Episode 137. Spanish Fridays: Tranquilo y constante / Calm and consistent
Release Date: 10/17/2025
Episode 152. Spanish Fridays: Libros a leer / Books to read
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In this Spanish Fridays episode, we share a list of books recommended for reading in Spanish and English. These suggestions are simply book recommendations for anyone interested in adding new titles to their reading list and exploring Spanish-language materials. Please take a moment to complete our listener survey and help inform the future direction of the Spanish Friday podcast. Survey link: We'd love your feedback! The ISU Dairy News & Views podcast now has a listener evaluation. Your input helps us improve and bring you the content you want. Take a few minutes to fill it out...
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Episode 151. Best Practices in Colostrum Delivery with the University of Wisconsin
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In this episode, we sit down with experts from the University of Wisconsin to discuss best practices in colostrum delivery and how early-life management sets calves up for long-term health and performance. Raising Your Dairy Best Heifer Webinar - Colostrum Delivery Strategies Explained | Dr. Donald Sockett & Dr. Ryan Breuer: We’d love your feedback! The ISU Dairy News & Views podcast now has a listener evaluation. Your input helps us improve and bring you the content you want. Take a few minutes to fill it out here:
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Episode 150. Spanish Fridays: Detectando el celo y técnicas de inseminación/Heat detection and insemination techniques
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In this episode of Spanish Fridays, we dive into the fundamentals of heat detection and insemination techniques in dairy cattle. Learn practical tips to identify estrus, improve reproductive efficiency, and enhance herd management. Whether you’re a student, producer, or just curious about dairy practices, this episode provides clear, step-by-step insights in both Spanish and English. Tune in and take your dairy knowledge to the next level! We discuss the University of Georgia's Speaking Spanish to Improve Dairy Cattle Reproduction bulletin: We Want Your Feedback! Help shape the future of...
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Episode 149. Together Is Better: Pair Housing with Melissa Cantor
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In this episode, we’re joined by Melissa Cantor to discuss pair housing and how it is used in animal management systems. Melissa breaks down what pair housing looks like in practice, key considerations for implementation, and how it can influence animal behavior, development, and daily management. This conversation is helpful for producers, students, and anyone interested in learning more about housing strategies and management decisions in animal systems.
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Episode 148. Spanish Fridays: Reproducción 101
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In this week’s Spanish Fridays episode we explore the essentials of animal reproduction en español. Building on practical language and science, we walk through key reproductive concepts, helpful vocabulary, and real-world communication tips for dairy producers and learners alike. Featured Reading: We discuss the University of Georgia’s Speaking Spanish to Improve Dairy Cattle Reproduction bulletin We Want Your Feedback! Help shape the future of the podcast by completing our quick listener survey: Whether you’re a producer, student, or Spanish learner, this episode is packed with...
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Episode 147. Spanish Fridays: ¿"Salsa de ombligo fresca"?
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Get ready for another chaotic, laughter-filled Spanish Friday as we dive into our next topic: salsa de ombligo fresca.
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Episode 146. Spanish Fridays: Procedimiento operativo estándar/Standard operating procedure
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Learn key terms, phrases, and practical applications in both Spanish and English to help you navigate workplace protocols with confidence. Perfect for learners looking to expand their professional vocabulary while improving their Spanish skills!
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Episode 145. Spanish Friday - Record Keeping
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In this episode, we dive into the essentials of record keeping in agriculture and farm management!
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Episode 144. Utilizing genetics to improve calf performance
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Better genetics, better calves, learn the tools shaping the next generation.
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Episode 143. Spanish Fridays: Desafíos y cuellos de botellas en la crianza de becerros / Challenges and bottlenecks in raising calves
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In this episode, we dive into the common challenges dairy producers face when raising calves. From feeding and health management to labor and time constraints, we discuss practical strategies to overcome bottlenecks and raise healthy, productive calves. Read along here: https://www.el-lechero.com/digital-edition/2025/15/1525pd-the-three-most-common-calf-care-challenges-i-see-on-farms.pdf
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