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The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast

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Heat Stress
Dairy Cattle
Milk Production
Hypocalcemia
Amino Acids
Choline
Transition Cows
Dairy Nutrition
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Michigan State University
Nutrigenomics
Methane Emissions
Inflammation
Colostrum
DCAD
Methionine
Rumen Microbiology
Sorghum
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Rumen Fermentation

Learn dairy nutrition from the brightest minds of the global dairy industry – in 9 minutes.

If you are a dairy nutritionist who wants to stay up to date with all that is working in the industry, but doesn’t know how to start, doesn’t have the time, or feel most courses out there don’t deliver, then you have come to the right place.

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In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Efstathios Sarmikasoglou from Michigan State University explains how short-stature corn hybrids may affect dairy silage systems. He discusses plant morphology, fiber digestibility, cow int... more

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In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Joseph McFadden from Cornell University explains how methyl donors support transition cow nutrition. He discusses methionine, choline, omega-3 fatty acids, bioavailability, oxidative stres... more

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In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Clarissa Strieder-Barboza, Assistant Professor of Veterinary Sciences at Texas Tech University, explains how adipose tissue influences metabolic adaptation, inflammation, ketosis risk, and... more

In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Ben Moitoso, Dairy Solutions Specialist supporting customers through Veterinary Service Inc., discusses why water quality deserves more attention in dairy systems. He explains how storage tank... more

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Recent Guests

Efstathios Sarmikasoglou
Research Associate from Michigan State University
Michigan State University
Episode: Dr. Efstathios Sarmikasoglou: Feeding Potential of Short Corn Silage | Ep. 151
Dr. Joe McFadden
Professor at Cornell University
Cornell University
Episode: Dr. Joseph McFadden: Methyl Donor Nutrition for Dairy Cattle | Ep. 150
Clarissa Strieder-Barboza
Assistant Professor in Veterinary Science at Texas Tech
Texas Tech University
Episode: Dr. Clarissa Strieder-Barboza: Adipose Tissue Biology in Transition Cows | Ep. 149
Ben Moitoso
Project Manager, Veterinary Services Inc.
Veterinary Services Inc.
Episode: Ben Moitoso: Water Quality and Herd Health | Ep. 148
Mike Van Amburgh
Professor from Cornell
Cornell University
Episode: Dr. Mike Van Amburgh: What is Limiting Milk Components? | Ep. 147
Dr. Tadeu da Silva
Postdoctoral researcher, University of Vermont
University of Vermont
Episode: Dr. Tadeu Silva: CalfSim and Smarter Calf Nutrition | Ep. 146
Pedro Melendez
clinical full professor at the City University of Hong Kong
City University of Hong Kong
Episode: Dr. Pedro Melendez: Abdominal Adiposity in Dairy Cows | Ep. 145
Dr. James Spain
From the University of Missouri
University of Missouri
Episode: Dr. James Spain: Thermal Balance for Dairy Cattle - Part 2 | Ep. 144
Susanna Räisänen
Assistant professor at Aarhus University
Aarhus University
Episode: Dr. Susanna Räisänen: Histidine and New Amino Acid Trends | Ep. 141

Hosts

Todd Callaway
Host of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast
Luis Ferreira
Host of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast

Reviews

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    United States3 years ago
  • The brightest minds in dairy nutrition

    Definitely the best podcast to get updated in dairy nutrition science ever

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    Gabesarruda
    Brazil3 years ago
  • Dairy Blackbelt Podcast

    High quality content for dairy cattle professionals!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Isabellibrito
    Brazil3 years ago
  • The best

    Great content

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    Lauro Faccin
    Brazil3 years ago
  • Very Good!

    Great episodes for all!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Liana S S Martins
    Brazil3 years ago

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Guests are top experts, delivering actionable insights for practitioners.
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Consistently focused on dairy nutrition with strong industry sponsorship integration.

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Dr. Efstathios Sarmikasoglou: Feeding Potential of Short Corn Silage | Ep. 151
Q: Not only in the US, but also in many other places, what is short corn?
Short corn refers to hybrids with reduced plant height due to a mutation (Brachytic II) that results in shorter stature and altered morphology, which can affect standability, density, and potentially nutritive value without necessarily compromising yield.”
Dr. Tadeu Silva: CalfSim and Smarter Calf Nutrition | Ep. 146
Q: Is this the main limitation or are there other limitations that users should be aware of?
The main limitation is the calf starter intake curve; other factors like disease incidence and non-nutritional energy drains are not fully incorporated, which can affect predictions, especially near weaning or post-weaning.
Dr. Tadeu Silva: CalfSim and Smarter Calf Nutrition | Ep. 146
Q: But tell us, when you were developing that, what were your thoughts about, what is my target audience and why do I want to put together?
The primary target was consultants, nutritionists, and veterinarians with a solid calf nutrition background, but the tool has also found use among farmers and students, demonstrating its broad applicability and teaching value.
Dr. James Spain: Thermal Balance for Dairy Cattle - Part 2 | Ep. 144
Q: So if you were just a typical producer, what steps would you put in place to try to mitigate heat stresses as a farmer on your dairy cattle?
Implement a combination of environmental control (ventilation, humidity management), targeted cooling (holding pen cooling and airflow across skin), and monitor bovine responses (behavior and rumination) to adjust strategies so cows stay in thermal balance and maintain intake and production.
Dr. Pedro Melendez: Abdominal Adiposity in Dairy Cows | Ep. 145
Q: Can you explain the associations between abdominal adiposity and diseases during the transition period?
Dr. Melendez explains that excessive abdominal fat leads to inflammation and lipolysis, which in turn increases risk for metritis, mastitis, ketosis, and fatty liver, especially when cows are stressed during transition. He also ties adiposity to genetic factors that could be used to inform future health-focused genetic indexes.

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The show consistently centers on dairy nutrition science, translating cutting-edge research into practical, farm-ready guidance. Episodes explore topics like milk component development, heat stress management, calf nutrition tools, mineral stability in feeds, and the microbiome, with guests ranging from university researchers to industry practitioners. A notable strength is the concise 9-minute format that distills complex science into actionable takeaways, often tied to real-world farming decisions and sponsor-supported tools. This combination of technical depth, practical applicability, and frequent guest expertise makes it a compelling listen for dairy nutrition professionals seeking current best practices and emerging concepts.

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