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Pathogens, Probiotics, and Prevention: A Data-Driven Approach to Dairy Health (Sponsored Podcast)


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In this episode, Samanta R. Fensterseifer, DVM, MSc, Ruminant Staff Research Scientist at United Animal Health, shares how United Animal Health is tackling complex dairy herd health issues through cutting-edge pathogen surveillance and probiotic development. She explains how United’s proprietary microbial platform, PathKinex, helps producers better understand the role of coinfections in herd health, especially in light of recent HPAI outbreaks. Dr. Fensterseifer also introduces the “PROgram” approach to managing herd health and highlights how effective probiotics are developed to support cow immunity, gut integrity, and performance.

Episode Time Markers: 

  • 00:40 – Introduction to Samanta Fensterseifer and United Animal Health
  • 01:50 – Role and research focus in the ruminant division
  • 02:40 – United’s fermentation capabilities and control over microbial development
  • 03:40 – PathKinex platform and its value in pathogen surveillance
  • 04:40 – Key findings on coinfections and health markers from over 2,000 cow samples
  • 06:10 – HPAI case studies and coinfection exacerbation
  • 07:40 – The “PROgram” approach: Prevention, Reduction, Optimization
  • 09:10 – The role of targeted probiotics in managing herd health

This episode is sponsored by United Animal Health.

United Animal Health is a family-owned, global biosciences company serving producers in over 30 countries. Founded in 1956, the company offers innovative solutions in animal nutrition and health, including research-backed probiotics developed through in-house fermentation capabilities. United’s PathKinex platform enables microbial surveillance and targeted product development to address complex animal health challenges. Learn more at www.unitedanh.com/cowhealth.

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