In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Cainan Florentino, a veterinarian and also a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Minnesota, shares insights on managing ketosis in dairy cows. He explains its impact on herd health, production, and reproductive success and discusses the effects of acidogenic boluses administered at dry-off. Don’t miss this conversation—tune in on all major platforms!

"Cows with ketosis often face challenges like delayed pregnancies and lower production, which can ripple through herd performance."

Meet the guest: Cainan Florentino, DVM, PhD Candidate at the University of Minnesota, is originally from Brazil, where he earned his veterinary degree before joining the University of Minnesota. His research focuses on understanding hyperketonemia and its effects on fresh cows and improving the transition of dairy cows to the dry-off phase.

What will you learn:

(00:00) Highlight
(01:05) Introduction
(02:16) What is ketosis?
(03:57) Monitoring ketone bodies
(05:36) Study design and results
(06:38) Rumination and recovery
(09:01) Challenges in data collection
(12:27) Closing thoughts

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Cainan Florentino: Understanding Ketosis | Ep. 67