Dr. José Santos: Transition Cow Health | Ep. 128

In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. José Eduardo Santos from the University of Florida discusses the critical challenges and cutting-edge advancements in dairy cattle reproduction and herd health. From tackling Florida’s intense heat stress to improving cow comfort and understanding the impact of cow diseases on reproduction, Dr. Santos shares practical insights backed by industry research. Catch this episode now on all major podcast platforms!

"Disease delays the reproductive cycle and reduces pregnancy rates, causing significant losses in dairy herds."

Meet the guest: Dr. José Eduardo Santos, a Professor at the University of Florida, holds a DVM from São Paulo State University in Brazil, an M.Sc. and a Ph.D. from the University of Arizona, and completed a clinical residency at UC Davis. 

What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:33) Introduction
• (04:49) Florida’s dairy trends
• (07:13) Heat stress
• (09:49) Reproductive success
• (17:04) Health & fertility
• (24:26) Transition challenges
• (31:36) Closing thoughts

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