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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What you'll learn:

• (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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