. S... more

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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
Dr. Amanda Fischer-Tlustos
Expert on colostrum and IgG transfer in dairy cows
Episode: Dr. Amanda Fischer-Tlustos: IgG Transfer and Dry Off Timing | Ep. 43 - Part 2
Amanda Fischer-Tlustos
Visiting scholar at University of Guelph working on colostrum
University of Guelph
Episode: Dr. Amanda Fischer-Tlustos: Colostrum Synthesis Timeline | Ep. 42 - Part 1
Dr. David Renaud
Professor of population medicine
University of Guelph
Episode: Dr. Dave Renaud: Rethinking Antibiotic Use in Calf Diarrhea | Ep. 41

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Luciano Cacheta
Host of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast; Faculty/affiliation varies in episodes but includes university connections.
Mark Thomas
Co-host of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast; dairy health and reproductive topics often discussed.

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    Great information in a short amount of time!

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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.
Dr. Herman Barkema: Antimicrobial Stewardship in Dairy | Ep. 40
Q: From a herd health and public perception standpoint, why is reducing antimicrobial use on dairy farms more than just a recommendation?
It's a recommendation in some contexts because some farms can safely reduce usage due to strong management, but others with higher infection pressure or suboptimal management require cautious approaches. The key is improving hygiene, milking practices, and selective treatment strategies rather than blanket reductions.
Dr. Jennifer Van Os: Pair Housing Science | Ep. 39
Q: What is the latest on pair housing or group housing for calves?
Dr. Van Os explains that the trend is supported by a growing body of research showing various benefits, while acknowledging ongoing questions about optimal group sizes and management to minimize risks such as cross-sucking; Canada is moving toward a formal indoor pairing/group housing requirement for very young calves, while the US has no mandatory rule.

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This show focuses on dairy health, reproduction, genetics, and management at the intersection of academia and real-world farming. Recent episodes spotlight uterine microbiomes, herd dynamics and semen choices, resilient breeding programs, embryonic losses, heat stress, AI timing, and automated monitoring—all with an emphasis on practical applications for improved fertility, health outcomes, and sustainability in dairy operations. Episodes often feature researchers, veterinarians, and farm practitioners who translate complex science into on-farm strategies, making the content valuable for dairy vets, consultants, and producers seeking evidence-based improvements. A standout trait is the blend of cutting-edge genetics and genomic tools with h... more

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5. Gaurav Dutta
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