In this second part of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast episode with Dr. Claira Seely, from the University of New Hampshire, she discusses identifying metabolic disorders and diagnosing subclinical hypocalcemia in dairy cows. She also highlights effective prevention strategies, focusing on key nutritional approaches like negative DCAD rations and the use of calcium binders. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Low blood calcium at four days in milk will give you a better idea of what percent of your herd is experiencing a calcium issue."

Meet the guest: Dr. Claira Seely is an Assistant Professor of Precision Dairy Management at the University of New Hampshire. With a PhD in Dairy Science from Cornell University, Dr. Seely's research focuses on transition cow biology and precision technology integration.

Click here to read the full research articles:

The association of subclinical hypocalcemia at 4 days in milk with reproductive outcomes in multiparous Holstein cows

Association of transient, persistent, or delayed subclinical hypocalcemia with early lactation disease, removal, and milk yield in Holstein cows

Association of subclinical hypocalcemia dynamics with dry matter intake, milk yield, and blood minerals during the periparturient period

What will you learn: 

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:32) Introduction
• (01:19) Diagnosing subclinical hypocalcemia
• (02:16) Prevention strategies
• (03:25) Negative DCAD and zeolite
• (04:54) Oral boluses
• (05:46) Delayed bolus administration
• (08:06) Closing thoughts

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