Go offline with the Player FM app!
Episode 288 - Dairy Culling Deep Dive: The Hidden Value of Your Cows - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
Manage episode 474379127 series 2890870
Dairy Cow Culling Research Insights
In this episode of The Moos Room, Brad takes a break while guest hosts Emily and Joe dive into a recent research study from the University of Minnesota on dairy cow culling. The study, spanning 14 years of data, compares Holstein and crossbred cows, uncovering key insights about the reasons for culling and its economic impact.
Did you know that dairy cows make up 10% of the U.S. beef market? In this episode of The Moos Room, guest hosts Emily and Joe break down a new University of Minnesota study analyzing 14 years of dairy cow culling data. The study compares Holsteins and crossbred cows, revealing key factors that influence culling decisions, market value, and farm profitability.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ Why cows are culled (poor reproduction & mastitis top the list)
✅ How cull cows impact the beef market and farm revenue
✅ Which cows bring in the most money—Holsteins vs. crossbreds
✅ How seasonal trends & lactation cycles affect cull value
✅ The future of dairy genetics—is a shift toward dual-purpose cows coming?
This episode challenges the traditional view of dairy culling and explores how breeding, management, and market trends are shaping the future of dairy farming.
Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> [email protected] or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message!
Linkedin -> The Moos Room
Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety
Facebook -> @UMNDairy
YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health
Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy
Extension Website
AgriAmerica Podcast Directory
294 episodes
Episode 288 - Dairy Culling Deep Dive: The Hidden Value of Your Cows - UMN Extension's The Moos Room
Manage episode 474379127 series 2890870
Dairy Cow Culling Research Insights
In this episode of The Moos Room, Brad takes a break while guest hosts Emily and Joe dive into a recent research study from the University of Minnesota on dairy cow culling. The study, spanning 14 years of data, compares Holstein and crossbred cows, uncovering key insights about the reasons for culling and its economic impact.
Did you know that dairy cows make up 10% of the U.S. beef market? In this episode of The Moos Room, guest hosts Emily and Joe break down a new University of Minnesota study analyzing 14 years of dairy cow culling data. The study compares Holsteins and crossbred cows, revealing key factors that influence culling decisions, market value, and farm profitability.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ Why cows are culled (poor reproduction & mastitis top the list)
✅ How cull cows impact the beef market and farm revenue
✅ Which cows bring in the most money—Holsteins vs. crossbreds
✅ How seasonal trends & lactation cycles affect cull value
✅ The future of dairy genetics—is a shift toward dual-purpose cows coming?
This episode challenges the traditional view of dairy culling and explores how breeding, management, and market trends are shaping the future of dairy farming.
Questions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> [email protected] or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message!
Linkedin -> The Moos Room
Twitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafety
Facebook -> @UMNDairy
YouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and Health
Instagram -> @UMNWCROCDairy
Extension Website
AgriAmerica Podcast Directory
294 episodes
All episodes
×Welcome to Player FM!
Player FM is scanning the web for high-quality podcasts for you to enjoy right now. It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Signup to sync subscriptions across devices.