Brady Goetz, PhD, is owner of Goetz Dairy Consulting, LLC. He currently calls on dairies in the I-29 corridor and surrounding areas, providing comprehensive nutrition and management consulting built on his diverse background, commitment to relationships and desire to inspire change and grow leaders.
Brady’s deep passion for the dairy industry started when he became involved on his aunt and uncle’s dairy operation where he spent most of his summers growing up. After graduating from Northeast Iowa Community College with an Associate of Applied Science in Dairy Science and Technology, Brady spent three years working as a herdsman in eastern Iowa managing operations and employees while building a key network of industry connections. As a herdsman, he quickly learned how critical high-quality nutrition and feed management were in preventing issues and maximizing production. This led Brady to Iowa State University where he received his Bachelor of Science in Animal Science. He then joined Dr. Lance Baumgard’s lab to pursue his PhD focusing on how immune activation and various feed additives may influence cow health and production. Brady is a member of the American Dairy Science Association and American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists and was involved in the National Dairy Challenge as both a student and coach.
Brady and his wife, Taylor, currently reside in Sioux Falls, SD.
Maximizing Profitability: The ROI of Transition Cow FacilitiesClick to open Maximizing Profitability: The ROI of Transition Cow Facilities
In the world of dairy farming where efficiency and productivity are two of the most important factors, every investment is scrutinized for its potential return. While there are a myriad of factors affecting profitability on a dairy farm, the transition period continues to stand out as the most critical phase.
Mayhem in MarchClick to open Mayhem in March
The mayhem of basketball in March became one of my favorite times of the year. There’s something about the underdog defeating a higher seed, a buzzer beater to win the game, and most of all the comradery of the fanbases working to help their team gain an advantage. The teams that advance have players that understand if they trust the process, do their job to the best of their ability and are prepared to handle adversity… good things will happen. While the mayhem of basketball games keep me entertained, I find myself thinking about ways to minimize the potential for mayhem in the digestive tract of our cows.
The Two Indicators of a Healthy Fresh CowClick to open The Two Indicators of a Healthy Fresh Cow
As producers and good stewards for our cattle, we know how important it is to make sure our cows are given the best management and care possible. Additionally, we know how critical the transition period is to overall lactation success and longevity of our cows. As a result, the last few decades’ efforts have been focused on the transition dairy cow. I think we need to take a step back and ask ourselves: Are we treating the root of the problem or just a symptom, and more importantly, does she even have a problem?