The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Pedro Melendez: Abdominal Adiposity in Dairy Cows | Ep. 89

In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Pedro Melendez from City University of Hong Kong discusses the genetic and nutritional factors behind abdominal adiposity and hypocalcemia in dairy cows. He shares research findings on metabolic health risks, prevention strategies, and the importance of monitoring nutritional management. Listen now on all major platforms!

What will you learn: 

• Abdominal adiposity risks
• Genetic factors impact
• Hypocalcemia prevention strategies
• Urine pH monitoring importance
• Calcium bolus insights

Meet the guest:

Dr. Pedro Melendez, DVM, MS, PhD, DABVP (Dairy), serves as Clinical Full Professor in Bovine Production Medicine at City University of Hong Kong. With a DVM from the University of Chile and an MS and PhD from the University of Florida, his work focuses on dairy production medicine, nutritional management, and metabolic diseases in dairy cattle.
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