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The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast

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Pair Housing
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Insulin Resistance In Dairy Cows
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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. Eduardo Rico, Assistant Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, explains how omega-3 fatty acids influence inflammation and metabolic balance in dairy cows. Discussion includes the bi... more

In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Arthur Behling Neto, professor at the Federal University of Mato Grosso in Brazil, explains the role of sorghum varieties for silage production in tropical regions like Brazil. Discussion ... more

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In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Michael Van Amburgh from Cornell University explains how modern dairy cows respond to balanced essential amino acids and why energy-based models reshape requirement predictions. He explain... more

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In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Sonia Rodríguez, Ruminant Technical Innovation Manager at Vetagro, explains how rumen protected organic acids and botanicals support intestinal health in lactating cows. She discusses micr... more

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Dr. Mike Van Amburgh
Professor from Cornell University, senior researcher on CNCPS amino acid modeling
Cornell University
Episode: Dr. Michael Van Amburgh: Amino Acid Needs in Dairy Cows | Ep. 126
Dr. Sonia Rodriguez
Gut health expert at Vetagro
Vetagro
Episode: Dr. Sonia Rodríguez: Improving Milk Production with Gut Health Strategies | Ep. 125
Dr. Megan Abeyta
Nutrition and Management Consultant with GPS Dairy Consulting
GPS Dairy Consulting
Episode: Dr. Megan Abeyta: Leaky Gut in Dairy Cows | Ep. 124
Mike VandeHaar
Professor at Michigan State University
Michigan State University
Episode: Dr. Mike VandeHaar: Short Corn Hybrids for Silage | Ep. 123
Marco Marcondes
Dr. Marco Marcondes, Miner Institute (research scientist)
Miner Institute
Episode: Dr. Marcos Marcondes: Growth Models for Dairy Calves | Ep. 122
Dwain Bunting
Dr. Dwain Bunting, Barentz Animal Nutrition
Barentz Animal Nutrition
Episode: Dr. Dwain Bunting: DCAD And Palatability | Ep. 121
Dr. Laura Hernandez
Guest, University of Wisconsin–Madison
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Episode: Dr. Laura Hernandez: Managing Hypocalcemia | Ep. 120
Dr. Melissa Cantor
Beef and dairy calf researcher from Penn State University
Penn State University
Episode: Dr. Melissa Cantor: Long-Term Effects of Early Lung Consolidation | Ep. 119
Melissa Cantor
Researcher at Penn State University
Penn State University
Episode: Dr. Melissa Cantor: Pair Housing Insights | Ep. 118

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

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    United States2 years ago
  • The brightest minds in dairy nutrition

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

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    Brazil2 years ago
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    High quality content for dairy cattle professionals!

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    Brazil2 years ago
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    Great content

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    Brazil2 years ago
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    Great episodes for all!

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    Brazil2 years ago

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Guests bring strong technical depth and practical takeaways.
Consistently tight, 9-minute format keeps content concise and relevant.
Experts and hosts provide clear, actionable insights for on-farm nutrition.
Well-integrated sponsor context supports industry relevance.
High-quality, focused discussions for dairy professionals.

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Dr. Laura Hernandez: Managing Hypocalcemia | Ep. 120
Q: Tell us, what would be the best way to manage cows and prevent delayed and persistent hypocalcemia?
Prevention-focused strategies are key, including tailored prepartum diets and careful consideration of management practices, with attention to how different dietary strategies may impact calcium homeostasis and production, recognizing that one size does not fit all.
Dr. Melissa Cantor: Pair Housing Insights | Ep. 118
Q: So guide us a little bit through some of the benefits associated with this practice.
Melissa explains social facilitation benefits, calves eating together and behaving more competitively, with potential growth and diet-transition advantages, while noting the need to offer adequate milk to realize benefits.
Dr. Dwain Bunting: DCAD And Palatability | Ep. 121
Q: What design choices were made to implement the palatability study?
The researchers selected dry cows, used the same baseline ration, reduced feed intake temporarily, exposed cows to DCAD products in fixed 30-minute bouts, and used cameras to document feeding behavior, aiming to isolate palatability effects from other variables.
Dr. Dwain Bunting: DCAD And Palatability | Ep. 121
Q: What was the nature or purpose of the study on DCAD and palatability?
The study aimed to compare the DCAD product to competitors under controlled conditions to see if palatability would align with expectations, and to test whether palatability issues would emerge in field-like settings. They used a high DCAD exposure and measured intake with close observation to determine real-world eating behavior.
Dr. Michael Van Amburgh: Amino Acid Needs in Dairy Cows | Ep. 126
Q: What are the current requirements for lactating cows related to essential amino acids?
The guest explains that the CNCPS model has evolved to base requirements on energy (grams per megacalorie of ME). This has led to updated targets for methionine, lysine, and histidine, among others, and emphasizes re-deriving recommendations with new data and trials. Feedback from nutritionists suggests fine-tuning histidine relative to methionine to optimize efficiency, and the version 7 updates include all 10 essential amino acids.

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2. Dr. Sonia Rodriguez
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