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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 improving dairy nutrition and sustainability. Dr. Swanson shares valuable insights into the nutritional benefits, potential quality issues, and practical considerations for feeding almond hulls to dairy cows. Tune in to gain expert knowledge on maximizing dairy production with alternative feed resources.

"For optimal inclusion, keeping almond hulls around 10 to 15% of the diet is reasonable and can improve milk fat percentage."

Meet the guest: Dr. Katherine Swanson, lecturer at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, specializes in dairy science. She holds a Ph.D. from Oregon State University and an M.S. from UC Davis. With over five years of postdoctoral research at UC Davis and industry experience, Dr. Swanson excels in dairy cattle nutrition.

What will you learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:15) Introduction
• (01:55) Almond hulls in the dairy industry
• (02:55) Nutritional value of almond hulls
• (04:19) Quality control issues
• (07:27) Economic considerations
• (07:52) Potential for export and pelleting
• (08:50) Optimal inclusion rates
• (10:02) Closing thoughts

The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies:

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- Virtus Nutrition

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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 and the challenges in current modeling approaches. Listen to the full episode on all major platforms.

"In a typical dairy diet, the majority of the metabolizable protein, typically 60-70%, comes from microbial sources."

Meet the guest: Dr. Jeffrey Firkins, a distinguished professor at Ohio State University, has over 35 years of experience in rumen microbiology and microbial protein synthesis. His research focuses on optimizing dairy nutrition through improved protein efficiency. Dr. Firkins has contributed significantly to advancements in microbial protein modeling.

What will you learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:05) Introduction
• (01:53) Importance of microbial protein
• (02:21) Microbial protein in dairy diets
• (02:48) Enhancing microbial protein synthesis
• (04:25) Balancing nitrogen excretion
• (06:47) Future improvements in modeling
• (09:55) Closing thoughts

The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies:

* Adisseo

- Volac

- Virtus Nutrition

- Evonik

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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. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Omega-3 fatty acids, including EPA and DHA, have significant effects on reproduction and immune function in dairy cows."

Meet the guest: Renee Smith, the Western Sales Manager and US Marketing Director at Virtus Nutrition brings over 15 years of experience in the dairy nutrition industry. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Dairy Science and Agricultural Journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an MBA in Marketing from Walden University. At Virtus Nutrition, Renee focuses on advancing fatty acid technology to enhance dairy cow health, reproduction, and production efficiency.

What will you learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:04) Introduction
• (02:46) Omega-3 in dairy nutrition
• (03:40) Omega-3 conversion
• (06:04) Omega-3 and reproduction
• (09:34) Practical applications
• (11:44) Immune function and inflammation
• (12:10) Closing thoughts

The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies:

Virtus Nutrition

* Adisseo

- Volac