Hello there!In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Elias Uddin explains the impact of isoacids on rumen bacterial activity, fiber digestibility, and mammary gland efficiency. Learn about the experimental findings on methane production and the unique benefits of isoacid supplementation in dairy diets. Tune in to gain valuable insights!"Isoacids are branched-chain fatty acids that enhance rumen bacterial activity and improve fiber digestibility.Meet the guest: Dr. Elias Uddin, an Assistant Professor at the University of Connecticut, specializes in ruminant nutrition and environmental modeling. With a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, his research emphasizes sustainability in dairy production. Dr. Uddin's work integrates in-vivo experiments and life cycle assessments to explore methane mitigation and nutrient utilization in dairy cattle, aiming to optimize productivity and environmental impact. His achievements include impactful publications in top-tier journals and leadership roles in advanced dairy science education and research. What will you learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:06) Introduction (02:01) Isoacids: definition and mode of action (03:18) Experimental design and forage levels (04:51) Production measurements and results (06:46) Methane production findings (07:25) Unique benefits of isoacids (09:38) Closing thoughtsThe Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies:* Adisseo- Evonik- Volac- Virtus Nutrition

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