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Item Bridging the Summer Slump with Warm Season Grasses and Seasonal Changes in Forage Quality of Pastures(University of Minnesota. Minnesota Extension Service, 2014-09) Heins, BradItem Crossbreeding in Dairy Cattle(2010-02-04) Hansen, Les; Heins, BradItem Episode 100 - Winter potpourri and our favorite episodes(University of Minnesota Extension, 2022-01-10) Heins, Brad; Armstrong, Joe; Krekelberg, EmilyWe celebrate 100 episodes with a super-secret question for all the hosts from Emily, and then we get into a variety of winter topics including the winter blues, frostbite, bunk space, and even music! Thank you everyone for making the show possible.Item Episode 101 - What to put in your calving kit(University of Minnesota Extension, 2022-01-17) Heins, Brad; Armstrong, Joe; Krekelberg, EmilyHaving a calving kit ready to go when you need it is important whether you have beef or dairy cows. The OG3 discuss what should be in the kit and why. Big shout out to Troy Salzer for helping with the info in this episode.Item Episode 102 - Calf mortality case study #1 - Dr. Joe visits a beef farm to help with calf mortality(University of Minnesota Extension, 2022-01-24) Heins, Brad; Armstrong, Joe; Krekelberg, EmilyNew episode format! We are going to go over a farm visit to a cow-calf operation that was having trouble with keep calves alive until weaning. Find out what Dr. Joe thought was the issue and what he recommended. Thank you for listening.Item Episode 103 - Taking care of farm dogs and cats(University of Minnesota Extension, 2022-01-31) Heins, Brad; Armstrong, Joe; Krekelberg, EmilyWe are taking a quick break from cows to discuss how to take care of your smaller fuzzy companions on the farm. The OG3 discuss their own dogs and cats from growing up and how you can keep yours healthy. Thank you for listening.Item Episode 105 - Getting into robotic milking with Lisa Groetsch #1(University of Minnesota Extension, 2022-02-14) Heins, Brad; Armstrong, Joe; Krekelberg, Emily; Groetsch, LisaPart 1 of 2 of our time with Lisa Groetsch from Groetsch Dairy. Lisa and her family have had robots for 10 years. We invited her to the show so we could pick her brain about how they have been successful with a robotic milking system.Item Episode 106 - Getting into robotic milking with Lisa Groetsch #2(University of Minnesota Extension, 2022-02-21) Heins, Brad; Armstrong, Joe; Krekelberg, Emily; Groetsch, LisaPart 2 of our time with Lisa Groetsch from Groetsch dairy. We continue our questions about robotic milking and the amazing culture Lisa and her family have built on their dairy farm.Item Episode 108 - Listener question - Youth safety and chores on the farm(University of Minnesota Extension, 2022-03-07) Heins, Brad; Armstrong, Joe; Krekelberg, EmilyA listener called our voicemail! Thank you, Kevin! Youth safety and how to incorporate kids into helping on the farm is on the docket today. The Emily Show returns.Item Episode 109 - Bull Breeding Soundness Exams(University of Minnesota Extension, 2022-03-14) Heins, Brad; Armstrong, Joe; Krekelberg, EmilyThe OG3 go over bull breeding soundness exams. What are they, what are they not, why should producers do them on every bull every year? Listen to find out!Item Episode 10: Beef Calf Scours: The Moos Room(2020-05-29) Heins, Brad; Armstrong, Joe; Wilmes, EmilyPart 3 of our scours series. This episode is all about beef and how to manage calf scours. Don't forget that at some point cows are cows. Beef and dairy cows are the same species and management strategies from each system can apply to both.Item Episode 110 - What is A2 milk and what are A2 genetics?(University of Minnesota Extension, 2022-03-21) Heins, Brad; Krekelberg, EmilyDr. Bradley J Heins and Emily (the dynamic duo) discuss A2 milk. What is it? How do I produce A2 milk? How do I influence the genetics on my farm to produce A2 milk? Are there production benefits for my herd? Listen to find out!Item Episode 111 - MN Beef Report - Results from a MN survey of beef producers(University of Minnesota Extension, 2022-03-28) Heins, Brad; Armstrong, Joe; Krekelberg, EmilyDr. Joe and a team of colleagues from the UMN College of Veterinary Medicine recently completed a project funded by the MN Beef Council. In this episode we go over what the results mean for the MN beef industry and the direction research will take to help MN farmers.Item Episode 112 - Pain control options for cattle(University of Minnesota Extension, 2022-04-04) Heins, Brad; Armstrong, Joe; Krekelberg, EmilyThe OG3 discuss the limited options for pain control in cattle. What can you use, what is most effective, what should change in the industry? All in this episode!Item Episode 113 - Mud, is there anything to do about it?(University of Minnesota Extension, 2022-04-11) Heins, Brad; Armstrong, Joe; Krekelberg, EmilySpring mud! Everyone's favorite, especially Dr. Bradley J Heins. We have all lost boots to the mud and know its an inconvenience for us, but what is it doing to your cattle's production and health? The OG3 discuss mud and what to do about it.Item Episode 115 - Come on spring hurry up...when to put cows on grass(University of Minnesota Extension, 2022-04-25) Heins, Brad; Armstrong, Joe; Krekelberg, EmilyWe can almost see the end of winter. The impatience to get cows to grass is real. Bradley talks with Emily and Dr. Joe about how he decides it is time to get cows out on grass. Very much a goldilocks approach - not too early, not too late, but just right. Thanks for listening!Item Episode 116 - Healthy expectations, honesty with yourself, and meditation(University of Minnesota Extension, 2022-05-02) Heins, Brad; Armstrong, Joe; Krekelberg, EmilyWe are kicking off another May is Mental Health Awareness Series! We talk about how to set healthy expectations which includes discussions about being honest with yourself, and then we dispell some myths about meditation. Join us and be well!Item Episode 118 - Ambiguous loss with Jenifer McGuire(University of Minnesota Extension, 2022-05-16) Heins, Brad; Armstrong, Joe; Krekelberg, Emily; McGuire, JenniferFull professor Dr. Bradley J Heins and Dr. Joe learn an absolute ton in this episode about a topic they knew nothing about from UMN Extension Professor Jenifer McGuire and Emily. We have all experienced ambiguous loss at some point and just being aware is a huge step in working through difficult and hard to describe feelings of grief. Learn some strategies on how to build resilience and how to be more honest with yourself.Item Episode 11: Solar Panels and Grazing: The Moos Room(2020-05-29) Heins, Brad; Armstrong, Joe; Sharpe, KirstenIn part 1 of 2, Brad and Joe sit down with Kirsten Sharpe to discuss research combining solar panels and grazing. Finding ways to incorporate solar energy on-farm with benefits for your cows can make for a great investment.Item Episode 120 - Teletherapy with Cynthie Christensen(University of Minnesota Extension, 2022-05-30) Heins, Brad; Armstrong, Joe; Krekelberg, Emily; Christensen, CynthieCynthie Christensen joins the OG3 to discuss her work as a therapist with primarily agricultural and rural clients. Lots to unpack on this subject and we ask Cynthie to answer our questions about teletherapy and therapy in general. Thanks for listening!