Dr. Sabine Mann: Protein Feeding in Transition Cows | Ep. 78

In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Sabine Mann from Cornell University discusses the importance of protein feeding during the transition period for dairy cows. She shares new insights on protein metabolism and how it affects postpartum milk production and overall cow health. Learn how diet strategies during this time can improve productivity and resilience in dairy herds. Tune in now on all major platforms!

"In the postpartum diet, cows used the extra protein for milk production, making more milk without major changes in body weight or condition."

Meet the guest: Dr. Sabine Mann is an Associate Professor at Cornell University, where she focuses on dairy cattle nutrition. With a background in veterinary medicine from Germany and a Ph.D. in veterinary preventive medicine from Cornell, her research emphasizes the intersection of metabolism, nutrition, and immunology to improve cow resilience.

What will you learn: 

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:16) Introduction
• (02:04) Dr. Mann's background
• (04:06) Transition period strategies
• (05:51) Protein feeding strategies
• (07:40) Prepartum vs. postpartum diet
• (09:40) Protein & colostrum production
• (13:05) Closing thoughts

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