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Dr. Stephen LeBlanc: Ketosis in Dairy Cattle | Ep. 14

Dr. Stephen LeBlanc: Ketosis in Dairy Cattle | Ep. 14

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In this episode of The Dairy Health Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Stephen LeBlanc from the University of Guelph explores ketosis in dairy cattle. He shares key insights from decades of research into BHB thresholds, risk factors, treatment strategies, and the herd-level implications of metabolic disorders. Discover practical ways to manage and reduce ketosis risks. Listen now on all major platforms!


“Elevated BHB levels in early lactation significantly increase the risk of displaced abomasum, early culling, and other complications based on timing and severity.”


Meet the guest: Dr. Stephen LeBlanc is a Professor at the University of Guelph and Director of the Centre for Dairy Research & Innovation. His research primarily focuses on dairy cattle health, particularly in reproductive performance and metabolic diseases. Dr. LeBlanc's work integrates animal science, applied physiology, and veterinary medicine to improve dairy cattle management and productivity.


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What you will learn:

  • (00:00) Highlight
  • (00:40) Introduction
  • (01:56) Ketosis insights
  • (03:59) Research findings in ketosis
  • (07:30) Understanding timing and BHB levels
  • (08:52) Herd-level testing
  • (10:57) Treatment strategies
  • (13:04) Closing thoughts


𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀, 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺.

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