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

Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
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.
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Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
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.
Podcast Sponsors:
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Profile Animal Health

Wednesday Apr 09, 2025
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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Monday Mar 24, 2025
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
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
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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Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
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

Thursday Sep 26, 2024
Thursday Sep 26, 2024
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 equipment that Haybuster manufactures, specifically the H-1135 Big Bite Tub Grinder. He will wrap up the issue by discussing some upcoming shows they attend. We hope you enjoy this episode.
For previous episodes of the American Dairymen Podcast go to our website: Podcasts - American Dairymen
Sponsors:
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Udder Tech
Lewis Cattle Oilers

Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
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 Approach and how combining the approaches of products, services, and on-farm hygiene is important to Dairy Producers. She will close the episode by sharing their booth information at the upcoming World Dairy Expo.
For previous episodes visit our website: https://americandairymen.com/podcasts/
Sponsors:
Rawhide Portable Corrals
Udder Tech
Lewis Cattle Oilers

Monday Aug 19, 2024
Monday Aug 19, 2024
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 by discussing the importance of research and how Colorado Serum attempts to stay at the forefront in that area.
For previous episodes visit our website Podcasts - American Dairymen.
Podcast Sponsors:
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Rawhide Portable Corrals







