The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Claira Seely: Preventing Subclinical Hypocalcemia - Part 2 | Ep. 86

In this second part of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast episode with Dr. Claira Seely, from the University of New Hampshire, she discusses identifying metabolic disorders and diagnosing subclinical hypocalcemia in dairy cows. She also highlights effective prevention strategies, focusing on key nutritional approaches like negative DCAD rations and the use of calcium binders. Listen now on all major platforms!

What will you learn: 

• Managing subclinical hypocalcemia
• Calcium binders for cows
• Negative DCAD insights
• Delayed calcium bolus administration
• Strategies for improved milk production

Meet the guest:

Dr. Claira Seely is an Assistant Professor of Precision Dairy Management at the University of New Hampshire. With a PhD in Dairy Science from Cornell University, Dr. Seely's research focuses on transition cow biology and precision technology integration.
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Click here to read the full research articles:

The association of subclinical hypocalcemia at 4 days in milk with reproductive outcomes in multiparous Holstein cows

Association of transient, persistent, or delayed subclinical hypocalcemia with early lactation disease, removal, and milk yield in Holstein cows

Association of subclinical hypocalcemia dynamics with dry matter intake, milk yield, and blood minerals during the periparturient period