The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt - Dr. Elias Uddin: Nitrates & Carbon Footprint | Ep. 31
May 23, 2024In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Elias Uddin discusses the significance of nitrate additives and their impact on the carbon footprint of dairy farms. Dr. Uddin explains the method and importance of life cycle analysis in assessing environmental sustainability in dairy production. Tune into this enlightening discussion on major podcast platforms.
What will you learn:
Nitrate effects
Lifecycle analysis
Carbon sources in the dairy industry
Regional differences
Technology impact
Meet the guest:
Dr. Elias Uddin, an Assistant Professor at the University of Connecticut, specializes in ruminant nutrition and environmental modeling. With a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, his research emphasizes sustainability in dairy production. Dr. Uddin's work integrates in-vivo experiments and life cycle assessments to explore methane mitigation and nutrient utilization in dairy cattle, aiming to optimize productivity and environmental impact. His significant achievements include impactful publications in top-tier journals and leadership roles in advanced dairy science education and research.
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