In this episode of The Feed Science Podcast Show, Dr. Roberto Sainz, Professor Emeritus at the University of California, Davis, discusses the genetics of feed efficiency in beef cattle. He explains how maintenance energy requirements, residual feed intake, and mitochondrial function impact performance and sustainability. Hear practical insights backed by decades of research. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Feed efficiency is defined as the ability of an animal to convert feed into productive outputs such as meat, milk, or eggs while minimizing waste and cost."

Meet the guest: Dr. Roberto Sainz is Professor Emeritus at the University of California, Davis, with over three decades of research in animal metabolism, feed efficiency, and sustainable livestock systems. He’s contributed significantly to genetic evaluation models and maintenance energy understanding.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (00:56) Introduction
• (03:06) Feed efficiency basics
• (06:15) Genetic selection progress
• (11:18) Residual feed intake
• (14:46) Balancing key traits
• (16:38) Maintenance requirement genetics
• (19:00) Final Questions

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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.

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• (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 Questions

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𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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In this episode of The Feed Science Podcast Show, Eugene Rodberg, Senior Product Manager at Kemin Animal Nutrition and Health, shares practical strategies for mitigating mold and mycotoxin risks in livestock feed. He explains how weather shifts impact grain quality, why proper sampling matters, and the science behind mold inhibitors. Learn how to prevent feed contamination before it spreads. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Mold inhibitors should be applied immediately upon grain arrival to prevent further fungal growth during storage and processing."

Meet the guest: Eugene Rodberg is the Senior Product Manager at Kemin Animal Nutrition and Health, with over a decade of experience leading the grain treatment segment. His focus spans mold mitigation, mycotoxin control, and feed preservation solutions for the livestock industry.

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• (00:00) Highlight
• (00:46) Introduction
• (02:57) Seasonal mold concerns
• (04:32) Fusarium mold impact
• (08:13) Importance of testing
• (10:59) Mycotoxin sampling tips
• (17:49) Preventing mold growth
• (27:51) Final Questions

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