In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Steve Martin from DNMCmilk discusses the evolution and optimization of distillers grains in dairy cow diets. Drawing from decades of experience, he explains the nutritional and economic factors driving ingredient selection, the balance of fatty and amino acids, and strategies for feed cost efficiency. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Understanding how distillers grains are produced is essential because each processing pathway creates a different nutritional profile for dairy cattle diets."

Meet the guest: Steve Martin earned his B.S. in Animal and Dairy Science from Auburn University and his M.S. in Animal Nutrition from Texas A&M University. With more than 30 years in the industry, he has served as a dairy nutritionist, consultant, and founder of DNMCmilk, providing expertise in feed formulation, milk economics, and heifer nutrition.

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What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:40) Introduction
• (07:55) History of distillers grains
• (11:10) Feeding management rules
• (16:10) Fat and protein balance
• (21:25) Diet optimization
• (26:40) Dairy risk and innovation
• (29:20) Final three questions

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