The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast Jeff Tikofsky: Isoacids for Rumen Efficiency | Ep. 108
In this episode of the Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Jeff Tikofsky from Zinpro shares insights on how isoacids support rumen function and microbial protein synthesis. He explains how balanced nutrition strategies can improve fiber digestion, nitrogen use, and overall herd performance, particularly during the transition period. Get practical takeaways to help your herd make the most of every pound of feed. Listen now on all major platforms!
"Isoacid supplementation enhances fiber degradation and helps cows extract more energy from feed."
Meet the guest: Jeff Tikofsky is a Dairy Technical Nutritionist at Zinpro Performance Minerals, bringing decades of experience in dairy nutrition, technical support, and mentorship. With a Master of Science degree from Cornell University, under the guidance of Dr. Mike Van Amburgh, he has built a career focused on advancing rumen function, microbial efficiency, and producer success.
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What will you learn:
- (00:00) Highlight
- (01:29) Introduction
- (02:52) Isoacids' role
- (03:47) Rumen fermentation
- (04:59) Product benefits
- (06:29) When isoacids work best
- (07:50) Microbial synthesis
- (09:56) Closing thoughts
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