American Dairymen

American Dairymen

Welcome to the American Dairymen Podcast hosted by Gale McKinney, where information, entertainment, and the Dairy industry come together. Whether it is talking to a fellow producer or an industry professional we will bring information that will bring value to your operation. Our audience consists of United States dairy and goat producers and worldwide industry professionals, derived from our extensive social media following of over 500,000 unique industry professionals. Each episode of the American Cattlemen Podcast will be promoted through our digital outlets, the American Cattlemen magazine, and the newsletter.

Episodes

July 11, 2025 26 mins

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...

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Welcome back to the American Dairymen Podcast. Just ahead, we have Gale McKinney, He's the owner of the American Dairymen, and he sits down with Larry Gran, the VP of Genetic Services for Jorgensen Land and Cattle, and Nichole Bechtel with Moly Manufacturing. Beef and Greet emerged as an innovative platform designed to bring beef producers together from across the United States. The primary goal extends beyond simply showcasing equ...

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Today, we have the Director of Business Development for the American Dairymen Media Group and host; Dustin Hector & he sits down with Noah Porter, with SmaXTec. Dustin & Noah will sit down to discuss SmaXTec, what it does, what makes it unique, and Noah's role at the company. They will then get into how having an internal monitoring system helps dairy farmers catch health issues earlier.

Noah Porter hails from Wayne County,...

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May 1, 2025 21 mins

Today, we have the Director of Business Development for the American Dairymen Media Group and host; Dustin Hector & he sits down with Dr. Kip Karges, with Lallemand Animal Nutrition. Dustin & Dr. Karges discuss why the spring season heading into summer is a critical window for nutrition. They will then get into why fiber digestibility is just as important as protein and minerals. With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Karges...

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April 29, 2025 21 mins

Today, we have the Director of Business Development for the American Dairymen Media Group and host; Dustin Hector & he sits down with Dr. Michael Strobel, the founder and CEO of Aurora Pharmaceuticals. Dr. Strobel shares his journey from a farm-raised veterinarian to a pharmaceutical innovator, highlighting his passion for animal care and solving agricultural challenges. With over 42 years of experience in veterinary medicine, ...

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Today, we have the Director of Business Development for the American Dairymen Media Group and host; Dustin Hector & he sits down with Dr. Travis White, the esteemed Director of Veterinary Technical Services at SCCL. Dustin & Dr. White will sit down to discuss how to maximize Colostrum Quality to help the immune system of newborn calves. They will then get into how to stay on the lookout for good colostrum supplements. We ar...

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Just ahead, we have the Director of Business Development for the American Dairymen Media Group and host; Dustin Hector & he sits down once again with Dr. Travis White, the esteemed Director of Veterinary Technical Services at SCCL. Dustin & Dr. White will sit down to discuss all the ways on how to maximize your return investment in your colostrum program. They will then get into the importance of storing colostrum properly ...

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Coming up we have the Director of Business Development for the American Dairymen Media Group and host; Dustin Hector & he sits down with Dr. Travis White, the esteemed Director of Veterinary Technical Services at SCCL.  During this episode, Dustin & Dr. White will discuss boosting maternal colostrum quality and some key factors that influence its quality. They will then get into how nutrition and stress affect how the cow p...

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Coming up we have the Director of Business Development for the American Dairymen Media Group and host; Dustin Hector & he sits down with Brian Wesemann, a board member for DCHA.  During today’s episode, Dustin & Brian will talk about Brian's background.  They will also discuss the next DCHA conference and trade show held on April 8th through the 10th. With lots to offer, this episode is something you just can't miss.  

 

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Coming up we have the Director of Business Development for the American Dairymen Media Group and host; Dustin Hector & he sits down with Nathan Hillis with Profile Animal Health and Dr. Mike Ballou with MB Nutritional Sciences.  After a brief intro, the group will get into the partnership between the two companies. They will then get into a wide variety of topics including cow gut health, clay based additives, and current diary...

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Coming up we have the Director of Business Development for the American Dairymen Media Group and host; Dustin Hector & he sits down with Kevin Muxlow.  During today’s episode, Dustin & Kevin will talk about Kevin's background and how he got to where he is today.  They will also discuss the importance of Data and the importance of protecting that data for your dairy operation.  Kevin will also talk about how building trust i...

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Welcome to another edition of the American Dairymen Podcast.  Just ahead we have the Director of Business Development of the American Dairymen, Dustin Hector, and he sits down with Marketing Manager Eric Halfman with John Deere.  During today’s episode, Eric and Dustin discuss the John Deere XUV 845 & 875 Gators.  Eric shares some of the options these units have and some of the possibilities they offer Dairy Producers to become...

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Welcome to another edition of the American Dairymen Podcast.  Just ahead we have the Director of Business Development of the American Dairymen, Dustin Hector, and he sits down with Dr. Erin Horst with Elanco.  During today’s episode, Dr. Horst will discuss her recent trip to the World Dairy Expo.  She will also go into detail regarding a hot-button topic in the Dairy industry along with Elanco's new product, Bovaer.  We learned a l...

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Hey Everyone…..Welcome to another edition of the American Dairymen Podcast.  Just ahead we have the Director of Business Development of the American Dairymen, Dustin Hector, who sits down with Steve Strafford, a Territory Manager with Haybuster Agricultural Products.  During today’s episode, Steve will go into his extensive background in the ag industry and working with ag equipment.  He will discuss the different types of equipmen...

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Welcome to another edition of the American Dairymen Podcast.  Just ahead we the Director of Business Development of the American Dairymen, Dustin Hector, and he sits down with Dr Kassidy Buse with Lallemand Animal Nutrition.  During today’s episode, Dr. Buse will go into her background and how growing up around Dairy Cattle created her passion for the Dairy industry and forage.  She will also talk about Lallemand's Clean Feed Appro...

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Just ahead we have the Publisher of the American Dairymen Magazine, Gale McKinney& he sits down with David Huff and Randy Berrier from Colorado Serum.  During today’s episode, David & Randy will talk about their backgrounds as well as the history of Colorado Serum.  Randy will talk about the Dairy Goat industry in the United States and the importance of a well-thought-out health management strategy.  They wrap up the issue ...

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Welcome back to another edition of the American Dairymen Podcast.  Just ahead we have the Publisher of the American Dairymen, Gale McKinney & he sits down with Dr. Abby Mickelson, a veterinarian with Armour Animal Health.  During today’s episode, you will learn a little about Dr. Mickelson’s background, how she got to Armour Animal Health, and what her role looks like at Armour.  Dr. Mickelson will touch on the importance of ca...

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Welcome to our second edition of the American Dairymen Podcast. Just ahead we have the Publisher of American Dairymen, Gale McKinney & he sits down with Dr Juan Rodrigo Pedraza, a veterinarian with the Dairy Technical Services Team with Zoetis. Throughout the conversation with Dr. Pedraza, he will share about his background and role at Zoetis.  They will also discuss the difference between clinical and Bacteriological cure.  He...

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Welcome to our first edition of the American Dairymen Podcast.  Just ahead we have Gale McKinney, the Publisher of the American Dairymen & he sits down with Elena Montemagni.  She is the Key Account Manager with Endovac Animal Health. Throughout the conversation, Elena will share a little about herself and her role at Endovac.  They will also discuss the importance of a healthy immune system in Dairy Animals and how Dairy produ...

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