In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. José Eduardo Santos from the University of Florida breaks down how dietary fat plays a role in dairy cow health and reproduction. He discusses the physiological effects of specific fatty acids, their anti-inflammatory roles, and the evolving strategies for fresh cow nutrition. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Feeding fatty acids may benefit fresh cows by supporting immune function, without harming milk fat synthesis."

Meet the guest: Dr. José Eduardo Santos is a Research Foundation Professor at the University of Florida, holding a DVM from São Paulo State University and a Ph.D. from the University of Arizona. His work focuses on enhancing dairy efficiency, especially during the peripartum period, through integrative research in cow health, reproduction, and nutrition.

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What you'll learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:18) Introduction
• (01:58) Academic sabbatical insights
• (08:11) Feeding fat strategies
• (14:29) Metabolic health pathways
• (19:48) Reproduction and fatty acids
• (26:59) Industry shifts
• (30:06) Closing thoughts

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