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RumiNation

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Stocking Density
Dairy Nutrition
Nutrition Management
Cow Health
Animal Welfare
Milk Yield
Dairy Industry
B Vitamins
Nutrition Des Vaches Laitières
Mental Health
Hypocalcemia
Cattleytics
Machine Learning
Receiving Cattle Nutrition
B Vitamins In Cattle
Artificial Intelligence In Dairy
Wildfire Smoke
Cows
Nutrition
Dairy Farming

RumiNation is a series of conversations with key influencers in the North American dairy and cattle industries. The discussions focus on topics such as animal welfare, management, profitability, productivity, longevity, and sustainability.

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Dr. Gail Carpenter explains how early-life stress, nutrition, and management shape calf health, resilience, productivity, and profitability.

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Chris Gwyn (04:04)

Calfhood stress: what does that mean, and why is the timing of th... more

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Chris Gwyn (02:19)

Tell us about your Rancher program and your background journey.

Dr. Juliana Ranches

Rancher is a webinar series that brings most of the day’s information to cattle producers and livestock producers around t... more

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Chris Gwyn (02:58)

How should nutritionists use lab data to confirm that what’s formulated on paper matches what cows are actually eating and performing?

Katie Raver

A lot of times when we get a feed analysis, we use those f... more

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Chris Gwyn (02:04)

Could you share with the audience why B vitamins would be important to receiving cattle in particular?

Dr. Stephanie Hansen

Absolutely. If we go back and look at the NRC guidelines, we've really ignored two c... more

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Recent Guests

Juliana Ranches
Assistant Professor, Oregon State University
Oregon State University
Episode: How Wildfire Smoke Impacts Calf Growth
Katie Raver
Animal Nutrition Technical Service Director at Rock River Laboratory
Rock River Laboratory Incorporated
Episode: Turning Feed Analysis into Real Gains in Milk Production
Dr. Stephanie Hansen
Beef nutrition researcher and educator, Iowa State University
Iowa State University
Episode: Strategies for Healthier and More Resilient Receiving Cattle
Dr. Shari van de Pol
CEO of CATTLEytics
CATTLEytics
Episode: Smarter Farming with Data and Technology
Laura Hernandez
Professor of lactation physiology, affiliate professor obstetrics and gynecology, and vice chair of research and teaching at the University of Wisconsin, Madison
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Episode: Understanding Calcium Needs in Dairy Cows
Heather Dann
President of William H. Minor Agricultural Research Institute; dairy cow nutrition and management expert
William H. Minor Agricultural Research Institute
Episode: How Forage Quality and Cow Comfort Drive Dairy Success
Heather Schlesser
University of Wisconsin–Madison extension specialist in Marathon County, Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Episode: Breaking Barriers to Mental Health in Farming Communities
Mélissa Duplessis
Chercheuse scientifique en production de vaches laitères
Centre de Recherche du Développement Agriculture-Agriculture
Episode: Impact de la supplémentation en vitamines B sur la nutrition des vaches laitières
Dr. Melissa Duplessis
Research scientist in dairy production at Agriculture and Agri Food Canada
Agriculture and Agri Food Canada
Episode: Impact of B Vitamin Supplementation on Dairy Nutrition

Host

Chris Gwyn
Host of the RumiNation podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Great info

    Hitting all the relevant topics in feeding cows. Thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cana-ame
    Canada5 years ago
  • Yes!

    A podcast that cuts the bull... straight to the point and informative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EmFontaine
    Canada6 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the straight-to-point, informative style and actionable guidance.
Guests bring credible expertise and real-world relevance to dairy producers.
Great info on cow feeding topics with practical takeaways.

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Strategies for Healthier and More Resilient Receiving Cattle
Q: What would you see as the modern twists that would impact the new standard in cattle receiving management or nutrition?
The guest predicts cheaper wearables, enhanced data collection, and shoot-side nutritional interventions as ways to improve early immune response and reduce days on feed, while integrating more nuanced micronutrient strategies.
Strategies for Healthier and More Resilient Receiving Cattle
Q: What are we doing differently today that we didn't do in the past?
She outlines a shift toward precision nutrition, targeted supplementation, and use of technology (wearables, sensors) to tailor nutrition to individual animals and circumstances, rather than one-size-fits-all feeding programs.
Strategies for Healthier and More Resilient Receiving Cattle
Q: Are there impacts of consumer expectations that have also altered what we should be doing today than we've done in the past?
Dr. Hansen explains that consumer pressure has reduced blanket treatments on arrival and pushed towards practices that improve health while balancing economics, such as selective treatment and better preconditioning to reduce illness and antibiotic usage.
Turning Feed Analysis into Real Gains in Milk Production
Q: What would be two practical takeaways for feed and nutrition to get more value from lab analysis at the farm level for increasing milk production efficiency?
First, test all feeds at a routine frequency to establish a regional baseline for commodities and detect significant variation year to year, then track trends over time to understand how forages and rations are changing and adjust accordingly; second, focus on long-term trend data rather than single samples to improve digestibility and optimize fiber and energy capture, aiming for a measurable milk yield improvement.
Turning Feed Analysis into Real Gains in Milk Production
Q: Using the concept of using the lab data as a ration validation tool, not just for formulation input, how should nutritionists be using laboratory analysis to confirm what's on paper is translating to performance in the feed intake at the farm level?
Laboratory data should be used not only for formulation but as a validation tool to confirm that the feed delivered matches the formulation and that the data reflects actual farm performance, with regular sampling and flexible scheduling based on farm size and usage to illuminate trends and drive actionable changes.

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Listeners are largely professionals in dairy production, animal nutrition, and veterinary science who tune in for practical, research-backed insights on management, nutrition, and cattle health. Episodes emphasize how data, micronutrients, stress, and welfare intersect with profitability and productivity, with recurring emphasis on transition periods, feeding strategies, and the use of technology to drive farm-level decisions. A notable strength is the diverse mix of university researchers, extension specialists, and industry practitioners who translate academic findings into actionable guidance, often with sponsor-supported resources for on-farm implementation.

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1. Real Science Exchange-Dairy
2. The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast
3. The Dairy Podcast Show
4. Progressive Dairy Podcast
5. The Milk Check

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Recent guests on RumiNation include:

1. Juliana Ranches
2. Katie Raver
3. Dr. Stephanie Hansen
4. Dr. Shari van de Pol
5. Laura Hernandez
6. Heather Dann
7. Heather Schlesser
8. Mélissa Duplessis

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