Dairy Good Dawgs

In this episode of Dairy Good Dawgs, co-hosts Dr. Jillian Bohlen and Sophie Dupont sit down with Dr. Emmanuel Rollin from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine for an in-depth conversation on mastitis management and the judicious use of antibiotics in dairy cattle. Drawing on his experience in milk quality diagnostics and herd health, Dr. Rollins breaks down the most common mastitis pathogens seen in the Southeast, explains why antibiotics aren’t always the right first response, and walks through practical, decision-based approaches producers can use to determine when to treat and when to wait. This episode offers science-based insight and practical takeaways for producers, veterinarians, and anyone interested in responsible antibiotic use and improving udder health on today’s dairy farms.

In this episode of Dairy Good Dawgs, host Dr. Jillian Bohlen sits down with Ansley Roper, a UT Extension Specialist, for an inside look at the SDBII grant program. Ansley shares her experience working closely with producers, discusses emerging trends in agricultural investment, provides insight on the SDBII program timeline, and highlights potential pitfalls in the grant writing process. Whether you’re actively preparing to apply, or just curious about funding possibilities, this episode is packed with insight on how dairy producers can leverage SDBII funding to innovate, grow, and move their operations forward.
 
Ansley Roper's Contact Information: 
aroper2@utk.edu
(770) 878-0307
 
https://sdbii.tennessee.edu/sdbii/
 
 

Welcome to the Dairy Good Dawgs Podcast, a new series from the UGA Dairy Team. In this episode, Dr. Jillian Bohlen talks with her co-host Sophie Dupont, a master's student from the Department of Animal and Dairy Science at the University of Georgia, about her journey into the dairy industry. Coming from a non-farm background, Sophie shares her experiences finding her place in agriculture, offering insight into how students like her fit into the dairy industry and how their perspectives are helping shape its future. Join our channel for this great conversation, and many more episodes to come!