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In this special rerun episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, we revisit a conversation with Dr. Paul Kononoff, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Dairy Science. He discusses the vital importance of Neutral Detergent Fiber (NDF) in dairy cattle nutrition, offering insights on how to assess the energy value of NDF. Dr. Kononoff highlights that research in this field is key for the dairy industry to create more effective and customized feeds. Don’t miss the opportunity to catch this important discussion—tune in now on your favorite podcast platform!

"We did expect some variation depending on the composition of that NDF, and in those feeds high in lignin, we expected the heat of combustion to be higher."

Meet the guest: Dr. Paul Kononoff earned his M.S. from the University of Saskatchewan and his Ph.D. in Dairy and Animal Science from Pennsylvania State University. After completing his doctorate, he joined the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where he serves as a professor and extension specialist. Dr. Kononoff also holds the position of Editor-in-Chief at the Journal of Dairy Science. His research has impacted the dairy industry by improving the nutritional knowledge of dairy producers and nutritionists to allow the formulation of more effective and efficient diets.

What will you learn: 

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:13) Introduction
• (01:27) Energy value of NDF
• (03:37) Analyzing feed samples
• (06:24) Heat of combustion variation
• (07:58) Implications for dairy nutrition
• (08:58) Future research plans
• (10:11) Closing thoughts

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