In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Tricia Wood from Lallemand Animal Nutrition explains how microbial balance impacts feed efficiency, health, and milk production in dairy cattle. She outlines practical strategies for improving silage quality, preventing dysbiosis, and enhancing gut integrity through the use of prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics. Learn how to manage feed risks and optimize rumen function. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Feeding spoiled forages can trigger inflammation by disrupting microbial balance and impairing gut barrier function."

Meet the guest: Dr. Tricia Wood earned her B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Animal Physiology from Iowa State University, focusing on calf immune development and nutritional support. With over 15 years of experience in dairy feed additives, she now works as a Ruminant Technical Services Rep and Field Services Support Manager at Lallemand Animal Nutrition. Her expertise supports dairy producers in the western U.S. with strategies to improve microbial balance and feed quality.

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What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:34) Introduction
• (04:29) Silage audits and feed quality
• (06:07) Feed and dysbiosis link
• (08:18) Preventing poor feed inclusion
• (13:04) Planning for field challenges
• (18:21) Pre, pro, and postbiotics
• (23:14) Final three questions

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* Evonik

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* Adisseo

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- Protekta

- AHV

- dsm-firmenich

- Berg + Schmidt

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Manny Salcedo, President and Founder of Dairy Performance Network, explains how technology is transforming compliance, efficiency, and management in large-scale dairy operations. He shares examples of using data integration, automation, and monitoring tools to reduce errors, improve consistency, and optimize herd performance. Learn how technology bridges gaps between protocols and execution on farms. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Now there are tools that can actually help you measure compliance, and then compliance eventually leads to better performance."

Meet the guest: Manny Salcedo is the President and Founder of Dairy Performance Network, where he has spent nearly a decade developing innovative technology solutions for U.S. dairy farms. With a background in both herd management and computer science, he focuses on bridging agriculture and technology to improve efficiency, sustainability, and profitability.

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What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:25) Introduction
• (01:47) Data integration
• (05:43) Compliance explained
• (08:47) Missed breeding impact
• (11:19) Workforce monitoring
• (21:25) Automation benefits
• (25:07) Final three questions

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* Lallemand

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- Protekta

- AHV

- dsm-firmenich

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Jill Nelson, co-owner and manager of Olmar Farms in Sleepy Eye, MN, tackles the critical issue of stray voltage—a hidden challenge with serious implications for cow behavior, milk production, and overall herd health. Jill explains how stray voltage impacts dairy operations and offers practical, research-backed solutions for identifying and resolving the issue. Tune in now on all major platforms to safeguard your herd and enhance productivity on your dairy farm!

"Our milk production increased nearly 20 pounds per cow per day after addressing the stray voltage issue."

Meet the guest: Jill Nelson, co-owner and manager of Olmar Farms in Sleepy Eye, MN, holds a BS degree in Animal Science from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. After working in international genetic sales, she transitioned to dairy nutrition consulting before returning to manage her family’s dairy farm. Jill now advocates for improvements in stray voltage testing and mitigation methods across U.S. farms.

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What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:35) Introduction
• (02:10) Jill’s background in dairy
• (04:38) Stray voltage on farms
• (09:12) Testing recommendations
• (21:58) Corrective solutions
• (25:39) Impact on milk quality
• (38:57) Final three questions

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* Adisseo

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* Lallemand

* Evonik

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- Natural Biologics

- SmaXtec

- Protekta

- AHV

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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