The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt - Dr. Katherine Swanson: Almond Hulls in Cattle Feed | Ep. 38
Jul 11, 2024
In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Katherine Swanson discusses innovative ways to incorporate almond hulls into dairy cattle diets. With California producing 80% of the world’s almonds, this discussion on optimizing almond hulls as a feed source is crucial for improving dairy nutrition and sustainability. Dr. Swanson shares valuable insights into the nutritional benefits, potential quality issues, and practical considerations for feeding almond hulls to dairy cows. Tune in to gain expert knowledge on maximizing dairy production with alternative feed resources.
What will you learn:
- Importance of almond hulls
- Nutritional value
- Quality control
- Economic considerations
- Optimal inclusion rates
Meet the guest:
Dr. Katherine Swanson, lecturer at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, specializes in dairy science. She holds a Ph.D. from Oregon State University and an M.S. from UC Davis. With over five years of postdoctoral research at UC Davis and industry experience, Dr. Swanson excels in dairy cattle nutrition. Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn
