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58: The Truth About Calcium Carbonate in Dairy Nutrition
Most people see “calcium carbonate” on a label and assume it’s all the same, cheap limestone that barely gets absorbed. However, now we know: Not all calcium carbonate is created equal. In this...
57: The True Cost of Staying the Same on Your Dairy
What if the biggest hidden cost on your dairy isn’t feed, labor, or genetics, but the pain of not changing? In this episode of Ruminate This, Scott Zehr and co-host Jeff Hostetter, Product Manager...
56: Shaping the Future of Transition Cow Health
Most dairies focus on calcium deficiency during the transition period, but what if that’s just a symptom, not the root cause? In this episode of Ruminate This, Mark Carpenter, CEO of Agrarian...
Plant Power with Plant Actives
The primary strength of DTX™ Concentrate product has been the cell-wall deficient bacteria (CWDB) training the digestive tract to protect itself against mycotoxins. Now equally important is the...
55: Best practices for disbudding
Disbudding is performed on nearly 94% of U.S. dairy farms. Dr. Alycia Drwencke, PhD, Tucker Lab Member at the University of California, Davis, shares research comparing methods and why proper pain...
54: The next generation of transition cow care
Preventing milk fever is important, but it’s not the whole story. The real wins in transition care happen when you go beyond calcium. In this episode of Ruminate This, John Lawlor, Managing Director...
53: Silage inoculates: what they do and don’t do
Do forage inoculants really work, or are they just “insurance”? Can they prevent or reduce mycotoxins in silage? In this episode of Ruminate This, Agrarian Solutions’ Vice President of Nutrition,...
Predicting the 2025 Corn Silage Quality and Hygiene
Corn silage chopping season is rapidly approaching, and now is the time to get ready to determine feed quality and hygiene. It is important to know the characteristics of the corn silage entering...
52: Corn Silage Secrets: Stop Shrink, Boost Quality
In this episode of Ruminate This, we discuss simple, no-nonsense strategies to set up your silage season for success and stop costly feed losses before they start. Agrarian Solutions’ Vice President...
The Effect of Cow Start™ Complete on Milk Production and Reproduction
Dairy cows experience multiple sources of inflammation during the transition period associated with calving. Recent research suggests that resolving inflammation in transition cows may result in...
The Cutting-Edge of Transition Health Management
The transition period from three weeks pre-calving through three weeks post-calving has been researched and discussed greatly. Rightly so, as this phase accounts for significant health costs and...
51: Optimizing Transition Cow Health to Boost Fertility and Milk Production
The first week after calving is a critical window that impacts reproductive performance and overall lactation success in dairy cows. In this episode, we discuss how supporting transition cows’...
50: Drone Technology for Accurate Silage and Feedstuff Inventory
Accurate feed inventory management is crucial for dairy producers and nutritionists to optimize ration formulation, improve herd performance, and meet lender requirements. In this episode of...
49: Mycotoxins, Inflammation, or Something Else?
Are mycotoxins really limiting performance, or is something else happening? In episode 49 of Ruminate This, we tackle common questions from dairy professionals. When should you consider an immune...
48: Fishing for Feedback: Its Role in Building Strong Teams and Culture
In this episode of Ruminate This, we explore how creating a culture of openness and trust can transform your dairy. Whether you're a producer, nutritionist, or team leader, the ability to foster...
47: Invest in Yourself: The Power of YDLI
In Episode 47 of Ruminate This, we’re joined by Jodi Hoynoski, a driving force behind the Young Dairy Leaders Institute (YDLI), to explore how this program is shaping the future of the dairy...
46: How to Make High-Quality Haylage from Grass, Alfalfa, and Winter Annuals
In this episode of Ruminate This, Dr. Larry Roth revisits the fundamentals of high-quality haylage. From managing moisture to minimizing oxygen exposure, this conversation sharpens your edge heading...