The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast - Dr. Jim Drackley: Transition Cow Diets | Ep. 68

In this special rerun episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, we revisit our conversation with Dr. Jim Drackley, professor of Animal Sciences at the University of Illinois, who approaches the nuances of controlled energy diets versus higher energy diets, discussing their effects on liver inflammation, rumen health, and overall post-partum performance. Listen now on your favorite platform!

What will you learn: 

• Transition cow diet insights
• Controlled energy vs. high energy
• Managing liver inflammation
• Optimal starch levels

Meet the guest:

Dr. Jim Drackley is a Professor of Animal Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he has been teaching and conducting research for over 35 years. He holds a Ph.D. in Nutritional Physiology from Iowa State University, as well as an M.S. and B.S. in Dairy Science from South Dakota State University.

Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn