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Jacob Copelin: Managing Milk Fat Depression | Ep. 83
In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Jacob Copelin, a ruminant nutritionist, discusses strategies to mitigate milk fat depression in dairy cattle. He breaks down how oils, fatty acids, and branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) affect milk fat production and rumen health. Jacob also explores how the new CNCPS model and branched-chain volatile fatty acids relate to balancing BCAAs for optimal milk production. Tune in now on all major platforms!
"Increasing acetate production means more butterfat, and in theory, more money for dairy producers."
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