In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Haylee Reisinger, a PhD student at Michigan State University, shares her research on using bioactive compounds in dairy cow diets to support the immune system. She explains the differences between bioactives and nutraceuticals, and how they influence immune and reproductive systems. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Some phenolic compounds may support reproductive and metabolic health, not just immunity."

Meet the guest: Haylee Reisinger is a PhD student in Animal Science at Michigan State University, researching how bioactive compounds influence immunity and metabolism in dairy cattle. She holds a bachelor’s degree in biology from Penn State University, where she developed her interest in dairy nutrition.

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Dr. Charlie Elrod: Viral Combat Strategies | Ep. 99

Dr. Adrian Barragan: Managing Transition Period Inflammation | Ep. 106

Dr. Chris Chase: Gut Health’s Impact on Cattle | Ep. 114

What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:23) Introduction
• (05:52) Understanding bioactives
• (08:30) Nutraceuticals insights
• (12:23) Omega-3 in cattle
• (16:08) Benefits of bioactives
• (20:60) Future research outlook
• (25:20) Final three questions

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- Protekta

- AHV

- dsm-firmenich

- SmaXtec

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Paige Gott from dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health unpacks the complexities of mycotoxins in dairy cattle nutrition. She explains contamination risks, testing methods, and regional variability, offering practical guidance for dairy professionals preparing for harvest. Get ahead of mycotoxin challenges before they impact herd health. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Youngstock and heifers are highly susceptible to mycotoxins, even at low levels."

Meet the guest: Dr. Paige Gott is the Sr. Technical Manager for Ruminants in North America at dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health. She earned her B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. from The Ohio State University, focusing on udder health, milk quality, and transition cow management.

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Dr. Gustavo Schuenemann: Mycotoxins & Dairy Feed | Ep. 125

Ignacio Artavia: Vitamin D & Dairy Cows | Ep. 132

What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:06) Introduction
• (05:43) Mycotoxin insights
• (07:43) Regional contamination differences
• (09:48) Analysis strategies
• (13:12) Sources of contamination
• (25:52) Risk to youngstock
• (29:09) Final three questions

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- Natural Biologics

𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Brad Daigneault, from the University of Florida, unpacks the science behind bull fertility and semen quality. Dr. Daigneault talks about key factors like motility scoring and mitochondrial function, and how technologies are being used to improve fertility predictions and boost reproductive performance. Discover how new tools may enhance fertility screening and protect producers from costly reproductive failures. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform!

"Motility is still the best indicator of fertility, but it doesn’t always predict outcomes accurately."

Meet the guest: Dr. Brad Daigneault is an Assistant Professor of Reproductive Biology at the University of Florida, focusing on improving livestock fertility through innovative reproductive technologies. With a Ph.D. in Animal Science from the University of Illinois and an M.S. in Biomedical Sciences from Colorado State University, his research explores sperm biology, gene-environment interactions, and embryo development.

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What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:14) Introduction
• (01:45) Dr. Daigneault’s journey
• (05:22) Bull fertility evaluation
• (08:09) Sperm analysis
• (11:25) Mitochondria & sperm
• (22:19) Analysis technologies
• (28:30) Final three questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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