To 7 Lb. and Beyond - Maximizing Milk Components for Profitability with Guests: Dr. Mike Hutjens, Emeritus, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Dr. Tate Nelson, Edge Dairy Consulting

To 7 Lb. and Beyond - Maximizing Milk Components for Profitability with Guests: Dr. Mike Hutjens, Emeritus, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Dr. Tate Nelson, Edge Dairy Consulting

Author: Balchem Animal Nutrition & Health October 7, 2025 Duration: 44:26
Dr. Hutjens’ presentation focused on herds producing seven pounds of milk fat and milk protein per cow per day, and the genetics, on-farm management and nutrition to make that happen. The panel discusses where components could top out, how added dietary fat has influenced components and the importance of high quality forage to de novo fat synthesis. (4:09)

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