Real Science Exchange-Dairy
Episodes
Global Dairy Market Status and 2035 Perspectives with Andrea Lendewig and Philipp Goetz, IFCN Dairy and Lucas Fuess, Rabobank
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Andrea Lendewig, Head of Research & Development at IFCN, discussing her Real Science Exchange webinar presentation Global Dairy ...
Redefining Amino Acid Impact: New Research Unveiled with Dr. Mike Van Amburgh, Cornell University, Dr. Usman Arshad, ETH Zurich, and Dr. Sion Richards, Balchem
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Mike Van Amburgh begins by outlining how amino acid nutrition has historically been viewed almost exclusively through the lens of milk protein. He...
Rethinking Immunity in Transition Cows: Are They Truly Suppressed with Dr. Lance Baumgard, Iowa State University, and Dr. Robert Fry, Atlantic Dairy Consulting
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Baumgard opens by explaining the origin of the “immune suppression” theory in transition cows. Research dating back to the late 1970s showed s...
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
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
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
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Recommendations for identification and selection of bioactive compounds to develop antimethanogenic feed additives. Dr. Yáñez-Ruiz (8:23) How can we...
Exploring Flexibilities in Protein Nutrition for a Sustainable Dairy Industry with Dr. Kelly Nichols, University of California-Davis, and Dr. Susanna Räisänen, Aarhus University
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Nichols opens by outlining her background in protein nutrition research spanning Canada, the Netherlands, industry R&D, and now academia at UC Dav...
Health Benefits of Cheese with Dr. Kristin Ricklefs-Johnson, Dairy Management Inc.
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ricklefs-Johnson talks about bone health and the cardiovascular health benefits of cheese. Calcium, phosphorus, and vitamins D, K, and B12 are all...
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
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
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
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode’s guests were speakers on a Hot Topic Panel titled “Farm Management for the Future - Managing for Health, Welfare, and Performance”...
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
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Genetic resilience and the dynamics of inbreeding and diversity in dairy breeding. Dr. Maltecca (6:43)The main issues in managing genetic diversity in...
A Forensic Look at Chelated Minerals with Stephen Ashmead, Senior Fellow for Chelates - Balchem; Dr. Bill Weiss, Professor Emeritus, The Ohio State University
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Host Scott Sorrell begins the episode by setting expectations for a science-first conversation on chelated trace minerals, noting panelist affiliation...
Real Producer Exchange: Greg Nye, Mountain View Dairy
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Nye introduces himself and Mountain View Dairy, where he manages three facilities and associated farm ground. He outlines the design and construc...
Dairy Welfare with guests: Dr. Elsa Vasseur, McGill University; Jessica St John, Lactanet & University of Guelph
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode’s guests were speakers on the Joint ADSA-CSAS Breeding and Genetics Symposium:Dairy Welfare—Breeding and Management Strategies at the...
Real Producer Exchange: Rob & Adrian Diepersloot
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Real Science Exchange – Dairy Producer Edition, hosts Scott Sorrell, Balchem and Walt Cooley, Progressive Dairy Magazine, rec...
Legacy Series: Dr. Don Beitz; Guests: Dr. Don Beitz, Iowa State University; Dr. Jesse Goff, Iowa State University; Dr. Jim Drackley, University of Illinois; Dr. Corwin Nelson, University of Florida; Dr. Mike VandeHaar, Michigan State University
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the Real Science Exchange Legacy Series, we celebrate the pioneers who have shaped the dairy industry. In this episode, we honor Dr. Don Beitz, a d...
Anomalies in Analyzed Nutrients, Guests: Dr. Glen Broderick, University of Wisconsin-Madison and Dr. Mary Beth Hall, The Cows Are Always Right LLC
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Dr. Glen Broderick and Dr. May Beth Hall, speakers at the 2025 ADSA Ruminant Nutrition Symposium: Anomalies in Analyzed Nutrient...
Creating Carbon-Friendly Cows; Guest: Dr. Jocelyn Johnson, STgenetics; Co-host: Dr. Ryan Pralle, Balchem
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Dr. Jocelyn Johnson with STgenetics, a speaker at the 2025 ADSA Breeding and Genetics Symposium: Creating Carbon-Friendly Cows a...
The Future of Milk; Guests: Eve Pollet, Dairy Management Inc.; Dr. John Lucey, University of Wisconsin- River Falls; Dr. Rafael Jimenez-Flores, Ohio State University; Dr. Jim Aldrich, CSA
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eve gives an overview of current and future consumer trends where dairy can play a role. Functional foods, health and wellness, high protein foods, fe...
Got (More) Milk? The Latest Research on Fueling Dairy Cows with High-Oleic Soybeans; Guests: Dr. Adam Lock, Michigan State University; Dr. Alycia Bales and Nathan Elzinga, Caledonia Farmers Elevator; Co-host: Dr. Jeff Elliott, Balchem
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lock presented a Real Science Lecture Series webinar on June 3, 2025. This episode takes a deep dive into the current science and applications of ...
2025 ADSA Student Showcase
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we showcase student research at the 2025 ADSA Annual Meeting in Louisville, Kentucky. Abstracts can be found here: ADSA 2025 Annual M...
Designing Dairy 2045: Envisioning the Future of Cows, Dairy Products, and Farms; Guests: Dr. Mike VandeHaar, Michigan State University; Dr. Christine Baes, University of Guelph; Dr. Miel Hostens, Cornell University; Eve Pollet, Dairy Management Inc.
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features speakers from the 2025 ADSA Opening Session Panel: Designing Dairy 2045—Envisioning the Future of Cows, Dairy Products, and Fa...
Legacy Series: Dr. Bill Weiss; Guests: Dr. Bill Weiss, Professor Emeritus, The Ohio State University; Dr. Normand St-Pierre, The Ohio State University; Dr. Alex Tebbe, Purina; Dr. Jeff Firkins, The Ohio State University
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the Real Science Exchange Legacy Series, we celebrate the pioneers who have shaped the dairy industry. In this episode, we honor Dr. Bill Weiss, pr...
Milk Pricing Dynamics and Strategies for Enhancing Milk Fat Production; Guests: Dr. Adam Lock, Michigan State University; Dr. Mike Van Amburgh, Cornell University; Dr. Normand St. Pierre, The Ohio State University
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features speakers from the 2025 ADSA Applied Nutrition Symposium, “Milk Pricing Dynamics and Strategies for Enhancing Milk Fat Producti...
ADSA Winners - 2025
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we feature some of the winners of poster and oral presentation competitions at the 2025 ADSA Annual Meeting in Louisville, Kentucky. ...
Beat the heat – or it’ll beat you! Guests: Dr. Geoff Dahl, University of Florida; Dr. Sha Tao, University of Georgia
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Dahl presented a Real Science webinar on heat stress on April 1, 2025. You can find the webinar at balchem.com/realscience. This episode of Real S...
What We Have Learned with Feeding in Automatic Milking Systems; Guests: Dr. Samuel Fessenden, Agricultural Modeling and Training Systems (AMTS); Dr. Tom Tylutki, AMTS; Dr. Brandon Van Soest, Vita Plus; Nathan Elzinga, Caledonia Farmers Elevator
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in Fort Wayne, Indiana, during the 2025 Tri-State Dairy Conference.Dr. Fessenden gives an overview of his presentation which...
Dairy Cow Personality Traits: A New Frontier for Precision Feeding Management with Dr. Anna Schwanke, University of Guelph and Bill Earley, ADM Animal Nutrition
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in Fort Wayne, Indiana, during the 2025 Tri-State Dairy Conference.Dr. Schwanke begins by describing how we can shape cattle...
To 7 Lb. and Beyond - Maximizing Milk Components for Profitability with Guests: Dr. Mike Hutjens, Emeritus, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Dr. Tate Nelson, Edge Dairy Consulting
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in Reno, Nevada, during the 2025 Western Dairy Management Conference.Dr. Hutjens’ presentation focused on herds producing ...
Practical Steps to Improve Diet Digestibility with guests: Dr. Jeff Firkins, The Ohio State University; Dr. Bill Weiss, Emeritus, The Ohio State University; Dr. Kirby Krogstad, The Ohio State University
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in Fort Wayne, Indiana, during the 2025 Tri-State Dairy Conference.Dr. Firkins’ presentation covers key aspects of how to ...
Impacts of Skeletal Muscle Depletion and Accretion Across Lactation with guests Dr. Jackie Boerman, Purdue University; Dr. Bill Weiss, Emeritus The Ohio State University; Dr. Jim Aldrich, CSA Animal Nutrition
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in Fort Wayne, Indiana, during the 2025 Tri-State Dairy Conference.Dr. Boerman notes we know cows experience a negative meta...
Special Episode from ADSA 2025 Bourbon and Brainiacs #3. Conversations with Friends
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Balchem’s Bourbon & Brainiacs event took place at the Frazier History Museum during the 2025 ADSA annual meetings in Louisville, Kentucky. After in...
Feeding Management of Heifers with guests Dr. Gail Carpenter, Iowa State University; Dr. BIll Weiss, The Ohio State University Emeritus; Dr. Alex Tebbe, Purina Animal Nutrition and Co-Host Dr. Barry Bradford, Michigan State University
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in Fort Wayne, Indiana, during the 2025 Tri-State Dairy Conference.Dr. Carpenter gives an overview of her presentation. She ...
Bourbon and Brainiacs #2, Stories from ADSA 2025
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Guests: Dr. José Santos, University of Florida; Dr. Jeff Firkins, The Ohio State University; Dr. Bill Weiss, Professor Emeritus, The Ohio State Unive...
What’s Different When Feeding and Managing Dairy Beef Crosses? Dr. Jerad Jaborek, Michigan State University; Dr. BIll Weiss, Professor Emeritus, Ohio State University; Dr. Kirby Krogstad, Ohio State University
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in Fort Wayne, Indiana, during the 2025 Tri-State Dairy Conference.Dr. Jaborek gives an overview of his presentation includi...
Special episode from ADSA 2025 - Bourbon Tasting with Dr. José Santos, University of Florida; Dr. Jeff Firkins, Ohio State University; Dr. Bill Weiss, Emeritus, Ohio State University; Steve Yates, Frazier History Museum
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Balchem’s Bourbon & Brainiacs event took place at the Frazier History Museum during the 2025 ADSA annual meetings in Louisville, Kentucky. This bonu...
Legacy Episode: Dr. Charlie Staples, University of Florida with Dr. Ric Grummer, University of Wisconsin; Dr. José Santos, University of Florida; Dr. Marcus Zenobi, Balchem
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the Real Science Exchange Legacy Series, we celebrate the pioneers who have shaped the dairy industry. In this episode, we honor Dr. Charlie Staple...
Histidine: a limiting amino acid for dairy cows, with Dr. Alexander Hristov, Penn State University; Matt Budine, Progressive Dairy Solutions
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Hristov gave a webinar titled “Histidine: a limiting amino acid for dairy cows” on March 4, 2025, and joins the podcast in this episode for a ...
Using monitoring technologies for management of dairy calves and herd health with Dr. Melissa Cantor, Penn State University; Dr. Julio O. Giordano, Cornell University; Dr. Bob James, Down Home Heifer Consulting
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded at the 2025 Western Dairy Management Conference in Reno, Nevada.Dr. Cantor gives an overview of her presentation at the conf...
Real Producer Exchange: Clare Alderink, Manager at Brian Ryzebol Dairy, Bailey, Michigan
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Earlier this year, Balchem and Progressive Dairy Magazine partnered to create a new webinar series, The Real Producer Exchange. In this podcast episod...
DMI Checkoff with Stan Erwine, Dairy Management Inc.; Marty McKinzie, Dairy MAX, Inc.; Walt Cooley, Progressive Dairy Magazine
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded at the 2025 Western Dairy Management Conference in Reno, Nevada.Stan begins with an overview of the dairy checkoff since its...
The Impact of Heifer Supply on Production, Udder Health, Profitability & Welfare with Dr. Michael Overton, Zoetis; Dr. Tom Overton, Cornell University; Dan Siemers, Siemers Holsteins
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded at the 2025 Western Dairy Management Conference in Reno, Nevada.Mike gives an overview of his three presentations at the con...
Feeding for milk fat…how can we continue to increase milk fat yields? with Dr. Adam Lock, Michigan State University; Dr. Jonas De Souza, Perdue AgriBusiness
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded at the 2025 Western Dairy Management Conference in Reno, Nevada.Dr. Lock begins with an overview of his presentation, discus...
How will soybean production and biodiesel impact protein nutrition of dairy cattle? Dr. Paul Kononoff, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Dr. Adam Lock, Michigan State University
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded at the 2025 Western Dairy Management Conference in Reno, Nevada.Dr. Kononoff begins with some renewable fuels history. Since...
Group Feeding Economics - Milking the Feed Margin with Dr. Albert DeVries, University of Florida; Dr. Tom Overton, Cornell University; Dr. Buzz Burhans, Dairy-Tech Group
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded at the 2025 Western Dairy Management Conference in Reno, Nevada.Dr. DeVries gives an overview of his presentation on the eco...
The Role of AAFCO in the Pet Nutrition Industry with Austin Therrell, Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO); Dr. Haley Larson, Kansas State University; Dr. Charles Starkey, North American Renderers Association (NARA)
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded at the 2025 Petfood Forum in Kansas City, Missouri. Austin begins with an overview of the Association of American Feed Co...
Importance of gut health to drive animal performance and health with Dr. Lance Baumgard, Iowa State University and Dr. Corwin Nelson, University of Florida
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded at the 2025 Florida Ruminant Nutrition Symposium. Dr. Baumgard begins with an overview of his presentation, “Importance...
The role of buffers and alkalizers to improve rumen function and animal performance with Dr. Alex Bach, ICREA - Spain; Dr. Jonas De Souza, Perdue AgriBusiness and Maimie French, Kite Consulting
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded at the 2025 Florida Ruminant Nutrition Symposium. Dr. Bach gives an overview of his presentation, highlighting that buffers...
Diet Manipulation to Improve Nutrient Digestibility and Microbial Protein Synthesis with Dr. Jeff Firkins, The Ohio State University; Dr. Antonio Faciola, University of Florida & Dr. Jonas De Souza, Perdue AgriBusiness
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded at the 2025 Florida Ruminant Nutrition Symposium. Microbial protein has always been Dr. Frikins’ main interest. It’s th...
Ep. 152 - Understanding How the US Fits Into Global Dairy Developments with Dr. Torsten Hemme, IFCN Dairy Network (retired); Matt Musselman, Dairy Farmers of America
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in Reno, Nevada, during the 2025 Western Dairy Management Conference. Dr. Hemme begins with a demonstration of three differ...
Emerging Issue: Impacts of Changes in Milk Component Pricing on Dairy Farm Revenue, with Dr. Chuck Nicholson, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Dr. Adam Lock, Michigan State University; Brian Troyer, Caledonia Farmers Elevator
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Nicholson details the high points of his presentation, including a milk price outlook, implications of changes to milk and milk component pricing ...
Pet Food Ingredient Trends: Insights from 2024 Sales with Lara Moody, Institute for Feed Education and Research; Louise Calderwood, American Feed Industry Association; Dr. Charles Starkey, North American Renderers Association
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded at the 2025 Petfood Forum in Kansas City, Missouri.In 2020, the Institute for Feed Education and Research (IFEEDER), America...
H5N1 Outbreak: Challenges and Opportunities with Dr. Jennifer Spencer, Texas A&M University; Beth Galbraith, Microbial Discovery Group; Dr. Enrique Schcolnik, Progressive Dairy Solutions
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in Reno, Nevada, during the 2025 Western Dairy Management Conference. The panel discusses their individual experiences with...
The Impacts of Heat Stress on the Dry Cow and Her Fetus with Dr. Jimena Laporta, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Dr. Brian Gerloff, Renaissance Nutrition, Inc
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in Fort Wayne, Indiana, during the 2025 Tri-State Dairy Conference. Dr. Laporta gives an overview of her presentation, focu...
From the Cow’s Perspective: Two Decades of Management at Miner with Dr. Rick Grant, Trustee, William H. Miner Agricultural Institute; Dr. Bill Weiss, Professor Emeritus, Ohio State University; Dr. Neil Michael, Progressive Dairy Solutions
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in Fort Wayne, Indiana, during the 2025 Tri-State Dairy Conference. Dr. Grant gives an overview of his presentation at the ...
Don’t Let Overcrowding Stress Wreck the Response to Your Ration with Dr. Jim Tully, Targeted Dairy Nutrition LLC; Dr. Tom Overton, Cornell University; Jason Brixey, J-Heart
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in Reno, Nevada, during the 2025 Western Dairy Management Conference. The panel is reviewing a presentation given by Dr. Ric...
The Shift to Feed Efficiency-Based Herd Management: Driving Profitability with Advanced Data with Dr. Veronica Shabtai, Afimilk; Emily Starceski, ADK Dairy; Shane St. Cyr, ADK Dairy; Walt Cooley, Progressive Dairy Publishing
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in Reno, Nevada for the 2025 Western Dairy Management Conference. Dr. Shabtai gives an overview of her presentation. Afimil...
Mining the Liquid Gold: Strategies to Supercharge Colostrum Production with Dr. Sabine Mann, Cornell University; Dr. Don Niles, Dairy Dreams LLC; Joey Airosa, Airosa Dairy Farms; Dr. Will Mustas, Progressive Dairy Solutions
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded at the 2025 Western Dairy Management Conference in Reno, Nevada. Dr. Sabine Mann, Cornell University; Dr. Will Mustas, Prog...
Domestic Investments in Dairy: The Future is Bright (Tariffs) with Gregg Doud, National Milk Producers Federation; Corey Geiger, CoBank; Dan Siemers, Siemers Holsteins
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded at the 2025 Western Dairy Management Conference in Reno, Nevada. Gregg Doud, National Milk Producers Federation, begins wit...
New Tools to Assess and Optimize Forage Quality and Diet Formulation with Dr. John Goeser, Rock River Laboratory, Inc.; Dr. Bob Kozlowski, PAS, Dairy NExT, LLC; Dr. Tom Overton, Cornell University
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded at the 2025 Florida Ruminant Nutrition Symposium. Panelists Dr. John Goeser or Rock River Laboratory, Inc.; Dr. Bob Kozlowsk...
Nutrient Requirements of Pre-Weaning Calves with Dr. Jim Drackley, Professor Emeritus, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Dr. Rick Lundquist, Nutrition Professionals Inc.; Dr. Tom Overton, Cornell University
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Drackley begins with an overview of his presentation at the 2025 Florida Ruminant Nutrition Symposium, focusing on the NASEM requirements for pre-...
Feeding Rumen-Protected Choline During the Peri-Conceptional Period Programs Postnatal Phenotype of Calves with Dr. Masroor Sagheer, University of Florida and Dr. Pete Hansen, University of Florida
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Hansen’s lab conducted several in vitro experiments where choline chloride was supplemented to beef embryo culture media for the first seven day...
Beef on Dairy Cattle - Economic Decision Making on the Farm with Dr. Corwin Nelson, University of Florida; Dr. Tara Felix, Penn State University; Dr. Brad Johnson, Texas Tech University
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded at the 2025 Florida Ruminant Nutrition Symposium. Dr. DeVries’ research focuses on farm-level decisions and modeling. The...
Beef on Dairy Cattle - Advancing Beef Quality to the Next Level with Dr. Brad Johnson, Texas Tech University; Dr. Tara Felix, Penn State University
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded at the 2025 Florida Ruminant Nutrition Symposium. Dr. Johnson and Dr. Felix begin with brief descriptions of their backgroun...
How Beef on Dairy Selection Impacts Beef and Dairy Production with Dr. Tara Felix, Penn State University; Dr. Brad Johnson, Texas Tech University
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded at the 2025 Florida Ruminant Nutrition Symposium. Dr. Felix and Dr. Johnson begin with brief descriptions of their backgroun...
The Benefits of Mitigating Heat Stress in Dairy Cattle with Dr. Lance Baumgard, Iowa State University
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This Real Science Exchange podcast episode was recorded during a webinar from Balchem’s Real Science Lecture Series. You can find it at balchem.com/...
Potential for low-forage diets to maintain milk production in forage-limited situations with Dr. Adam Lock, Michigan State University; Dr. Bill Weiss, Professor Emeritus, The Ohio State University
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In times of limited forage, dairy producers may need to feed diets lower in forage than is typical but would like to maintain milk production. In this...
Transitioning to Success: The Intersection Between Nutrition, Health and Reproduction with Dr. Jose Santos, University of Florida
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This Real Science Exchange podcast episode was recorded during a webinar from Balchem’s Real Science Lecture Series. You can find it at balchem.com/...
Legacy Series: Honoring Dr. Jim Drackley of the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we honor and celebrate the remarkable career and contributions of Dr. Jim Drackley from the University of Illinois, a pioneer in dair...
Three Strategies To Implement Today That Increase Milk Protein & Producer Profits with Dr. Mike Van Amburgh, Cornell University
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This Real Science Exchange podcast episode was recorded during a webinar from Balchem’s Real Science Lecture Series. You can find it at balchem.com/...
Milk production responses of dairy cows to fatty acid supplements with different ratios of palmitic and oleic acids in low- and high-fat basal diets with Dr. Adam Lock, Michigan State University; Dr. Bill Weiss, Professor Emeritus, Ohio State University
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this study, two basal diets were fed, one low-fat and one high-fat. The low-fat diet contained cottonseed meal and cottonseed hulls and the high-fa...
Methyl Donor Nutrition in the Transition Dairy Cow with Dr. Joe McFadden, Cornell University
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This Real Science Exchange podcast episode was recorded during a webinar from Balchem’s Real Science Lecture Series. You can find it at balchem.com/...
Dr. Laura Hernandez and Dr. Tom Overton: The role of the mammary gland in calcium metabolism
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Hernandez recently presented a Real Science Lecture series webinar on this topic. You can find the link at balchem.com/realscience.Dr. Hernandez b...
Assessing Mineral Availability and Real-World Implications with Dr. Bill Weiss, Professor Emeritus, The Ohio State University
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Please note the recording was before the new NASEM model was released. However, there is still a lot of good information from Dr. Weiss beyond those r...
Understanding Dairy Cow Behavior to Optimize Nutritional Management with Dr. Trevor DeVries, University of Guelph
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This Real Science Exchange podcast episode was recorded during a webinar from Balchem’s Real Science Lecture Series. You can find it at balchem.com/...
Perspective and Commentary: Variation in nutrient composition of feeds and diets and how it can affect formulation of dairy cow diets with St-Pierre & Weiss
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Weiss and Dr. St-Pierre co-authored this episode’s journal club paper in Applied Animal Science (ARPAS Journal). Bill and Normand share a career...
The Dual Essentiality of Choline and Methionine with Dr. Heather White, University of Wisconsin-Madison
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This Real Science Exchange episode was recorded during a webinar, which was part of a series. Watch all the presentations from this series here: https...
ADSA Industry of Interest Research, Part Two
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In part two of a two-part series, the Balchem technical team selected industry research of interest from the 2024 American Dairy Science Association m...
Who Let The Dogma Out Of Transition Cow Management? Dr. Lance Baumgard, Iowa State University
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nutritionists are often blamed for transition cow problems like high NEFAs, clinical and subclinical ketosis, and subclinical hypocalcemia. Dr. Baumga...
ADSA University Research of Interest
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Balchem technical team selected abstracts of interest from the 2024 American Dairy Science Association meetings to feature on this episode of the ...
Keep Them Breathing Easy - Diagnosing Calf Respiratory Problems With Ultrasound; Dr. Terri Ollivett, UW-Madison
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This Real Science Exchange podcast episode was recorded during a webinar from Balchem’s Real Science Lecture Series. Shakespeare wrote, “The eyes...
Epidemiology - Understanding Dairy Studies with Dr. Daryl Nydam, Cornell University; Dr. Stephen LeBlanc, University of Guelph
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Nydam and Dr. LeBlanc recently presented a Real Science Lecture series webinar on August 7, 2024. You can find the link at balchem.com/realscience...
Successfully Developing High-Performing Heifers with Dr. Mike Van Amburgh from Cornell University
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This Real Science Exchange podcast episode was recorded during a webinar from Balchem’s Real Science Lecture Series. The primary goal of a replacem...
Sustainable Livestock, Sustainable Future: Why We Need a Toolkit of Solutions to Improve Sustainability in Animal Agriculture with Dr. Mitloehner & Dr. Nichols; UC Davis
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Mitloehner recently presented a Real Science Lecture series webinar on September 11, 2024. You can find the link at balchem.com/realscience.Dr. Mi...
Journal Club: Effects of feeding rumen-protected lysine during the postpartum period on performance and amino acid profile in dairy cows: A meta-analysis with Dr. Usman Arshad, ETH Zürich & Dr. Bill Weiss with the Ohio State University
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Arshad begins by reviewing the inclusion criteria in the meta-analysis he conducted. He wished only to look at studies where lysine was supplement...
Understanding Choline: An Overlooked Nutrient in Pigs and Chickens with Dr. Dilger from the University of Illinois
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the Real Science Exchange podcast was recorded during a webinar from Balchem’s Real Science Lecture Series. Choline was discovered ...
Estimation of the nutrient variation in feed delivery and impacts on lactating dairy cattle with Dr. Paul Kononoff, University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Dr. Bill Weiss, The Ohio State University Professor Emeritus
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Kononoff’s lab evaluated retrospective feed mixing records collected from eight commercial dairy farms. Data was divided into 28-day periods. Da...
ADSA 2024 - New Research from Balchem
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Balchem sponsored several abstracts presented at the 2024 ADSA Annual Meeting. This episode consists of five segments, each focused on an abstract.Seg...
The Future of Milk Protein as a Functional Food with Dr. John Lucey form the University of Wisconsin
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the Real Science Exchange podcast was recorded during a webinar from Balchem’s Real Science Lecture Series.Throughout the last 30 ye...
Turbocharge Your Fresh Cow Diets with Dr. Overton from Cornell University & Dr. Faldet with GPS Dairy
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Overton presented on this topic in a Real Science Lecture series webinar on July 10, 2024. You can find it at www.balchem.com/realscience. This ep...
Are Probiotics Just Magic Foo Foo Dust? With Dr. Callaway from the University of Georgia & Dr. Steele from the University of Guelph
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Callaway presented on this topic in a Real Science Lecture series webinar on June 4, 2024. You can find it at www.balchem.com/realscience. The fol...
Why Cows Become Hypocalcemic and Steps to Reduce Impact with Dr. Goff- ISU
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the Real Science Exchange podcast was recorded during a webinar from Balchem’s Real Science Lecture Series.Dr. Goff sees three main ...
Lessons Learned in Research on Nutritional Management of Robot Milked Cows with Dr. DeVries- U of G, Dr. Penner- USask, & Todd Ward-Direct Dairy Nutrition
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. DeVries presented a Real Science Lecture webinar on May 8, 2024, titled “Lessons Learned in Research on Nutritional Management of Robot Milked C...
Balancing Diets of Highly Productive Sheep & Goats: Combining Performance and Health with Dr. Cannas from the University of Italy & Dr. Teixeira from the University of Idaho
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Cannas presented a Real Science Lecture webinar on October 17, 2023, titled “Diets of Productive Sheep & Goats: Performance & Health.” You can...
Real Science Exchange: Not All Encaps Are Created Equal with Dr. Zimmerman, Kari Estes & Dr. Hanigan
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Zimmerman presented a Real Science Lecture webinar on December 12th, 2023, titled “Not All Rumen-Protected Products Are Created Equal.” You ca...
New developments in Transition Cow Nutrition in the UK
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode comes to you from the “New Developments in Transition Cow Nutrition” seminar in Stoke-on-Trent, England. Dr. Santos, Dr. Reynolds and...
The dynamic world of feeding fat and where high oleic soybeans fit in, with Dr. Kevin Harvatine, Penn State University and Dr. Lynn Davis, Quality Roasting, Inc.
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Harvatine gave a presentation on the Real Science Lecture series on April 2nd titled “High Oleic Soybeans, Where Do They Fit Into Dairy Diets?”...
Assessing Transition Cow Health: Integrating Traditional and Novel Biomarkers with Dr. Andres Contreras, Michigan State University
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This journal club episode comes to you from the 2024 Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference. The paper is “Assessing Transition Cow Health: Integratin...
Major Accomplishments in Calf Nutrition and Growth with Dr. Drackley of I Urban-Champaign
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This journal club episode comes to you from the 2024 Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference. The paper is “Major Accomplishments in Calf Nutrition and...
Practical Aspects of Reducing Carbon Footprint by Dairy Farms Through Feeding-Dr. Histrov-Penn State
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This journal club episode comes to you from the 2024 Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference. The paper is “Practical Aspects of Reducing Carbon Footpr...
Methane in the Context of Circular Dairy Farming with Dr. Newbold, Scotland Rural College
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This journal club episode comes to you from the 2024 Tri-State Dairy Nutrition Conference. The paper is “Methane in the context of circular dairy fa...