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Uplevel Dairy Podcast305 | Digital Disruption in Dairy: Aidan Connolly on AI, Precision, and Real-Time Decision MakingIn this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen interviews Aidan Connolly, president of AgriTech Capital, to discuss the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on dairy farming. Connolly highlights the importance of adopting technology to overcome challenges such as labor shortages, water conservation, and precision nutrition. He delves into the potential of real-time data and wearable technologies for cows to optimize production and health management. Connolly also explores the future roles of AI, virtual reality, and robotics in dairy management, emphasizing the need for continuous learning and adaptation to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving industry. The e...
2026-02-0341 min
The Beef Podcast ShowDr. Kraig Peel: Tools for Beef Cattle Efficiency | Ep. 166In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Kraig Peel from Adisseo breaks down how amino acid nutrition is opening new doors for efficiency in beef cattle systems. He covers nitrogen utilization, liver health, carcass value, and reproductive performance across cow-calf, stocker, and feedlot operations. Dr. Peel shares how targeted nutrient strategies can improve feed efficiency and biological response while supporting sustainability goals producers care about. Listen now on all major platforms!"If more metabolizable protein is available, animals can shift protein deposition toward lean tissue instead of excess fat."
2026-01-2826 min
The Poultry Podcast ShowShawn Bradshaw: AI in Poultry Mills | Ep. 177In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Shawn Bradshaw, Product Application Manager at Adisseo, shares his expertise in feed milling operations and maintenance. He highlights the importance of preventative programs, staff training, and how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of feed mills. Learn about the industry challenges, workforce development, and strategies for optimizing production efficiency. Listen now on all major platforms!"Good in equals good out, and the first step in feed milling is ensuring ingredient quality through a strong receiving process."Meet the guest: Shawn Bradshaw...
2026-01-2023 min
Mais Rúmen PodcastSELENOMETIONINA E NUTRIÇÃO DE PRECISÃO - Rafael Santos | Ep. 115Com a chegada do verão se aproximando, os desafios crescentes ligados ao estresse térmico, variabilidade nutricional e queda de performance aparecem. Neste episódio do Mais Rúmen Podcast, o médico-veterinário Rafael Santos explora com profundidade o papel do Selênio na nutrição de precisão, mostrando como a selenometionina atua na construção de resiliência metabólica, destacando mecanismos antioxidantes e respostas produtivas.“O Selênio orgânico aumenta a tolerância ao calor e preserva a integridade mamária.”Rafael Santos é médico-veterinário formado pela USP, com MBA em Gestão Estraté...
2025-12-0952 min
Mais Rúmen PodcastSELENOMETIONINA E NUTRIÇÃO DE PRECISÃO - Rafael Santos | Ep. 115```htmlCom a chegada do verão se aproximando, os desafios crescentes ligados ao estresse térmico, variabilidade nutricional e queda de performance aparecem. Neste episódio do Mais Rúmen Podcast, o médico-veterinário Rafael Santos explora com profundidade o papel do Selênio na nutrição de precisão, mostrando como a selenometionina atua na construção de resiliência metabólica, destacando mecanismos antioxidantes e respostas produtivas.“O Selênio orgânico aumenta a tolerância ao calor e preserva a integridade mamária.”Rafael Santos é médico-veterinário formado pela USP, com MBA em Gestão Es...
2025-12-0852 minUplevel Dairy Podcast287 | Inside Global Ag Economics with Joe Kerns: Protein Demand, Risk, and OpportunityIn this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Joe Kern of Ever Ag discusses critical market trends impacting the agricultural industry as we move towards 2026. Kern provides an in-depth analysis of global influences, margin pressures, and potential threats to farming businesses. The episode is sponsored by Uplevel Dairy Podcast, and it highlights how dairy producers can optimize their operations using tools like Milk Pay app. Joe Kern also shares his career journey, experiences, and the importance of adaptability and technological integration in the agriculture sector. Key discussions include the impact of government support programs, global protein demand...
2025-12-0228 minUplevel Dairy Podcast279 | Building a High-Performing Dairy Team: Lessons from Danielle Ware-Dreier at Shiloh DairyIn this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen continues the conversation with Danielle Ware-Dreier from Shiloh Dairy in Brillion, Wisconsin. Danielle discusses her journey and philosophies on leading a high-performing team, managing 54 people, and ensuring top-tier milk quality from 2,900 cows. She shares insights into her leadership strategies, focusing on respect, protocol adherence, and team development. Danielle emphasizes the importance of understanding team members, setting clear protocols, and offering continuous training. She also highlights the significance of building a supportive culture and recognizing individual contributions. This Episode is Brought to you by Adisseo
2025-11-0430 minUplevel Dairy Podcast259 | The Power of Language and Leadership in Dairy Farming with Elsie Gonzalez-LeachIn this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen engages with Elsie Gonzalez-Leach of Motiva Consulting to discuss her inspiring journey from Puerto Rico to the United States. Elsie shares how her experiences have fueled her mission to support Spanish-speaking dairy farm employees through leadership development and tailored Dairy English language courses. With a focus on personal growth, leadership training, and communication, Elsie’s programs have helped numerous farm workers progress in their careers and contribute positively to their farms and communities. The episode delves into her motivations, challenges, and the impact she aims to achieve, mak...
2025-09-0444 minUplevel Dairy Podcast250 | Only 3% of Family Farms Make it to the 4th Generation. Will Yours Be One?In this power-packed episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen dives into the challenges and strategies behind successfully transitioning family farms through multiple generations. With only 3% making it from the third to the fourth generation, guests Dr. David Kohl, Professor Emeritus from Virginia Tech, and Lynn Paulson, Vice President of Agribusiness Development at Bell Bank, share actionable insights to beat the odds.From the 2025 Ag Views Live event, they discuss the critical role of understanding financials, balance sheets, working capital, and asset valuation, alongside the importance of a business management mindset. Discover why involving the next...
2025-08-0530 minUplevel Dairy Podcast242 |From the Heart: Celebrating 15 Years of Dairy Cares with Jim OstromIn this special episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy is joined by Jim Ostrom, CEO of Milk Source, to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Dairy Cares of Wisconsin. Jim shares the origin and growth of Dairy Cares, a charitable initiative that started as a garden party among friends and is on pace to raise a cumulative total of more than $4 million for Children's Wisconsin. The candid discussion with Jim reveals the heart behind Dairy Cares, highlighting families and their stories, as well as honoring the legacy of generosity set forth by the late Annette Ostrom. The e...
2025-07-0827 minUplevel Dairy Podcast223 | Keys to Success: Life, Leadership, Business with Tim and Dave AbbottWe’re picking up where we left off with the Abbott brothers, the two farm boys from Vermont who went on to achieve high levels of success in two different parts of the dairy business: Tim Abbott and David Abbott.We talk about tough decisions, taking risks and what it takes to be successful as a leader. Dave reflects on his experiences as CEO at Purina Mills, as well as stepping outside of the agriculture industry and into various other leadership roles, and Tim talks about taking the leap from corporate to entrepreneurship in dairy cattle breeding wi...
2025-05-0136 minUplevel Dairy Podcast222 | From Corn Fields to the Corner Office with Dave and Tim AbbottWe're talking country music, career paths, and most importantly, courage, character, and the common bond of two brothers from Cabot, Vermont, here on the Uplevel Dairy Podcast.Tim Abbott is back, and he’s brought his big brother David Abbott onto the show.We get to hear David’s story, from graduating in the top third of his high school class of 10, to his 25-year career with Purina Mills, where he eventually became CEO, before stepping out of ag to grow and consult across other industries.Through the brotherly banter, you will hear a st...
2025-04-2935 minUplevel Dairy Podcast207 | The Pursuits of a Global Dairy Professional with Fernanda LopesInternational Women in Dairy: Fernanda Lopes, Global Ruminant Strategy Manager, AdisseoWe are celebrating International Women's Day and Women's History Month by bringing on global dairy industry leader Fernanda Lopes. Originally from Brazil, she first found her passion for dairy at 12 years old, spending Saturday mornings with a local embryo transfer veterinarian..Her pursuit of personal challenge brought her to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she earned her master's and doctorate and also met one of her greatest mentors, Dr. David Combs. Today, as Global Ruminant Strategy Manager with Adisseo, Fernanda discusses her p...
2025-03-0638 min
The Dairy Podcast ShowChad Robbins: Methionine, Forage and Transition Cow Health | Ep. 129In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Chad Robbins, from Adisseo, discusses three essential topics for dairy producers: forage quality, the role of amino acids, and transition cow health. Drawing from his extensive industry experience, Chad offers practical advice on improving forage management, leveraging amino acid balancing for better milk production, and supporting cows during the transition period to maximize herd performance. Tune in now on your favorite platform!"Amino acid balancing is more than just a milk protein boost—it’s about optimizing the overall health of the rumen."
2025-02-0426 minUplevel Dairy Podcast198 | Big Dreams, Bold Prayers and Brave Actions with Marissa HakeYou may know Dr. Marissa Hake from her online following as the @Calfvet, but what you may not know are the big dreams, bold prayers, and brave actions that led to her career of now five years with Fairlife and the recent opening of their direct-to-consumer farm store for Black Label Beef.
Get ready to laugh with us, cry with us and be inspired on the Uplevel Dairy Podcast.
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2025-02-0434 min
The Poultry Podcast ShowDr. Ariel Bergeron: Aligning Skills with Industry Needs | Ep. 126In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Dr. Ariel Bergeron from Adisseo NCA shares practical and inspiring advice for professionals making the leap from academia to the poultry industry. She talks about the challenges of building a career, the importance of networking, and the dynamic responsibilities of technical services. This episode is packed with actionable tips and insights to help you succeed in the poultry sector. Don’t miss Dr. Bergeron’s unique perspective—tune in on all major platforms!"The willingness to collaborate and learn from others fosters innovation and professional growth in the...
2025-01-2829 min
The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt PodcastDr. Lucas Rebelo: α-Amylase in Corn Silage & Grain | Ep. 62In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Lucas Rebelo from Adisseo shares key research on how corn with high alpha-amylase expression affects dairy cattle nutrition. He discusses the trial results, highlighting improvements in dry matter intake, increased milk production, and the nuanced impacts on microbial protein synthesis. Tune in now on all major platforms!"We found that the energy in corn silage treatment increased dry matter intake by about 1.6 kilos and milk yield by about 3.4 kilos."Meet the guest: Dr. Lucas Rocha Rebelo is a Dairy...
2024-12-2608 minUplevel Dairy Podcast178 | Scaling the Vision: 10,000 Cows by 2032Tommy Oesch from Swiss Lane Farms in Michigan is back with us today, and we are going to hear about a transition he has personally made in the past 6 months. The transition from operations manager to full-time visionary for Swiss Lane Farms.
And find out how that original vision has scaled from 7,000 cows to a 10,000 cow business model by 2032, and how Swiss Lane plans to get there.
Listen to past episodes with Tommy Oesch here:
Ep 35 | https://pod.link/1687111792/episode/4289e434864d0a31682ebbcc894c7a55
Ep 55 | https://pod.link/1687111792/episode/4e0a13795d769abad85...
2024-12-0345 min
The Dairy Podcast ShowDr. Kraig Peel: Methionine & Dairy Reproduction | Ep. 119Hello there!In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Kraig Peel, from Adisseo, explores the role of amino acid balancing—especially methionine—in enhancing reproductive health and boosting production efficiency in dairy cows. Dr. Peel breaks down how optimizing methionine levels can significantly impact fertility and overall herd performance, offering practical strategies to improve herd health and productivity. Listen now!"We see immediate results in dairy cattle when we add protected methionine to their diets, which can impact milk protein production right away."Meet the gues...
2024-11-2624 min
The Poultry Podcast ShowDr. Nick Evans: Medium Chain Fatty Acids in Poultry | Ep. 113In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Dr. Nick Evans from Adisseo talks about the role of medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs) in poultry nutrition and health. He explains how MCFAs help support gut health, boost disease prevention, and enhance overall performance. With his extensive experience in research and technical support, Dr. Evans shares insights on the growing science behind these feed additives. Tune in to discover how modern nutritional strategies can optimize poultry production. Listen now on all major platforms!"Medium chain fatty acids have strong antibacterial components, especially against gram-negative bacteria like...
2024-10-2934 minUplevel Dairy Podcast161 | Running Fast, Slowing Down and Backing Up Cattle Trailers like a Champ with Elle St. Pierre
Today we are catching up with a member of Team USA - the 2x Olympian who just placed 8th in the women’s 1500 m at the 2024 Summer Games in Paris, France. Olympic runner isn’t her only title. She is also a dairy farmer, alongside her husband Jamie, and his family at Pleasant Valley Farms in Vermont, where they are raising their little farm boy, Ivan.
We’re catching up with Elle Purrier St. Pierre on setting records after becoming a mom, her most unforgettable moments from Paris, and life after the Olympics, back on the...
2024-10-0347 minUplevel Dairy Podcast152 | Young Leader: Brianna MeyerWe catch up with Young Leader Brianna Meyer at Siemers Holsteins in Newton, Wis., just days after completing her summer internship at this newly built facility.
Find out how she expanded her skills from the 130-cow robot dairy she grew up on in Chilton, Wis., to integrating with a high-performing team on a 5,500-cow dairy, and how these experiences have prompted this aspiring large animal veterinarian to head into her sophomore year at the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a burning desire to grasp every opportunity to learn, grow and push herself to bring the highest value to...
2024-09-0325 min
Uplevel Dairy Young Leaders Podcast11 | Younger Leader: Brianna MeyerWe catch up with Young Leader Brianna Meyer at Siemers Holsteins in Newton, Wis., just days after completing her summer internship at this newly built facility.
Find out how she expanded her skills from the 130-cow robot dairy she grew up on in Chilton, Wis., to integrating with a high-performing team on a 5,500-cow dairy, and how these experiences have prompted this aspiring large animal veterinarian to head into her sophomore year at the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a burning desire to grasp every opportunity to learn, grow and push herself to bring the highest value to her future...
2024-09-0325 min
The Poultry Podcast ShowMarc Perel: Liquid Additives in Poultry | Ep. 104In this episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Marc Perel, Global Solution Application Manager at Adisseo, brings his deep expertise to the table, exploring the increasing use of liquids in feed mills. He talks about how this rising trend is changing the game in poultry nutrition. Marc also shares practical advice on optimizing liquid additive applications, highlighting why design and maintenance are crucial in feed mills. Don’t miss out on valuable insights to boost feed efficiency and quality in the poultry industry. Listen now on all major platforms."Liquid additives are efficient, cost-effective, an...
2024-08-2736 minUplevel Dairy Podcast132 | Laurie Fischer: Lobbyist, Leader and Dairy Cares of WisconsinFrom growing up on a dairy farm to leading the efforts for Wisconsin’s pivotal livestock siting law, Laurie Fischer, founder of the American Dairy Coalition, began her lobbying career as a grassroots voice for dairy farm growth and expansion. Her relentless efforts to serve dairy producers have taken her all the way to Capitol Hill.Hear how this unwavering advocate for dairy farmers and former executive director of the Dairy Business Association has led change, navigated the political process, and never backed down on speaking passionately and articulately for policies that position dairy farms for the future. ...
2024-07-0242 min
The Dairy Podcast ShowDr. Brian Sloan: Amino Acid Impact on Milk Production | Ep. 91Hello there!In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Brian Sloan from Adisseo provides insights into the critical role of amino acids in dairy nutrition. He discusses the significance of amino acid bypass technologies and strategies for effective amino acid balancing to enhance dairy cattle health and productivity. Dr. Sloan also explores the future of dairy nutrition, highlighting how precision amino acid supplementation will shape sustainable farming practices. Tune in on all major podcast platforms to gain valuable perspectives that could transform your approach to dairy farming."Amino acid balancing...
2024-05-1446 min
The Poultry Podcast ShowDr. Rob Shirley: Advancing Poultry Nutrition Science | Ep. 86In the latest episode of "The Poultry Podcast Show," we engage in an enlightening conversation with Dr. Rob Shirley, Senior Technical Services at Adisseo USA. This episode approaches the multifaceted world of poultry nutrition and its impact on the industry. Dr. Shirley discusses the nuances of feed formulation, the importance of understanding ingredient variability, and the advancement of nutritional analytics in poultry feed. He also highlights the critical role of mentorship and education in nurturing the next generation of poultry scientists. Tune in to this episode for a masterful blend of technical expertise and industry insights, enriching your knowledge...
2024-04-2342 min
The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt PodcastDr. Danielle Sherlock: Methionine's Role in Heat Stress | Ep. 24In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, we welcome Dr. Danielle Sherlock, a Ruminant Science Manager at Adisseo and a distinguished researcher with extensive experience in dairy cow metabolism under stress conditions. Dr. Sherlock discusses the benefits of rumen-protected methionine during heat stress in dairy cows, based on recent research findings. This conversation is vital for anyone in the dairy industry seeking to understand and mitigate the impacts of heat stress on cow metabolism and milk production. Tune in on major platforms to explore innovative strategies for enhancing dairy cow health and productivity.
2024-04-0409 minUplevel Dairy Podcast83 | Understanding Dairy Sustainability: Discussion with Dr. Marissa HakeA big question we ask ourselves as dairy producers and professionals is, how can we effectively communicate with consumers about the food we produce and our built-in sustainability stories?
Who better to tap into this topic than Dr. Marissa Hake. I sat down with Dr. Hake at the Adisseo VIP Dairy Seminar to get her insights. Hear what she has to say about consumer purchasing decisions, dairy versus the alternatives, sustainability and building trust on this UPlevel Dairy Podcast.
In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast, you will be able to hear Dr. Hake’s...
2024-02-0710 min
The Swine it Podcast ShowDr. Mark Giesemann: Endogenous Enzyme in Swine Diets | Ep. 226The dynamic field of swine production continually benefits from nutritional innovations, which significantly boost animal health and farm profitability. In this episode, Dr. Mark Giesemann, a seasoned expert and Swine Technical Manager at Adisseo, shares his insights on the benefits of incorporating endogenous enzymes in pig feed. He details how these enzymes contribute to reduced mortality rates and outlines methods for enhancing production outcomes through effective feed additive usage. “We can make dramatic improvements in the viability of pigs. We can reduce mortality and morbidity by more than 30%. So you get the sustainability responses and...
2023-12-0555 min
Smart Science Series™ Ruminant PodcastsIntroduction to CNCPS v7 to more cost effectively AA balanceSoon – perhaps before the end of 2023 – we will see the release of CNCPS version 7. This much anticipated update will include many enhancements which should enable dairy producers and their nutritionists to formulate better diets that will improve dairy productivity and profitability. This webinar will discuss CNCPS and the update to version 7 with Dr. Mike Van Amburgh and Dr. Andrew LaPierre from Cornell University. They both have been actively working to complete this project, and together they have a great understanding of both the long-term “big picture” as well as the in-depth understanding of the fine details of the model.
2023-11-1657 minUplevel Dairy Podcast#47 | How to Create a Zero Employee Turnover Culture at Rosendale Dairy with Jared DueppengiesserWelcome to the Best of Uplevel Dairy Season 1! In this episode, I am chatting with Jared Dueppengiesser, herd manager of Milk Source's Rosendale Dairy, about his experience in building a top-notch employee culture that resulted in zero turnover!
Jared Dueppengiesser has worked his way up through the Milk Source organization, from a herdsman to now manager of Rosendale Dairy. He leads a team of 52 employees on one of Wisconsin’s largest dairies. In this podcast, Jared shares how he took on the challenge of upleveling the culture of this dairy to be a place wh...
2023-10-1726 min
Smart Science Series™ Ruminant PodcastsProfound affects on dairy herd sustainabilityAs the dairy industry actively works to reduce its contribution to climate change, a number of avenues are being pursued. While methane mitigation is grabbing the headlines today, one very important avenue is flying under the radar: improving the efficiency of use of dietary nitrogen in ruminant rations. The end goal is to reduce nitrogen excretion into the environment by: · Reducing crude protein in the ration, · Increasing the efficiency of use of the N in CP, and · Minimizing the nitrogen excreted (converted to nitrous oxide) without impacting dairy performance and profitability. This webinar focuses on: · The ma...
2023-10-1259 min
Smart Science Series™ Ruminant PodcastsAdvantages on involuntary culling and herd structure dynamicsThe objective of this webinar is to create awareness of how different events that happen throughout the lactation cycle impact the herd’s make-up and affect the overall economics of the dairy. Estimating the long-term effects of non-contemporary events is not an easy task considering all the moving parts happening daily at any given dairy. This is why Dr. Cabrera has developed multiple tools to link events and, via detailed calculations, determine the short- and long-term consequences, from the milk production and herd make-up to ultimately estimate the economics of implementing different management practices or using different nutritional approaches. ...
2023-08-2533 min
Smart Science Series™ Ruminant PodcastsHow dairy cow-calf performance is impacted by rumen-protected methionine supplementation during transition and heat stressResearchers at the University of Wisconsin – Madison examined the effects on cow-calf performance when heat-stressed transition cows received supplemental RPM. Fifty-three cows were fed either a control diet or a control diet with Smartamine M beginning six weeks before expected calving. Four weeks pre-calving all methionine cows and half the control cows received an electric heat blanket. The other half of the control cows were left at thermoneutrality. Overall, RPM supplementation to transition cows reverts the negative impact of heat stress on milk protein and calf wither heights. The research results underscore the negative effects of he...
2023-06-2004 min
Smart Science Series™ Ruminant PodcastsNew research related to amino acid supplementation and 1) mitigating milk fat depression and 2) altering mammary extraction of nutrientsAbstract 1: Amino acid supplementation as a potential strategy to mitigate milk fat depression Researchers at the University of Wisconsin – Madison also evaluated if they could help promote milk fat synthesis by supplying methionine and leucine during a milk fat depression that was induced by feeding dietary polyunsaturated fatty acids. Supplying methionine and leucine in the diet has been observed to increase milk fat synthesis via the mechanistic target of rapamycin complex 1 (mTORC1). Both methionine and leucine are essential amino acids (AA) that activate mTORC1. The study was conducted as a replicated 4x4 La...
2023-06-2005 min
Smart Science Series™ Ruminant PodcastsHow molecular and gene expression changes in liver tissue from mid-lactation dairy cows supplemented with methionine during a subclinical mastitis challengeResearchers at Virginia Tech assessed molecular changes in the livers of cows supplemented with methionine during solely a subclinical mastitis challenge. The trial was designed to determine the metabolic response of cows fed Smartamine M and that had been infected by infusing Streptococcus uberis in the rear right quarter of the mammary gland. Thirty-two multiparous Holstein cows were enrolled in the randomized complete block design and assigned to either a basal diet or a basal diet supplemented with RPM. The results of this work demonstrate how methionine affects metabolic pathways that impact antioxidant-related genes and, th...
2023-06-2006 min
Smart Science Series™ Ruminant PodcastsHow dairy cow immune function and liver functionality index are affected at transition by heat stress and RPM supplementationResearchers at the University of Wisconsin – Madison examined the beneficial effects of supplemental RPM during transition for dairy cows that were exposed to heat stress. Cows were blocked by parity and milk production, and were assigned to either thermoneutral conditions, heat stress induced by electric heat blankets, or heat stress along with the inclusion of RPM in the total mixed ration pre- and post-calving. The results underscored the negative impacts of heat stress on immune function and liver function. Supplying methionine to transition cows under heat stress improved liver function, which can help cows...
2023-06-2006 min
Smart Science Series™ Ruminant PodcastsFeeding RPM and calcium salts enriched in omega-3 fatty acidsAbstract 1: METHIONINE AND FATTY ACID SUPPLEMENTATION ON MILK N3FA PERCENT AND YIELD Researchers from Cornell University investigated the effects of feeding RPM and calcium salts of fatty acids enriched with or without eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA; i.e., n3FA) in transition cows. Supplying methionine to dairy cows has been observed to improve milk fat production. Additionally, supplying dietary fatty acids is known to alter the fatty acid profile of milk. The research, therefore, focused on the fatty acid composition of milk from cows fed RPM and cal...
2023-06-2005 min
Smart Science Series™ Ruminant PodcastsStrategic use of methionine to impact reproductionThis webinar links nutrition with dairy health and reproduction. Health, particularly after calving, impacts reproductive outcomes two-to-four months later. Poor health and reproductive performance can each lead to undesirable cullings. The challenge is to connect these two maladies. They don’t occur at the same time, so few people make the connection between them. During the webinar, the speakers give clear explanations of how the nutrition after calving is connected to reproductive problems and higher culling rates, and provide examples of how nutrition, specifically the essential nutrient methionine, helps cows overcome these stresses. If you want to s...
2023-05-171h 11
Smart Science Series™ Ruminant PodcastsEnsure a good start to the lactation cycleThis webinar gives you an appreciation for the science behind the indexes (LFI, LAI, PIRI) used to gauge the liver health of cows during the transition period. The discussion includes how to use and interpret the indexes, and their importance in guiding management practices. The conversation closes with why it is important to assure that the pre-fresh diet contains enough methionine to help cows cope with postpartum challenges. To summarize, we discuss the importance of the transition phase to the whole lactation cycle, what areas to work on to lower unwanted cullings, and the tools we have t...
2023-04-141h 21
Voice of IndustriesWidespread digital transformation in the industry: Adisseo's experienceWith Olivier Flour, head of Adisseo's technology center, discover how Adisseo began considering a group level digitalisation: major projects, implementation strategy, challenges faced and benefits gained... He shares with us important points for successful digital transformation. 🎙 Voice of Industries | The podcast that introduces you to the leaders and experts who are transforming the industry.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
2023-04-0411 min
Smart Science Series™ Ruminant PodcastsHistory of Amino Acid balancing and solutions for improved milk and componentsThis webinar will give you an appreciation for the history of the science behind amino acid (AA) balancing, the amino acids of most importance, and what improvements to expect in milk yield, fat yield and protein yield when effectively achieving target levels of lysine and methionine. Dr. Chuck Schwab’s Ph.D. work was the catalyst for the development of AA balancing as we know it today. The first milestone to the practical implementation of AA balancing was the publication of the integrated INRA AA formulation system in 1993. Initially AA balancing was...
2023-03-231h 02
Smart Science Series™ Ruminant PodcastsHow methionine improves transition healthWhen the cows’ nutritional requirement for methionine, an essential amino acid, goes unanswered, the incidence of metabolic disease increases. A methionine shortage is also associated with low dry matter intake, lower-than-optimal milk and milk component levels, reduced reproductive performance, and an increase in involuntary cullings.Methionine is heavily involved in the metabolic pathways of dairy cows. It is considered theenabler of all protein synthesis and, thus, the origin of life. Today’s increasingly precise dairy rations are formulated with a focus on amino acid content that replaces the previous focus on metabolizable protein (MP)....
2022-10-1338 min
Smart Science Series™ Ruminant PodcastsHow selenomethionine mitigates oxidative stress at transitionDuring the transition period, dairy cows experience increased disease risk due to oxidativestress factors such as environmental stress (e.g., heat stress), nutrition, body conditionscore, disease challenge, obesity, and increased plasma NEFA concentrations. Oxidative stress is associated with diseases such as mastitis, acidosis, ketosis, enteritis, pneumonia along with respiratory diseases. It’s also associated with the retention of fetal membranes post-calving and disrupting the activity of the corpus luteum. To cope with oxidative stress, a ready and constant supply of selenoproteins is required during the stress event. Selenium, a trace element in selenoproteins, pro...
2022-10-1325 min
Smart Science Series™ Ruminant PodcastsHow vitamin A enhances immune performance at transitionAn enhanced immune performance at transition is one of four ways in which vitamin A helps dairy cattle. The other three are enhanced respiratory, digestive, and reproductive performance. Vitamin A, an essential nutrient, is stored in the liver and released according to the needs of target organs. The world’s most bioavailable vitamin A product Microvit® A Supra Ruminant is stable in premixes and pelleted feeds and becomes 100% available in the small intestine for absorption and use by the dairy cow. Its introduction changed the market standard.
2022-10-1319 min
Smart Science Series™ Ruminant PodcastsHow mycotoxin deactivators reduce problems at transitionEven low levels of mycotoxins in rations increase dairy cow problems at transition. Mycotoxin contamination is associated with an increase in the incidences of ketosis, retained placentas, displaced abomasums, mastitis, metritis, lameness, elevated somatic cell counts and decreases in milk production. These invisible, tasteless and odorless toxins accumulate from crop production through feed production. They are often implicated by the poor response of health conditions to veterinary therapy.Adisseo solutions to the global challenge of mycotoxin contamination include the popular Unike® Plus and Toxy Nil® mycotoxin detoxifiers in conjunction with the MycoMan® [mycotoxin management] range of services. Myc...
2022-10-1328 min
Smart Science Series™ Ruminant PodcastsHow digestibility enhancers maximize the nutrients available to transition cowsMaximizing the nutrient levels available from feedstuffs advances the cow’s nutritional status. To optimize rumen function, stimulate fiber digestion, and improve production, feed Nutri®-Ferm a unique natural fungal fermentation product.The resulting higher level of fiber digestibility and higher rates of digestion stimulate a balanced beneficial rumen microflora population for a higher microbial protein yield. Ketosis is minimized, especially during heat stress when dry matter intake is reduced. Acidosis is minimized as lactate is consumed by lactate utilizers which stabilize gut pH. Many consider Nutri-Ferm to be a quintessential prebiotic for improving performance and mitigating the...
2022-10-1309 min
Smart Science Series™ Ruminant PodcastsHow essential amino acids positively affect milk fat synthesisResearchers from Unesp, Jaboticabal, Brazil, sought to evaluate the effects of essential amino acids on de novo milk fat synthesis in bovine mammary epithelial cells. They noted that increased milk fat yield has been observed when dairy cows are supplemented with essential amino acids. Milk fat is one of the most important components considered in establishing milk price.The researchers exposed the mammary cells to treatments in which a single essential amino acid was omitted at a time, along with positive (containing all essential amino acids) and negative (containing no essential amino acids) controls. Omission of methionine...
2022-10-0632 min
Smart Science Series™ Ruminant PodcastsHow balanced amino acid supplementation stimulates milk and component production independently of energy sourcesResearchers from the University of Wisconsin – Madison hypothesized that glucogenic energy, by stimulating insulin secretion, may increase the effect of amino acids on the production of milk components. Using a Latin square design with four 28-d periods, they fed two energy sources — glucogenic (27.5% starch, 3.2% fatty acids) or ketogenic (20.0% starch, 5.8% fatty acids) — and two amino acid levels — 10% metabolizable amino acid deficient or amino acid sufficient, balanced for leucine, lysine and methionine.Overall, balanced amino acid supplementation stimulated production of milk and components independently of energy source, but milk urea nitrogen and urinary nitrogen excretion results suggest cows used nitrogen...
2022-09-2859 min
Smart Science Series™ Ruminant PodcastsHow feeding rumen protected methionine during a subclinical mastitis challenge benefits performance and oxidative stressIn a study led by South Dakota State University, researchers evaluated the effects of rumen-protected methionine (Smartamine® M) on lactation performance and liver glutathione of lactating dairy cows during a subclinical mastitis challenge.Cows either received a control diet or one supplemented with 0.09% rumen-protected methionine, and mastitis was induced in one quarter of each mammary gland.There was a trend for greater milk yield after subclinical mastitis in cows supplemented with rumen protected methionine compared to controls. Milk protein percent was higher in Smartamine® M (+0.19% units) before the challenge and was maintained post challenge. The mi...
2022-09-2242 min
Smart Science Series™ Ruminant PodcastsHow sodium butyrate improves duodenal development in calvesPodcast only in Portuguese! Go to our website to have the english spoken video: https://www.adisseo.com/en/products/smartline/smart-science-series-ruminant-videos-and-podcasts/.Researchers at the Federal University of Pelotas in Brazil evaluated duodenal development of Holstein calves supplemented with 4 g/d of sodium butyrate (Adimix® Easy) at 15 and 30 days after birth. Intestinal villi length and crypt depth at d 30 were increased for calves supplemented with sodium butyrate.Calves that did not receive sodium butyrate had more cases of diarrhea, and markers of gene expression indicated intestinal tissue was also less mature with more evidence of tissue r...
2022-09-1513 min
Smart Science Series™ Ruminant PodcastsHow methionine and fatty acids enriched in omega-3 improve liver function and enhance lactationCornell University researchers delivered two abstracts that investigated the effects of feeding rumen-protected methionine and calcium salts of fatty acids enriched with or without C20:5 and C22:6 (n3FA).For the studies, 79 multiparous Holstein cows were assigned to one of four treatments: (1) methionine unsupplemented with calcium salts of palm oil not enriched in n3FA, (2) methionine supplemented but without n3FA supplement, (3) methionine unsupplemented but with calcium salts of fatty acids enriched in n3FA, or (4) methionine supplemented with n3FA. Treatments were fed from 4 weeks prior to expected calving through week 4 of lactation.Looking...
2022-09-0836 min
Smart Science Series™ Ruminant PodcastsHow life cycle assessment demonstrates the environmental benefits of optimizing amino acids in dairy cow dietsResearch from France evaluated the cradle-to-farmgate environmental performance of dairy production using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) calculations performed in the dairy module of the Animal Production Systems tool from Blonk Sustainability Tools.A theoretical methionine-balanced diet was simulated by substituting mainly soybean meal (typically imported into France) with cereals relative to the control diet. The optimized methionine-balanced diet increased predicted dry matter intake, milk yield and milk composition.Consequently, LCA parameters were affected, decreasing the impact in France on climate change, acidification, eutrophication and land use. This research shows that balancing diets for methionine improves...
2022-08-3116 min
Smart Science Series™ Ruminant PodcastsHow ration amino acid balancing improves the environmental impact of nitrogen from dairy cowsEuropean researchers described how the EU Project Dy+Milk investigated better efficiency of metabolizable protein use by reducing dietary metabolizable protein content through less use of soybean meal from Brazil and balancing the profile of digestible amino acids in diets for lactating cows.This investigation confirmed that better balancing methionine and lysine using rumen-protected amino acids in reduced metabolizable protein diets (containing less Brazilian soybean meal) increased cow performance and improved the environmental impact of nitrogen in high production dairy cow herds in western France.Based on 2022 American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) abstract:
2022-08-2410 min
Swineweb.comWorld Pork 2022, Recap and reflection with AdisseoBlake Wilson, and Adam Burnsed join us to discuss and recap on the 2022 World Pork Expo. We learn about what makes each company unique, there analysis from the show as well as what they were promoting and what is in the pipeline for creative development. Adisseo also has launched an educational series about how to optimize sow performance during heat stress which is summarized.
2022-06-2110 min
The Swine it Podcast Show#SHORTS: The importance of getting time to the gilt selection With Dr. Benny MoteDr. Mote has worked as a molecular geneticist in Canada. He discusses the importance of moving beyond the mindset of animal selection and highlights the importance of taking the time to work on sow selection and management of the gilts as if they were all going to be replacement females, since they will be the next generation on the farm. Do you see this as a way to go?
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2022-02-1001 min
The Swine it Podcast Show#SHORTS - Controlling ASF: Where should we look to prevent virus entry to the farms? With Dr. Lisa BectonAs Dr. Becton points out, we must consider what we can do to prevent and avoid ASF contamination. Since the animals' food can be contaminated, she emphasizes having everything go through the office first to ensure a breakpoint. What other measures do you apply to avoid ASF contamination?
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2022-02-0902 min
The Swine it Podcast Show#SHORTS - Selection of sows: beyond phenotypical performance, with Dr. Benny MoteDr. Mote comments that they are using new systems that track sows’ spatial coordinators, allowing them to know how sows use the pen and also how they interact with each other. They’ve already learned a lot about sow behavior and this data will probably be useful to help with replacement gilt selection in the future. Do you think this will be possible?
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2022-02-0801 min
The Swine it Podcast ShowDr. Lisa Becton: Keeping ASF Away | Ep. 131The United States has done a great job at keeping ASF out of its borders. However, more countries are now becoming affected by the virus and these countries keep getting closer to the US border. Today Dr. Lisa Becton identifies key points of risk of infection and discusses ways everyone can help prevent foreign animal disease spread. "𝘕𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘭𝘦𝘵 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘨𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘯. 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘈𝘚𝘍 𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘬 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘋𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘙𝘦𝘱𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘤 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘏𝘢𝘪𝘵𝘪 𝘸𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘱 𝘶𝘱 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘨𝘢𝘮𝘦." - 𝗗𝗿. 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝗮 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: 1. What is the new platform EpiX from National Pork Board 2. Assessing the risks of ASF introduction 3. Identifying key points of risk 4. Next steps after identifying ASF risks 5. How do we help the producer be more proactive 6. The ASF transmission routes 7. What we learned after the PED 8. Foreign animal disease checklist for producers 9. Key points 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Dr. Lisa Becton has worked as the Director of Swine Health Information and Research at the National Pork...
2022-02-0733 min
The Swine it Podcast Show#SHORTS - Why is it important to keep talking about PCV-2? With Dr. Keith AljetsDr. Aljets's primary areas of focus are swine production medicine and sow farm management. Thus, he highlights that PCV2 is probably much more complicated than we realize. It is, therefore, necessary to continue discussing and researching this disease. Have you ever had a PCV-2 outbreak on your pig farm?
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2022-02-0702 min
The Swine it Podcast Show#SHORTS - Technology to predict sows' longevity, with Dr. Benny MoteDr. Mote mentions a great example of the use of technology, which is placing cameras in the barns and monitoring sows' behavior to aid in the selection of replacement females for the herd. Did you already implement any technology to help you on your pig farm?
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2022-02-0601 min
The Swine it Podcast Show#SHORTS - Gathering data quickly: essential for rapid decision making, with Dr. Ashley DeDeckerAs a scientist at Smithfield Foods, Dr. DeDecker mentions that there is a huge opportunity to gather data more efficiently and deliver it to the decision-maker more quickly. In this context, most of the farms work with weekly reports, and this can delay decision-making. For instance, by implementing daily reports, decisions can be made at the beginning of a problem. Do you report data weekly or daily on your pig farm?
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2022-02-0501 min
The Swine it Podcast Show#SHORTS - Considering the data from a housing perspective, with Dr. Benny MoteDr. Mote highlights the importance of looking into the available data before the animal is selected. For example, selecting a non-aggressive sow is important in many cases — especially when we have group sow housing. And analyzing the data will help you with that. Do you agree?
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2022-02-0401 min
The Swine it Podcast Show#SHORTS - Sows' longevity over the past few years, with Dr. Benny MoteDr. Mote, Assistant Professor and Swine Extension Specialist at the University of Nebraska, grew up on a small family farm in Texas. He has studied the longevity of sows for more than two decades but does not perceive any significant changes. Do you agree?
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2022-02-0200 min
The Swine it Podcast ShowDr. Benny Mote: Replacement Gilts | Ep. 130Sow longevity has been an issue the industry has tried to improve over the last several decades with not a lot of success. With the high turnover rate of sows, we need a steady influx of replacement gilts to maintain production goals. Today, Dr. Benny Mote talks with Dr. Greiner about different methods of identifying the best replacement gilts, and new technologies that can help us get the most out of the replacement gilts we have available. "We need to raise these gilts like they are all going to be replacement females because they're going...
2022-01-311h 17
The Swine it Podcast Show#SHORTS: Research resources: are you doing it right? With Dr. Ashley DeDeckerWe know that research resources are often limited, and Dr. DeDecker emphasizes the importance of allocating these resources appropriately, according to priorities, and how this study will add value to pig production. What other tips could we add?
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2022-01-3102 min
The Swine it Podcast Show#SHORTS: A great piece of advice when conducting swine research, with Dr. Katherine Vande PolDr. Vande Pol grew up in central California and received her PhD in animal sciences focusing mainly on pre-weaning piglet mortality. She suggests researching and questioning answers that were previously found because what was true in a genetic line or during a certain time period may no longer be true today. It is necessary to objectively question all stages of pig production. Do you agree?
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2022-01-3000 min
The Swine it Podcast ShowDr. Ashley DeDecker: Next Steps on Farm Technology | Ep. 128Technology in our swine barns is becoming more and more prevalent. Through research and innovation we are discovering new ways to collect and utilize data. In today’s talk with Dr. Greiner, Dr. Ashley DeDecker discusses some limitations with current technologies along with methods for discovering and better implementing more technologies on the farm. "Research shouldn't always be based on ROI. Sometimes you have to throw cost out the door in order to truly find innovative changes for the industry" – Dr. Ashley DeDecker 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: 1. Where might the industry be in 5 to 10 years 2. Increasing response ti...
2022-01-1730 min
The Swine it Podcast ShowDr. Locke Karriker: Pig Welfare vs Antibiotics | Ep. 127Antibiotic use has become a major area of focus for the swine industry in the last few decades. With more and more resistance genes appearing, we need to do our best to limit the use of antibiotics so we can continue to use them as long as possible. In today’s talk with Dr. Karriker, he talks about the proper use of antibiotics in the swine industry and how we can maximize health while decreasing antibiotic use on our swine farms. "𝘛𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘳𝘰𝘣𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘴 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘯𝘰𝘯𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘸𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘦. 𝘈𝘯𝘺𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘸𝘦 𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮, 𝘸𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘤𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘣𝘰𝘥𝘺 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘦𝘭𝘴𝘦."- 𝗗𝗿. 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: 1. The Swine Medicine Education Center 2. Antibiotic usage in the swine industry 3. Antibiotic resistance 4. Potential introduction of new resistance genes 5. What decision-makers should do 6. Balancing animal welfare and antibiotic usage 7. Antibiotic stewardship 8. Metrics to measure antibiotic use 9. Regulations 10. What’s in the future 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Dr. Locke Karriker is a...
2022-01-1039 min
The Swine it Podcast ShowDr. Katherine Vande Pol: Optimizing Piglet Survivability | Ep. 126Piglet survivability is a very important factor for all producers because those first few days can heavily influence the growth and feed efficiency of the pig for the rest of its life. Farrowing is also an extremely hectic period with a lot to do in a very short time frame. That is why we need to make sure we are using the best methods available to keep our piglets healthy and to maximize growth. In today’s episode with Dr. Katherine Vande Pol, she discusses some research findings that help to validate some of the most effective methods for cr...
2022-01-0338 min
The Real P3Understanding Selenium with Darlene Bloxham - AdisseoSend us a textThis episode is the first in our new education series on The Real P3. Through the new series, we hope to bring you up to speed on different concepts in swine production. For our first episode, we visit with Dr. Darlene Bloxham from Adisseo. We will be discussing oxidative stress, the role of selenium, and getting the most consistent response with selenium by choosing the right source of Selenium. To learn more about Adisseo and their products visit www.adisseo.com.Connect with us on :Instagram @therealp3_podcastLinkedIn @The Real...
2022-01-0233 min
The Swine it Podcast ShowDr. Erin Cortus: Swine Sustainability Measures | Ep. 125An important aspect of pig production is being environmentally aware of the decisions you make so that pork production can continue to grow for the foreseeable future. Sustainability is a topic that we are constantly learning about and improving. In today’s talk with Dr. Erin Cortus, she discusses what sustainability means today, and how we as a community can continue to produce pork while minimizing the effect we could have on the environment. "𝘚𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘣𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘥𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘸𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦." - 𝗗𝗿. 𝗘𝗿𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝘀 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: 1. The definition of sustainability 2. Communication between researchers and producers 3. Common questions from farmers 4. Next steps in improving sustainability 5. Recommended calculators 6. Carbon capture 7. Measuring air quality 8. Worldwide sustainability metrics 9. What producers can do 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Erin Cortus joined the Department of Biop...
2021-12-2733 min
The Swine it Podcast ShowSeth Krantz: People, Pigs, Solutions | Ep. 124All across the world multiple industries, including the swine industry, have been struggling with labor shortages. It is not only our job to create a healthy environment for our pigs, but for our people too. In this episode, Dr. Greiner talks with Dr. Seth Krantz about how to not only properly hire and train new employees, but also how to create an encouraging and inviting environment to keep the employees we still have. "𝘐𝘯 𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘭𝘦𝘥𝘨𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘮." - 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝗵 𝗞𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘇 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: 1. Labor issues 2. Pigs vs. People 3. Training new people 4. Supporting the staff 5. How do we be better employers 6. Promoting “Team” mentality 7. Key points 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Seth is the veterinarian for Tosh Pork. He earned his Bachelor of Science degr...
2021-12-2030 min
The Swine it Podcast ShowDr. Jeff Zimmerman: S.H.I.P in Disease Surveillance | Ep. 123One of the most discussed topics in the swine industry currently is African Swine Fever. We are terrified of this disease spreading through our country due to the economic devastation that it leaves in its wake. That is why we need to have measures actively in place to help monitor this disease across the US so if it makes its way into our borders, we can eradicate it before it spreads. In this episode, Dr. Zimmerman discusses a new program being set in place, S.H.I.P, that could help us monitor and control the spread of foreign...
2021-12-1334 min
L'invité de Workplace Management RadioLe bien-être au travail | Lahcen Allali, Responsable Sécurité et Environnement de travail d'AdisseoAu sein d'Adisseo il y a trois typologies de bâtiments : le tertiaire, les laboratoires ainsi que les sites de production. Lahcen Allali nous explique comment ils ont réussi à gérer la crise du Covid ainsi que les critères de choix d’un travail. Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
2021-12-0115 min
The Swine it Podcast ShowDr. Keith Aljets: Introducing Gilts into the Herd | Ep. 121Gilt development has been a struggle in the industry for years. In a sow operation it is often regarded as one of the most important pieces, as the largest group of animals bred are typically gilts. In his talk with Dr. Greiner, Dr. Keith Aljets discusses some of the most difficult challenges with gilt development, and important factors we need to consider when trying to overcome these hurdles. "𝘞𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘨𝘪𝘭𝘵𝘴 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘥𝘰 𝘸𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘦 𝘬𝘦𝘦𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘸𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘪𝘨𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩𝘺?" - 𝗗𝗿. 𝗞𝗲𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗹𝗷𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: 1. Gilt development 2. Key points on gilt introduction 3. What’s the best strategy to bring gilts in 4. Managing health protocols for gilts 5. Recommendations for Mycoplasma exposure 6. Other challenges for gilt introduction 7. The “must do” in gilt development 8. Sow mortality 9. PCV-2 10. PCV-2 virus detection 11. Key points 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁...
2021-11-3032 min
The Swine it Podcast ShowFred Kuhr: Managerial Skill Sets | Ep. 120No production facility, or any business, can be effective without quality employees. Arguably the most important part of any manager’s job is to understand your employees and to provide an environment that is conducive to efficiency, flexibility, and technological adaptation. In today's talk with Fred Kuhr, he discusses how best to address labor challenges, keys to finding quality employees, and how to help employees help us. "𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘪𝘨 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵." - 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗞𝘂𝗵𝗿 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: 1. Labor challenges 2. Help to teach people with little background 3. Proficiency testing 4. Interviewing people to work with livestock 5. Helping with people skills 6. Coaching employees and managers 7. Information resources 8. Encouraging efficiency 9. Utilizing technologies 10. Big opportunities in sow production
2021-11-2230 min
The Swine it Podcast ShowDr. Joe Connor: Minimizing Swine Diseases | Ep. 119The swine industry has adapted with each decade to improve the efficiency of the industry as a whole. Over the years we have made some mistakes as well as many advances, and learning from those mistakes and repeating those successes are the keys to continue improving. In today’s talk with Dr. Connor, we learn about how we have managed diseases in the past, and how to use what we have learned to better manage current and potential future diseases. "𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘮𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘪𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘴, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘺 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘣𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘤𝘶𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘹𝘵 𝘰𝘯𝘦." - 𝗗𝗿. 𝗝𝗼𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: 1. Diseases changes in the swine industry 2. Managing diseases in the future 3. Lessons learned at the farm level 4. Mycoplasma elimination on a farm 5. Disease systematic approaches 6. Key items for young vets to think about 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Dr. Joseph Connor is the founder of Carthage Veterinary Service, LTD. He purchased the CVS practice in 1980 and built his client service network to become one of the foremost swine veterinarians in the w...
2021-11-1531 min
The Swine it Podcast ShowDr. Glynn Tonsor: Swine Production Efficiency | Ep. 118Any good swine nutritionist knows that they are not only a nutritionist, but also an economist. Optimizing cost efficiency is the overall goal of a swine production facility, and with the unpredictable markets we have today with covid, we need to be aware of how best to maximize our net profits for our facility. In today’s talk Dr. Greiner chats with Dr. Glynn Tonsor on how the swine markets have changed, and potentially will change in the future, in regards to supply and demand and price fluctuations with the current pandemic. "𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘺 𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦. 𝘐𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘦𝘳 𝘥𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘥." - 𝗗𝗿. 𝗚𝗹𝘆𝗻𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: 1. Current supply and demand of pork 2. Where we are with the pandemic 3. Changes in hog prices relative to import prices 4. Tips to manage fluctuations in production costs 5. Commodity markets 6. Disease impact on prices 7. Resources for producers 8. Key points
2021-11-0839 min
The Swine it Podcast ShowDr. Wes Schweer: Antimicrobials in Swine | Ep. 117Preventing bacterial infection in the young piglet is critical for all farmers as they have weakened immune systems in the early stages of their life. In the past we used antibiotics until antibiotic resistant strains became more prevalent. Now zinc oxide is the most used antimicrobial feed additive during the nursery period but is it the most effective method? In today’s talk with Dr. Schweer, he discusses alternative feeding strategies for preventing bacterial infection of the piglet. "𝘞𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘥 𝘢 𝘭𝘰𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘸𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘺?" - 𝗗𝗿. 𝗪𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: 1. Dr. Schweer’s work with antibiotics 2. Difference between probiotics and prebiotics 3. Mortality studies 4. Zinc and copper studies 5. Zinc alternatives 6. Planning for antimicrobials in the future 7. Post-wean diarrhea 8. Take-home message 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Dr. Schweer earned his doctor...
2021-11-0132 min
The Swine it Podcast ShowDr. Jay Johnson: Managing Heat Stress in Swine | Ep. 116In hotter climates and seasons, heat stress can have a large effect on pig performance, regardless of their stage of production. Dr. Jay Johnson has been a wonderful asset to the swine community with his work on the effect of heat stress on pigs and shares some insight on his research findings. In today’s episode, he discusses the importance of understanding heat stress and different strategies we can utilize to help mitigate its effects on pig health and performance. "𝘉𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘻𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘴 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘥, 𝘪𝘵’𝘴 𝘵𝘰𝘰 𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘰 𝘮𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘪𝘵." - 𝗗𝗿. 𝗝𝗮𝘆 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: 1. Current topics on heat stress 2. In-utero issues with heat stress 3. Disease models 4. Genetic programing on gilts 5. Alleviating heat stress 6. Heat increments 7. Individual responses to heat stress 8. Thermal cameras 9. Daily heat stress fluctuations 10. Key...
2021-10-2529 min
The Swine it Podcast ShowDr. Ken Stalder: Sow Productivity Technology | Ep. 115As research continues to develop new ways to improve the swine industry, our farms have to find ways to feasibly implement these new developments. Some new technologies look good on paper, but are not feasible due to the cost of the extra labor. In today’s talk, Dr. Ken Stalder discusses different ways of defining sow productivity, the necessary training required to implement new technologies, and how to identify which technologies will be the most beneficial to implement on the farm. "𝘕𝘦𝘸 𝘢𝘨𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘣𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘶𝘱 𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘰𝘱 𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘯, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘸𝘦 𝘥𝘰 𝘢 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘫𝘰𝘣 𝘥𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘰𝘰𝘭𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘢𝘳𝘮 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳." - 𝗗𝗿. 𝗞𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: 1. Defining sow productivity 2. How to size multiplication correctly 3. Tips about the economics 4. Gilt selection 5. Following offspring 6. Balance between technology and labor 7. What’s important and what’s not 8. Balancing technology skills and husbandry skills 9. Training people 10. Key points 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Dr. Ken Stalder is a swine genetics professor at Iowa State University. He earned his B.S from Iowa State University before attending Western Kentucky University to acquire his M.S. He...
2021-10-1846 min
The Swine it Podcast ShowDr. Daniel Linhares: Combating PRRS | Ep. 114PRRS virus has affected herds across the United States for over 30 years and has been a major cause of economic losses across the industry. As many farms are now PRRS positive, or are very likely to eventually contract PRRS, it is important to understand how to monitor, control, or even eliminate PRRS on our farms. In today’s talk with Dr. Daniel Linhares, he discusses several methods of dealing with PRRS to prevent infection and subsequent economic losses and how best to mitigate its effects if infection has already occurred. "𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘢 𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘦 𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘣𝘶𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘙𝘙𝘚 𝘷𝘪𝘳𝘶𝘴, 𝘴𝘰 𝘮𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘪𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘢𝘳𝘺." - 𝗗𝗿. 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗹 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: 1. Monitoring PRRS 2. Advantages of pooling samples 3. Pooling oral and processing fluids 4. Testing for elimination 5. Categories of viral populations 6. Controlling PRRS 7. Control in a grow-finish barn 8. Next Generation Regional Control Program 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Dr. Daniel Linha...
2021-10-1149 min
The Swine it Podcast ShowDr. Dan Columbus: Swine Health & Nutrition | Ep. 113When you think about improving nutrition, you typically measure your success with growth performance, but that should not always be the only goal. Today Dr. Laura Greiner talks with Dr. Dan Columbus about how nutrition affects pig health and how we should formulate our diets differently when faced with certain health challenges. Nutrient uptake can be altered during a disease outbreak, and adapting the diet to overcome this challenge is essential for maximizing production. "𝘞𝘦 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘣𝘦𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘵𝘩 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘪𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘯𝘶𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯." - 𝗗𝗿. 𝗗𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗯𝘂𝘀 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: 1. Nutrient requirements from a disease perspective 2. Bacterial and enteric challenges 3. Diets affecting pig health - do’s and don’ts 4. Requirements facing a disease challenge 5. Mycotoxins 6. Pigs as a model for human health 7. Digestive efficiency of low birth weight piglets 8. ...
2021-10-0431 min
The Swine it Podcast ShowPJ Corns: Farrowing to Weaning Issues | Ep. 112Pre-weaning mortality is one of the most detrimental issues the swine industry is currently facing. In todays’ talk with P.J. Corns, we discuss ways to properly manage sows, piglets, and farm staff to reduce pre-weaning mortality and maintain high health standards in a farrowing facility. Proper pig care is extremely important and it all begins on day 1. "𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘪𝘨𝘴 𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘶𝘴 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸." - 𝗣𝗝 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: 1. Day one pig care 2. Ideal body condition 3. Working with nutritionists 4. Colostrum 5. Large litter size 6. Labor allocation 7. Training people 8. Lowering pre-weaning mortality 9. Adjusting the farm to change 10. Global swine industry issues 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: P.J. Corns is a pork producer and production...
2021-09-2742 min
Smart Science Series™ Ruminant PodcastsHow Higher CP Rations Impact Lactating Dairy Ewe Performance.Two studies were conducted to investigate amino acid requirements in sheep. The first study found that supplementation of rumen-protected methionine to high and low crude protein diets (14.8% and 16.6%) in Lacaune dairy ewes during early lactation did not alter intakes, milk yield or milk protein. Increasing crude protein also did not improve performance, but an excess metabolizable protein supply could explain why there was no milk protein response in methionine balanced diets.The second study found that methionine supplementation at 2.5% and 2.7% of metabolizable methionine/PDI to dairy ewes increased milk protein content compared to control with 1.8%. Supplementing at 2.5...
2021-09-1507 min
Smart Science Series™ Ruminant PodcastsHow Sodium Butyrate Compares to MonensinResearchers compared the effects of supplementing sodium butyrate, monensin, or both to post-weaned heifers. The addition of either additive conferred positive effects in terms of greater dry matter intake, body weights and lower coccidia oocysts compared to the use of no additive.Based on 2021 American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) abstract: P244 Sodium butyrate and monensin supplementation to post-weaned heifer diets: Effects on growth performance, nutrient digestibility, and healthFeatures Tess Stahl, Graduate Student, University of New Hampshire. Keith Klanderman, Business Director – Ruminant Specialties and Solutions, Adisseo. Dr. Dan Luc...
2021-09-1508 min
Smart Science Series™ Ruminant PodcastsHow Non Essential Amino Acids Affect TransitionNon essential AA play an important role in early postpartum milk production and protein synthesis. Research results point to the importance of the supply of certain non essential amino acids for maximizing early postpartum milk production and protein synthesis. To maximize milk yields and components at the start of lactation, two factors are important. First, optimize a supply of essential AAs with a profile similar to casein through ration formulation with diverse protein sources and protected amino acids. Then ensure an adequate supply of certain non essential amino acids.Researchers explored the use of 15N as...
2021-09-1512 min
Smart Science Series™ Ruminant PodcastsHow to Accurately Measure the Bioavailability of Individual AA Products.The precision and accuracy of the UNH Dose Response Method was demonstrated in both of two studies. In the first study, the relative methionine bioavailability of Smartamine® M compared to KessentTM M was measured. The results showed the relative bioavailability of methionine in Kessent M vs Smartamine M was 86.0% with an excellent precision of + 3.0%.The second study compared Smartamine® ML to LysiGEMTM. The lysine bioavailability of LysiGem was 8.6% relative to Smartamine ML with another excellent precision of ± 3.4% Based on two 2021 American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) abstracts:P463 Validation that the plas...
2021-09-1310 min
Smart Science Series™ Ruminant PodcastsHow to accurately and reliably estimate the bioavailability of amino acids in rumen-protected supplements.The plasma free-amino acid (AA) dose-response method has now become the gold standard for estimating the bioavailability of AA in rumen protected AA supplements. Its robust but simple methodology consistently delivers the level of accuracy and reliability that’s needed. Refinements and improvements have reduced experimental variation while increasing accuracy and precision. Based on 2021 American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) abstract:S177 The plasma dose response technique: Its application in determining relative bioavailability of rumen protected amino acids. Features Dr. Nancy Whitehouse, Research Scientist, University of New Hampshire. Dr. Bria...
2021-09-1317 min
Smart Science Series™ Ruminant PodcastsHow Methionine and Energy Affect Milk Fatty Acid Profiles.Methionine influences the synthesis of fatty acids in the mammary gland resulting in improvements in milk fat yield. In full lactation cows producing 50kgs/day, feeding Smartamine M, not only improved milk protein but also milk fat percent (4.13% vs 3.87%) independently of the metabolizable energy level of the diet. The increase in milk fat was mediated through an increase in preformed and monounsaturated fatty acids while decreasing polyunsaturated fatty acids. Further analysis is ongoing to better understand the mechanism of action of methionine on milk fat synthesis.Based on 2021 American Dairy Science Association (A...
2021-09-0606 min
Smart Science Series™ Ruminant PodcastsHow RP-AA supplementation of Low-Forage Diet Helps Health, Production.The effect of supplementing low-forage dairy diets (28% forage) with rumen protected lysine and methionine to balance amino acid levels was evaluated. Supplemental amino acids did not alter milk fat and protein but had beneficial effects on milk yield and mammary health, increasing yields by +0.6 kg/d and decreasing risk of mastitis (0.39 times lower).Based on 2021 American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) abstract:P461 Supplementing low-forage diets with rumen-protected Met and Lys results in a reduction in mastitis risk and a modest increase of milk yield for mid-lactation multiparous Holstein cows.
2021-09-0608 min
Smart Science Series™ Ruminant PodcastsHow Reproduction Improves with Rumen Protected Methionine.Research shows the uterine immunometabolic status of dairy cows improves when a rumen protected methionine is fed during the peripartum period. The abundance of mRNA in inflammatory and metabolic pathways were favorably altered, indicating a beneficial effect of methionine on immune responses and metabolism during the challenging transition period and early lactation. This favors a uterine environment for successful breeding.Based on 2021 American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) abstract:457 Rumen-protected methionine improves uterine immunometabolic status of dairy cows.Features Anne Rosi Guadagnin, Graduate Student, University of Illinois. Dr. Brian...
2021-09-0609 min
Smart Science Series™ Ruminant PodcastsHow Mycotoxin Deactivation Improves Health and PerformanceMycotoxins reduce rumen performance, according to UNH research. Mycotoxin deactivators increase the production of beneficial metabolites and, thus, increase cow health and performance. The effects of the mycotoxin deactivator UNIKE® Plus was investigated on rumen parameters in cows fed mycotoxin-contaminated dried distillers grains. While mycotoxin impaired rumen volatile fatty acid production and the microbial population, these parameters were restored by the mycotoxin deactivator, resulting in a healthier rumen.Based on 2021 American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) abstract:469 Effects of mycotoxin deactivator on rumen parameters: In vivo and in vitro approaches
2021-09-0609 min
Smart Science Series™ Ruminant PodcastsHow Supplemental Methionine Moderates Heat StressSupplemental methionine modulated liver protein abundance and enzyme activity, stabilizing metabolism and making cows less susceptible to the metabolic disruptions caused by heat stress.Based on two 2021 American Dairy Science Association (ADSA) abstracts:436 Rumen-protected methionine during heat stress alters hepatic cystathionine β-synthase and methionine adenosyltransferase activity. 438 Hepatic insulin and antioxidant signaling are altered by rumen-protected methionine during heat stress in response to lipopolysaccharide challenge.Features Dr. Danielle Coleman, Ruminant R&I Science Manager with Adisseo; research conducted while a graduate student at the University of Illinois. Dr...
2021-08-1908 min
Swineweb.comPodcast: World Pork Expo Day 1 with Blake Wilson, Commercial Swine Director from AdisseoAdisseo is a Worldwide Leader in Nutritional Solutions and Additives for Feed.
Episode Highlights:
1. Day one of the World Pork Expo, Blake discusses the traffic and success of the day.
2. Blake talks about Adisseo and how this years show is a launch for the company in North America.
3. Blake talks about Feed Additives and how they are important in a Pig Diets.
4. We discuss what to expect at the Adisseo both and the entire team that is available.
2021-06-0909 min
Ethical & Sustainable Investing News to Profit By!Analysts: ESG Stocks to Buy!ESG stocks to buy! According to analysts. These include: AES, Aptiv, LG Chem, LONGi Green Energy Technology, Siemens Energy, Infineon, Covestro, Deere, CJ Cheiljedang, Bluestar Adisseo, Ball Corp, SCG Packaging, Bureau Veritas, Verisk, Brookfield Renewable, First Solar, NextEra Energy, SolarEdge Technologies, Acuity Brands, Inc., United Rentals, Inc., Rockwell Automation, Inc, Union Pacific Corporation, and more… PODCAST: Analysts: ESG Stocks to Buy! Transcript & Links, Episode 47, December 18, 2020 Hello, Ron Robins here. Welcome to podcast episode 47 published on December 18, titled "Analysts: ESG Stocks to Buy!"— and presented by Investing for the Soul. investingforthesoul.com is your site for vita...
2020-12-1818 min
Acontecer AgropecuarioNUTRICIERO 153La nueva edición de NUTRICIERO, primera y única publicación dirigida a los interesados en nutrición y alimentación animal en México presenta a lo largo del podcast:
¿Es buena decisión laboral ser especialista en nutrición animal? Responde Jorge Cervantes presidente de la AMENA.
Comportamiento de los insumos principales de los alimentos para animales en el primer trimestre del 2020.
Seminario sobre las perspectivas del sector pecuario organizado por GCMA vía on line.
Bioseguridad en las granjas en tiempo de contingencia desde la opinión de Ricardo Muñoz especialista de Neogen.
Adisseo y Novozymes...
2020-05-0526 min
Biofuels DailyMarch 5th, 2020–Bluestar Adisseo Company & Calysta collabo, Avantium, Birla Carbon & GranBo TechStory 1: Joint venture between Bluestar Adisseo Company and Calysta. Story 2: Avantiun’s portfolio review. Story 3: New patent between Birla Carbon and GranBio Technologies
2020-03-0606 min