Lessons in Livestock Celina Phillips
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Lessons in Livestock is authored by Dr. Celina Phillips, an animal science professor and animal nutritionist in northern California. Topics covered will be basic nutrition principles and information pertaining to the management of youth livestock projects and general knowledge. Episodes can be sporadic, due to Dr. Phillips full time career, but she develops episodes as time allows.
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5. Energize your livestock
Summary:In Episode 5, Dr. Phillips discusses what energy is, how it is measured, and why livestock need energy.Topics in This Episode:Define energyDefine measures of energyIntroduce next podcast
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4. When is a feed label is more than a feed label?
Summary:In Episode 4, Dr. Phillips discusses what is required by law to be on feed labels as well as how you, as a producer, can learn by reading feed labels.Topics in This Episode:Define regulatory agencies that oversee feed labelDefine factors required on a feed label Outline how to interpret the feed labelIntroduce next podcast Next EpisodeNext episode, I will explain the concept of energy, how energy is defined and measured in livestock feeds.References or Resources:Association ...
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3. A feed is just a feed, isn't it?
Summary:In Episode 3, Dr. Phillips discusses the International Feed Numbering system and the 8 major categories of feeds for livestock. These classes of feeds will provide the foundation for ration formulation for various livestock species.Topics in This Episode:Importance of IFNDefine the 8 classes of feedsProvide examples of common feeds for each classIntroduce the livestock “food pyramid” conceptNext EpisodeNext episode, I will dig into feed labels, what information is required and w...
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2. Which came first, the diet or the digestive system?
Summary:In Episode 2, Dr. Phillips discusses the various digestive systems our livestock have and how that impacts our feeding choices.Topics in This Episode:· Classification of digestive systems· Basic functions of digestive system components· Define how diet and digestive system interact· Introduce next podcast
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1. Introduction
Summary:Meet Dr. Celina Phillips, an animal nutritionist who teaches animal science at California State University, Chico in northern California. In Episode 1, Dr. Phillips discusses the format and goals for the podcast in the future. Future topics will include understanding key concepts for nutrition, reproduction, and selection in livestock. Dr. Phillips will outline the importance of understanding basic concepts in livestock production. She will wrap up with the imp...