Real Science Exchange
117 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 63 ratingsBalchem Real Science Exchange isn’t just any old boring podcast. You’ll get to know top researchers like you’ve never known them before. Go behind the scenes and hear the conversations that take place over a few drinks with friends. Join us as we discuss the hot topics in animal science and share a range of new ideas.
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Legacy Series: Dr. Temple Grandin; Colorado State University
February 28, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBGuests: Dr. Temple Grandin, Betsy Lerner and Kari Estes. Gathering for another Legacies Series to honor a true industry leader and pioneer are, Dr. Temple Grandin, Betsy Lerner and Kari Estes. Dr. Grandin, an animal science professor at Colorado State University and a well-known author and speaker, has been featured on national public radio stations, Time Magazine, The New York Times, Discover Magazine, Forbes, USA Today and others. In fact, her movie titled Temple Grandin sharing much o...
Changing of the Guard
February 14, 2023 15:00 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBGuests: Chris DuBois and Melissa Rodriguez (IRI) Joining together to discuss the changes in customer-driven expectations are Chris DuBois and Melissa Rodriguez, both with IRI, a leading provider of big data and analytics. Rodriguez led the conversation, describing IRI’s integration into data and technology innovation. She shared that IRI not only integrates retainer and media data, but also consumer and manufacturer data. 4:21 As inflation continues trending upward, Rodriguez added IRI ...
Reviewing the Updates to the CNCPS v7 Model with Dr. Van Amburgh
January 31, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBGathering around the pub to discuss the latest version of the Cornell Net Carbohydrate and Protein System (CNCPS) version seven is Dr. Mike Van Amburgh, Dr. Robb Bender and Dr. Mike DeGroot. Extension expert and professor of animal science at Cornell University, Dr. Van Amburgh guided the conversation by briefly touching on the history of the system and the changes to the latest version. He mentioned what has now evolved to a software platform with many equations, essentially began as a 30...
Managing for Both Fat and Protein in a Tiered Pricing System
January 17, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBWhile maximizing milk production and improving feed efficiency continues to be top of mind, joining together around the pubcast to discuss the various factors are Dr. Kevin Harvatine and Dr. Yves Boisclair. A leading expert in metabolic and energy nutrition and professor at Penn State University, Dr. Harvatine began the conversation by introducing his guest, Dr. Boisclair. He mentioned the collaboration between the two first began when he was finishing his doctorate degree at Cornell Unive...
2022 Favorites Countdown
January 03, 2023 15:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBSince 2020, the Real Science Exchange has provided in-depth conversations throughout a variety of webinar series. Joining around the pub to recap and reflect on the amazing guests and great conversations from 2022 are Dr. Clay Zimmerman and Scott Sorrell where they reflect on each of their top three favorite episodes of 2022. The pubcast has a growing audience of over 56,000 views and listeners in all 50 states. In 2022, the podcast created 24 events featuring top dairy science topics th...
Recent Developments in Performance Horse Health & Nutrition
December 20, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBGathering around the pubcast to discuss equine nutrition in the performance horse arena are Dr. Joe Pagan, Dr. Laurie Lawrence and Dr. Steve Jackson. Expert in equine nutrition and founder of Kentucky Equine Research (KER), Dr. Pagan led the conversation by explaining the company's history, his academic background and KER’s innovative philosophy in looking ahead into equine nutrition. 7:27 Also joining in on the conversation was leading equine nutritionist Dr. Jackson who described his le...
22 Journal Club December
December 06, 2022 15:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBGuests: Dr. Bill Weiss, The Ohio State University; Dr. Michel Wattiaux, University of Wisconsin-Madison Co-Host: Dr. Jeff Elliott Joining around the pub at World Dairy Expo to discuss the latest research about environmental factors and the effects it has on specific dairy cattle breeds are Dr. Bill Weiss and Dr. Michel Wattiaux. Dr. Michel Wattiaux, Dairy Systems Management Professor at the University of Wisconsin led the conversation by introducing the recent publication in the Journal ...
World Dairy Expo Producer Panel
November 22, 2022 14:00 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBOur podcast is recorded at World Dairy Expo in Madison, WI. At the 55th Annual World Dairy Expo we were celebrating FFA day. We have a star-studded guest panel today to discuss the latest ideas and trends in animal nutrition. Jeff King is one of our guests from Kings-Ransom Farm in New York. Their operation includes registered holsteins and row crops, and they have a marketing program with registered holsteins. Kelly Reynolds is originally from Wisconsin but now lives in New York and wor...
Virtual Farm Tour-Bateman's Mosida Farms
November 08, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBToday in our pubcast, we are taking a deeper dive into Mosida Farms after a fascinating virtual farm tour at World Dairy Expo. The Bateman family operation includes 20,000 animals and over 5,000 crop acres in Cita, Utah. Wayne Bateman started Mosida Farms and once said, “We didn’t have it all together, but together we had it all.” The Batemans decided to diversify and added beef to their offering. Kaleb Bateman, joined the podcast via video, and says that Mosida Farms produces 40 to 100 be...
2022 Journal Club October
October 25, 2022 14:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBGuests: Dr. Bill Weiss, The Ohio State University; Dr. Victor Cabrera, University of Wisconsin-Madison Gathering over cold drinks at the World Dairy Expo pubcast to discuss recent research on nutritional grouping among dairy farms are Dr. Bill Weiss, Dr. Victor Cabrera and Dr. Pete Morrow. Dr. Bill Weiss, Professor Emeritus at The Ohio State University, began the conservation through the recently published research paper in the Journal of Dairy Science, introducing one of the authors, Dr. ...
What’s happening to older cows?
October 11, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBGuests: Dr. Ian Lean, Scibus; Dr. Todd Duffield, University of Guelph; Dr. Stephen LeBlanc, University of Guelph Co-host: Dr. Pete Morrow, Animal Health Specialist Gathering around the pub to discuss body condition, productivity and the impact older cows have on herds are Dr. Ian Lean, Dr. Todd Duffield and Dr. Stephen LeBlanc. Dr. Ian Lean, Scibus Founder and Manager Director and leading authority in dairy cattle medicine, kicked off the conversation to discuss his data set research aro...
Kooler Kids
September 27, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBGuests: Stephanie Walsh (Dairy Farmers of America), Melissa Malcolm-Cullison (Cooler Management), Mark Inkrott (Owner of Cooler Management) and co-host: Charlie Benz Joining us at the table to discuss what their organizations are doing to make significant impacts on food security and hunger are Stephanie Walsh, Melissa Malcolm-Cullison and Mark Inkrott. Stephanie Walsh, Director of Industry and Community Affairs for DFA (Dairy Farmers of America) highlights their Farmers Feeding Families ...
2022 Journal Club September
September 13, 2022 14:00 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBGuests: Dr. Bill Weiss, The Ohio State University Co-host: Dr. Clay Zimmerman and Dr. Glen Aines Diving into two recent Journal of Dairy Science publications, Dr. Bill Weiss, Emeritus Professor at Ohio State University is back again to discuss the latest ideas and trends in animal nutrition. Dr. Weiss highlights two papers published in the Journal of Dairy Science earlier this year, adding one is focused on production while the other highlights fermentation digestibility. One key point D...
Understanding Dairy Cow Behavior to Optimize Nutritional Management
August 30, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBJoining the group at the pub for cold brews and conversations this evening is Dr. Trevor DeVries and Dr. Tom Tylutki. While Dr. Tom Tylutki’s passion lies among dairy cow nutrition through various research in growth and maintenance management, Dr. Trevor DeVries has focused his career on studying animal behavior through academia. Both joined together to lead the pubcast this evening covering dairy cow consumption and nutrition management. Dr. DeVries reflects on his career and shares ins...
Legacy Series, Dr. Mike Hutjens, University of Illinois
August 16, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBGuests: Dr. Mike Hutjens, University of Illinois, Dr. Dave Fischer, University of Illinois, Dr. John Goeser, Rock River Lab and co-host, Dr. Jeff Elliott, Balchem This week's episode is a favorite for many as part of our Legacy Series. We are toasting Dr. Mike Hutjens with the University of Illinois. Mike is a pioneer in the field and has combined his love for education and passion for the dairy industry throughout his career. He continues to keep learning to this day. Plus, he was the one ...
Up-Cycling Low Value Proteins Through Food Technologies Promotes Sustainability
August 02, 2022 14:00 - 6 minutes - 6.08 MBThis week's episode features several guests from one of the top companion animal research programs in the country, Auburn University. This group focuses on joining sustainability with functionality, specifically up-cycling low value proteins with food technology. Dr. Starkey begins by explaining that changing eating habits of Americans has led to utilizing organ meats for pet food, as the supply is plentiful and the cost is low. (10:35) Joshua Flees said that while the research isn’t com...
ADSA Research Winners Live at the Ice Cream Social
July 21, 2022 14:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBToday’s episode was recorded live at the American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting in Kansas City, MO. Joining us are the ADSA research winners to discuss their projects. Lautaro Rostoll Cangiano joins us first. Lautaro is the president of ADSA’s Grad Student Division (GSD) program, which provides networking opportunities at the ADSA meetings in addition to professional development opportunities. Lautaro is wrapping up his time as president. Our next guests are Dr. Corwin Nelson...
ADSA Balchem Research of Interest
July 20, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 99.5 MBToday’s episode is hosted live at the American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting. It’s the second in our three-part series from the ADSA meetings. Abomasal infusion of branched-chain amino acids or branched-chain keto acids alter lactation performance in early lactation dairy cows. Joining us is Kristin Gallagher from Michigan State University discussing her research on branched-chain amino and keto acids. Associations of pen-level and herd-level management factors with biomarker...
ADSA Balchem Highlighted Research
July 19, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 73.9 MBToday’s episode is hosted live at the American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting. It’s the first in our three-part series from the ADSA meetings where we are featuring graduate and post-doc students and their research. We have confirmed the future of the dairy research industry is bright hands with the next generation of leaders we had the opportunity to interview. Effects of maternal dietary rumen-protected choline supplementation during late gestation on calf growth and metabolism....
Surviving HPAI
July 05, 2022 04:00 - 57 minutes - 53 MBGuests: Dr. Carol Cardona, University of Minnesota School of Veterinary Medicine; Dr. Julie Helm, Clemson Livestock Poultry Health; Myah Walker, Director of Quality and Training at Sparboe Farms; Co-host: Tom Powell, Director of Monogastric Business Balchem, Dr. Zack Lowman, Balchem Technical Service Today’s episode is focused on a hot topic in the poultry industry and that is Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). The poultry industry has come a long way in how we manage HPAI outbre...
Wonderful World of Fungal Toxins
June 21, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 75.5 MBGuests: Dr. Duarte Diaz, University of Arizona; Dr. Lon Whitlow, North Carolina State University There are a few things present in almost all environments and one of them is mold. Today on the Real Science Exchange we talk about molds and toxins in agriculture and the opportunity they have to impact the health and profitability of animals and crops. Dr. Diaz begins by saying molds that produce toxins will grow in a building off of air particles because they are pretty adaptable. They can ...
Managing Poultry Coccidiosis and Its Effects in Antibiotic-Free Production
June 07, 2022 14:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBGuests: Dr. TJ Gaydos, Gaydos Technical Services, and Andy Flickinger, Broiler Manager at Miller Poultry In today’s podcast we are focusing on the costs and implications of poultry diseases and practical ways to reduce antibiotic resistance with Dr. TJ Gaydos and Andy Flickinger. Dr. Gaydos said that in the poultry industry, disease prevention through vaccines is the focus for birds' health, rather than the treatment of illnesses. (15:39) Andy mentioned that litter amendments, specifica...
May Journal Club
May 24, 2022 14:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBGuests: Dr. Bill Weiss, The Ohio State University; Dr. Chanhee Lee, The Ohio State University; Haley Zynda, The Ohio State University Special Guest: Dr. Maurice Eastridge, The Ohio State University Today’s episode is an installment of the Journal Club and is around an actual table once again! Our guests gathered at the Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference to discuss some of the newest research published in the Journal of Dairy Science surrounding reducing DCAD, nutrient digestibility and ...
Exploring In Utero Influences on Transgenerational Performance
May 10, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBGuests: Dr. Jack Britt, Jack Britt Consulting; Dr. Jimena LaPorta, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Dr. Eric Ciappio, Balchem Corporation; Dr. Pete Hansen, University of Florida; Dr. Clay Zimmerman, Balchem Corporation Today’s episode was filmed live and in-person from the Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference! This episode will focus on the symposium exploring in utero influences on transgenerational performance. Dr. Jack Britt started by saying when managing your dairy herd, if the cow i...
April Journal Club
April 26, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBGuests: Dr. Bill Weiss, The Ohio State University; Dr. Matt Akins, University of Wisconsin Co-host: Dr. Clay Zimmerman, Balchem Air date – April 26, 2022 2203-045 Today’s podcast is the latest installment of the Journal Club where we take a closer look at some of the newest research published around the world. Today we are focused on research centered around dietary energy and genomic residual feed intake in bred heifers. Dr. Akins explained RFI is residual feed intake, and is the dif...
Why Heifer Maturity Matters
April 12, 2022 14:00 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBGuests: Dr. Gavin Staley, Diamond V and Dr. Al Kertz, ANDHIL LLC Co-host: Dr. Glen Aines, Balchem Today’s episode is focused on one of our most important resources: calves. Calves set the trajectory of our herd and represent our future productivity and profitability. In this Real Science Exchange episode, we will show how appropriate investment in young stock will pay off big in later years. Dr. Staley noticed in data there is a correlation between 10-week milk and the average annual herd...
Managing Dairy Cows in an Extreme Environment – An Israeli Perspective
March 29, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBGuests: Dr. Israel Flamenbaum, Cow Cooling Solutions; Dr. Shimon Carmi, SH Design; and Dr. Lance Baumgard, Iowa State University Spring is upon us in most parts of the world and the heat of summer will not be far behind. The impact that heat has on our cows can be devastating. Today’s episode will focus on managing dairy cows in high heat environments which takes a combination of mechanical intervention and precise feeding. Dr. Israel Flamenbaum spoke about his summer lecture and the extr...
Interaction Between Nutrition & Genetics
March 15, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBGuests: Dr. Tom Rathje and Dr. Jason Schneider both with DNA Genetics Today’s episode dives into the genetic advancements made in the swine industry and the impact those advancements have on all other parameters. Joining us to help dig into this genetics topic are Dr. Tom Rathje and Dr. Jason Schneider, both with DNA Genetics. Dr. Rathje spoke about how genetic change has accelerated in recent years due to the adoption of genomic selection, which improves the accuracy with which we identi...
Legacy Series, Dr. Peter J. Van Soest
March 01, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBGuests: Dr. Mary Beth Hall, USDA; Dr. Mike Van Amburgh, Cornell University; Dr. David Mertens, Mertens Innovation & Research Today’s episode is a fan-favorite, the Legacy Series. In this series we celebrate the pioneers of the industry, take a look back at their research, their impact and their lives. Specifically today we are honoring and memorializing Dr. Peter J. Van Soest. Dr. Soest passed away in March of 2021, but his legacy will forever be felt in the animal nutrition world. In thi...
Global Market and Supply Chain Trends for 2022
February 15, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBOn this episode of the Real Science Exchange we are looking into 2022 and what is shaping up for agriculture around the globe. Brett Stewart thinks that with the expansion of the world-wide money supply, current prices won’t break lower, and especially not in commodity markets. (6:26) John Bedell spoke about the five headwinds, which are: increased demand, constrained supply, commodity price pressure, domestic logistics and international logistics. Of these, the only one that John expects...
Improving Protein Utilization to Reduce the Environmental Impact of Dairy Production
February 01, 2022 20:30 - 1 hour - 63 MBOn this episode of the Real Science Exchange we focus on ways to improve protein utilization in dairy cows to reduce our overall environmental footprint. Dr. Chris Reynolds said that moving towards precision feeding and feeding animals closer to dietary requirements would reduce surplus nitrogen. (8:19) It was mentioned by Dr. Mark Hanigan that a small, internal survey was taken in which nutritionists said they were focusing on nitrogen efficiency, which shows the industry is evolving. (1...
Combatting Lipid-Enveloped Viruses - PRRSV, PEDV, ASFV and Maybe Even Covid-19
January 25, 2022 19:30 - 1 hour - 76.6 MBGuests: Dr. Charlie Elrod, Natural Biologics and Dr. Josh Jackman, Tropical Innovations/Sungkyunkwan University Co-host: Dr. Ken Sanderson, Balchem Today’s podcast tackles a big topic in the global swine industry - African Swine Fever Virus (ASFV). This virus has recently been reported in Thailand and continues to spread throughout the globe. While North America looks for any sign of ASFV, it continues to struggle with other lipid-enveloped viruses as well. Dr. Josh Jackman states that ov...
2022 Journal Club- Phosphorus in Dairy Diets
January 11, 2022 20:30 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBGuests: Dr. Bill Weiss, The Ohio State University; Dr. Jesse Goff, Iowa State University Co-host: Dr. Clay Zimmerman, Balchem Today’s podcast is our January installment of the Journal Club, styled after the traditional journal clubs at universities across the country and around the world. Today we’re a closer look at some of the newest research published in the Journal of Dairy Science. Article 1: https://bit.ly/3zCBdIA Dr. Jesse Goff, in summarizing a paper from the Netherlands, stated a...
Real Science Exchange - Year in Review
December 21, 2021 20:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBGuests: Drs. Clay Zimmerman, Glen Aines, Eric Altom, Jeff Elliott As we close out 2021 we want to take a few minutes to look back. The Real Science Exchange was started to have a more in-depth and intimate conversation with our guests from the Real Science Lecture Series. We began in the fall of 2020 and have modeled this podcast after the time spent around the pub table at scientific meetings. This is where you get out the cocktail napkin and solve all the research problems presented durin...
Impact of Thermal Processing on Protein Quality and Monogastric Nutrition
December 07, 2021 22:30 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBGuests: Dr. Chad Paulk, Kansas State University and Dr. JT Pope, Nutritionist at House of Raeford Farms Co-host: Dr. Zack Lowman, Balchem Today’s podcast is part of a continuing conversation started during the Real Science Lecture Series, where we look deeper into the impact of thermal processing on protein quality and the forms of thermal processing in the industry. Dr. Chad Paulk mentioned there are two major categories of thermal processing, ingredients and complete diets. Complete die...
Biosecurity Imperatives and the Feed Supply
November 23, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBGuests: Dr. Jordan Gebhardt, Kansas State University and Dr. Chad Paulk, Kansas State University Co-host: Dr. Zack Lowman, Balchem Tonight we are talking feed supply biosecurity and the many challenges we face as we try to keep various animal diseases at bay. In late July, the USDA announced that African Swine Fever was detected in the Dominican Republic, inching dangerously close to the U.S. swine herd. Dr. Jordan Gebhardt explained that African Swine Fever (ASF) is caused by a virus. He ...
NRC Series: Vitamins & Minerals
November 09, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBGuests: Dr. Bill Weiss, The Ohio State University and Dr. Rich Erdman, University of Maryland Tonight we finish the conversation on the new NRC with two legends in the industry. We’ll first focus on macro minerals, trace minerals and vitamins, but then we’ll also put a bow on the NRC series and wrap it up for our listeners tonight. Dr. Bill Weiss says the new NRC defines “requirements” which was never done in past NRCs. They give a specific number for a specific population which is a larg...
NRC Series: Feed Intake & Carbohydrates
November 02, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBGuests: Dr. Mary Beth Hall with the USDA Dr. Paul Kononoff from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Co-host: Dr. Clay Zimmerman, Balchem We continue our discussions on the new 2021 dairy NRC, now known as NASEM. This is a follow-up to our Real Science Lecture series of five webinars that officially unveiled the content back in September. We’ll be breaking down the feed intake and carbohydrates sections during this episode. Dr. Mary Beth Hall discusses the changes in the dry matter intake e...
NRC Series: Dry Cows, Calves and Heifers
October 26, 2021 22:36 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBGuests: Dr. Jim Drackley, University of Illinois Dr. Bill Weiss, The Ohio State University Dr. Mike VandeHaar, Michigan State University Tonight, we continue our discussions with the authors of each chapter of the new NASEM, formerly the dairy NRC. We’re focusing on dry cows, calves and heifers for our conversation and it should be a lively one. Here is a link to the webinar on the new report: https://bit.ly/3B5z2MZ. Also, we've got a new co-host tonight with Dr. Jeff Elliott joining us. ...
NRC Series: Protein and Amino Acids
October 19, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBGuests: Dr. Mark Hanigan, Virginia Tech Dr. Jeff Firkins, The Ohio State Dr. Hélène Lapierre, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Our Dairy NRC series of Real Science webinars was very well received and tonight we are talking about the chapter on protein and amino acids. Dr. Mark Hanigan discussed the sections his team worked on in the new NRC. First thing was updating the feed library. After the feed library was updated they identified other updates like the microbial equations and RUP equat...
NRC Overview Fats & Energy
October 12, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBGuests: Dr. Lou Armentano, University of Wisconsin-Madison and Dr. Mike Vandehaar, Michigan State University. Co-host: Dr. Glen Aines, Balchem We are just coming off a very successful Real Science Lecture Series set of five webinars where we unveiled the new 2021 dairy NRC, a chapter at a time, and we can’t wait to have these sit-down conversations with each of our presenters and their guest. Dr. Lou Armentano summarizes the biggest changes from the 2001 edition to the 2021 edition withi...
Dairy Producer Panel
October 05, 2021 23:00 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBGuests: Jim Ostrom, MilkSource, with locations in Wisconsin, Michigan and Missouri Pat Maddox, RuAnn Genetics and Maddox Dairy in California Jonathan Lamb, Oakfield Corners Dairy and Lamb Farms in New York & Ohio Co-host: Brian Garrison, Balchem Animal Nutrition & Health We are so excited to come to you from the World Dairy Expo today. We are happy to be back at World Dairy Expo in Madison in 2021. We are also doing things a little different today and are welcoming three icons in the dairy...
Energy Metabolism and Feed Efficiency – Feeding the Metabolic Race Car
September 21, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBGuests: Dr. Paul Kononoff, University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Dr. Logan Morris, Perdue AgriBusiness. Co-host is Dr. Clay Zimmerman. As we move into the fall and new silage is going into the bunkers, we wanted to take a closer look at energy metabolism and the mechanics of feed efficiency. Let’s talk about heat production and metabolism. Dr. Paul Kononoff joined us for a webinar on August 4th, 2021, to review the basics of energetics and new science that will help feed cows better. If you wa...
Journal Club Edition #1 Reviewing RP-Lysine and Silage Cover studies
September 07, 2021 23:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBGuests: Dr. Bill Weiss, The Ohio State University; Dr. Paul Kononoff, University of Nebraska, and Journal of Dairy Science Editor-In-Chief. Co-host: Dr. Clay Zimmerman, Balchem We’re excited to introduce a new segment into our podcast rotation; The Journal Club. Styled after the traditional journal clubs convened at universities across the US, we’ll take a closer look at some of the newest research being published. Once a month we will welcome Dr. Bill Weiss, Emeritus Professor from The Ohi...
Your Practical Guide to Achieving Net Zero Carbon Emissions
August 24, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBGuests: Dr. Frank Mitloehner, University of California, Davis; Dr. Jim Wallace, Dairy Management, Inc.; Dr. Juan Tricarico, Dairy Management, Inc. and Caleb Harper, Dairy Scale for Good In May 2021 the Florida Ruminant Nutrition Conference’s Preconference Symposium titled, “Your Practical Guide to Achieving Net Zero Carbon Emissions” welcomed five speakers and a Q&A session to follow. This was sponsored by Balchem Animal Nutrition & Health. What you’re about to hear is that Q&A session. Ful...
Florida Ruminant Nutrition Symposium: Your Practical Guide to Achieving Net Zero Carbon Emissions
August 24, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBGuests: Dr. Frank Mitloehner, University of California, Davis; Dr. Jim Wallace, Dairy Management, Inc.; Dr. Juan Tricarico, Dairy Management, Inc. and Caleb Harper, Dairy Scale for Good In May 2021 the Florida Ruminant Nutrition Conference’s Preconference Symposium titled, “Your Practical Guide to Achieving Net Zero Carbon Emissions” welcomed five speakers and a Q&A session to follow. This was sponsored by Balchem Animal Nutrition & Health. What you’re about to hear is that Q&A session. Ful...
Calves Are Your Future. Are You Investing Wisely?
August 10, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBGuests: Dr. Bob James, Down Home Heifer Solutions and Dr. Ed Kreykes, GPS Dairy Consulting. Calves are the future of every operation and represent a huge investment in both time and money before they make it to the milking string. But those first two years are the foundation for the rest of their productive lives. Tonight, we get to talk all things calves. From colostrum processes to feeding protocols. We are joined by Dr. Glen Aines as this week's co-host. Dr. Bob James discusses the imp...
Transition Cows, Looking in the Rear-View Mirror as We Speed into the Future
July 27, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBGuests: Dr. Ric Grummer, Professor Emeritus, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Dr. Jesse Goff, Iowa State University; Dr. Heather White, University of Wisconsin-Madison Tonight is our second installment of what we call our legacy series. The legacy series honor those individuals that have a profound impact on our industry. For this conversation, we're going to zero in on the history of transition cow management. We are joined by Dr. Ric Grummer and Dr. Heather White from University of Wiscon...
Transgenerational Impact of Poultry Diets
July 13, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBGuests: Dr. Chris Ashwell, North Carolina State University Chandler Keck, Graduate Student, North Carolina State University Tonight, we're going to switch it up a little bit and address some issues within the monogastric realm, but the ideas are ones that are generating a lot of interest across all segments of animal agriculture. And that topic is transgenerational inheritance. Dr. Chris Ashwell discusses different research studies supplementing nutrients inside of the egg. He described ...
Impacting Milk Components
June 29, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBGuests: Dr. Tom Overton, Cornell University Corwin Holtz, Holtz-Nelson Dairy Consultants The last 18 months have been challenging for the ag industry, and we've seen a rollercoaster of milk prices throughout the COVID pandemic. As the world begins to normalize, we can now shift our focus to impacting efficiency and profitability across the dairy operation. Tonight, we’re going to get really practical and dig into ways we can improve milk component production. Corwin describes that he m...