RumiNation
by Jefo
Latest episode
Rethinking Fat Nutrition Through Individual Fatty Acids
Rethinking Fat Nutrition Through Individual Fatty Acids
About this podcast
RumiNation is a series of conversations with key influencers in the North American dairy and cattle industries. The discussions focus on topics such as animal welfare, management, profitability, productivity, longevity, and sustainability.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 82 episodes
- Rethinking Fat Nutrition Through Individual Fatty Acids · 24 min · Season 7 Episode 9For the last episode this season, Chris hosts Dr. Adam Lock, who explains how matching fatty acids, amino acids, and protein to lactation stage can improve milk production and…
- How Nutrition and Management Make for Stronger Cattle Immunity · 22 min · Season 7 Episode 8Dr. Jodi McGill explains how nutrition, management, vaccination and innate immunity can prepare calves to better withstand respiratory disease challenges
- Practical Research for Better Dairy Performance · 22 min · Season 7 Episode 7Our guests explain how three commercial dairy studies demonstrate how precision nutrition improves calf growth, transition success, milk production, and overall herd performance…
- Why Mitochondria Matter in the Modern Dairy Cow · 27 min · Season 7 Episode 6How mitochondrial function shapes transition cow metabolism, nutrition, adaptation, and health while improving efficiency, resilience, and long-term dairy performance.
- The Evolving Role of the Modern Dairy Nutrition Consultant · 36 min · Season 7 Episode 5Discover how practical nutrition, trusted relationships, and data-driven decisions help dairy consultants improve herd performance, profitability, and long-term farm success.
- Smart Systems Rethinking Lameness Management · 24 min · Season 7 Episode 4Dr. Gerard Cramer explains why early lameness detection, strategic trimming, and stronger dairy teamwork are essential for healthier cows
- Managing Calf Stress from Day One to Weaning · 26 min · Season 7 Episode 3Managing Calf Stress from Day One to Weaning
- How Wildfire Smoke Impacts Calf Growth · 27 min · Season 7 Episode 2In this episode, Dr. Juliana Ranches discusses how wildfire smoke impacts cattle health and performance, offering practical strategies producers can use today to protect herds…
- Turning Feed Analysis into Real Gains in Milk Production · 29 min · Season 7 Episode 1In this first episode of season 7, Chris hosts Katie Raver. They talk about how feed analysis can improve milk production.
- Unlocking the Role of B Vitamins in Receiving Cattle · 15 min · Season 6 Episode 10Dr. Hansen explains how protected B vitamins support stressed receiving cattle by improving feed intake, immune balance, health, growth, and overall performance.
- Strategies for Healthier and More Resilient Receiving Cattle · 21 min · Season 6 Episode 9Dr. Hansen explains how nutrition, minerals, and preconditioning improve cattle resilience, health, and performance in challenging feedlot environments.
- Smarter Farming with Data and Technology · 30 min · Season 6 Episode 8In this episode, we learn how data-driven tools, machine learning, and strong employee onboarding empower dairy farms to improve decisions, cow performance, security, and…
- New Tools for Understanding Stress in Transition Cows · 15 min · Season 6 Episode 7Measuring hair cortisol in dairy cows reveals how stress affects reproduction, milk yield, disease risk, and supports better farm management decisions.
- Understanding Calcium Needs in Dairy Cows · 25 min · Season 6 Episode 6In this episode, Dr. Hernandez explains how managing calcium balance, especially transient hypocalcemia, supports dairy cow health, milk production, and effective prevention…
- How Forage Quality and Cow Comfort Drive Dairy Success · 28 min · Season 6 Episode 5Dr. Heather Dann discusses optimizing dairy cow nutrition and management to enhance milk component yield, focusing on diet formulation, feeding practices, and cow comfort for…
- Breaking Barriers to Mental Health in Farming Communities · 14 min · Season 6 Episode 4Chris interviews Dr. Heather Schlesser, who shares insights on farmer stress, mental health barriers, Telehealth solutions, and the importance of planning effective farm…
- Impact of B Vitamin Supplementation on Dairy Nutrition · 25 min · Season 6 Episode 3Dr. Duplessis discusses how B vitamin supplementation supports energy metabolism in dairy cows, especially during stress or early lactation, and benefits calves through improved…
- Impact de la supplémentation en vitamines B sur la nutrition des vaches laitières · 24 min · Season 6 Episode 3Chris s’entretient avec Dre Mélissa Duplessis qui nous explique comment les vitamines B améliorent l’énergie, la digestion et la production des vaches laitières.
- Managing Consistency to Improve Fresh Cow Health · 32 min · Season 6 Episode 2In this episode, Chris and Dr. Trevor DeVries explore how stressors like heat, overcrowding, regrouping, and inconsistent management impact transition cows, emphasizing the…
- Maximizing Milk Yield and Cow Health Through Stocking Density Management · 16 min · Season 6 Episode 1Dr. Grant highlights essential dairy management factors, including bunk space, deep-bedded stalls, and minimizing stressors to improve milk yield and cow well-being.
