In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Bill Weiss, professor emeritus of dairy cattle nutrition at Ohio State University, tackles the challenges of cold stress in dairy cattle. From fine-tuning rations to improving facilities, Dr. Weiss shares practical advice on keeping cows healthy and productive in harsh winter conditions. Don’t miss this conversation—listen now on all major platforms!

"Cold stress impacts heifers and dry cows differently than lactating cows."

Meet the guest:

Dr. Bill Weiss, professor emeritus at Ohio State University, has over 35 years of expertise in dairy cattle nutrition, specializing in cow health, feed evaluation, and ration formulation. He co-chaired the 2021 NRC Dairy Committee and has authored 150+ journal articles. With degrees from Purdue and Ohio State, Dr. Weiss brings invaluable knowledge to improving dairy cattle management.

What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (00:00) Introduction
• (03:44) Nutrient recommendations
• (07:07) Cold stress effects
• (13:06) Facility considerations
• (14:30) Dietary strategies
• (18:33) Body condition importance
• (27:06) Closing thoughts

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