In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. José Neto, Assistant Professor at Michigan State University, explains how meta-analysis and large-scale data analytics are improving dairy nutrition research. He discusses fatty acid supplementation, nutrient interactions, digestibility responses, nutrition modeling, and opportunities to strengthen decision-making through data-driven approaches in dairy production. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Meta-analysis provides a statistical framework that combines findings from multiple studies, creating a broader understanding of nutritional responses across different production environments and management conditions."

Meet the guest: Dr. José Neto is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Animal Science at Michigan State University. His research focuses on dairy cattle nutrition, lipid metabolism, nutrigenetics, nutrition models, and large-scale data analytics to better understand nutrient digestibility, metabolism, energy partitioning, and production responses in dairy cows. Learn from Dr. José Neto on The Dairy Podcast Show. Listen now on all major platforms!

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What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:43) Introduction
• (07:16) Meta-analysis basics
• (13:19) Fatty acid responses
• (18:38) Nutrient interactions
• (21:14) Digestibility modeling
• (24:43) Artificial intelligence
• (30:51) Final Questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Holly Malins, Ruminant Business Manager at Evonik Animal Nutrition, explains how capsaicin compounds from chili peppers can support dairy cow performance. She explores its effects on digestion, nutrient absorption, and glucose use, especially during early lactation and heat stress. Get practical insights that highlight consistency, application, and production responses. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Capsaicinoids act as bioactive compounds that influence digestion and metabolism through receptor activation within the gastrointestinal tract."

Meet the guest: Holly Malins earned a degree in Agriculture from Newcastle University and a Master’s in Applied Poultry Science from the University of Glasgow. At Evonik Animal Nutrition, she focuses on ruminant nutrition, emphasizing amino acids and innovative feed solutions to improve dairy cow performance across Europe. Learn more about capsaicin strategies with Holly Malins on The Dairy Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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Tales Lelis: Rumen-Protected Amino Acids | Ep. 70

What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:36) Introduction
• (04:43) Guest background overview
• (06:59) Capsaicinoids explained
• (12:36) Capsaicin function
• (17:56) Farm applications
• (24:09) Capsaicin sources availability
• (24:53) Final questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Bill Stone from Diamond V explains how dairy teams can narrow the gap between formulated and consumed rations through better forage management, TMR consistency, and feeding system evaluation. He discusses ingredient variation, mixer performance, equipment wear, and practical strategies to improve feed delivery and consistency across dairy operations. Listen now on all major platforms!

“Variation inside forage storage structures creates measurable differences in nutrients and dry matter delivered across feeding periods.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Bill Stone is Dairy Technical Services and Director of Commercial Sales at Diamond V. He earned a DVM from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and completed a Ph.D. in Dairy Nutrition and Management at Cornell University. With experience as a dairy veterinarian, extension specialist, and nearly two decades at Diamond V, his work focuses on improving dairy nutrition, feeding systems, and production consistency. Listen to The Dairy Podcast Show with Dr. Bill Stone on all major platforms.

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What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:55) Introduction
• (04:06) Reducing ration variation
• (06:55) Forage consistency
• (11:58) Diet formulation
• (15:01) TMR audits
• (19:45) Feeding performance
• (24:48) Final Questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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