Most dairy conversations treat heat stress in dairy cows as the primary problem. But what if it is not the root cause. What if it is the multiplier? In episode 72 of Ruminate This, Scott and Dr....
Many dairy replacement, dairy bull and beef-on-dairy calves are transported very early in their lives from the dairies where they are born to calf-raising operations and often moved substantial...
In this episode of Ruminate This with Agrarian Solutions, host Scott Zehr continues the conversation with Joe Lawrence of Cornell Pro-Dairy, shifting from forage strategy to what matters most right...
In this episode of Ruminate This with Agrarian Solutions, host Scott Zehr sits down with Joe Lawrence of Cornell Pro-Dairy to discuss one of the most critical and often underestimated drivers of...
As spring temperatures rise, so do feed stability challenges. You may have mycotoxins under control with DTX™, yet still see ruminal upsets, inconsistent manure, or drops in intake. So, what’s...
Dairy cow reproduction has improved significantly over the past decade, but virgin heifer reproduction has remained relatively flat. Why? In this episode of Ruminate This, Scott Zehr explores...
Multiple mycotoxins in the TMR do not just add up. They multiply damage in dairy cows. In this episode of Ruminate This, Scott Zehr and Vice President of Nutrition Dr. Larry Roth connect their...
A recent series of episodes on Agrarian Solution’s podcast, Ruminate This, took an extensive look into four of the major mycotoxins we encounter regularly in the US. Understanding how each mycotoxin...
Current thought is to protect cows from Hemorrhagic Bowel Syndrome (HBS) by strengthening a healthy immune system and employing sound feed hygiene control with an emphasis on Aspergillus fumigatus....
T-2 mycotoxin, often called the assassin toxin, is one of the most aggressive and overlooked feed risks in dairy production. In this episode of Ruminate This, Dr. Larry Roth explains how T-2...
Fumonisin is one of the most overlooked mycotoxins in dairy production, and its impact goes beyond immune suppression. In this episode, Dr. Larry Roth explains how fumonisin disrupts cell-to-cell...
The farms you work with have the potential to collect data daily that can give insights into developing disease and health disorders. Activity-based systems have become increasingly popular,...
Zeralanone is often labeled a reproductive mycotoxin, but that barely scratches the surface. This reproductive mycotoxin, is an estrogen imposter that disrupts fertility, immunity, liver function,...
In this episode of Ruminate This, Scott Zehr is joined by Dr. Larry Roth (VP of Nutrition, Agrarian Solutions) for a discussion about DON (deoxynivalenol/vomitoxin)—one of the most common and most...
The uniqueness of CONVERT™ Day-One Calf Gel results from three distinct components: 1) the profile of beneficial bacteria, 2) Agrarian Solutions’ proprietary bacteria technology, and 3) the use of...
This is the final episode of the year for Ruminate This, and we’re closing it out with a “best of” reflection on five episodes that continue to matter on dairy farms today. In this year-end episode,...
No matter what the 2025 crop year brings for mycotoxin risk, DTX™ has you covered. Fusarium molds and their toxins have shown up on tests in almost every area of the United States where Agrarian has...
Everyone talks about “culture” on dairies, but for calves, culture quietly determines which calves grow into healthy, high-performing cows and which struggle. In this episode, Scott explores how...
