In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Karun Kaniyamattam from Texas A&M University breaks down how decision modeling and artificial intelligence can support real-world dairy management. He shares practical examples of how data streams, genetic indices, and modeling tools can improve disease control, labor efficiency, and long-term profitability without adding unnecessary complexity. Listen now on all major platforms."Decision modeling helps evaluate trade-offs that occur when balancing animal health, productivity, environmental responsibility, and farm profitability."Meet the guest: Dr. Karun Kaniyamattam is an Assistant Professor of Livestock Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence at Texas A&M AgriLife Research. Trained as a veterinarian, he focuses his work on decision modeling, artificial intelligence, and sustainable dairy cattle systems. His research integrates animal health, economics, and production to support better farm-level decisions. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love!What you'll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:43) Introduction(12:16) Decision modeling(14:45) Systems thinking(17:43) Computing power(19:50) AI definition(23:47) Surprising insights(28:01) Final three questionsThe Dairy Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Priority IAC* Adisseo* Agri-Comfort* Jones-Hamilton Co.* Lallemand* CowManager* Afimilk* Evonik- BoviSync- Berg + Schmidt- Natural Biologics- Agrarian Solutions- AHV- dsm-firmenich- Protekta- DietForge𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: The Dairy Podcast ShowInstagram: The Dairy Podcast ShowLinkedIn: The Dairy Podcast Show

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