Feeding for Success: Aligning Dairy Nutrition with Genetic Potential for Milk Fat

Feeding for Success: Aligning Dairy Nutrition with Genetic Potential for Milk Fat

Author: Balchem Animal Nutrition & Health September 15, 2026 Duration: 34:47
Host Scott Sorrell welcomes Dr. Adam Lock of Michigan State University, Dr. Alycia Bales, and Nate Elzinga of Caledonia Farmers Elevator for an in-depth discussion on the presentation Feeding for Success: Aligning Dairy Nutrition with Genetic Potential for Milk Fat. Together, they examine the nutrition and management strategies required to support growing levels of milk fat production while maintaining cow health, performance, and profitability.

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