The Feed Science Podcast Show - Dr. Mike Hutjens: Maximizing Milk Components | Ep. 113

In this episode of The Feed Science Podcast Show, Dr. Mike Hutjens, Professor Emeritus of Animal Sciences at the University of Illinois, explores the impact of dairy nutrition on milk components. He discusses forage quality, fat sources, and feed strategies to optimize milk fat and protein yields. Learn how genetics, management, and technology work together to improve dairy performance. Listen now on all major platforms!

What will you learn: 

• Importance of milk components
• Role of forage quality
• Effects of fatty acids
• Management and heat stress
• Future tech in dairy

Meet the guest:

Dr. Mike Hutjens, Professor Emeritus at the University of Illinois, focuses on extension dairy nutrition and teaching. He led dairy extension programs across the U.S. and internationally and now teaches online to students worldwide.
Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn

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