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Phibro AcademyWhy Calcium and Negative DCAD Matter for Reproductive Success and Troubleshooting Management IssuesIn this session, we'll dive into the importance of calcium and negative DCAD in dairy cattle nutrition and reproduction. You’ll learn how managing these elements in the diet can help improve reproductive performance and prevent health issues. We’ll also cover how to identify and address management challenges associated with negative DCAD and calcium levels, providing actionable insights to optimize your herd's overall success.2025-03-3146 minPhibro AcademyHBS Think Tank — Give Your Herd a Fighting Chance
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about hemorrhagic bowel syndrome (HBS). Originally presented at the 2024 World Dairy Expo, three experts cover a variety of topics related to HBS, including field applications, common signs and symptoms, HBS risk and more.
MODERATOR: Dr. Michael Hodgman, DVM, Phibro Animal Health Corporation
SPEAKERS: Dr. James Chapman, Ph.D., Dipl. ACAN — “Hemorrhagic Bowel Syndrome (HBS) Signs & Symptoms”
Dr. Mike Hutjens, Professor Emeritus, Animal Sciences Department, University of Illinois — “Field Applications to HBS Risk”
Dr. Donald Sockett, DVM, MS, Ph.D., Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Labor...2024-10-101h 05Phibro AcademyIntegrating a Statistical Process Control System Into Your Bird Health Monitoring Process
What You Will Learn
Statistical Process Control (SPC) functions can monitor any bird health metrics that are measured: presence/absence, load, health scores, etc.
SPC Systems combine multiple SPC functions to monitor different types of changes.
SPC Systems can detect smaller changes, and can detect them more quickly and more reliably than individual SPC functions.
2024-05-2159 minPhibro AcademyInfluenza aviar: riesgo permanente, ¿próxima pandemia?Presentado en español por Dr. Ismael Hernandez2024-05-151h 10Phibro AcademyAvian Influenza: Permanent Risk, Next Pandemic?Presented in English by Dr. Ismael Hernandez. 2024-05-151h 10
Uplevel Dairy Young Leaders Podcast07 | Young Leader Takeover at the Midwest Dairy Challenge!On this Uplevel Dairy Young Leaders Podcast, I’m turning the mic over to a trio of up-and-comers in dairy industry communications to interview three Dairy Challenge alumni who shared their experiences on a panel at the Midwest Dairy Challenge held in Green Bay, Wis., in February.
Social media interns interview Dairy Challenge alumni:
Nichole Gerard, Iowa State University student, interviews Crystal Prom, Cargill
Torri Burch, Iowa State University student, interviews Tony Schmitz, Schmitz’s East Branch Dairy
Irene Nielsen, Iowa State University student, interviews Liz Schiebelbein, Phibro Animal Health
Torr...2024-04-1114 min
Uplevel Dairy Podcast103 | Young Leader Takeover at the Midwest Dairy Challenge!On this Uplevel Dairy Young Leaders Podcast, I’m turning the mic over to a trio of up-and-comers in dairy industry communications to interview three Dairy Challenge alumni who shared their experiences on a panel at the Midwest Dairy Challenge held in Green Bay, Wis., in February.
Social media interns interview Dairy Challenge alumni:
Nichole Gerard, Iowa State University student, interviews Crystal Prom, Cargill
Torri Burch, Iowa State University student, interviews Tony Schmitz, Schmitz’s East Branch Dairy
Irene Nielsen, Iowa State University student, interviews Liz Schiebelbein, Phibro Animal Health
Torr...2024-04-1114 minPhibro AcademyTransition Cow Management: Get It Right to Get Her GoingWhat You Will Learn
Updates on hypocalcemia.
Considerations for close-up feeding management.
Fresh cow feeding strategies.
Metabolizable protein for transition cows.
2024-04-031h 07Phibro AcademyIntestinal Integrity: Nutrition & Feed Additives
There are different additives used to improve intestinal health and performance, eliminate or at least mitigate lots of predisposing factors or boost birds immune system towards pathogens. Enzymes (phytase and NSP enzymes), some vitamins (such as vit A, E, D3, niacin) and trace elements (like Zn and Se), probiotics, prebiotics, phytogenics (for example essential oils, polyphenols or saponins), short and medium chain fatty acids. The question is...which solutions are right for my flocks?
Unfortunately, there is no straight and simple answer. We need to understand each additive's specific mode of action and pick the one that...2023-12-081h 21Phibro AcademyAn Introduction to Gut Health, Immunity & the MicrobiomeDr. Mike Kogut, research microbiologist with the USDA Agriculture Research Service, introduces the intestinal trio and the relationship between gut microbiota, metabolites and immunity, including detailed discussion of inter-organ communication in the gut and regulation of tissue physiology. He further explores host defense mechanisms for disease resistance and disease tolerance, and how metabolism can manipulate host defenses. 2023-12-081h 22Phibro AcademyExploring the Latest Strategies for Optimal Coccidiosis ControlPRESENTED IN ENGLISH. INTERPRETATION IN CHINESE.
Although not a novel disease, coccidiosis is still one of the most economically important veterinary problems in poultry production. According to 2020 data, coccidiosis contributes to more than $14 Billion of annual losses.
Due to their biology, coccidia could not be eradicated from poultry farms. Thus, coccidiosis requires uninterrupted and well-directed management.
What You Will Learn
The first prerequisite of successful coccidiosis management programs is having precise monitoring in place.
A review of the arsenal of tools to manage coccidiosis, and how to use them in order to...2023-12-051h 57Phibro AcademyGlobal Methane PanelWhat You Will Learn
Development of Protocols Used for Voluntary or Regulatory Carbon Markets — Dr. Ermias Kebreab
Net Zero methane: How does the beef segment get there? — Dr. Alexandre Berndt
Net zero methane: How do producers measure this? — Dr. Richard Eckard
2023-11-101h 51Phibro AcademyHealth Monitoring on Farms, Based on Intestinal Health
What You Will Learn
The necropsy as a reflection of the health status of the shed.
How do we prepare for the necropsy?
How to monitor intestinal health without forgetting the rest of the organs and systems?
Importance of immunosuppressive diseases, coinfection and incidence on intestinal health.
Coccidiosis and its incidence on intestinal health.
Histopathology as a tool in monitoring intestinal health.
2023-11-101h 29Phibro AcademyUpdate on the Current Avian Influenza Wave in the US
What You Will Learn
The current H5N1 High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus is genetically diverse, with this Eurasia lineage of virus producing the first outbreaks in 1996 in domestic geese in China.
The genetic clade 2.3.4.4b has spread intercontinentally between Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and North America, causing major infections in wild aquatic birds—and in some species, such as common cranes and pelicans—major die-offs and outbreaks in backyard, village and commercial poultry in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and North America.
Control is best to utilize biosecurity practices and prevent introduction into poul...2023-11-101h 17Phibro AcademyHatchery Matters: Managing Chick Health in the HatcheryInstructed in English by Dr. Mike Wineland, Professor, Extension Specialist and Departmental Extension Leader (Retired), Poultry Department, North Carolina State University.
2023-11-101h 02Phibro AcademyUnderstanding Mineral Sources, Concentration & Bioavailability
What You Will Learn
Bioavailability and other differences between and within mineral sources (Inorganic vs. organic vs. chloride)
Why chloride and organic mineral sources continue to gain traction over inorganic mineral sources.
Why nutritionists should focus on bioavailability, concentration, and cost per unit of metal – not list price – when formulating the trace mineral portion of an animal’s diet.
2023-11-1016 minPhibro AcademySuccessfully Tackling Mastitis is a Matter of Striking the Perfect Balance
What You Will Learn
The basic pathogenesis of bovine mastitis.
The importance of the cow’s immunity in preventing and tackling mastitis.
How to optimize the immunity of cows from science into practice.
2023-11-1057 minPhibro AcademyGlobal Update on G1-23 Strains
A review of the global status of G1-23 Infectious Bronchitis strains, with special reference to IS/1494/06.
2023-11-101h 17Phibro AcademyGlobal Dairy Producer Series: Rethinking Methane: The Path to Climate NeutralityInstructed by Dr. Frank Mitloehner, Professor and Air Quality Specialist in Cooperative Extension, Department of Animal Science, University of California, Davis. 2023-11-101h 14Phibro AcademyGlobal Dairy Producer Series: Lessons Learned with COVID-19: Managing Milk Yield & MoreInstructed in English by Dr. Mike Hutjens, Extension Dairy Specialist (Retired), University of Illinois - Department of Animal Sciences. 2023-11-1057 minPhibro AcademyGlobal Dairy Producer Series: Lessons Learned from AutomationInstructed in English by Fabian Bernal, M.S., P.A.S., Dairy Advisory Senior Manager, DeLaval Inc.2023-11-1054 minPhibro AcademySalmonella Gallinarum: A Challenge that Could be Met & Overcome
What You Will Learn
Real scenarios that have been experienced in poultry companies in different countries.
An analysis of good and bad experiences in managing this disease.
Eradication as an achievable goal.
2023-11-101h 43Phibro AcademyGlobal Beef Cattle Journey: Understanding China's Demand for Red MeatInstructed in English by Osler Desouzart, President, OD Consulting, Market Planning & Strategy.
2023-11-101h 41Phibro AcademyPractical Aspects of Poultry Salmonella
What You Will Learn
The practical aspects of salmonella in poultry, from the perspective of a diagnostic laboratory.
The most frequently isolated serotypes and learn about your own experience on clinical cases.
What are the practical aspects of control methods in poultry production? What are the most common mistakes? What is the best direction to combat this dangerous bacteria?
2023-11-101h 34Phibro AcademyGlobal Beef Cattle Journey: The Australian Red Meat Journey, from the Varying Paddocks and Feedlots Across Australia to the Domestic and International PlatesInstructed in English by Jason Strong, Managing Director, Meat and Livestock Australia. 2023-11-101h 05Phibro AcademyGlobal Beef Cattle Journey: A Journey to Beef Cattle Production in Argentina, from Grassland to Grain Finishing SystemsInstructed in Spanish by Juan Elizalde, Agr. Eng., M.Sc., Ph.D., Agronomist at the National University of Rosario (Argentina). 2023-11-101h 25Phibro AcademyMonitoring Calcium Status of Postpartum Dairy Cows: Effective Use of Acidogenic, Prepartum Diets
What You Will Learn
New findings on the use of serum total calcium measurements and changes over days postpartum to evaluate fresh cow calcium status and the relationship with animal health and production.
Recent research on the interactions of prepartum acidogenic diets with calcium intake on fresh cow health, production and reproduction.
2023-11-101h 59Phibro AcademyIntestinal Health in Poultry: Viral, Bacterial & Cocci Challenges
What You Will Learn
Basic pathogenesis of viruses.
Runting and Stunting syndrome in broilers and what we’ve learned over decades of research.
Effect of viral infection on production parameters.
How Clostridium perfringens causes both clinical and subclinical disease.
How to recognize subclinical effects of Clostridium perfringens early in the disease.
How to prevent or treat both clinical and subclinical necrotic enteritis (N.E.) without antibiotics.
The influence of coccidial infection on: Intestinal pH and digestive enzyme activity, Nutrient absorption, and energy utilization.
2023-11-101h 16Phibro AcademyDairy’s Most Profit-Draining Challenges: Heat StressWhat You Will Learn
How do cows respond to heat stress across the phases of the lactation cycle?
Why do dry cows require heat stress abatement to optimize productivity and health?
2023-11-1054 minPhibro AcademyHeat Stress in PoultryWith climate change and ever-increasing temperature, heat stress becomes more and more important for poultry producers.
Review the mechanisms behind thermoregulation and heat stress.
Learn the different management and nutritional strategies to alleviate its negative impact.
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