The Livestack Podcast

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

The Livestack Podcast is a science podcast hosted by agrigatesio, with 29 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

agrigatesio hosts The Livestack Podcast, a science show with 29 episodes published.

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  Episode #30

  Brighter Days (An AgriGates Independence Day Song)

  Jul 3, 20263 min

  🇺🇸 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 innovation, care, and heart... AgriGates, we're opening the way, for healthier herds and brighter days." Here's to the farmers, researchers, veterinarians, and innovators who work every day to strengthen American agriculture and help feed the world. From everyone at AgriGates, we wish you a safe, happy, and memorable Independence Day. 🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July!

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  Episode #29

  The Livestack Podcast / Episode 29 - Training That Sticks: How On-Farm Education Builds Better Welfare and Stronger Teams

  Sep 4, 202543 minS0

  <p>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.</p> <p>Dr. Schack shares how her platform has delivered over 76,000 on-farm training sessions across the U.S., helping teams not only meet audit standards but understand the why behind every action. Together, the trio dives into the role of the veterinarian as an educator and culture-builder, the importance of timely and language-accessible training, and how digital learning tools can transform onboarding...

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  Episode #28

  The LiveStack / Episode 28: Consciousness, Sentience, Ethics, and Money

  Aug 21, 20251h 5mS0

  <p>Exploring the Hidden Forces Behind Animal Welfare Decisions</p> <p>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 evolution of ethical frameworks and the undeniable influence of money, this episode invites listeners to rethink how decisions get made on farms and in science.</p> <p>Jim reflects on the elusive nature of consciousness, how we still don’t fully understand it, yet it underpins everything we do, from human perception to an...

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  Episode #27

  The LiveStack Podcast/Episode 27: Rethinking Animal Welfare – From Five Freedoms to Sentience

  Aug 7, 202537 minS0

  <p>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 discussion about the historical, ethical, and scientific shifts in animal welfare.</p> <p>The discussion centers around the 1965 Brambell Report, which laid the groundwork for the now-classic Five Freedoms of animal welfare. These freedoms, initially designed to frame the physical and mental needs of animals, are unpacked in the co...

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  Episode #26

  The LiveStack Podcast/ Episode 26: Precision Behavior Measurement for Welfare and Sustainability

  Jul 24, 202545 minS0

  <p>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 high-frequency, sensor-driven systems powered by machine learning. This transformation has redefined how we understand welfare, manage animals, and measure sustainability on farms.</p> <p>Jim and Daniel reflect on the early days of behavior measurement, where simple metrics like lying and standing time were manually recorded and used to make management decisions. Today, those same be...

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