In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Jacob Copelin, a ruminant nutritionist, discusses strategies to mitigate milk fat depression in dairy cattle. He breaks down how oils, fatty acids, and branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) affect milk fat production and rumen health. Jacob also explores how the new CNCPS model and branched-chain volatile fatty acids relate to balancing BCAAs for optimal milk production. Tune in now on all major platforms!

"Increasing acetate production means more butterfat, and in theory, more money for dairy producers."

What will you learn:

• (00:00) Introduction
• (01:53) Milk fat depression
• (05:03) Isoacids explained
• (06:20) Fiber digestion
• (07:40) Research results
• (12:18) New CNCPS model
• (16:01) Closing thoughts

Meet the guest:

Jacob Copelin, Nutritionist, Consultant, and owner at Arbor-Vale of NDS Consulting, specializes in ruminant nutrition and feeding management. He holds a Master of Science in Animal Nutrition from The Ohio State University. Jacob also teaches as an Associate Faculty at The Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute, focusing on cattle nutrition and feeding strategies.

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In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Marcos Marcondes from the William H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute breaks down the science behind milk replacer fat levels for calves and why fat content matters. He explains how milk replacers differ from raw milk in fat concentration, compares the effectiveness of lactose versus fat as energy sources, and highlights the key benefits of high-fat milk replacers for calf health and development. Listen now on all major platforms!

"We’re seeing consistent improvements in calf health when feeding a high-fat milk replacer or raw milk compared to a high-lactose milk replacer."

• (00:00) Introduction
• (02:13) Fat concentration impact
• (03:34) Lactose vs fat energy
• (05:30) Calf health response
• (06:32) Winter feeding strategies
• (10:31) Fatty acid composition
• (14:52) Closing thoughts

Meet the guest:

Dr. Marcos Marcondes earned his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Animal Science from the Federal University of Viçosa and completed postdoctoral research at the University of Florida. He currently works at the William H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute as a Dairy Research Scientist. His work focuses on calf nutrition, methane reduction, microbial protein production, and fat sources in milk replacers.

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In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Antonio Gallo, Full Professor at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Italy, discusses mycotoxin contamination in dairy feed, its effects on cow health, and strategies for mitigation. Learn how to detect and manage mycotoxins to protect your herd and milk production. Tune in now on all major platforms!

"Contamination can come from multiple sources, even forages, making it essential to monitor quality regularly."

Meet the guest: Dr. Antonio Gallo is a Full Professor in Animal Nutrition and Feeding at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Italy. He holds an M.S. and Ph.D. in Animal Science, with research focused on dairy cattle nutrition, feed evaluation, and improving nutrient utilization in dairy production systems. Dr. Gallo has been recognized among the World's Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University.

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Review on Mycotoxin Issues in Ruminants

Adverse Effects of Fusarium Toxins in Ruminants

Strategies and technologies in preventing regulated and emerging mycotoxin co-contamination in forage

What will you learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:41) Introduction
• (03:47) Common mycotoxins in dairy feed
• (05:56) Sources of contamination
• (07:50) Effects on cow health and milk
• (10:31) Strategies for mycotoxin mitigation
• (14:36) Future research directions
• (17:09) Closing thoughts

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

Volac

* Adisseo

* Kemin

- Virtus Nutrition

- Zinpro

- Afimilk

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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