Dr. Jim Drackley: Transition Cow Diets | Ep. 68

In this special rerun episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, we revisit our conversation with Dr. Jim Drackley, professor of Animal Sciences at the University of Illinois, who approaches the nuances of controlled energy diets versus higher energy diets, discussing their effects on liver inflammation, rumen health, and overall post-partum performance. Listen now on your favorite platform!

"Higher energy diets seem to upregulate inflammation-related genes in the liver, which can affect overall productivity."

Meet the guest: Dr. Jim Drackley is a Professor of Animal Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he has been teaching and conducting research for over 35 years. He holds a Ph.D. in Nutritional Physiology from Iowa State University, as well as an M.S. and B.S. in Dairy Science from South Dakota State University.

What will you learn: 

• (00:00) Highlight
• (00:55) Introduction
• (02:11) Controlled energy vs. high energy
• (04:11) Inflammation linked to higher starch
• (04:59) Controlled energy diets
• (06:31) Recommendations for nutritionists
• (09:14) Balancing protein in diets
• (10:33) Closing thoughts

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