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.

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Episodes

Nutrition For Your Herd

Thursday May 01, 2025

Thursday May 01, 2025

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 makes sure that this podcast is one you won't want to miss.
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Profile Animal Health

Tuesday Apr 29, 2025

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 will lead the interview off by discussing where the desire to create a Veterinary pharmaceutical brand came from. They will then get into what makes Aurora Pharmaceuticals so attractive to producers. With such passion and dedication being displayed, we hope that you enjoy this episode with Dr. Strobel.    
 
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Profile Animal Health

Friday Apr 25, 2025

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 are happy that we are able to continue this wonderful series, and we hope you enjoy the episode.   
 
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Profile Animal Health

Wednesday Apr 09, 2025

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 and how replacers and supplements can help. With the final episode upon us, Dustin and Dr. White made sure that this would be a memorable one and we hope you enjoy.    
 
For previous episodes visit our website Podcasts - American Dairymen.
 
Podcast Sponsors:
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Profile Animal Health

Wednesday Apr 09, 2025

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 produces quality colostrum. With a bunch of different techniques to help your cows, this is an episode you can't afford to miss.  
 
For previous episodes visit our website Podcasts - American Dairymen.
 
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Profile Animal Health

Wednesday Apr 09, 2025

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.  
 
For previous episodes visit our website Podcasts - American Dairymen.
 
Podcast Sponsors:
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Profile Animal Health

Monday Mar 24, 2025

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 trends. With two experts, this episode is a treat to listen to.
For previous episodes visit our website Podcasts - American Dairymen.
 
Podcast Sponsors:
UdderTech 
Profile Animal Health

Monday Feb 17, 2025

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 in your customers is vital to any product and their main focus at VAS.  I really enjoyed my time with Kevin, and I hope you do as well.
 
For previous episodes visit our website Podcasts - American Dairymen.
 
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Tuesday Oct 22, 2024

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 more efficient and make the day-to-day a little easier on the farm.  It was great to sit down with Eric and hear the positive impact these vehicles can have and the options they provide.
 
For previous episodes visit our website:  https://americandairymen.com/podcasts/ 
 
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Lewis Cattle Oilers

Wednesday Oct 16, 2024

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 lot about the carbon market and this exciting new product from Elanco.
 
For previous episodes visit our website:  https://americandairymen.com/podcasts/ 
 
Sponsors:
Rawhide Portable Corrals
Udder Tech 
Lewis Cattle Oilers

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