Ruminate This | Agrarian Solutions
Ruminate This with Agrarian Solutions is the best resource for all things mycotoxins. What they are, how they affect livestock, and the impact they have on producers. Each episode we discuss cause and effect, and strategies you can implement to get the most from livestock feedstuff. Tune in the first, third, and fifth Monday each month as we discuss the latest research and speak with the best experts in the industry about how mycotoxins impact the health and performance of livestock. It's a mix of interviews, special co-hosts, and solo shows from Agrarian you're not going to want to miss. Click on your favorite podcast platform app below to follow Ruminate This.
Episodes
17 episodes
17: Building a culture of success
This week on Ruminate This, we talk with Dr. Kevin Ziemba, Global Support Specialist at STgenetics, about the essentials of proactive farm management and its role in building a sustainable farm team. Dr. Ziemba shares how moving beyond constant...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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32:15
16: Why Do Liver Abscesses Plague Both Dairy and Feedlot Cattle?
Today’s podcast digs into the dogma and new thinking about liver abscess development in feedlot and dairy cattle. The entire June 2024 Journal of Applied Animal Science was devoted to the liver abscess phenomena which is estimated to cost the U...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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27:55
15: The Hidden Costs of Feeding Binders: What You Need to Know
In this episode we discuss the hidden costs of binders in dairy cow rations with Caroline Knoblock, Director of Nutrition. We explore how binders, while effective against Aflatoxin, can inadvertently bind essential nutrients like amino acids an...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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21:50
14: Mycotoxin Binders: Proven to bind more nutrients than mycotoxins.
Are binders truly effective in combating harmful toxins in feed, or could they be causing more harm than good? In this episode, we delve into the suprising research by Kihal et al. (2020, 2022), which examined the effectiveness of yeast cell wa...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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32:05
13: Protect & Defend for a Lifetime
In this episode, we explore the groundbreaking L-Form Technology and its vital role in supporting every animal on a farm from day one. We address the important issue of mycotoxins and their impact on pre-weaned calves, along with the critical p...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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26:28
12: Unveiling the Truth: Immune support effectiveness in the face of mycotoxins
In this episode we discuss the nuances of immune support in dairy cows with Dr. Larry Roth, Vice President of Nutrition at Agrarian Solutions. We explore why many immune support products fall short, offering a little of everything but not enoug...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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30:23
11: Predicting Reproductive Success: Insights from the Last 100 Days
In this episode, we dig into "The Britt Hypothesis" to understand how the dry period impacts dairy cow fertility and the significant role of epigenetics. Dr. Jack Britt joins us to discuss dry cow management and its influence on future generati...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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33:30
10: Genetics and Nutrition: The Keys to Healthier, Longer-Living Cows
When it comes to creating healthier, longer-living cows, genetics are the engine and nutrition is the fuel. This week Dr. Kevin Ziemba, Global Support Specialist at STgenetics, discusses strategies for better cow management, focusing on improvi...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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29:10
9: Literature Review: Impact of Inflammatory Diseases on Fertility
In this episode, Dr. Larry Roth reviews research on the impact of inflammatory diseases on fertility in cattle, focusing on studies from Eduardo S. Ribeiro and Murilo R. Carvalho of the University of Guelph. We will dig into how unresolved infl...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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32:56
8: Dairy's Future: Innovation and Sustainability with Dr. Jack Britt
In this episode, Dr. Jack Britt discusses the importance of dairy in global nutrition and the future of sustainable farming practices. Dairy plays a crucial role in feeding the growing world population, and as a leading dietary component, it ca...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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30:58
7: Strategies to optimize heifer success
In this episode we explore the cornerstone of thriving dairies … heifers. While heifer nutrition often takes a back seat to the milking herd, it deserves our full attention as it drives growth, reproductive performance, mammary development, imm...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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24:27
6: The domino effect of mycotoxins in cattle
In today’s episode we explore the complicated web of mycotoxins and their compounding effects on cattle health. Together with Dr. Larry Roth, Vice President of Nutrition at Agrarian Solutions, we discuss the multifaceted ways mycotoxins target ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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43:35
5: When 2+2 = 5
In this episode, we dive deep into the challenge of identifying the root causes of herd health performance issues. Among a complex web of factors impacting herd performance—including genetics, management practices, environmental conditions, nut...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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25:59
4: Why reproduction is the first to go.
In this episode we unravel the intricate layers of a cow's biological hierarchy, where the immune system takes precedence over milk production and reproduction. Discover why immune challenges such as mycotoxins, heat stress, overcrowding, masti...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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27:28
3: Research Proven: DTX is the ultimate X-factor in combating mycotoxins!
On today’s episode Scott Zehr and Dr. Larry Roth further discuss the 920-cow study focusing on the statistically significant reproduction improvements. Even with DON and Zearalenone toxins present in the feed at levels considered acceptable by ...
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Episode 3
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26:13
2: The ultimate X-factor in combating mycotoxins: Production outcomes
We're diving into a fascinating study that sheds light on mycotoxin management in cattle. Despite the presence of DON and Zearalenone toxins in the feed at levels deemed tolerable by many, the study yielded statistically significant improvement...
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Episode 2
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21:29
1: Empowering Livestock Professionals on Ruminate This
In this episode, Scott Zehr, Regional Business Development Manager at Agrarian Solutions, sits down with Mark Carpenter, the company's Chief Executive Officer to discuss Agrarian's overarching goals and mission in supporting nutritionists, vete...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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25:08