Real Science Exchange-Dairy

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Booking Overview

This show is a science-forward dairy industry series that brings academic and applied experts together to break down practical nutrition research—often connected to on-farm decision-making. For PR pros, it’s a strong platform for credible scientists and industry researchers in dairy nutrition, sustainability, and feed systems who want to reach producers and technical decision-makers.

Metrics

Episodes: 214

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

YouTube: 2.8k subscribers

Instagram: 1.6k followers

Contact Information

anh.marketing@balchem.com

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Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Dairy nutrition researchers and subject-matter experts (often PhD-level) from universities and major animal nutrition/production organizations; panelists with applied and on-farm experience are common.
Required Achievements:  
Published research or established expertise in dairy nutrition (e.g., nitrogen efficiency, amino acids, forage/fiber systems), Affiliations with leading academic and industry nutrition organizations, Recognized technical influence via conference participation/panels

Recent Guest Discussions

Jacob Copeland - Effective Use Of Fiber In Dairy Rations; Fiber Nutrient Complexity; Digestibility Pools And Passage Rate; Model Calibration To Performance.

Steve Martin - Effective Use Of Fiber In Dairy Rations; Practical Evaluation Tools And Bridging Models To On-farm Outcomes.

Gianni Raffrenato - Effective Use Of Fiber In Dairy Rations; Forage Quality And Feeding Strategy Considerations; Model Inputs And Digestibility Interpretation.

Kurt Cotanch - Effective Use Of Fiber In Dairy Rations; Forage Quality/harvest Practices; Mold/yeast Impacts; Shaker Box Evaluation; Nds/cncps Model Troubleshooting; AI In Ration Formulation.

Dr. Mike VanAmburgh - Applied Amino Acid Nutrition For High-output Milk Solids; Histidine And Bioavailability; Low-protein Diet Interactions; Rumen Function And TMR Consistency; Economic Metrics Like Mun; Protein Source/value And Methionine Technologies.

Recent Topics

Dairy, Animal Science, Nutrition, Forage, Sustainability

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Real Science Exchange-Dairy
:

Effective Use of Fiber in Dairy Rations with Kurt Cotanch, NDS and Guest

June 09, 2026

The episode opens with introductions to the panel, including Kurt Cotanch, Gianni Raffrenato, Steve Martin, and Jacob Copeland, establishing a diverse mix of academic, applied, and field-based expertise in dairy nutrition and forage systems. (00:00 – 07:39)  The conversation begins with a deep dive into forage quality, emphasizing the importance of harvest timing, speed, and efficiency. The panel discusses how mold and yeast contamination can compromise digestibility—both in the lab and in th...

Applied Amino Acid Nutrition For Record Breaking Milk Solids with Dr. Mike VanAmburgh

June 02, 2026

The discussion opens with a welcome to the Real Science Exchange and an introduction to the expert panel, followed by foundational context around amino acid nutrition and its growing importance in dairy production systems. Early in the episode, the panel introduces the concept of feeding the “one-ton” component cow, highlighting the nutritional intensity required for high-output animals and comparing genomic potential with real-world feeding practices. (0:00–2:53)  As the conversation develop...

Nitrogen Efficiency and its Implications for Sustainable Dairy Nutrition with Dr. Kelly Nichols

May 26, 2026

Recorded live at the Florida Ruminant Nutrition Conference, this episode of the Real Science Exchange explores how improving nitrogen efficiency can enhance both dairy performance and environmental sustainability. Featuring Dr. Kelly Nichols (UC Davis), Dr. Jonas de Souza (Perdue Animal Nutrition), and Dr. Ben Wenner (Feed Works), the conversation brings together leading perspectives on how nitrogen utilization continues to shape modern dairy nutrition programs.

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