Episode 285 - Mooving Cows: A Game-Changer for Dairy Training - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
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Mooving Cows: A Game-Changer for Dairy Training. In this episode of The Moos Room, Emily and Bradley welcome Dr. Jennifer Van Os from the University of Wisconsin Extension to discuss an innovative training tool—Mooving Cows, a free mobile game designed to teach proper dairy cattle handling techniques. The app provides an interactive and engaging way to learn low-stress cattle movement, helping farm workers refine their skills in a risk-free environment. Dr. Van Os shares insights on the game’s development, its impact on farm safety and animal welfare, and how it meets Farm Program continuing education requirements. With over 20,000 downloads worldwide, the app is proving to be a valuable tool for both new and experienced dairy workers.Tune in to learn how gamification is revolutionizing livestock training, and don’t forget to download Mooving Cows on your device today! Download the app for Apple (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mooving-cows/id6474456356) or Android (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=edu.wisc.andysci.moovingcows&pli=1); Mooving Cows Website (https://animalwelfare.cals.wisc.edu/mooving_cows/); What's Up at Holstein USA: "Mooving Cows (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-8Sd7I9OnE)
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Heins, Brad; Armstrong, Joe; Krekelberg, Emily; Van Os, Jennifer. (2025). Episode 285 - Mooving Cows: A Game-Changer for Dairy Training - UMN Extension's The Moos Room. Retrieved from the University Digital Conservancy, https://hdl.handle.net/11299/273748.
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