Episode notes
This episode delivers a hard-hitting analysis of retained placentas in dairy operations, exposing how poor transition cow nutrition is costing producers $389 per case in preventable losses. We break down the science behind placental retention, reveal the specific nutritional deficiencies driving this costly condition, and provide the exact supplementation protocols that progressive dairies are using to slash their rates from industry-average 10-15% down to under 5%.
Bottom Line: If you're accepting retained placenta rates above 5%, you're not managing a health issue - you're funding a financial disaster that's completely preventable through targeted nutrition.
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