The Dairy Podcast Show

In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Larry Roth, Vice President of Nutrition at Agrarian Solutions, explains how mycotoxins affect dairy cow health, performance, and nutrient use. He outlines risk factors, testing strategies, and emerging technologies like IgY and probiotics to defend gut integrity and liver function. Get practical insights that help manage contaminated feeds and improve herd resilience. Listen now on all major platforms!

"The digestive tract functions as a protective barrier, and when mycotoxins damage intestinal cells, harmful substances can enter the body and trigger systemic health challenges."

Meet the guest: Dr. Larry Roth earned his Ph.D. in Ruminant Nutrition from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, with prior degrees from Texas A&M University and the University of Wyoming. As Vice President of Nutrition at Agrarian Solutions, his work focuses on probiotics, forage utilization, and dairy nutrition strategies that support animal health and performance. Learn more from Dr. Larry Roth on The Dairy Podcast Show. Listen on all major platforms.

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What you'll learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:35) Introduction
(07:14) Mycotoxin basics
(08:53) Gut damage effects
(12:20) Risk assessment
(17:23) Multiple toxins
(22:37) Testing strategy
(29:47) Final Questions

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- Agrarian Solutions

* Evonik
* Priority IAC
* CowManager
* Agri-Comfort
* Adisseo
* Afimilk
- BoviSync
- Chemlock
- Protekta
- dsm-firmenich
- AHV
- Natural Biologics
- DietForge

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Kurt Rosentrater, Professor of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering at Iowa State University, breaks down what sustainability really means across food and agriculture. He explains why feed efficiency matters more than any single additive, how DDGS and ethanol co-products fit ruminant diets, and why systems thinking, not silver bullets, drives lasting results. Listen now on all major platforms!

“Feed efficiency is one of the holy grails of sustainability. It is all about converting protein and energy into an animal product.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Kurt Rosentrater is a Professor of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering at Iowa State University. His research focuses on grain processing, ethanol co-products including DDGS, and sustainable food and feed systems, bridging historical data with precision feeding tools to help producers make better decisions. Learn more from Dr. Kurt Rosentrater on The Dairy Podcast Show, available on all major platforms.

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What you'll learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:59) Introduction
(03:18) Growing up on a farm
(11:50) Sustainability across systems
(17:42) Carbon scoring in formulation
(24:49) Value of historical research
(30:25) Feed efficiency as sustainability
(37:13) Closing thoughts

The Dairy Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

* Agri-Comfort
* Adisseo
* Afimilk
* Evonik
* Priority IAC
* CowManager

- DietForge
- Agrarian Solutions
- BoviSync
- Chemlock
- Protekta
- dsm-firmenich
- AHV
- Natural Biologics

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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I'm Dr. Liz Eckelkamp, and I’m thrilled to kick off my first episode as co-host on The Dairy Podcast Show! Very excited to embark on this journey with you. 

In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Liliane Silva, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist at Clemson University, explains how forage systems support dairy production in the Southeast. She discusses grazing strategies, feed cost challenges, soil health, and greenhouse gas mitigation through improved management and legume integration. Get practical insights that highlight resilience and profitability in modern systems. Listen now on all major platforms!

“Adoption of baleage and forage conservation techniques allows producers to maintain high-quality feed supplies and reduce dependence on external feed purchases.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Liliane Silva earned her PhD in Animal Sciences from the University of Florida after completing her degrees at the University of São Paulo. Now at Clemson University, her work focuses on forage livestock systems, soil health, and sustainable dairy production. Her Extension efforts support producers across multiple states with practical solutions.

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What you'll learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:42) Introduction
(04:06) Forage role
(06:09) Feed costs
(09:26) Grazing strategies
(12:23) Confinement feeding
(18:53) Emissions research
(32:31) Final Questions

The Dairy Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

* Priority IAC
* Evonik
* Afimilk
* CowManager
* Jones-Hamilton Co.
* Agri-Comfort
* Adisseo

- Protekta
- Berg + Schmidt
- DietForge
- Natural Biologics
- AHV
- BoviSync
- Agrarian Solutions
- dsm-firmenich
- Chemlock

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. David Casper, dairy nutritionist at Casper’s Calf Ranch in Illinois, shares research on calf air quality and ammonia control in hutches. He explains how bedding management and sodium bisulfate reduced ammonia by 85% and improved average daily gain. Dr.  Casper also discusses practical insights on colostrum transfer and calf performance. Listen now on all major platforms!

“Calf hutches are the gold standard for environmental quality, but bedding can become an issue. When we started using soy hulls, I started noticing ammonia in the hutches. That's when we started getting concerned.”

Meet the guest: Dr. David Casper earned his M.S. and Ph.D. in Dairy and Animal Science from South Dakota State University. With experience at USDA ARS and in dairy nutrition leadership roles, he now leads contract calf research at Casper’s Calf Ranch in Illinois, focusing on nutrition, air quality, and performance. 

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What you'll learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:28) Introduction
(05:33) Hutch systems overview
(08:34) Ammonia measurement methods
(11:21) Ammonia reduction results
(13:28) Growth performance impact
(16:33) Recommended resources

The Dairy Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

* Jones-Hamilton Co.

* Agri-Comfort
* Adisseo
* Priority IAC
* Evonik
* Afimilk
* CowManager
- dsm-firmenich
- Protekta
- Berg + Schmidt
- DietForge
- Natural Biologics
- AHV
- BoviSync
- Agrarian Solutions

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Peter Jackson, Technical Services Consultant at BoviSync, discusses how transition cow management, accurate farm data recording, and consistent routines influence dairy herd health and productivity. He explains the concept of farm blindness and how unnoticed management drift can reduce performance. Peter also shares practical strategies for using technology, data insights, and team engagement to strengthen dairy operations. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Accurate and timely recording of disease events, treatments, and management actions allows dairy operations to transform daily observations into meaningful herd management insights."

Meet the guest: Peter Jackson is a Technical Services Consultant with BoviSync and has more than four decades of experience in the dairy industry. After graduating from an agricultural college in the United Kingdom with qualifications in General Agriculture and Dairy Science, work included commercial dairy herd management, research and development operations, and technical consulting across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. 

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What you'll learn:
(00:00) Highlight
(01:45) Introduction
(07:14) Transition cow focus
(09:35) Farm blindness concept
(11:52) Recording farm data
(18:05) Team engagement strategies
(20:00) Data insight challenges
(28:48) Final Questions

The Dairy Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:

- BoviSync

* CowManager
* Jones-Hamilton Co.
* Agri-Comfort
* Adisseo
* Priority IAC
* Evonik
* Afimilk
- Agrarian Solutions
- dsm-firmenich
- Protekta
- Berg + Schmidt
- DietForge
- Natural Biologics
- AHV

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.
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