The Feed Science Podcast Show Juan Alvarado: Processing Cattle Rations | Ep. 109
In this episode of The Feed Science Podcast Show, Juan Alvarado from BeefSmart Consulting explores the critical role of grain processing in feedlot cattle nutrition. He explains how improper processing can lead to major inefficiencies, wasted feed, and reduced performance. With practical insights from Canada and Latin America, this conversation highlights how even basic techniques can drastically improve outcomes. Listen now on all major platforms!
"Without proper processing, starch passes undigested through the rumen and ends up in manure, wasting valuable energy."
Meet the guest: Juan Alvarado holds a Master's in Animal Production and a degree in Animal Science from the Universidad Nacional de Colombia. As a Consulting Ruminant Nutritionist at BeefSmart Consulting and Gowans Feed Consulting, he brings nearly a decade of expertise in both dairy and beef cattle nutrition across Colombia and Canada.
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What will you learn:
- (00:00) Highlight
- (01:01) Introduction
- (04:23) Grain processing importance
- (05:67) Feedlot vs. commercial feed
- (11:12) Processing methods overview
- (14:37) Choosing the right method
- (16:05) Quality measurement tools
- (25:13) Final Questions
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