Podcasts
Check back for the official launch date of the American Dairymen Podcast. We are excited to roll out the podcast that will be covering just about every topic that concerns the American dairy farmer.
Previous Episodes
Pink Eye In Cattle – Cattlemen and Veterinarians
Pink Eye in cattle can be a devastating health issue to manage! We welcome back our guest, Dr. Meredyth Jones Cook, Professor of Practice in Livestock Production at the School of Veterinary Medicine, Texas Tech University. 
Dr. Cook was born in Texas and raised in Oklahoma, Missouri, and Kentucky. After spending many years in her dad’s mixed animal veterinary practice, she decided to attend veterinary school at Oklahoma State and focus on food animal medicine. After some time in private practice, she completed a residency to specialize in large animal internal medicine. She taught at Kansas State, Texas A&M, and Oklahoma State before joining the team at Texas Tech. She provides continuing education and consulting to large animal veterinarians, and she and her husband ranch together in Oklahoma along with their two daughters.
Dr. Shynia Peterman and Dr. Cook talked through the identification of pinkeye, as well as preventative measures and treatment options. These two professionals bring you a great discussion in an easy-to-understand conversation!
Additionally, we want to thank our listeners for some great questions. Here is some excellent advice from a fellow producer:
“We introduced more shade for our cattle, which helps reduce flies and has also contributed to a decrease in Pink Eye cases. We also have the cows congregating around manmade shelters, making it easier to spray for pests. Seems to be helping, and the cows are certainly more comfortable.”
Cattlemen & Veterinarians is a great partnership podcast that provides excellent feedback to both sides of the business. Make sure to download all the episodes!
Thank you for joining Dr Shynia Peterman and me today for this episode of Cattlemen and Vets, A Partnership in Bovine Health. Please share our podcast with your fellow producers. We are available on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform. See ya next time! Take Care!
Cattlemen & Veterinarians, A Partnership in Bovine Health
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CLS With Kenley Zuga
Welcome back to the American Dairymen Podcast. Just ahead, we have Dustin Hector, he’s the Director of Business Development for the American Dairymen Media group and he sits down with Kenley Zuga with CLS. 
As a regional sales manager with CLS, Zuga brings extensive experience in animal science and dairy industry management to the discussion.
Fly control is a complex challenge for dairy producers, with house flies and stable flies being the primary concerns in confined dairy settings. These insects do more than simply annoy cattle; they pose significant threats to animal health and farm productivity. Stable flies, which feed on blood, cause physical stress to animals, while house flies can transmit dangerous bacteria that lead to diseases like mastitis.
The economic impact of fly infestations is substantial. Even a small number of flies – as few as 10 to 15 per animal – can significantly reduce milk production and cause considerable stress. Cattle spend energy fighting flies instead of producing milk, and the potential for disease transmission creates additional financial risks.
Zuga emphasizes a comprehensive approach to fly control, centered on an integrated pest management strategy. The cornerstone of this approach is a feed-through product like Clarafly larvicide, which passes through the animal and prevents fly larvae from developing in manure. This method is complemented by additional strategies including farm sanitation, regular pen cleaning, and supplemental products like sprays, baits, and traps.
The key to successful fly control lies in a multi-faceted approach. Producers must focus not just on killing existing flies, but on preventing future generations. This requires careful farm management, clean environments, and strategic use of targeted pest control products.
By implementing a comprehensive fly control program, dairy producers can protect their herds, improve animal comfort, and maintain optimal milk production and farm productivity.
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Lameness and Hoof Problems in Cattle
This episode jumps into the topic of Lameness and Hoof Problems in Cattle. Our guest was Dr. Meredyth Jones Cook, Professor of Practice in Livestock Production at the School of Veterinary Medicine, Texas Tech University. Our guest today is Dr. Meredyth Jones Cook, Professor of Practice in Livestock Production at the School of Veterinary Medicine, Texas Tech University.
Lameness and Hoof Problems in Cattle was a great discussion with Dr. Meredyth Jones-Cook.
Dr. Cook was born in Texas and raised in Oklahoma, Missouri, and Kentucky. After spending many years in her dad’s mixed animal veterinary practice, she decided to attend veterinary school at Oklahoma State and focus on food animal medicine. After some time in private practice, she completed a residency to specialize in large animal internal medicine. She taught at Kansas State, Texas A&M, and Oklahoma State before joining the team at Texas Tech. She provides continuing education and consulting to large animal veterinarians, and she and her husband ranch together in Oklahoma along with their two daughters.
Dr. Cook was such an enjoyable interview and provide easy to understand information that you can use in your operation.
Dr. Peterman and Dr. Cook took on the following questions and provided great advice and feedback.
Can you differentiate foot rot from other, more serious conditions that cause lameness in cattle?
How can you determine when antibiotics are going to be beneficial in a lameness case and when more aggressive treatment is necessary?
How can producers play an active role in preventing cattle from becoming lame?
What are some various treatment options available for conditions such as septic joints, sole ulcers, and torn ligaments?
Is there a correlation between hoof and joint health and pulmonary arterial pressure?
Is increased lameness correlated to the increased size and weight of cattle?
How much do genetics play a role in lameness and hoof health?
Make sure and listen to this episode in its entirety and I would download it to keep as a resource. Great stuff!
Lameness and Hoof Problems in Cattle
Cattlemen & Veterinarians: A Partnership in Bovine Health
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Cattle External Parasites – Cattlemen and Veterinarians
Cattle external parasites are a tremendous problem in cattle herds, and Summer brings on its unique challenges. Dr. Shynia Peterman and I are so excited to welcome you to the inaugural episode of Cattlemen & Veterinarians: A Partnership in Bovine Health! 
Our purpose is to bring you information and resources from the industry’s brightest minds to help you manage your herd health. Our format is casual, but don’t let that fool you; we dig deep to find the best solutions. We encourage our listeners to send in their questions and comments to gale@twinriversmedia.com.
Today’s episode topic is about external parasites in cattle operations. Lice, mites, ticks, flies, mosquitoes, and other pests can make a cow’s life miserable and cost you money!
Our guest is Dr. Mark Alley. Dr. Alley is a managing veterinarian with the US cattle and equine Technical Services team at Zoetis. He joined Zoetis in 2014. His responsibilities include providing technical support to Zoetis territory business managers for cattle in the eastern United States. Mark is a native of Mississippi, having received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree from Mississippi State University in 1996.
Dr. Synia and Dr. Alley discuss external parasites in general, but then dig into various hotspots around the country, including Theileria orientalis Ikeda, a microscopic protozoan parasite that infects the red blood cells of cattle, causing anemia. The disease is primarily transmitted by the bite of an infected Asian Longhorned Tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis) or by blood transfer through the use of contaminated needles and equipment. The tick can feed on many animal species, including humans, but the blood parasite only affects cattle. Once a cow is infected, it may take 1-8 weeks before she shows symptoms of disease. The Asian Tick has been seen in large infestations across the US.
Dr. Shynia answers numerous questions from you our listeners. Make sure and check out her tips and solutions.
Cattlemen & Veterinarians: A Partnership in Bovine Health
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