In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Elias Uddin explains the impact of isoacids on rumen bacterial activity, fiber digestibility, and mammary gland efficiency. Learn about the experimental findings on methane production and the unique benefits of isoacid supplementation...
In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Jennifer Van Os from the University of Wisconsin-Madison discusses calf housing methods to mitigate cold stress. She explores the benefits of pair housing versus individual housing and shares insights from recent studies on calf...
In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Katherine Swanson discusses innovative ways to incorporate almond hulls into dairy cattle diets. With California producing 80% of the world’s almonds, this discussion on optimizing almond hulls as a feed source is crucial for...
In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Jeffrey Firkins, a professor with 35 years of experience in rumen microbiology and microbial protein synthesis, discusses the crucial role of microbial protein in dairy nutrition, exploring dietary strategies to enhance its synthesis...
In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Renee Smith, Western Sales Manager at Virtus Nutrition, explores the importance of omega-3 fatty acids, their impact on reproduction and immune function, and how proper supplementation can significantly reduce pregnancy loss in dairy cows....
In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Victor Cabrera, a dairy management specialist, discusses the innovative concept of the dairy brain. This tool integrates data from various dairy farm systems to enhance decision-making and optimize operations. Dr. Cabrera explains how...
In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Carla Bittar, an associate professor at the University of Sao Paulo, shares her research on the thermoregulatory responses of dairy calves when fed varying amounts of colostrum. Dr. Bittar discusses the impacts of colostrum feeding on...
In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Timothy Hackmann, an associate professor at the University of California, Davis, explores his research on addressing the root causes of milk fat depression. He discusses microbial protein supply, nutrient digestibility, and potential...
In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Marcos Marcondes, a professor of dairy cattle nutrition and management at Washington State University, discusses the productive lifespan of dairy cattle. Dr. Marcondes explores key factors impacting dairy cow longevity, such as...
In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Elias Uddin discusses the significance of nitrate additives and their impact on the carbon footprint of dairy farms. Dr. Uddin explains the method and importance of life cycle analysis in assessing environmental sustainability in dairy...
In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Kirby Krogstad brings fresh insights into integrating health, nutrition, and sustainability in dairy farming. Dr. Krogstad discusses acidosis and systemic inflammation—key areas significantly impacting dairy production. He shares...
In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Addison Carroll, a PhD student, explores the intricate dynamics of energy and nitrogen metabolism in dairy cattle. Addison discusses a recent complex study published in the Journal of Dairy Science, focusing on a new corn byproduct and its...
