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Effective Use of Fiber in Dairy Rations with Kurt Cotanch, NDS and Guest
The episode opens with introductions to the panel, including Kurt Cotanch, Gianni Raffrenato, Steve Martin, and Jacob Copeland, establishing a diverse mix of academic, applied, and field-based…
Applied Amino Acid Nutrition For Record Breaking Milk Solids with Dr. Mike VanAmburgh
The discussion opens with a welcome to the Real Science Exchange and an introduction to the expert panel, followed by foundational context around amino acid nutrition and its growing importance in…
Nitrogen Efficiency and its Implications for Sustainable Dairy Nutrition with Dr. Kelly Nichols
Recorded live at the Florida Ruminant Nutrition Conference, this episode of the Real Science Exchange explores how improving nitrogen efficiency can enhance both dairy performance and environmental…
Trace Mineral Requirements: A Practical Guide for Dairy Nutritionists with Dr. Bill Weiss
The episode opens with a welcome to the Real Science Exchange and introductions to the panel, including Steve Martin, Maria Spindola, Stephanie Hansen, and Dr. Bill Weiss, setting the stage for a…
Yeast Supplements Explained with Dr. Melina Bonato, ICC Animal Nutrition
Yeast supplements play a critical role in modern animal nutrition, gut health, and feed efficiency, but not all yeast products work the same way. In this episode of the Real Science Exchange,…
Maternal Fed Choline: Game Changing Results for Beef x Dairy Calves with Dr. Heather White
Recorded live at the Florida Ruminant Nutrition Conference, this episode of the Real Science Exchange features Drs. Heather White and Brad Johnson exploring the role of maternal choline nutrition and…
Manure Evaluation: Cows and Their Rations LIVE with Dr. Mary Beth Hall and Dr. Stefano Vandoni
This episode of the Real Science Exchange features Dr. Mary Beth Hall, founder of The Cows Are Always Right and former USDA‑ARS scientist, discussing her highly attended Real Science Exchange…
IFEEDER Research Submission Program with Lara Moody, Dr. Chad Risley, and Dr. Yan-Tai Hung of IFEEDER
This episode of Real Science Exchange was recorded live at the 2026 IPPE Show and focuses on the newly formalized IFEEDER Research Submission Program and its role in advancing innovation across the…
Global Dairy Market Status and 2035 Perspectives with Andrea Lendewig and Philipp Goetz, IFCN Dairy and Lucas Fuess, Rabobank
This episode features Andrea Lendewig, Head of Research & Development at IFCN, discussing her Real Science Exchange webinar presentation Global Dairy Market Status and 2035 Perspectives. Joining…
UK Seminar: Redefining Amino Acid Impact: New Research Unveiled
Dr. Mike Van Amburgh begins by outlining how amino acid nutrition has historically been viewed almost exclusively through the lens of milk protein. He explains that emerging research clearly shows…
Rethinking Immunity in Transition Cows: Are They Truly Suppressed with Dr. Lance Baumgard, Iowa State University, and Dr. Robert Fry, Atlantic Dairy Consulting
Dr. Baumgard opens by explaining the origin of the “immune suppression” theory in transition cows. Research dating back to the late 1970s showed slower neutrophil infiltration into the mammary gland…
The Gut as a Gateway; What We Know, What We Don't, and Where We're Going with guests: Dr. Anne Laarman, University of Alberta and Dr. Greg Penner, University of Saskatchewan
Dr. Penner presented “Progress in the gut: What we know about ‘gut health’” to lead off the symposium. He highlights using rumen acidosis as a model for gut health, focusing on key structures and how…
Feed Additives to Mitigate Methane with guests: Dr. David Yáñez - Ruiz, CSIC; Dr. André Bannink, Wageningen Universi ty & Research; Dr. Alejandro Belanche, University of Zaragoza; Dr. Juan Tricarico, Dairy Management Inc.; Dr. Agustin del Prado
Recommendations for identification and selection of bioactive compounds to develop antimethanogenic feed additives. Dr. Yáñez-Ruiz (8:23) How can we search for molecules that modify how feed is…
Exploring Flexibilities in Protein Nutrition for a Sustainable Dairy Industry with Dr. Kelly Nichols, University of California-Davis, and Dr. Susanna Räisänen, Aarhus University
Dr. Nichols opens by outlining her background in protein nutrition research spanning Canada, the Netherlands, industry R&D, and now academia at UC Davis. Her research has focused on mammary amino…
Health Benefits of Cheese with Dr. Kristin Ricklefs-Johnson, Dairy Management Inc.
Dr. Ricklefs-Johnson talks about bone health and the cardiovascular health benefits of cheese. Calcium, phosphorus, and vitamins D, K, and B12 are all important for bone health, and cheese is a good…
Alternative Feed Ingredients for Dairy Rations with guests: Dr. Luciano Pinotti, University of Milan; Dr. Zhengixa Dou, University of Pennsylvania; Dr. Eduardo Rico, University of Pennsylvania
Dr. Rico’s presentation was titled “Of cows and bugs: Using insects as alternative feeds in dairy cattle nutrition.” He gives an overview of his presentation, noting that while insects are not a…
Farm Management for the Future - Managing for Health, Welfare, and Performance with guests: Dr. Trevor DeVries, University of Guelph; Dr. Jackie Boerman, Purdue University; Dr. Juilio Giordano, Cornell University; Dr. Corwin Nelson, University of Florida
This episode’s guests were speakers on a Hot Topic Panel titled “Farm Management for the Future - Managing for Health, Welfare, and Performance” at the 2025 ADSA annual meeting. Dr. Nelson gives some…
Management of Genetic Diversity for Future-Proofing Dairy Breeding; Dr. Maltecca, North Carolina State University; Dr. Huson, Cornell University; Dr. Macciotta, University Di Sassari; Dr. Baes, University of Guelph; Dr. Mapholi, University of South Africa
Genetic resilience and the dynamics of inbreeding and diversity in dairy breeding. Dr. Maltecca (6:43)The main issues in managing genetic diversity in dairy cattle include inbreeding depression and…
A Forensic Look at Chelated Minerals with Stephen Ashmead, Senior Fellow for Chelates - Balchem; Dr. Bill Weiss, Professor Emeritus, The Ohio State University
Host Scott Sorrell begins the episode by setting expectations for a science-first conversation on chelated trace minerals, noting panelist affiliations while emphasizing that the discussion is…
Real Producer Exchange: Greg Nye, Mountain View Dairy
Greg Nye introduces himself and Mountain View Dairy, where he manages three facilities and associated farm ground. He outlines the design and construction timeline of their fully enclosed feed center…
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