In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Ben Moitoso, Dairy Solutions Specialist supporting customers through Veterinary Service Inc., discusses why water quality deserves more attention in dairy systems. He explains how storage tanks, older pipelines, trough contamination, biofilm, and bacterial loads can affect herd health, and how chlorine dioxide can help sanitize water lines, reduce pathogen pressure, and support better somatic cell outcomes. Listen now on all major platforms!"When animals drink contaminated water, somatic cell counts can rise, and cleaner water can help bring them back down."Meet the guest: Ben Moitoso serves as a Dairy Solutions Specialist supporting customers through Veterinary Service Inc. (VSI), a leading distributor of animal health products. He works closely with Kemin and dairy producers to evaluate on-farm challenges and implement practical, results-driven solutions, particularly in water quality, disinfection, and pathogen control. Learn more from Ben Moitoso on The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms.Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love!Dr. José Eduardo Santos: Choline & Dairy Cows - Part 1 | Ep. 106Dr. José Eduardo Santos: Rumen-Protected Choline - Part 2 | Ep. 107Dr. Frank Mitloehner: Nitrogen Excretion & Amino Acid Balancing | Ep. 111What will you learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:55) Introduction(02:48) Water challenges(05:10) Chlorine dioxide(07:37) Somatic cell counts(09:50) Herd impact(12:53) Farm installation(16:44) Closing thoughtsThe Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies:* Kemin* Fortiva* Barentz* Priority IAC* Adisseo* Vetagro- DietForge- Esmilco Inc.- Virtus Nutrition𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt PodcastInstagram: The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt PodcastLinkedIn: The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt PodcastFacebook: The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt PodcastTikTok: The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast

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