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The Feed Science Podcast Show - Dr. Diwakar Vyas: The Science Behind Silage | Ep. 94

the feed science podcast Apr 16, 2025

In this episode of The Feed Science Podcast Show, Dr. Diwakar Vyas from the University of Florida breaks down strategies to improve fiber digestibility in ruminant diets. He talks about how forage quality, silage preservation techniques, and thorough feed analysis can help optimize livestock nutrition. Dr. Vyas also shares practical insights on sustainability and cost-effective feeding solutions for producers. Listen now on all major platforms!

What will you learn: 

  • Improving fiber digestibility
  • Forage quality challenges
  • Silage preservation strategies
  • Cost-effective feeding solutions
  • Sustainability in ruminant nutrition

 

Meet the guest:

Dr. Diwakar Vyas is an Associate Professor of Ruminant Nutrition at the University of Florida. With a Ph.D. in Nutrigenomics from the University of Maryland and an M.V.Sc in Animal Nutrition from the National Dairy Research Institute, Dr. Vyas specializes in developing nutritional strategies to enhance fiber digestibility, mitigate methane emissions, and improve rumen health. His research spans dairy and beef cattle, as well as small ruminants.
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