Investigating seasonal component fluctuation
SEASON 1 EPISODE 10 What causes reduction in milk yield during heat stress and the different seasonal patterns of milk components? Dr. Lance Baumgard shares his research here.
Factors impacting feed efficiency in feedlot cattle
SEASON 4 EPISODE 1 An expert in ruminant nutrient absorption, Dr. Katie Wood talks about management and nutrition for improving feed efficiency in feedlot cattle and the influence of gut health.
Reproductive health and management in postpartum cows
SEASON 4 EPISODE 2 How can producers minimize postpartum aftereffects? Dr. Stephen LeBlanc, an expert in dairy cattle health management, breaks down this complex science.
Why many in rural farm communities don’t seek mental health care
SEASON 4 EPISODE 6 Stigma surrounding mental health prevents many from getting help, says Monica McConkey. A specialist in mental health counseling for farmers, she shares solutions.
Insights and resources for mental health care in rural Canada
SEASON 4 EPISODE 5 Mental health care is an issue across agriculture. Deborah Vanberkel shares insights and resources related to mental health for rural communities. An active partner on her family’s dairy farm, Vanberkel works with farmers and others in rural areas.
The relationship between stress and gut health
SEASON 3 EPISODE 11 Stress in ruminants leads to gut issues, which can cause a host of negative problems, explains Dr. Lance Baumgard, as he emphasizes the absolute need to reduce stress.
Tips for using precision technology to identify cow stressors
SEASON 3 EPISODE 5 Stress affects production whether it comes from lameness, overcrowding or feed delivery. Dr. Meagan King talks about using precision technology as part of the solution.
Understand the way stressors affect how cows function
SEASON 3 EPISODE 4 Cows may face many stressors regardless of environmental conditions. Our challenge is identifying the biggest ones and how they might amplify, explains Dr. Trevor DeVries.
How Stress and Strain Affect Getting Cows Pregnant
SEASON 3 EPISODE 6 Matt Lucy, PhD, University of Missouri professor, explains stress as a factor in getting cows pregnant. He looks at uterine function, uterine condition ahead of pregnancy and the role stress plays, as well as the difference between dairy cow stress and strain.
