Dr. Miguel Morales: Transition Cows & Calcium Balance | Ep. 126

In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Miguel Morales from Protekta shares innovative strategies for managing hypocalcemia in transition cows, focusing on the critical roles of calcium and phosphorus metabolism during the transition period. Dr. Morales introduces a new approach that bypasses traditional acidification methods, discussing its impact on dairy health, productivity, and operational efficiency. Listen now on all major podcast platforms!

"Instead of traditional acidification, we’re using a method to control hypocalcemia in dairy cows focusing on calcium balance."

Meet the guest: Dr. Miguel Morales, a veterinary graduate from the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, serves as a Technical Service-Dairy at Protekta, focusing on the dairy industry in the Western District. With over 35 years of experience across the United States and Latin America, he specializes in technology adoption, workforce management, and sustainable practices.

What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:13) Introduction
• (03:46) Hypocalcemia in dairy cows
• (06:15) Calcium-phosphorus balance
• (12:13) Diet formulation tips
• (16:23) Minimum feeding duration
• (17:28) Feed intake considerations
• (22:20) Final three questions

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