The Dairy Podcast Show - Dr. Mark Hanigan: Balancing Amino Acids in Feed | Ep. 107

the dairy podcast show Sep 03, 2024

In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Mark Hanigan from Virginia Tech discusses the latest advancements in protein nutrition for dairy cattle, with a particular focus on amino acid requirements and the evolving understanding of optimal feeding strategies. Dr. Hanigan explains the significance of balancing amino acids to improve milk production efficiency and address environmental concerns. Tune in for more insights into how these practices can be implemented effectively on dairy farms. 

 

What will you learn:
 

  • Efficient protein use
  • Importance of amino acids
  • Environmental impacts
  • Nutritional biochemistry
  • Nutrient modeling


Meet the guest:

Dr. Mark Hanigan, a professor at Virginia Tech, has over 19 years of experience in the field of dairy science. He earned his Ph.D. in Animal Nutrition and an M.S. in Animal Science from UC-Davis, following a B.S. in Dairy Science from Iowa State University. Dr. Hanigan's extensive research focuses on optimizing dairy cattle nutrition, particularly in protein metabolism and amino acid requirements, making significant contributions to academic research and practical applications in the dairy industry.
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