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Episode Synopsis
In this episode of The Feed Science Podcast Show, Dr. Mike Hutjens, Professor Emeritus of Animal Sciences at the University of Illinois, explores the impact of dairy nutrition on milk components. He discusses forage quality, fat sources, and feed strategies to optimize milk fat and protein yields. Learn how genetics, management, and technology work together to improve dairy performance. Listen now on all major platforms!"Cows don’t have a protein requirement; they have an amino acid requirement."Meet the guest: Dr. Mike Hutjens, Professor Emeritus at the University of Illinois, focuses on extension dairy nutrition and teaching. He led dairy extension programs across the U.S. and internationally and now teaches online to students worldwide.Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love!What will you learn: (00:00) Highlight(01:06) Introduction(06:10) Milk components matter(08:08) Forage quality explained(09:52) Impact of fatty acids(11:23) Amino acid balance(19:11) Heat stress effects(28:23) Final QuestionsThe Feed Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Evonik* Kemin- Bestmix- VAL-CO𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.Website: The Feed Science Podcast ShowInstagram: The Feed Science Podcast ShowLinkedIn: The Feed Science Podcast Show
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