The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Jim Drackley: Amino Acid Metabolism - Part 2 | Ep. 53
Oct 24, 2024
In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Jim Drackley from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign shares insights into the vital role amino acids play in the metabolism of transition dairy cows. He emphasizes how providing the right amino acid balance before calving can significantly influence the health and milk production of cows after calving. Don’t miss this informative discussion on optimizing dairy cow nutrition for better productivity. Tune in now on all major platforms.
What will you learn:
- Amino acid metabolism
- Protein mobilization
- Nutritional interventions
- Prepartum supplementation
- Transition cow health
Meet the guest:
Dr. James K. Drackley is a Professor of Animal Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he has been a faculty member for over 35 years. With a PhD in Nutritional Physiology from Iowa State University, his research focuses on improving the nutritional management of dairy cows during the dry period and transition to lactation, as well as optimizing the nutritional management of calves to enhance their health and growth.
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