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The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast - Victoria Ramos: Fatty Acids in Dairy Cow Diets | Ep. 103

the dairy nutrition blackbelt Oct 09, 2025

In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Victoria Ramos from Cornell University shares the results of a study evaluating the effects of dietary fatty acids on methane emissions and milk production in dairy cows. She explains how different fat sources interact with fiber and starch in both isoenergetic and non-isoenergetic diets. Listen now on all major platforms!

What will you learn: 

  • Fat sources comparison
  • Methane emissions effects
  • Isoenergetic diet outcomes
  • Forage replacement challenges
  • Diet formulation strategies

 

Meet the guest:

Victoria Ramos is a Master’s student in Animal Science at Cornell University with research focused on reducing methane emissions through diet manipulation in dairy cows. Her academic and research experience spans animal behavior, nutrition, and physiology. Victoria explores how different fatty acid sources influence milk yield and sustainability.
Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn

 

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