In this episode, Dr. Larry Roth reviews research on the impact of inflammatory diseases on fertility in cattle, focusing on studies from Eduardo S. Ribeiro and Murilo R. Carvalho of the University...

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Which Came First: Ketosis or a Health Challenge?
Larry Roth, Ph.D., PAS - Vice President of Nutrition, Agrarian Solutions and Caroline Knoblock, MSc, - Director of Nutrition Dairy nutrition researchers and consultants have been kicking around for...
Gut Check on Gut Health
Cows thrive on consistency, preferring the same reliable meal daily. However, adjusting to this steady diet can be challenging for the gut health of fresh cows. What can be done to help with this...
8: Dairy’s Future: Innovation and Sustainability with Dr. Jack Britt
In this episode, Dr. Jack Britt discusses the importance of dairy in global nutrition and the future of sustainable farming practices. Dairy plays a crucial role in feeding the growing world...
7: Strategies to optimize heifer success
In this episode we explore the cornerstone of thriving dairies … heifers. While heifer nutrition often takes a back seat to the milking herd, it deserves our full attention as it drives growth,...
Heat Stress and Mycotoxins: A Profit-robbing Combination
Larry Roth, Ph.D., PAS - Vice President of Nutrition, Agrarian Solutions and Caroline Knoblock, MSc, - Director of Nutrition Heat stress and mycotoxin contamination are harmful enough alone, and...
6: The domino effect of mycotoxins in cattle
In today’s episode we explore the complicated web of mycotoxins and their compounding effects on cattle health. Together with Dr. Larry Roth, Vice President of Nutrition at Agrarian Solutions, we...
5: When 2+2 = 5
In this episode, we dive deep into the challenge of identifying the root causes of herd health performance issues. Among a complex web of factors impacting herd performance—including genetics,...
4: Why reproduction is the first to go.
In this episode we unravel the intricate layers of a cow's biological hierarchy, where the immune system takes precedence over milk production and reproduction. Discover why immune challenges such...
3: Research Proven: DTX™ is the ultimate X-factor in combating mycotoxins!
On today’s episode Scott Zehr and Dr. Larry Roth further discuss the 920-cow study focusing on the statistically significant reproduction improvements. Even with DON and Zearalenone toxins present...
2: The ultimate X-factor in combating mycotoxins: Production outcomes
We're diving into a fascinating study that sheds light on mycotoxin management in cattle. Despite the presence of DON and Zearalenone toxins in the feed at levels deemed tolerable by many, the study...
1: Empowering Livestock Professionals on Ruminate This
In this episode, Scott Zehr, Regional Business Development Manager at Agrarian Solutions, sits down with Mark Carpenter, the company's Chief Executive Officer to discuss Agrarian's overarching goals...
Enhancing reproductive success of mycotoxin-challenged cows
Larry Roth, Ph.D., PAS - Vice President of Nutrition, Agrarian Solutions and Caroline Knoblock, MSc, - Director of Nutrition Enhancing reproductive success may be one of the most crucial factors for...
Mycotoxin Report: October 2023 – February 2024
Mycotoxin Summary Results Larry Roth, Ph.D., PAS, Vice President of Nutrition Mycotoxin assays of TMR and corn silage samples indicate regional variations in mycotoxin contamination levels across...
Convert Immune Functions – White Paper
Convert Day-One Calf Gel I. Two lines of bacterial L-Forms to improve overall gut health, combat Gram negative bacteria, and assist in resistance to other feed-borne challenges. II. A panel of...
Effect of Ca3 BioFresh® Bolus on Blood Calcium and Hypocalcemia Prevalence
Despite the wide-spread adoption of negative-dietary cation-anion differential close-up diets, an estimated 25-50% of newly freshened 2nd lactation and greater cows will experience subclinical...
Supplementing DTX™ to Early-lactation Holstein Cows Challenged by Mycotoxins Improves Pregnancy Rate
Roth, L. D., et. al. 2024. J. Dairy Sci. 107(Suppl 1):426. (Abstr.) Feeding mycotoxin-contaminated diets to early-lactation dairy cows often impairs reproductive success. Dairy producers and...
Supplementing Select DTX™ to Early-Lactation Holstein Cows Challenged by Mycotoxins Improves Milk Production
Roth, L. D., et. al. 2024. J. Dairy Sci. 107(Suppl 1):426. (Abstr.) Previous research studies have documented the reduced milk production associated with feeding mycotoxin-contaminated diets. Recent...












