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...

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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...
What Mycotoxin Level is Too High?
The TMR assay results from Dairyland Labs arrive in your inbox, and the mycotoxin levels are across the range. Should you be concerned about the mycotoxin levels and what is the appropriate course...
Stay Cool Navigating Heat Stress Conversations
Do you avoid talking to clients about heat stress? Are you aware of the issues heat stress cause, but you do not want it to seem like you are passing the buck on your nutrition? How can you talk to...
LivOx: The Cutting Edge in Plant Actives Technology
The future of the feed additive industry is bright with many new technologies, and one of the most prominent is the plant active or molecule sector. Essential oils and plant extracts have been of...
45: Mycotoxins on the Rise: Tips to Protect your Livestock
Mycotoxin problems are rising, but do you know where they’re really coming from and how to protect your herd? In Episode 45 of Ruminate This, Caroline Knoblock, Director of Nutrition at Agrarian...
44: Rising Fumonisin Threat: What You Need to Know
New findings in the Spring Mycotoxin Report highlight a growing threat to dairy herd health and profitability. In this episode of Ruminate This, Scott Zehr and Dr. Larry Roth break down the newly...
Mycotoxin Report: October 2024 – March 2025
Continued Elevated DON Levels and Rising Incidence of Fumonisin
43: Strong Starts, Strong Futures: Mastering Colostrum Management
Want healthier, more productive calves? It all starts with colostrum management. In this episode of Ruminate This, we're joined again by Danielle Varner, Calf and Heifer Specialist at Cargill Animal...
42: Boost Calf Health by Strengthening Farm Teamwork
Danielle Varner, Calf and Heifer Specialist at Cargill Animal Nutrition, joins Ruminate This for an insightful discussion on improving calf health and performance through effective farm team...
Agronomic Practices to Reduce Field-Produced Mycotoxins
When it comes to mycotoxin prevention, we are often at the mercy of the weather and growing conditions of each crop season. Mycotoxin-causing molds have certain weather conditions in which they...
41: Optimizing Calf Health: Managing Mycotoxins in Pre-Weaned Diets
Mycotoxins in young stock diets can hinder growth and performance by triggering an immune response that diverts nutrients away from productive purposes. When calves face additional stressors like...
40: The challenges and rewards of working with family in business
Working with family in the dairy industry is both common and uniquely rewarding, though it comes with its own set of challenges. In this episode of Ruminate This, Mary Taylor, Administrative...
39: How LivOx Boosts Gut Health, Liver Function, and Milk Production in Dairy Cows
In this episode of Ruminate This, Dr. Larry Roth, Vice President of Nutrition at Agrarian Solutions, discusses the science behind LivOx, the next evolution of DTX™ and BioCycle Plus. This...
Why BioCycle?
There are many products in the market today for Immune Modulation, so why Select Biocycle? The Select Biocycle L-Form Technology is more than other Direct Fed Microbials. Often conventional DFMs are...