In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Andrew LaPierre, Dairy Technical Specialist at Zinpro Corporation, discusses the role of isoacids in improving dairy cattle nutrition. He explores how supplementing isoacids can boost fiber digestibility, enhance dry matter intake, and optimize energy balance, leading to improved lactation performance. Dr. LaPierre also highlights the potential economic benefits for dairy farmers. Listen now on all major platforms!

“Isoacids are prerequisite nutrients for fiber-digesting bacteria in the rumen, improving fiber digestibility and fermentation.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Andrew LaPierre, Ph.D., is a Dairy Technical Specialist at Zinpro Corporation. He completed his post-doctoral work at Cornell University’s Van Amburgh Lab from 2021-2023. Dr. LaPierre’s research focuses on fiber kinetics, rumen function, and isoacid feeding. With a wealth of experience in dairy cattle nutrition, Dr. LaPierre offers valuable insights into optimizing dairy cattle production and health.

Click here to read the full research articles:

Production responses of multiparous dairy cattle with differing prepartum muscle reserves and supplementation of branched-chain volatile fatty acids

Molecular signatures of longissimus dorsi differ between dairy cattle based on prepartum muscle reserves and branched-chain volatile fatty acid supplementation

What will you learn: 

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:28) Introduction
• (02:31) Isoacids insights
• (03:25) Transition cow benefits
• (05:37) Post-transition period effects
• (06:10) Effects on milk production
• (07:12) Economic benefits of supplementation
• (08:55) Closing thoughts

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Zinpro

* Adisseo

- Volac

- Afimilk

- Kemin

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