The Livestack Podcast
by agrigatesio
The LiveStack Podcast by the AgriGates team brings industry-relevant and timely topics and discussions to food animal agriculture with emphasis on the use of data and AgriTech at the farm level. The podcast was created from internal and external conversations with food animal agriculture community members and experts worldwide. Listen to it on Apple, Spotify or the AgriGates website.Started July 2022Average podcast length: 45 minutes
Episodes
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Brighter Days (An AgriGates Independence Day Song)
🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July, and here's to the next 250 years! As we celebrate Independence Day, we're reminded why we do what we do: supporting farmers, advancing animal welfare, and helping build a stronger future for agriculture. Our new AgriGates song captures that purpose perfectly: "With...
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The Livestack Podcast / Episode 29 - Training That Sticks: How On-Farm Education Builds Better Welfare and Stronger Teams
In this episode, Daniel Foy and Dr. Jim Reynolds are joined by Dr. Michelle Schack, Dairy Veterinarian and Co-Founder of DairyKind, to explore how structured, consistent training on farms directly shapes animal welfare, team performance, and culture. Dr. Schack shares how her platform has…
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The LiveStack / Episode 28: Consciousness, Sentience, Ethics, and Money
Exploring the Hidden Forces Behind Animal Welfare Decisions In this thought-provoking episode of the LiveStack Podcast, Daniel Foy and Dr. Jim Reynolds explore the foundational, but often overlooked, forces that shape how we treat animals in agriculture. From the mysteries of consciousness to the...
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The LiveStack Podcast/Episode 27: Rethinking Animal Welfare – From Five Freedoms to Sentience
In this episode, Daniel Foy is joined by Dr. Jim Reynolds for a deep dive into the evolving understanding of animal welfare. The conversation starts with Jim’s recent trip to Africa, where he reflects on the profound respect he observed for animals and ecosystems, setting the tone for a…
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The LiveStack Podcast/ Episode 26: Precision Behavior Measurement for Welfare and Sustainability
In the evolving landscape of food animal agriculture, measuring behavior is no longer just about observation, it’s about precision, scale, and measurable impact. In this episode, Daniel Foy and Dr. Jim Reynolds examine how behavior data has progressed from handwritten field notes to…
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The LiveStack Podcast/ Episode 25: Food Animal Welfare Data Collection for Audits – Past, Present, and Future
Before welfare became a scientific field and audit programs became standard, there was a time when farm assessments were built on instinct and good intentions rather than research and rigor. In this episode, Daniel Foy and Dr. Jim Reynolds return to the early 2000s to unpack the formation of the...
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The LiveStack Podcast/ Episode 24: The History of Contemporary Welfare – 30 Years of Change
Episode 24: The History of Contemporary Welfare – 30 Years of Change LiveStack Podcast with Daniel Foy and Dr. Jim Reynolds Over the past three decades, food animal welfare has undergone a profound transformation. In this episode, Daniel Foy and Dr. Jim Reynolds trace the arc of this shift,...
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The LiveStack Podcast/ Episode 23:An Introduction to Food Animal Welfare - A new Podcast Format
In this new format for the LiveStack Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Foy (Co-Founder & CEO of AgriGates) and Dr. Jim Reynolds (Veterinarian and Professor Emeritus in Livestock Welfare) kick off by introducing themselves and laying the foundation for a thoughtful, ongoing discussion on food animal…
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The LiveStack Podcast/ Episode 22: Finding values with AI technology for welfare and production
In this episode, Daniel Foy and Jim Reynolds sit down with Matt Dobbs, CEO of AgSense, to explore the intersection of animal welfare, production efficiency, and agricultural technology. Matt, a veterinary surgeon and lawyer by training, shares his journey from clinical practice to leading…
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The LiveStack Podcast/ Episode 21: Exploring Agritech, Data Standards, and Improved Animal Welfare
Welcome to Episode 21 of the LiveStack Podcast! In this episode, we dive into insights from three pivotal conferences held in Italy this summer: the Welfare Assessment of Animals at the Farm Level (WAFL), the European Federation of Animal Science (EAAP), and the EU Precision Livestock Farming...
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The LiveStack Podcast/ Episode 20: Safeguarding the Farm - Essential Cybersecurity for Agriculture with Dr. Lucas Alcantara
Welcome to Episode 20 of the LiveStack Podcast! As we wrap up Cybersecurity Month, we’re bringing you key insights and actionable tips to strengthen your digital defenses on the farm. This month, Daniel is joined by Dr. Lucas Alcantara, an expert in agricultural data management and security.…
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The LiveStack Podcast/ Episode 19: The Three Seasons of Agriculture Data: Shall We Talk About the Fourth One, The Value of Data?
Welcome to Episode 19 of the LiveStack Podcast! In this episode, we dive into the intriguing world of agricultural data with a discussion titled “The Three Seasons of Agriculture Data: Shall We Talk About the Fourth One? The Value of Data.” Joining us are three exceptional doctoral candidates…
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The LiveStack Podcast/ Episode 18: An Introduction to AgNotate by AgriGates
Welcome to Episode 18 of the LiveStack Podcast! In this special episode, we’re thrilled to introduce AgNotate, our cutting-edge machine-learning software designed to revolutionize the way researchers and companies annotate animal behavior, events, and welfare indicators. AgNotate streamlines the...
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The LiveStack Podcast/ Episode 17: Mapping AgriTech Software and Hardware in Food Animal Agriculture.
Welcome to Episode 17 of the LiveStack podcast. Alana Lee joins Daniel (Co-founder and CEO of AgriGates) in this month's episode. Alana is a student at Texas A&M University, where she is completing her bachelor's degree in animal science. With a background in beef production, Alana discovered her...
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The LiveStack Podcast / Episode 16 - The Kipster Journey: Welfare and AgriTech in Poultry Farming
Welcome to Episode 16 of the Livestock podcast, where in this episode, we explore “The Kipster Journey: Welfare and AgriTech in Poultry Farming." Our guest joining us for this episode is Ruud Zanders, the founding partner at Kiptster. Kipster is a Revolutionary Vision for Modern Farming. Building...
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The LiveStack Podcast / Episode 15: Data awareness in Dairy and at the Farm Level
Welcome to Episode 15 of the Livestock podcast, where we will discuss Data awareness in Dairy and at the Farm Level. Joining this Episode with Daniel is Dr Liliana Fadul. Dr Fadul is an animal scientist currently working as a Data analyst for Lactanet, Montreal, Canada. Liliana completed her…
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The LiveStack Podcast / Episode 14: ICAR and Data Standards in Food Animal Agriculture.
Welcome to Episode 14 of the LiveStack podcast, where we discuss the International Committee for Animal Recording (ICAR) and Data Standards in Food Animal Agriculture. Joining Daniel in this episode by Marie-Agnes Mourot de Lathyle, who has taken up the role of ICAR Executive Director in the last...
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The LiveStack Podcast / Episode 13: Food Animal AgriTech in the Keystone State.
Welcome to Episode 13 of the LiveStack podcast, where we dive deep into the world of "Food Animal AgriTech in the Keystone State." In this engaging conversation, we are thrilled to have Dr. Melissa Cantor, Assistant Professor of Precision Dairy Science at Pennsylvania State University, as our...
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The LiveStack Podcast / Episode 12: Food Animal Welfare Audits and AgriTech
Welcome to Episode 12 of the LiveStack podcast, where we will discuss “Food Animal Welfare Audits and AgriTech.” In this episode, we are delighted to be joined by Matt Jones Vice President of Operations for Validus. In this episode of the LiveStack Podcast, Matt, Jim, and Daniel explore Food…
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The LiveStack Podcast / Episode 11: Precision Livestock Farming and AgriTech at the EAAP 2023 Conference
Welcome to Episode 11 of the LiveStack podcast, where we discuss all things Precision Livestock Farming and AgriTech research from the European Federation of Animal Science (EAAP) 2023 conference in Lyon France. In this episode, Daniel Foy is delighted to be joined by Dr. Michael Odintsov…
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The LiveStack Podcast / Episode 10: Dairy Calves and AgriTech
Welcome to Episode 10 of the LiveStack podcast, where we delve into ‘Dairy Calves and AgriTech.’ In this episode, we are delighted to be joined by Dr. Melissa Cantor, Assistant Professor of Precision Dairy Science at Pennsylvania State University. Dr. Cantor spearheads an extramurally funded...
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The LiveStack Podcast /Episode 9: Digital, Data, and Durable Skill in Dairy Science
Join in and listen to Episode 9 of the LiveStack podcast discussing “Digital, Data, and Durable Skills in Dairy Science. Joining in on this discussion is Dr. Sushil Paudyal, from the Department of Animal Science, Texas A&M University. Dr. Paudyal’s research interest focuses on using herd and...
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The LiveStack Podcast / Episode 8: ML and AI in Food-Animal Agriculture; What’s Essential to Make it Work
Join in and listen to Episode 8 of the LiveStack podcast discussing “ML and AI in Food-Animal Agriculture; What’s Essential to Make it Work.” Back joining in on this discussion is Dr. Micheal Odintsov Vaintrub, Veterinarian and COO of Regrowth, an AgriTech start-up based in Italy. This podcast...
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The LiveStack Podcast / Episode 7: Food Animal AgriTech in Italy: Small, Smart, and Sustainable
Join in and listen to episode 7 with Dr. Micheal Odintsov Vaintrub, Veterinarian and AgriTech COO, and Daniel Foy from AgriGates as they talk about “ Food Animal AgriTech in Italy: Small, Smart, and Sustainable.” Michael grew up in Israel and moved to Italy in 2011 to study veterinary medicine at...
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The Livestack Podcase / Episode 6: Data & Food Animal Welfare, Part 2
Dr. Laura Boyle is a senior research officer with Teagasc – The Irish National Agriculture and Food Development Authority, with over 25 years of research expertise in farm animal behavior and welfare science. Laura is an associate member of the European College of Animal Welfare and Behavioral...
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The LiveStack Podcast/ Ep 5: Machine Learning (ML) in Food Animal Agriculture: An old tool with new applications on Farm
Join in and listen to this episode's discussion on Machine Learning (ML) in Food Animal Agriculture: An old tool with new applications on Farm, with Marcel Alsdorf, senior cloud solution architect at Microsoft, with Daniel Foy, Co-Founder & CEO of AgriGates. Marcel Alsdorf is a cloud solution...
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The LiveStack Podcast/ Ep 4: Digital Skills Training for Beginners in Agriculture
Joining in on Digital Skills Training for Beginners in Agriculture discussion topic in this Episode are Rob Thomas, who is the Vice President of Education at LaunchCode, Erin Davison is the Senior Manager for Community Engagement at LaunchCode and Daniel Foy, Co-Founder & CEO of AgriGates. Rob is...
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The LiveStack Podcast, Ep 3: Data & Food Animal Welfare.
Joining in on the Data & Food animal welfare topic in this Episode are Dr. Jennifer Walker, Director of Milk Quality and cow care champion at Danone NA, Dr. Jim Reynolds, Professor of Large Animal Medicine/Welfare at Western University, College of Veterinary Medicine, and Daniel Foy, Co-Founder &...
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The LiveStack podcast, Ep 2: Training and educating people to handle data from Precision Livestock Technology.
Welcome to the second Episode in the series of the liveStack Podcast. Where in each Episode, we speak with leaders and industry experts who are interested and invested in farm-level data and farm data ownership. Joining this Episode are returning guests Dr. Liliana Fadul, Ph.D., who is a Data...
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The Livestack Podcast / Episode 1: Dairy Data Ownership & Data at the Farm Level
In this episode, Daniel Foy, the Co-Founder & CEO of AgriGates speaks with Lilian Fadul and Michel Baldin about farm-level data, farm-level data ownership, and what that means today.
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The LiveStack Podcast by the AgriGates team brings industry-relevant and timely topics and discussions to food animal agriculture with emphasis on the use of data and AgriTech at the farm level. The podcast was created from internal and external conversations with food animal agriculture community members and experts worldwide. Listen to it on Apple, Spotify or the AgriGates website.Started July 2022Average podcast length: 45 minutes
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