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Dr. Jeffrey Firkins: Fiber in Dairy Diets - Part 1 | Ep. 112
In this special rerun episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Jeff Firkins from The Ohio State University explores how nutrient interactions influence fiber degradation in dairy cows. He explains the balance between starch and fiber digestion, the role of rumen pH, and the impact of feed additives on maintaining optimal rumen health. Learn how to maximize fiber utilization and improve energy efficiency in dairy diets. Listen now on all major platforms!
"Positive and negative associative effects determine whether nutrients enhance or inhibit fiber degradation, directly…
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