- Dr. Larry Roth: Protecting First-Lactation Heifers | Ep. 214
In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Larry Roth, Vice President of Nutrition at Agrarian Solutions, explains why first-lactation heifers face distinct challenges around calving. He discusses reduced feed intake, social stress, uterine inflammation, the risk of metritis, and the long-term effects on fertility and herd retention. Dr. Roth also shares research on nutritional and antioxidant support for fresh heifers. Listen now on all major platforms!
"Resolving inflammation after first calving can support nutrient allocation toward pregnancy, milk production, continued growth, and longer productive retention within the dairy herd."
Meet the guest: Dr. Larry Roth is Vice President of Nutrition at Agrarian Solutions, where he supports science-based nutritional strategies for livestock. His career spans dairy and beef nutrition, forage management, technical service, research, and agricultural marketing. Dr. Roth earned a Ph.D. in Ruminant Nutrition from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, an M.S. in Ruminant Nutrition from Texas A&M University, and a B.S. in Agricultural Education from the University of Wyoming. Learn more from Dr. Larry Roth on The Dairy Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.
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Dr. Larry Roth: Mycotoxins and Dairy Gut Health | Ep. 195
John Lawlor: Beyond Calcium in Transition Cows | Ep. 208
What you'll learn:
- (00:00) Highlight
- (01:55) Introduction
- (02:43) First-lactation heifer challenges
- (05:17) Managing inflammation
- (09:11) Uterine health
- (11:55) Long-term health challenges
- (15:25) Management and nutritional support
- (21:51) Final questions
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S3E214 - 24m - Sep 8, 2026 - Scott Brenner: A Shift in Dairy Feeding | Ep. 213
In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Scott Brenner, owner-operator of Hunter Haven Farms, shares how adopting a nutrition strategy focused on beneficial rumen microorganisms changed his approach to feeding cows. He explains why digestible forages, dry cow feed access, mineral choices, and water management all matter when improving efficiency on a dairy operation. Listen now on all major platforms!
Meet the guest: Scott Brenner is the owner-operator of Hunter Haven Farms, a family-owned dairy in northwest Illinois. The farm milks about 1,000 cows and is co-owned with his wife and partners. Scott focuses on forage quality, digestible nutrients, dry cow management, water access, and practical feeding strategies that help cows convert feed more efficiently. Learn more from Scott Brenner on The Dairy Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.
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Tom Nauman: Smartbacteria in Dairy | Ep. 137
Richard Breunig: Linking Microbiology and Nutrition | Ep. 145
Brittany Herzfeldt: Microbiology Nutrition For Dairy Cows | Ep. 210
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- (00:00) Highlight
- (01:45) Introduction
- (05:58) Feeding insights
- (07:53) Nutrient-dense forages
- (15:52) Dry cow program
- (22:11) Feed bunk and water access
- (28:14) Future of dairy feeding
- (33:34) Final questions
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S3E213 - 37m - Sep 1, 2026 - Dr. Charlie Elrod: Medium Chain Monoglycerides for Calf Health | Ep. 212
In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Charlie Elrod, President of Natural Biologics, explains why medium chain monoglycerides can support calf health during early disease pressure. He discusses the science behind lipid envelope viruses, gut integrity, antimicrobial stewardship, and practical field results showing lower calf mortality and treatment rates. Listen now on all major platforms!
"Strategic early calf support can reduce disease pressure when young animals face the highest health risk."
Meet the guest: Dr. Charlie Elrod is President and CEO of Natural Biologics, Inc., bringing 46 years of experience in the animal industry. After owning a dairy farm, he earned a B.S. in Animal Science from Berry College and a Ph.D. from Cornell University, focusing on interactions between reproduction and nutrition. He also served as a Cornell Dairy Extension Specialist, worked as a technical consultant and research leader before founding Natural Biologics. Learn more from Dr. Charlie Elrod on The Dairy Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.
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Dr. Rick Grant: Rumen Health & Management | Ep. 178
Alex Benoit: Amino Acid & Fatty Acid Interactions | Ep. 183
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- (00:00) Highlight
- (01:36) Introduction
- (02:48) Industry background
- (10:16) Medium chain monoglycerides
- (13:41) Calf applications
- (21:11) Farm results
- (27:04) Lactating cows
- (36:15) Final questions
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S3E212 - 40m - Aug 25, 2026 - Dr. Barb Petersen: Smarter Dairy Monitoring | Ep. 211
In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Barb Petersen, dairy veterinarian and owner of Sunrise Veterinary Service, explains how precision dairy technologies can improve early health detection and support better management decisions. She shares practical insights on interpreting health alerts, choosing the right monitoring system for your operation, and combining technology with hands-on animal observation to achieve the best results. Listen now on all major platforms!
"Early disease detection creates opportunities to identify health problems before clinical signs become visible, making treatment timing one of the most important factors influencing successful health outcomes."
Meet the guest: Dr. Barb Petersen is a dairy veterinarian and owner of Sunrise Veterinary Service in Amarillo, Texas. She works with dairy and beef operations across the Texas Panhandle, specializing in herd health, nutrition, diagnostics, and precision livestock management. Dr. Petersen earned her DVM from Iowa State University and an MBA from West Texas A&M University. She is nationally recognized for helping identify and confirm the first H5N1 avian influenza outbreak in dairy cattle. Learn more from Dr. Barb Petersen on The Dairy Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.
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Tara Bohnert: Smarter Herd Monitoring | Ep. 181
Samantha Reighard: Data-Driven Dairy Nutrition | Ep. 186
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- (00:00) Highlight
- (01:36) Introduction
- (03:11) Early detection timing
- (06:06) Health alert troubleshooting
- (11:11) Fresh cow conditions
- (19:39) Adoption decisions
- (23:41) Successful technology users
- (28:51) Closing thoughts
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S3E211 - 29m - Aug 18, 2026 - Brittany Herzfeldt: Microbiology Nutrition For Dairy Cows | Ep. 210
In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Brittany Herzfeldt from Priority IAC discusses how microbial nutrition supports rumen health, helps prevent acidosis, and improves feed utilization in dairy cattle. She explains forage management, corn silage strategies, ration formulation, and the role of beneficial bacteria in dairy production. Learn practical approaches to optimize herd performance and feed efficiency. Listen now on all major platforms!
"Beneficial bacteria can help utilize excess acid in the rumen, supporting digestive stability and reducing challenges commonly associated with acidosis."
Meet the guest: Brittany Herzfeldt is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin River Falls with a background in Dairy Science and Management. As a Microbiology Nutritionist and Consultant at Priority IAC, she works with dairy producers across the United States, focusing on rumen health, feed efficiency, forage utilization, and microbiology nutrition strategies that support dairy cattle performance. Listen to Brittany Herzfeldt on The Dairy Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.
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- (00:00) Highlight
- (01:37) Introduction
- (02:09) Acidosis prevention
- (02:40) Microbiology nutrition
- (05:35) Forage harvest timing
- (06:52) Feed efficiency
- (07:39) Corn silage management
- (15:43) Final Questions
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S3E210 - 16m - Aug 11, 2026 - Dr. Christopher Rock: Immune Modulation in Dairy Cows | Ep. 209
In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Christopher Rock, Technical Services Consultant and DVM at Animal Health Vision (AHV), a division of Elanco, discusses quorum sensing inhibition, biofilm disruption, and immune modulation in dairy cattle. He explains how these technologies support animal health, manage inflammation, and influence recovery, rumination, and body temperature responses. Learn how innovative approaches may complement herd health strategies. Listen now on all major platforms!
"Bacterias communicate through signal molecules that coordinate behavior changes, allowing populations to form biofilms and express traits associated with disease challenges."
Meet the guest: Dr. Christopher Rock graduated from the Iowa State College of Veterinary Medicine and owned a veterinary clinic in eastern Iowa for six years. He currently serves as a Technical Services Consultant and DVM for Animal Health Vision (AHV), a division of Elanco, focusing on innovative approaches to dairy cattle health, immune function, and disease management. Listen to Dr. Christopher Rock on The Dairy Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.
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- (00:00) Highlight
- (01:33) Introduction
- (05:01) Quorum sensing inhibition
- (05:45) Biofilm disruption
- (10:40) Immune modulation
- (16:50) Inflammation management
- (20:57) Recovery and rumination
- (26:38) Final Questions
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S3E209 - 27m - Aug 4, 2026 - John Lawlor: Beyond Calcium in Transition Cows | Ep. 208
In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, John Lawlor, Managing Director of Anchor Life Science Ltd., discusses how transition cow performance depends on more than calcium alone. Natural mineral technology, inflammation, metabolic health, oral calcium strategies, and recent research findings are explored to improve milk production, fertility, and transition success. Listen now on all major platforms!
"Transition cow performance depends on more than calcium because inflammation, energy balance, and mineral availability all influence health, productivity, and reproductive success after calving."
Meet the guest: John Lawlor is the Managing Director of Anchor Life Science Ltd. in Ireland and has extensive experience in dairy production, animal health, product development, and international agribusiness. As a farmer, inventor, researcher, and author of multiple peer-reviewed studies, John focuses on improving transition cow health through science-based solutions. Listen to John Lawlor on The Dairy Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.
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- (00:00) Highlight
- (01:21) Introduction
- (05:59) Transition challenges
- (09:41) Oral calcium
- (13:01) Beyond calcium
- (17:55) Research results
- (22:09) Single dose strategy
- (27:41) Final Questions
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S3E208 - 29m - Jul 28, 2026 - Roundtable: Methionine Cools Cows from the Inside Out | Ep. 207
In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Jimena Laporta from the University of Wisconsin Madison and Dr. Danielle Sherlock from Adisseo discuss how methionine supplementation may help dairy cows better manage heat stress. They explore its effects on milk components, liver and mammary function, placental development, calf growth, and the potential long-term impacts on productivity across future generations. Listen now on all major platforms!
"Heat stress affects more than feed intake, directly influencing mammary gland activity, metabolism, and overall physiological function." - Dr. Jimena Laporta
Meet the host & guests:
Dr. Danielle Sherlock is Global Ruminant Innovation and Customer Success Manager at Adisseo. With advanced training in animal sciences and dairy cattle physiology, her work focuses on nutritional strategies that support dairy cattle health, productivity, sustainability, and resilience during environmental challenges.
Dr. Jimena Laporta is an Associate Professor of Lactation Physiology at the University of Wisconsin Madison. Her research focuses on heat stress, mammary gland biology, fetal programming, and how prenatal and early life conditions influence health, productivity, and performance in dairy cattle.
Dr. Katie Boesche is a Dairy Technical Manager at Adisseo. With expertise in ruminant nutrition, mammary biology, and dairy cattle physiology, she works with producers and industry partners to support practical nutrition programs that improve herd performance and long-term productivity.
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- (00:00) Highlight
- (00:33) Introduction
- (01:53) Methionine and heat stress
- (05:41) Cow performance responses
- (14:49) Heifer development effects
- (17:55) Placental nutrient transport
- (25:44) Nutrition recommendations
- (27:34) Final Questions
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S3E207 - 33m - Jul 24, 2026 - Dr. Sivan Lacker: Connecting Cow Behavior And Technology | Ep. 206
In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Sivan Lacker, Product and Applications Manager at Afimilk and a veterinarian, explains how understanding cow behavior can improve dairy management and increase technology success on the farm. She explores how vision, hearing, habituation, and behavioral adaptation influence cow interactions with equipment, data collection, and daily routines. Discover practical strategies to build more effective dairy systems. Listen now on all major platforms!
Meet the guest: Dr. Sivan Lacker is a veterinarian who graduated from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and is the Product and Applications Manager at Afimilk. Her work focuses on dairy cow welfare, behavior, and practical farm management through behavioral insights and technology. She also founded Mutual Dairy Farming, supporting producers worldwide with consulting and training while advancing practical cow management systems. Listen to The Dairy Podcast Show with Dr. Sivan Lacker on all major platforms.
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E-mail: sivan_l@afimilk.com
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- (00:00) Highlight
- (01:29) Introduction
- (03:17) Cow perception
- (08:48) Habituation methods
- (15:20) Technology adaptation
- (21:36) Behavioral troubleshooting
- (30:00) Research translation
- (33:35) Final Questions
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S3E206 - 34m - Jul 21, 2026 - Roundtable: The Generational Toll of Heat Stress | Ep. 205
In this special roundtable episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Jimena Laporta from the University of Wisconsin Madison, alongside Dr. Danielle Sherlock and Dr. Katie Boesche from Adisseo, discuss how heat stress during the dry period affects dairy cows and future generations. Topics include fetal development, lifetime productivity, mammary physiology, thermoregulation, and transgenerational impacts that extend to granddaughters and great-granddaughters. Listen now on all major platforms!
"The developing germ line provides a biological pathway through which heat stress effects may extend into future generations." - Dr. Danielle Sherlock
Meet the host & guests:
Dr. Danielle Sherlock is Global Ruminant Innovation and Customer Success Manager at Adisseo. With advanced training in animal sciences and dairy cattle physiology, her work focuses on nutritional strategies that support dairy cattle health, productivity, sustainability, and resilience during environmental challenges.
Dr. Jimena Laporta is an Associate Professor of Lactation Physiology at the University of Wisconsin Madison. Her research focuses on heat stress, mammary gland biology, fetal programming, and how prenatal and early life conditions influence health, productivity, and performance in dairy cattle.
Dr. Katie Boesche is a Dairy Technical Manager at Adisseo. With expertise in ruminant nutrition, mammary biology, and dairy cattle physiology, she works with producers and industry partners to support practical nutrition programs that improve herd performance and long-term productivity.
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- (00:00) Highlight
- (00:28) Introduction
- (02:52) Heat stress consequences
- (07:34) Dry cow importance
- (13:47) Fetal development changes
- (19:39) Thermoregulation adaptations
- (22:51) Transgenerational effects
- (27:58) Final Questions
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S3E205 - 28m - Jul 17, 2026 - Dr. José Neto: Meta-Analysis for Dairy Nutrition | Ep. 204
In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. José Neto, Assistant Professor at Michigan State University, explains how meta-analysis and large-scale data analytics are improving dairy nutrition research. He discusses fatty acid supplementation, nutrient interactions, digestibility responses, nutrition modeling, and opportunities to strengthen decision-making through data-driven approaches in dairy production. Listen now on all major platforms!
"Meta-analysis provides a statistical framework that combines findings from multiple studies, creating a broader understanding of nutritional responses across different production environments and management conditions."
Meet the guest: Dr. José Neto is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Animal Science at Michigan State University. His research focuses on dairy cattle nutrition, lipid metabolism, nutrigenetics, nutrition models, and large-scale data analytics to better understand nutrient digestibility, metabolism, energy partitioning, and production responses in dairy cows. Learn from Dr. José Neto on The Dairy Podcast Show. Listen now on all major platforms!
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- (00:00) Highlight
- (01:43) Introduction
- (07:16) Meta-analysis basics
- (13:19) Fatty acid responses
- (18:38) Nutrient interactions
- (21:14) Digestibility modeling
- (24:43) Artificial intelligence
- (30:51) Final Questions
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S3E204 - 31m - Jul 14, 2026 - Holly Malins: Capsaicinoids in Dairy Nutrition | Ep. 203
In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Holly Malins, Ruminant Business Manager at Evonik Animal Nutrition, explains how capsaicin compounds from chili peppers can support dairy cow performance. She explores its effects on digestion, nutrient absorption, and glucose use, especially during early lactation and heat stress. Get practical insights that highlight consistency, application, and production responses. Listen now on all major platforms!
"Capsaicinoids act as bioactive compounds that influence digestion and metabolism through receptor activation within the gastrointestinal tract."
Meet the guest: Holly Malins earned a degree in Agriculture from Newcastle University and a Master’s in Applied Poultry Science from the University of Glasgow. At Evonik Animal Nutrition, she focuses on ruminant nutrition, emphasizing amino acids and innovative feed solutions to improve dairy cow performance across Europe. Learn more about capsaicin strategies with Holly Malins on The Dairy Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.
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Tales Lelis: Rumen-Protected Amino Acids | Ep. 70
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- (01:36) Introduction
- (04:43) Guest background overview
- (06:59) Capsaicinoids explained
- (12:36) Capsaicin function
- (17:56) Farm applications
- (24:09) Capsaicin sources availability
- (24:53) Final questions
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S3E203 - 28m - Jul 7, 2026 - Dr. Bill Stone: Feed Consistency Strategies | Ep. 202
In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Bill Stone from Diamond V explains how dairy teams can narrow the gap between formulated and consumed rations through better forage management, TMR consistency, and feeding system evaluation. He discusses ingredient variation, mixer performance, equipment wear, and practical strategies to improve feed delivery and consistency across dairy operations. Listen now on all major platforms!
“Variation inside forage storage structures creates measurable differences in nutrients and dry matter delivered across feeding periods.”
Meet the guest: Dr. Bill Stone is Dairy Technical Services and Director of Commercial Sales at Diamond V. He earned a DVM from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and completed a Ph.D. in Dairy Nutrition and Management at Cornell University. With experience as a dairy veterinarian, extension specialist, and nearly two decades at Diamond V, his work focuses on improving dairy nutrition, feeding systems, and production consistency. Listen to The Dairy Podcast Show with Dr. Bill Stone on all major platforms.
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What you'll learn:
- (00:00) Highlight
- (01:55) Introduction
- (04:06) Reducing ration variation
- (06:55) Forage consistency
- (11:58) Diet formulation
- (15:01) TMR audits
- (19:45) Feeding performance
- (24:48) Final Questions
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S3E202 - 30m - Jun 30, 2026 - Dr. David Cook: Machine Learning In Dairy | Ep. 201
In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. David Cook, CEO of BoviSync, explains how dairy operations can turn herd data into practical management decisions. Drawing from expertise in dairy nutrition, engineering, and machine learning, Dr. Cook discusses automation, predictive insights, artificial intelligence, and protocol compliance. He also explores how data systems can improve dairy efficiency, employee consistency, and herd management. Listen now on all major platforms!
“The moment that records can provide insight and automate small decisions, data collection costs finally create measurable operational value for dairy management systems.”
Meet the guest: Dr. David Cook is the CEO and Managing Partner of BoviSync and holds degrees in agronomy, agricultural engineering, and dairy nutrition from the University of Wisconsin Madison. His work focuses on dairy data systems, machine learning, herd management automation, and decision support tools that improve dairy production efficiency and protocol consistency. Learn more from Dr. David Cook on The Dairy Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.
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- (00:00) Highlight
- (01:11) Introduction
- (02:15) Data insights
- (08:05) Breeding automation
- (11:22) Protocol consistency
- (17:05) Artificial intelligence
- (21:35) Automated reporting
- (24:19) Final Questions
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S3E201 - 24m - Jun 23, 2026 - Abbi Goldenberg: Hoof Bath Treatment Protocols | Ep. 200
In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Abbi Goldenberg, Director of Sales and Marketing at Farm Inc., explains hoof bath treatment protocols and their role in preventing lameness. She highlights hoof health management, footbath consistency, and economic considerations. Abbi highlights why consistent prevention delivers stronger returns over time. Listen now on all major platforms!
"Preventing hoof health issues reduces the frequency and severity of lameness cases, supporting better consistency in dairy herd management systems."
Meet the guest: Abbi Goldenberg serves as Director of Sales and Marketing at Farm Inc., bringing a lifelong background in dairy cattle and experience across genetics, herd monitoring, and hoof health management. Raised in a dairy family, her work focuses on improving cow mobility, consistency in hoof care, and operational efficiency. Learn more from Abbi Goldenberg on The Dairy Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.
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Martin Folkema: Rubber Flooring and Dairy Cow Comfort | Ep. 187
What you'll learn:
- (00:00) Highlight
- (01:29) Introduction
- (03:32) Lameness impact
- (04:52) Prevention focus
- (06:06) Technology limits
- (08:25) Footbath variability
- (11:29) ROI evaluation
- (17:39) Final questions
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S2E200 - 20m - Jun 16, 2026 - Dr. Richard Paratte: Choline for Transition Success | Ep. 199
In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Richard Paratte, Global Ruminant Technical and Innovation Manager at Vetagro, explains the role of rumen-protected choline in dairy nutrition. He discusses metabolic resilience during the transition period and its relationship with liver function and inflammation around calving. Dr. Paratte also explores microencapsulation technology and practical ways to monitor herd performance. Listen now on all major platforms!
“Choline acts as a methyl donor in transition dairy cows and contributes to metabolic pathways connected to energy use and cellular function.”
Meet the guest: Dr. Richard Paratte is a dairy nutritionist with more than 20 years of international experience in ruminant nutrition and agribusiness. He earned a PhD in Animal Science and was a Visiting Fellow at Cornell University with Professor Tom Overton. As Global Ruminant Technical and Innovation Manager at Vetagro, his work focuses on precision nutrition, microencapsulation technologies, dairy efficiency, animal health, and sustainability. Listen to The Dairy Podcast Show with Dr. Richard Paratte on all major platforms.
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What you'll learn:
- (00:00) Highlight
- (01:32) Introduction
- (05:19) Choline explained
- (09:27) Managing inflammation
- (12:37) Choline study results
- (16:30) Herd monitoring
- (18:58) Product evaluation
- (25:34) Final Questions
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S2E199 - 26m - Jun 9, 2026 - Dr. Laura Hernandez: Ultrasound Tools For Dry Off | Ep. 198
In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Laura Hernandez from the University of Wisconsin Madison explains how ultrasound technology may improve dry off management in dairy cows. She discusses mammary gland involution, milk secretion markers, AI based imaging, and strategies to reduce antibiotic use during the dry period. Dr. Hernandez also explores early colostrum formation and transition cow health. Listen now on all major platforms!
“Researchers observed early mammary secretions and colostrum related structures forming several months before calving in pregnant heifers.”
Meet the guest: Dr. Laura Hernandez is a Professor of Lactation Biology at the University of Wisconsin Madison, where research focuses on calcium homeostasis, mammary gland biology, lactation transitions, and dry period physiology in dairy cattle. Research efforts also explore ultrasound technology, milk secretion, and strategies to improve dairy cow health during dry off. Listen to Dr. Laura Hernandez on The Dairy Podcast Show, available on all major platforms!
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- (00:00) Highlight
- (01:46) Introduction
- (03:12) Ultrasound dry off
- (06:55) Gland structure findings
- (09:34) Milk secretion markers
- (11:17) AI ultrasound analysis
- (14:15) Dry off strategies
- (20:33) Final Questions
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S2E198 - 21m - Jun 2, 2026 - Dr. Margret Vonholdt-Wenker: Rethinking Cow-Calf Contact | Ep. 197
In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Margret Vonholdt-Wenker, postdoctoral researcher at the Friedrich Loeffler Institute, explains prolonged cow calf contact systems and their implications for dairy production. She discusses housing models, calf and cow welfare outcomes, management requirements, milk production impacts, weaning challenges, and practical adoption considerations across Europe. Listen now on all major platforms!
“Calves in contact systems can drink according to natural intake patterns and develop within a social herd environment.”
Meet the guest: Dr. Margret Vonholdt-Wenker is a postdoctoral researcher at the Institute of Animal Welfare and Animal Husbandry of the Friedrich Loeffler Institute in Germany. Her work focuses on animal behavior and developing housing systems that support natural behavior while maintaining health. With more than ten years of experience in cow-calf contact systems, she also received the 2024 IGN Research Award for her research on dairy welfare. Listen to The Dairy Podcast Show featuring Dr. Margret Vonholdt-Wenker on all major platforms.
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- (00:00) Highlight
- (01:32) Introduction
- (02:58) Prolonged cow calf contact
- (04:53) Welfare and health
- (07:53) Housing management
- (16:00) Foster cow systems
- (21:42) Weaning challenges
- (28:20) Final Questions
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S2E197 - 29m - May 26, 2026 - Dr. Jess McArt: Hypocalcemia and Inflammation in Dairy Herds | Ep. 196
In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Jess McArt from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine discusses calcium balance in fresh cows, subclinical hypocalcemia, rumination monitoring, and prevention strategies for improving transition cow health. She explains how dairy professionals can more effectively identify high-risk cows and apply practical management tools to improve production and reproductive outcomes. Listen now on all major platforms!
“Rumination time can serve as a proxy for intake, and help set standards for intervention when fresh cows fail to recover quickly.”
Meet the guest: Dr. Jess McArt is a Professor at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine and Chair of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences. Her research focuses on transition cow health, calcium metabolism, dairy production medicine, and herd-level management strategies that improve dairy cattle performance and health outcomes. Learn more from Dr. Jess McArt on The Dairy Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.
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- (00:00) Highlight
- (01:34) Introduction
- (04:34) Prevention strategies
- (08:34) Intake patterns
- (10:54) Supplementation insights
- (19:10) Hypocalcemia prevention
- (20:57) Monitoring fresh cow calcium
- (23:19) Final questions
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S2E196 - 25m - May 19, 2026 - Dr. Larry Roth: Mycotoxins and Dairy Gut Health | Ep. 195
In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Larry Roth, Vice President of Nutrition at Agrarian Solutions, explains how mycotoxins affect dairy cow health, performance, and nutrient use. He outlines risk factors, testing strategies, and emerging technologies like IgY and probiotics to defend gut integrity and liver function. Get practical insights that help manage contaminated feeds and improve herd resilience. Listen now on all major platforms!
"The digestive tract functions as a protective barrier, and when mycotoxins damage intestinal cells, harmful substances can enter the body and trigger systemic health challenges."
Meet the guest: Dr. Larry Roth earned his Ph.D. in Ruminant Nutrition from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, with prior degrees from Texas A&M University and the University of Wyoming. As Vice President of Nutrition at Agrarian Solutions, his work focuses on probiotics, forage utilization, and dairy nutrition strategies that support animal health and performance. Learn more from Dr. Larry Roth on The Dairy Podcast Show. Listen on all major platforms.
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- (00:00) Highlight
- (01:35) Introduction
- (07:14) Mycotoxin basics
- (08:53) Gut damage effects
- (12:20) Risk assessment
- (17:23) Multiple toxins
- (22:37) Testing strategy
- (29:47) Final Questions
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S2E195 - 30m - May 12, 2026
