The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast Dr. Douglas Waterman: Fresh Cow Uterine Recovery Tips | Ep. 97
In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Doug Waterman from Virtus Nutrition explains how management and nutritional strategies influence uterine involution and overall reproductive success in dairy cows. He discusses key factors like inflammation control, calving management, and omega-3 supplementation to improve cow health and future productivity. Listen now on all major platforms!
"Uterine involution typically occurs within 20 to 50 days, but various stressors can significantly extend this recovery period."
Meet the guest: Dr. Doug Waterman, Eastern Technical Sales Director at Virtus Nutrition, LLC, brings over 30 years of experience in the dairy industry, specializing in nutrition and supporting field nutritionists. His expertise spans reproductive health, inflammation control, and optimizing cow performance through targeted nutritional strategies.
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What will you learn:
- (00:00) Highlight
- (01:39) Introduction
- (02:37) Uterine involution basics
- (04:19) Calving difficulties impact
- (05:09) Key management strategies
- (07:07) Inflammation and reproduction
- (08:47) Omega-3 research findings
- (11:02) Closing thoughts
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