The Feed Science Podcast Show - #20 - Exploring rumen-protected nutrients and residual feed intake
Nov 15, 2023
In this episode, I hosted Dr. Gaston Alfaro, a professor and researcher at Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. We delved into Dr. Alfaro's substantial work on rumen-protecting nutrients, including choline, methionine, and niacin. Our discussion was enriched by his hands-on experience in Florida, Alabama, Nebraska, and currently in Cordoba. We also explored Dr. Alfaro's ongoing research on residual feed intake at his experimental station, an intriguing project aimed at identifying animals that need less feed for the same output.
What you’ll learn:
- Rumen-protected nutrients
- Research comparisons: Argentina vs. USA
- Understanding residual feed intake
- The difference between students in the USA and Argentina
Meet the guest:
Dr. Gaston Federico Alfaro
Experience
- Profesor at Universidad Nacional de Córdoba
Background
- B.S., Agronomic Engineering (Universidad Nacional de Córdoba);
- M.S., Ruminant Nutrition (Auburn University);
- Ph.D., Ruminant Nutrition (Auburn University)
Connect with our guest on Social Media: Linkedin
