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Dr. Mike Hutjens: Maximizing Milk Components | Ep. 162

Season 2 | Episode 162
33m | Aug 5, 2026

In this special episode re-run of The Feed Science Podcast Show, Dr. Mike Hutjens, Professor Emeritus of Animal Sciences at the University of Illinois, explores the impact of dairy nutrition on milk components. He discusses forage quality, fat sources, and feed strategies to optimize milk fat and protein yields. Learn how genetics, management, and technology work together to improve dairy performance. Listen now on all major platforms!


"Cows donโ€™t have a protein requirement; they have an amino acid requirement."


Meet the guest: Dr. Mike Hutjens earned his bachelor's, master's, and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison before building a distinguished career in dairy nutrition, extension, and education at the University of Illinois. His work focuses on dairy nutrition, feed management, and knowledge transfer through teaching, online education, and industry outreach. Listen to The Feed Science Podcast Show with Dr. Mike Hutjens, available on all major platforms.


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What will you learn:ย 

  • (00:00) Highlight
  • (01:52) Introduction
  • (06:56) Milk components matter
  • (08:54) Forage quality explained
  • (10:38) Impact of fatty acids
  • (12:09) Amino acid balance
  • (19:57) Heat stress effects
  • (29:09) Final Questions


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