The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Heather Dann: Cold Weather Feeding Tips | Ep. 63

In this holiday episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Heather Dann from William H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute shares valuable insights on managing dairy herds during the winter months. Discover practical strategies for optimizing diets, minimizing cold stress, and protecting calf health to maintain a productive herd throughout the season. Don’t miss these helpful tips to keep your herd thriving during the holidays—listen now on all major platforms!

What will you learn: 

• Importance of cold stress
• Adjusting diets
• Managing silage
• Heifer-specific strategies
• Protecting newborn calves

Meet the guest:

Dr. Heather Dann, Adjunct Assistant Professor at William H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute, holds a B.S. in Animal Science from Cornell, an M.S. from Penn State, and a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois. With over two decades of experience in dairy cow nutrition and management, her research focuses on sustainable and efficient dairy practices.
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