Episode notes
Key Topics Covered:
1. The Transition Period
• Definition: ~3 weeks before and after calving
• Physiological challenges for dairy cows
2. Controlled Energy Diets
• The “Goldilocks” approach
• Use of high-fiber, low-energy ingredients
• Benefits: Lower risk of fatty liver, improved insulin sensitivity
• Recommended ME intake based on BCS and weight
3. Higher Energy Diets
• Traditional “steaming up” approach
• Potential benefits for under-conditioned cows
4. Liver Inflammation
• Impact on nutrient processing
• Comparison between diet types
5. Rumen Health
• Importance of forage in controlled energy diets
• Risk of subacute ruminal acidosis (SARA) in higher energy diets
6. Post-Partum Performance
• Dry matter intake and milk production c ...
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Transition Cow NutritionControlled Energy DietsHigh-Energy DietsDairy Cow HealthMetabolic Disorders Prevention