The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast

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Learn dairy nutrition from the brightest minds of the global dairy industry – in 9 minutes. If you are a dairy nutritionist who wants to stay up to date with all that is working in the industry, but doesn’t know how to start, doesn’t have the time, or feel most courses out there don’t deliver, then you have come to the right place. The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is specially designed by and for professionals just like yourself. With it, you can effortlessly have access to the thoughts of the most brilliant minds in our industry – all while going about your routine and saving your time.

  1. Dr. José Santos: Calcium Disorders in Transition Cows | Ep. 136

    6d ago

    Dr. José Santos: Calcium Disorders in Transition Cows | Ep. 136

    In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. José Santos, Professor at the University of Florida, explains calcium regulation in dairy cows and how mineral-related disorders during transition affect health, intake, immunity, and lactation outcomes. Learn the differences between clinical and subclinical hypocalcemia and why recovery after calving matters. Listen now on all major platforms! "Borderline low blood calcium that persists for a few days can alter intake, attenuate innate immune response, and contribute to negative outcomes." Meet the guest: Dr. José Santos is a Professor at the Department of Animal Sciences at the University of Florida. His work focuses on dairy cow health, production, reproduction, and nutrition-health interactions, with prior experience at UC Davis and training at the University of Arizona, UC Davis, and the University of Sydney. Hear more from Dr. Santos on The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What will you learn:  (00:00) Highlight(02:14) Introduction(04:29) Calcium regulation(05:49) Clinical hypocalcemia(06:53) Dyscalcemia risk(08:33) Borderline calcium(09:39) Transition challenges(11:58) Closing thoughts The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies: * Adisseo * Kemin * Vetagro * Barentz * Fortiva - DietForge - Virtus Nutrition - Esmilco Inc. 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast Instagram: The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast LinkedIn: The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast

    12 min
  2. Dr. Renée Petri: Understanding the Rumen Microbiome | Ep. 135

    May 21

    Dr. Renée Petri: Understanding the Rumen Microbiome | Ep. 135

    In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Renée Petri, Research Scientist at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, explains how rumen microbiome dynamics influence dairy cow performance, feed efficiency, and environmental outcomes. She explores diet changes, adaptation periods, and microbiome-informed nutrition strategies to improve milk components and sustainability. Discover how managing microorganisms drives production success. Listen now on all major platforms! "Dietary changes influence microbial populations and nutrient availability, creating ripple effects that impact intake behavior, milk components, and overall production efficiency in dairy systems." Meet the guest: Dr. Renée Petri is a Research Scientist at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in Sherbrooke. Her work focuses on dairy rumen and gut microbiome research, including interactions during lactation, sustainability, gut health, and feed management in calves and dairy cattle. She holds a PhD in Ruminant Microbiology from the University of Saskatchewan. Learn more about microbiome-driven nutrition with Dr. Renée Petri on The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast. Listen now on all major platforms! Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What will you learn:  (00:00) Highlight(01:52) Introduction(03:23) Microbiome study(04:28) Feed changes(06:26) Adaptation time(08:22) Heritability insights(09:13) Informed nutrition(13:01) Closing thoughts The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies: * Barentz * Fortiva * Adisseo * Vetagro * Kemin - Esmilco Inc. - DietForge - Virtus Nutrition 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast Instagram: The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast LinkedIn: The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast

    13 min
  3. Dr. Tatiane Fernandes: Nutrient Tracing in Dairy Cows | Ep. 134

    May 14

    Dr. Tatiane Fernandes: Nutrient Tracing in Dairy Cows | Ep. 134

    In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Tatiane Fernandes, Assistant Professor at Virginia Tech, explains how stable isotope tracing improves dairy nutrition research. She explores amino acid absorption, rumen-protected product evaluation, and how labeled nutrients help track milk protein synthesis. Get practical insights on tracer design, nutrient metabolism, and precision feeding research. Listen now on all major platforms! "Rumen-protected amino acid absorption can be estimated by comparing labeled markers in blood with the amount absorbed after intestinal release." Meet the guest: Dr. Tatiane Fernandes is an Assistant Professor in the School of Animal Sciences at Virginia Tech. Her research focuses on ruminant nutrient metabolism, rumen fermentation, stable isotope tracer techniques, and metabolic modeling. Her work supports dairy nutrition studies on amino acid absorption, nutrient use, and milk protein formation. Hear more from Dr. Fernandes on The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, available on all major platforms. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What will you learn:  (00:00) Highlight(02:03) Introduction(03:01) Stable isotopes(04:55) Amino acid tracing(05:54) Study design(07:56) Protected amino acids(09:03) Milk protein(12:15) Closing Thoughts The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies: * Kemin * Adisseo * Barentz * Fortiva * Vetagro - Virtus Nutrition - Esmilco Inc. - DietForge 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast Instagram: The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast LinkedIn: The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast

    12 min
  4. Dr. Richard Paratte: Lysine and Milk Production | Ep. 133

    May 7

    Dr. Richard Paratte: Lysine and Milk Production | Ep. 133

    In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Richard Paratte, dairy nutritionist at Vetagro, explains how lysine drives milk production efficiency beyond crude protein. He explores amino acid balance, rumen protection technologies, and how precision delivery improves milk protein and fat synthesis. Get practical insights on microencapsulation and metabolic coordination to improve performance. Listen now on all major platforms! "Dairy cow performance depends on amino acid balance rather than crude protein levels, since limiting amino acids like lysine directly influence milk protein synthesis efficiency and overall nutrient utilization." Meet the guest: Dr. Richard Paratte earned a PhD in Animal Science and has over 20 years of global experience in ruminant nutrition and agribusiness. As a dairy nutritionist and specialist in precision nutrition and microencapsulation, his work focuses on improving efficiency, animal health, and sustainability in dairy systems. Learn more from Dr. Richard Paratte on The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast. Listen now on all major platforms! Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What will you learn:  (00:00) Highlight(01:33) Introduction(03:03) Lysine importance(03:59) Amino balance(06:48) Rumen protection(08:43) Matrix technology(10:39) Milk fat(13:57) Closing thoughts The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies: * Vetagro * Kemin * Adisseo * Barentz * Fortiva - DietForge - Virtus Nutrition 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast Instagram: The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast LinkedIn: The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast

    14 min
  5. Dr. Frank Delfino: Potassium Strategies & Heat Stress | Ep. 132

    Apr 30

    Dr. Frank Delfino: Potassium Strategies & Heat Stress | Ep. 132

    In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Frank Delfino, owner of Delfino Nutrition and Management, shares practical strategies for managing potassium and DCAD in dairy cattle under extreme heat stress conditions. He explains sourcing challenges, ration adjustments, and global constraints affecting implementation. Get key insights, including potassium supplementation methods and maintaining intake during high temperatures. Listen now on all major platforms! "Maintaining proper potassium levels becomes critical in hot climates where intake drops, requiring accurate measurement and consistent adjustments to sustain optimal DCAD balance across lactating dairy cattle systems." Meet the guest: Dr. Frank Delfino earned his PhD in Nutrition Sciences from the University of Arizona and has built a global career in dairy cattle nutrition, working across the Middle East, Asia, and North Africa. As owner of Delfino Nutrition and Management, he focuses on practical solutions for heat stress and mineral balance in dairy systems.  Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What will you learn:  (00:00) Highlight(01:35) Introduction(02:29) Potassium levels(03:08) Potassium sources(04:36) Heat stress strategy(06:37) Liquid potassium use(08:15) Group feeding approach(14:05) Closing thoughts The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies: * Barentz * Fortiva * Vetagro * Kemin * Adisseo - Virtus Nutrition - DietForge 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast Instagram: The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast LinkedIn: The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast

    14 min
  6. Dr. Larry Chase: Precision Feeding for Profitability & Sustainability | Ep. 131

    Apr 23

    Dr. Larry Chase: Precision Feeding for Profitability & Sustainability | Ep. 131

    In this special episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast marking Earth Day, we welcome Dr. Larry Chase, Professor Emeritus at Cornell University, who explains how precision feed management improves dairy efficiency and sustainability. He shares on-farm research showing how reducing excess protein lowers nitrogen excretion while maintaining milk production and increasing profitability. Practical strategies using the CNCPS model and ration adjustments are highlighted. Listen now on all major platforms! "Precision feed management integrates research models and on farm data to guide decisions that improve sustainability and economic outcomes simultaneously." Meet the guest: Dr. Larry Chase is a Professor Emeritus in Animal Science at Cornell University, with over 40 years of research and extension experience in dairy cattle nutrition. His work focuses on improving nutrient efficiency, nitrogen metabolism, and precision feed management using tools like the CNCPS model. His contributions have shaped modern dairy nutrition strategies.  Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What will you learn:  (00:00) Highlight(01:30) Introduction(02:46) Precision feed definition(03:30) Industry pressures(04:30) Protein reduction results(06:19) Group feeding strategy(07:54) Implementation insights(09:56) Closing thoughts The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies: * Kemin * Adisseo * Barentz * Fortiva * Vetagro - DietForge - Virtus Nutrition 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast Instagram: The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast LinkedIn: The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast

    10 min
  7. Dr. Lance Baumgard: Stress Impact on Gut Health | Ep. 130

    Apr 16

    Dr. Lance Baumgard: Stress Impact on Gut Health | Ep. 130

    In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Lance Baumgard, Distinguished Professor at Iowa State University, explains how stress affects gut barrier function and dairy cow productivity. He highlights how immune activation redirects nutrients away from milk synthesis and discusses key stressors like heat, overcrowding, and transition periods. Learn how stacked stressors amplify biological responses and impact performance. Listen now on all major platforms! "Stress across production systems consistently disrupts gut barrier integrity, allowing harmful compounds to cross into circulation and initiate immune responses that directly reduce dairy cow performance." Meet the guest: Dr. Lance Baumgard is a Distinguished Professor and Norman L. Jacobson Endowed Professor in Dairy Nutrition at Iowa State University. His research focuses on stress physiology, gut health, and nutrient partitioning in dairy cattle, helping advance understanding of how stress impacts productivity and biological function.  Click here to read the full research article! Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What will you learn:  (00:00) Highlight(01:39) Introduction(02:17) Gut barrier(03:56) Immune response(05:25) Nutrient demand(06:52) Glucose priority(08:49) Farm stressors(12:13) Closing thoughts The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies: * Vetagro * Kemin * Adisseo * Barentz * Fortiva - Virtus Nutrition - DietForge 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast Instagram: The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast LinkedIn: The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast

    12 min
  8. Dr. Mutian Niu: Exhalomics & Dairy Cows | Ep. 129

    Apr 9

    Dr. Mutian Niu: Exhalomics & Dairy Cows | Ep. 129

    In this special re-run episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, we bring back our conversation with Dr. Mutian Niu, Assistant Professor at ETH Zurich, who explains exhalomics, an approach for assessing rumen fermentation by analyzing volatile organic compounds in cattle breath. He discusses how this technique can provide valuable insights into rumen function and help improve cattle health monitoring, with potential applications in managing methane emissions and optimizing dairy production. Listen now on all major platforms! "We’re using exhalomics to study the volatile compounds in cattle breath, which provides new insights into ruminant metabolism and health monitoring." Meet the guest: Dr. Mutian Niu is an Assistant Professor of Animal Nutrition at ETH Zürich, focusing on ruminant nutrition, precision livestock farming, and data science to improve sustainability. He earned his PhD in Animal Sciences and a Master’s in Statistics from UC Davis, with research on methane emissions and rumen metabolism.  Click here to read the full research articles: Exhalomics as a noninvasive method for assessing rumen fermentation in dairy cows: Can exhaled-breath metabolomics replace rumen sampling? Exhaled volatile fatty acids, ruminal methane emission, and their diurnal patterns in lactating dairy cows Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! What will you learn:  (00:00) Highlight(01:44) Introduction(02:39) What is exhalomics?(03:55) Why study exhalomics?(06:19) Research discoveries(07:46) Rumen fermentation analysis(09:32) Future of exhalomics(12:40) Closing thoughts The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by the innovative companies: * Fortiva * Vetagro * Kemin * Adisseo * Barentz - DietForge - Virtus Nutrition 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. Website: The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast Instagram: The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast LinkedIn: The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast

    12 min
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Learn dairy nutrition from the brightest minds of the global dairy industry – in 9 minutes. If you are a dairy nutritionist who wants to stay up to date with all that is working in the industry, but doesn’t know how to start, doesn’t have the time, or feel most courses out there don’t deliver, then you have come to the right place. The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is specially designed by and for professionals just like yourself. With it, you can effortlessly have access to the thoughts of the most brilliant minds in our industry – all while going about your routine and saving your time.

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