The Dairy Podcast Show - Dr. Mike Van Amburgh: Amino Acids and Precision: A New Era of Dairy Nutrition | Ep. 84

Precision nutrition is crucial for optimizing dairy herd health and milk yield. Farmers can boost feed efficiency, enhance protein use, and cut nitrogen waste by fine-tuning essential amino acids. This method promotes animal welfare and supports environmental sustainability and economic resilience in dairy farming. In this episode, Dr. Mike Van Amburgh from Cornell University unveils a model that advances precision nutrition by accounting for all ten essential amino acids. Dr. Amburgh highlights that this breakthrough can lead to more cost-effective diets, increased productivity, and a reduced environmental footprint through improved nitrogen management.

What will you learn: 

• Empowering nutritionists with the new model
• Benefits for dairy producers from precision nutrition
• Connection to sustainability and environmental impact
• Reducing environmental impact and greenhouse gasses
• Bigger picture of sustainability in dairy nutrition

Meet the guest: 

Dr. Mike Van Amburgh has made a transition from the industry to academia, beginning his career as a District Sales Manager at Select Sire Power, Inc., before taking on his current role as a Professor at Cornell University. With a B.Sc. in Dairy Science from Ohio State University and a Ph.D. in Animal Science from Cornell University, Dr. Van Amburgh combines practical experience with deep academic expertise to contribute significantly to the field of animal science.

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