"I need employees... What are my options?"

Timely HPAI Update with Dr. Keith Poulsen

Special episode with Dr. Keith Poulsen, director of the Veterinary Diagnostics Laboratory of the University of Wisconsin. We discuss what's the current information regarding the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). What does it mean to a dairy farm, and what are the current measures that farms should be adopting to prevent further spread?

Additional episode resources:

MSU Extension biosecurity recommendations for dairy and beef farms:

https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/biosecurity-recommendations-for-dairy-and-beef-cattle-operations

MSU Extension recommendations for a safe Parlor environment:

https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/staying-safe-in-the-milking-parlor-mitigating-risk-of-hpai-infection

Information regarding HPAI required testing

https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/testing-dairy-cows-for-hpai

Let's Talk Dairy Markets: Reflecting on 2023

Educator Martin Mangual talks with dairy markets expert Sarina Sharp of The Daily Dairy Report. They focus on discussing the highlights of dairy markets during 2023.

"I need employees... What are my options?"

Labor management expert Stan Moore joins Educator Martin Mangual to discuss the multiple avenues dairies can access to hire new farm employees. Season 6 finale. Please reach us with feedback and suggestions.

Episode Resources:

Reach Stan Moore at:

[email protected]

Reach us for feedback and suggestions at:

[email protected]

Let's talk about farm leadership

Dairy Educator Phil Durst Discusses how vital is your style of leadership in your employee retention and farm culture with Ben Lichtenwalner. Ben is an author, consultant, and leadership expert from Radiant Forest LLC. Tune in to learn how SERVANT Leadership can be implemented in your management style.

Episode Resources

Modern Servant Leader:

https://www.modernservantleader.com/

Ben Lichtenwalner on Linked In:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin01/

SERVAN-Leadership 101 Course Registration:

https://www.modernservantleader.com/servant-leadership-101-an-introduction-to-authentic-leadership-sign-up-form/

Martin Mangual Contact information:

[email protected]

Farm Safety, let's make it a priority!

I discuss important safety practices with extension educator Charles Gould. We provide recommendations to reduce the risk of accidents in the feed storage and manure pit areas. We also share timely information regarding upcoming training opportunities in Michigan.

Episode resources:

Grain bin and manure safety training event registration:

https://www.canr.msu.edu/animal-agriculture/Manure-Hauler-Training/

For information, or to schedule a feed program evaluation reach out to Martin mangual at [email protected]

For additional information about the Manure Hauler certification program:

https://events.anr.msu.edu/SafetyProgram/