The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Katherine Swanson: Byproducts in Dairy Nutrition | Ep. 51

the dairy nutrition blackbelt Oct 10, 2024

In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Katherine Swanson, from Cal Poly, shares her insights into using byproducts in dairy cattle nutrition. Dr. Swanson discusses her research on how various agricultural byproducts, like almond hulls and rice bran, are used in California's livestock industry, focusing on their availability, variability, and economic impact. Listen to the full episode on your favorite podcast platform.

What will you learn:
 

  • Byproducts in California
  • Nutrient composition variability
  • Economic impact of byproducts
  • Regional availability challenges
  • Future byproducts trends

 

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.
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