In this special episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, celebrating Cow Appreciation Day, Dr. Michael Schutz, Head of the Department of Animal Science at the University of Minnesota, shares updates on dairy cattle genetics and herd management. He covers everything from breakthroughs in genomics to colostrum management and industry-wide shifts in dairy science education and practice. Tune in now on your favorite podcast platform!

"Computing capacity has revolutionized genetic evaluations, allowing us to manage data on a scale unimaginable decades ago."

Meet the guest: Dr. Michael Schutz is the Department Head of Animal Science at the University of Minnesota. With a BS and MS in Animal Science from the University of Minnesota and a Ph.D. in Dairy Cattle Genetics from Iowa State University, he brings decades of experience in dairy cattle research and extension programs. A pioneer in dairy genetics, Dr. Schutz continues to lead efforts in education and innovation.

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What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:26) Introduction
• (04:00) Dairy extension
• (13:22) Herd management
• (17:07) Evolution in education
• (19:43) Colostrum quality
• (26:16) Computing capacity & genetics
• (32:54) Final three questions

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