The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast

In this special rerun episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Marcos Marcondes from the William H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute discusses key insights into calf and heifer nutrition. He shares findings on feed intake modeling, pre- and post-weaning transitions, and how feeding strategies influence mammary gland development and long-term milk yield. Listen now on all major platforms! "Adequate body weight alone does not guarantee future milk production; mammary development also needs time." Meet the guest: Dr. Marcos Marcondes https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcos-marcondes/ is a Dairy Research Scientist at the William H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute. He earned his M.S. and Ph.D. in Animal Science from the Federal University of Viçosa in Brazil and completed postdoctoral research at the University of Florida. His work focuses on feed evaluation, nutrient requirements, and methane mitigation in dairy cattle. Hear Dr. Marcos Marcondes on The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms! Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+dairy+nutrition+blackbelt What will you learn: (00:00) Highlight (00:40) Introduction (02:16) Model accuracy (04:33) Starter intake bias (06:35) Feeding strategies (09:55) Mammary gland growth (11:40) Weaning transition (15:16) Closing thoughts The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies: * Kemin (https://www.kemin.com/dairy) * Priority IAC (https://priorityiac.com/) * Adisseo (https://www.adisseo.com/en/) * Vetagro (https://www.vetagro.com/) * Barentz (https://www.barentz-na.com/animalnutrition) * Fortiva (https://www.fortivaimpact.com/) - Virtus Nutrition (https://virtusnutrition.com/essentialstrata/) - Esmilco Inc. (https://www.esmilco.com/) - DietForge (https://dietforge.ai/) 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: https://dairynutritionblackbelt.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/dairycampus/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dairycampus/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552471623778 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dairycampus

In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Efstathios Sarmikasoglou from Michigan State University explains how short-stature corn hybrids may affect dairy silage systems. He discusses plant morphology, fiber digestibility, cow intake, milk yield, methane emissions, and field yield considerations for producers evaluating this emerging forage option. Listen now on all major platforms! Click here to read the full research article: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S266691022500122X "Short stature corn hybrids provide an alternative genetic approach that improves plant architecture while maintaining characteristics important for forage production and dairy nutrition." Meet the guest: Dr. Efstathios Sarmikasoglou https://www.linkedin.com/in/efstathios-sarmikasoglou-367302230/ is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Michigan State University. He earned a Ph.D. in Animal Science from the University of Florida and a B.S. in Animal Sciences from the Agricultural University of Athens, in Greece. His work includes dairy cattle nutrition, ruminal fermentation, and research on short-stature corn. Learn more from Dr. Efstathios Sarmikasoglou on The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+dairy+nutrition+blackbelt What will you learn: (00:00) Highlight (00:44) Introduction (01:40) Short stature corn (03:43) Nutritional value (06:02) Cow performance (07:58) Fiber levels (09:31) Yield potential (13:44) Closing thoughts The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies: * Barentz (https://www.barentz-na.com/animalnutrition) * Fortiva (https://www.fortivaimpact.com/) * Kemin (https://www.kemin.com/dairy) * Priority IAC (https://priorityiac.com/) * Adisseo (https://www.adisseo.com/en/) * Vetagro (https://www.vetagro.com/) - DietForge (https://dietforge.ai/) - Esmilco Inc. (https://www.esmilco.com/) - Virtus Nutrition (https://virtusnutrition.com/essentialstrata/) 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: https://dairynutritionblackbelt.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/dairycampus/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dairycampus/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552471623778 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dairycampus

In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Joseph McFadden from Cornell University explains how methyl donors support transition cow nutrition. He discusses methionine, choline, omega-3 fatty acids, bioavailability, oxidative stress, and liver function, and examines why nutrient interactions matter beyond individual supplementation strategies. Listen now on all major platforms! "You feed a methyl donor like methionine or choline, and you think everything is going to be great in terms of liver health. But if you’re missing another key component, like omega-3 fatty acids, then you can limit the expected metabolic response." Meet the guest: Dr. Joseph McFadden https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-w-mcfadden-21228821/ is Professor of Dairy Cattle Biology at Cornell University, where he also serves as a Northeast Agribusiness & Feed Alliance and Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability Faculty Fellow. He is the Founder and CEO of NuParadym, Inc. His career combines dairy cattle biology, nutrition, metabolism, sustainability, and industry innovation. Listen to Dr. Joseph McFadden on The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+dairy+nutrition+blackbelt Dr. Richard Paratte: Lysine and Milk Production | Ep. 133 https://episodes.wisenetix.com/blog/lysine-and-milk-production Dr. Susanna Räisänen: Histidine and New Amino Acid Trends | Ep. 141 https://episodes.wisenetix.com/blog/histidine-and-new-amino-acid-trends What will you learn: (00:00) Highlight (00:51) Introduction (01:21) Transition cow metabolism (03:10) Methyl donor interactions (05:25) Choline and methionine (07:10) Nutrient bioavailability (07:57) Research findings (09:27) Closing thoughts The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies: * Vetagro (https://www.vetagro.com/) * Barentz (https://www.barentz-na.com/animalnutrition) * Fortiva (https://www.fortivaimpact.com/) * Priority IAC (https://priorityiac.com/) * Kemin (https://www.kemin.com/dairy) * Adisseo (https://www.adisseo.com/en/) - DietForge (https://dietforge.ai/) - Virtus Nutrition (https://virtusnutrition.com/essentialstrata/) - Esmilco Inc. (https://www.esmilco.com/) 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: https://dairynutritionblackbelt.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/dairycampus/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dairycampus/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552471623778 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dairycampus

In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Clarissa Strieder-Barboza, Assistant Professor of Veterinary Sciences at Texas Tech University, explains how adipose tissue influences metabolic adaptation, inflammation, ketosis risk, and transition cow performance. She discusses emerging research on adipose tissue remodeling, cellular specialization, and biomarkers that may improve health and productivity during early lactation. Listen now on all major platforms! "Adipose tissue from cows with subclinical ketosis can be metabolically different before clinical signs appear." Meet the guest: Dr. Clarissa Strieder-Barboza https://www.linkedin.com/in/clarissa-strieder-barboza-444b3b63/ is an Assistant Professor of Veterinary Sciences at Texas Tech University. Her research focuses on adipose tissue biology, immunometabolism, metabolic disease, and transition cow physiology. She investigates how adipose tissue remodeling, inflammation, and metabolic adaptation affect dairy cattle health and productivity. Hear more from Dr. Strieder-Barboza on The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+dairy+nutrition+blackbelt What will you learn: (00:00) Highlight (01:06) Introduction (01:44) Adipose importance (04:06) Ketosis regulation (07:11) Sequencing tools (09:47) Cell subtypes (10:40) Metabolic resilience (14:06) Closing thoughts The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies: * Barentz (https://www.barentz-na.com/animalnutrition) * Fortiva (https://www.fortivaimpact.com/) * Kemin (https://www.kemin.com/dairy) * Priority IAC (https://priorityiac.com/) * Adisseo (https://www.adisseo.com/en/) * Vetagro (https://www.vetagro.com/) - Esmilco Inc. (https://www.esmilco.com/) - Virtus Nutrition (https://virtusnutrition.com/essentialstrata/) - DietForge (https://dietforge.ai/) 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: https://dairynutritionblackbelt.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/dairycampus/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dairycampus/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552471623778 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dairycampus

In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Ben Moitoso, Dairy Solutions Specialist supporting customers through Veterinary Service Inc., discusses why water quality deserves more attention in dairy systems. He explains how storage tanks, older pipelines, trough contamination, biofilm, and bacterial loads can affect herd health, and how chlorine dioxide can help sanitize water lines, reduce pathogen pressure, and support better somatic cell outcomes. Listen now on all major platforms! "When animals drink contaminated water, somatic cell counts can rise, and cleaner water can help bring them back down." Meet the guest: Ben Moitoso serves as a Dairy Solutions Specialist supporting customers through Veterinary Service Inc. (VSI), a leading distributor of animal health products. He works closely with Kemin and dairy producers to evaluate on-farm challenges and implement practical, results-driven solutions, particularly in water quality, disinfection, and pathogen control. Learn more from Ben Moitoso on The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+dairy+nutrition+blackbelt Dr. José Eduardo Santos: Choline & Dairy Cows - Part 1 | Ep. 106 https://episodes.wisenetix.com/blog/Choline-&-Dairy-Cows Dr. José Eduardo Santos: Rumen-Protected Choline - Part 2 | Ep. 107 https://episodes.wisenetix.com/blog/Rumen-Protected-Choline Dr. Frank Mitloehner: Nitrogen Excretion & Amino Acid Balancing | Ep. 111 https://episodes.wisenetix.com/blog/Nitrogen-Excretion-&-Amino-Acid-Balancing What will you learn: (00:00) Highlight (00:50) Introduction (01:43) Water challenges (04:05) Chlorine dioxide (06:32) Somatic cell counts (08:45) Herd impact (11:48) Farm installation (15:39) Closing thoughts The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies: * Kemin (https://www.kemin.com/dairy) * Fortiva (https://www.fortivaimpact.com/) * Barentz (https://www.barentz-na.com/animalnutrition) * Priority IAC (https://priorityiac.com/) * Adisseo (https://www.adisseo.com/en/) * Vetagro (https://www.vetagro.com/) - DietForge (https://dietforge.ai/) - Esmilco Inc. (https://www.esmilco.com/) - Virtus Nutrition (https://virtusnutrition.com/essentialstrata/) 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: https://dairynutritionblackbelt.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/dairycampus/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dairycampus/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552471623778 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dairycampus