The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Jeffrey Firkins: Isoacids in Dairy Nutrition | Ep. 46

In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Jeffrey Firkins, a professor of animal science at OSU, discusses the latest insights on isoacids and their role in dairy cattle nutrition. The conversation covers fiber digestibility, microbial protein synthesis, and the impact of isoacids across different lactation stages. Tune in to explore how these factors contribute to improved feed efficiency and overall dairy production—listen now on your favorite platform!

What will you learn:
 

• Isoacids benefits
• Fiber digestibility
• Feed efficiency
• Microbial protein synthesis
• Lactation stage effects

Meet the guest:

Dr. Jeffrey Firkins, a professor at Ohio State University, has over 35 years of experience in rumen microbiology and microbial protein synthesis. His research focuses on optimizing dairy nutrition through improved protein efficiency. Dr. Firkins has contributed significantly to advancements in microbial protein modeling.