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Milk component production depends on much more than increasing energy or adding more fat to the diet. The balance between amino acids and fatty acids plays a central role in how efficiently cows produce milk fat and protein, but the real opportunity comes from understanding the biological processes that drive these responses. Looking only at net nutrient values no longer captures the full picture when the metabolic machinery responsible for milk synthesis also has its own nutritional requirements. As milk fat levels continue to increase through genetics and management, nutrition strategies need to evolve with the biology of the cow. Evaluating amino acid supply, especially nutrients involved in enzyme production and metabolic function, can help explain why production responses differ even when diets appear similar on paper. Which area of milk component nutrition do you believe deserves more attention in future feeding strategies? Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eGGVPzz3

Dr. Vinicius Machado is an Associate Professor at Texas Tech University, where his work focuses on dairy science, epidemiology, animal health, and precision livestock strategies. Research connects cow-level data, biomarkers, and predictive modeling to improve dairy cow health and reduce antimicrobial use. Learn more from Dr. Vinicius Machado on The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms: https://lnkd.in/evs2b9VA

What influences milk component production in today’s dairy cows? In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Mike Van Amburgh, Professor at Cornell University, discusses how amino acids, fatty acids, and cow biology contribute to milk fat and protein production. Key takeaways: • Amino acid supply • Fatty acid synthesis • Lysine requirements • Milk protein limitations Which factor do you think deserves more attention in dairy nutrition? 🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast platform: https://lnkd.in/eq4KWR8D #DairyNutrition #DairyCows #MilkFat #AminoAcids #DNBB Trusted and supported by: Virtus Nutrition, LLC | Kemin Animal Nutrition & Health | North America | Barentz | Animal Nutrition — Solutions | Vetagro | Adisseo | Fortiva | Priority IAC | Esmilco, Inc | DietForge

"Selective antimicrobial therapy can reduce unnecessary treatments by identifying cows that are likely to recover naturally using practical farm information and predictive algorithms." Selective treatment strategies for metritis aim to reduce unnecessary antimicrobial use while maintaining cow health and performance. By combining practical farm information, including parity, body condition score, days in milk, milk production, rumination, activity, and inflammatory biomarkers, predictive algorithms can help identify cows that are likely to recover without antimicrobial treatment. This approach supports more informed treatment decisions while promoting antimicrobial stewardship and animal welfare. Learn more about selective metritis therapy with Dr. Vinicius Machado on The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. Stay updated, subscribe now! dairyhealthblackbelt.com

Can AI help dairy teams decide which metritis cases truly need treatment? In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Vinicius Machado, Associate Professor at Texas Tech University, explains how selective therapy can reduce antimicrobial use while keeping cow health and welfare at the center of decision-making. This episode explores: • Selective therapy for metritis • Cow-level prediction data • AI-based treatment algorithms • Validation for production and welfare What information would make treatment decisions more reliable on dairy farms? Listen now on your favorite podcast platform: https://lnkd.in/eAkWMp9a #DairyHealth #Metritis #DairyFarming #AnimalWelfare Trusted and supported by: inBarn Solutions Inc.

Dr. Tadeu Silva is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Vermont with extensive experience in ruminant nutrition. He earned his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. from the Federal University of Viçosa in Brazil and previously worked with Cargill Animal Nutrition. His work focuses on nutrition models, calf performance, and practical tools that support dairy management decisions. Listen to Dr. Tadeu Silva on the Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms: https://lnkd.in/eC8iiEDE

🌽 The Corn Special Series explores five key areas shaping production outcomes. Sessions examine grain storage design, operational risks in precision farming, hybrid performance across environments, advances in breeding, and the forces behind corn price movement. Together, these topics explain how technical and economic factors interact throughout the season, influencing both crop performance and long-term profitability. Access the full series now: https://lnkd.in/eV7rsp_8

“Disease, environment, and daily farm practices can explain gaps between model predictions and field results.” Calf nutrition models can help dairy teams make better milk-feeding decisions, but predictions still depend on what happens on the farm. Disease pressure, respiratory challenges, diarrhea, environment, management, and starter intake can all change the energy available for growth. That is why tools like Calf Sim are most useful when paired with practical interpretation. As more on-farm data becomes available, calf models may become more flexible, helping nutritionists build scenarios that reflect specific farm conditions rather than relying solely on average assumptions. Learn more about calf feeding models with Dr. Tadeu Silva on The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. Stay updated, subscribe now! https://lnkd.in/dvncpmJp