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In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Timothy Hackmann, an associate professor at the University of California, Davis, explores his research on addressing the root causes of milk fat depression. He discusses microbial protein supply, nutrient digestibility, and potential enzyme inhibitors. Tune in to gain valuable knowledge on innovative dairy nutrition strategies.

"Milk fat depression occurs when microbes in the rumen produce unusual fatty acids."

Meet the guest: Dr. Timothy Hackmann is an Associate Professor at the University of California, Davis, specializing in gastrointestinal microbiology. He received his Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Nutrition from The Ohio State University and an M.S. in Animal Science from the University of Missouri-Columbia. His research focuses on the energetics, physiology, and ecology of gastrointestinal microbes in ruminants, aiming to improve livestock production efficiency. 

What will you learn: 

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:06) Introduction
• (02:02) Defining milk fat depression
• (03:17) Root cause of milk fat depression
• (04:25) Role of buffers in milk fat depression
• (05:33) Enzyme inhibitors and milk fat depression
• (07:43) Research needed for enzyme inhibitors
• (09:41) Closing thoughts

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