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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

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- Volac

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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 combining data from milking parlors, sensors, and genetic tests can predict diseases and improve precision feeding. Tune in now to gain valuable insights!

"The dairy brain concept aims to automate data extraction from different systems on the farm and use this data for decision-making."

Meet the guest: Dr. Victor Cabrera is a Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, focusing on dairy farm management and economic decision-making. With over 16 years at UW-Madison, he develops decision-support tools integrating biology, physiology, and economics. He holds a PhD and MS from the University of Florida. Dr. Cabrera’s work enhances data-driven decisions in the dairy industry.

What will you learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (00:55) Introduction
• (03:38) Dairy brain concept overview
• (07:48) Data integration importance
• (10:37) Application of integrated data
• (12:30) Precision feeding techniques
• (13:51) Precision breeding and selection
• (14:45) Closing thoughts

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

* Adisseo

- Volac

- Virtus Nutrition

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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 calf metabolism, growth, and immune function, especially under cold stress conditions. Tune in to gain valuable knowledge on colostrum management strategies for dairy calves.

"We have seen a lot of problems with calves that are born during the winter and wanted to know if feeding more colostrum would protect them against cold stress."

Meet the guest: Dr. Carla Maris Machado Bittar graduated in 1994 in Agricultural Engineering from ESALQ/USP. She earned her Master of Science from the University of Arizona in 1997 and completed her Ph.D. in Animal Science and Pastures from ESALQ/USP in 2002. Currently, she is a professor of dairy cattle management and nutrition at the Department of Animal Science at ESALQ/USP. Her research focuses on the nutrition and metabolism of growing dairy cattle, emphasizing the weaning phase.

What will you learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (00:52) Introduction
• (01:36) Research on colostrum feeding
• (02:15) Experimental treatments and cold stress model
• (06:12) Post-colostrum feeding and growth rates
• (06:52) Immune function measurements
• (07:39) Benefits of increased colostrum feeding
• (08:42) Closing thoughts

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

* Adisseo

- Virtus Nutrition

- Volac