About this episode

Dr. Blaine Ellison discusses the benefits of a new product QFA for pre-fresh dairy cows and its impact on ketosis and reproductive health.

In this episode, Dr. Blaine Ellison, owner of Applied Biotechnologies Inc. details the uses of a new product QFA. When used during the pre-fresh period and in the first groups fresh where possible, ketosis can be controlled, dry matter intakes will remain at far-off dry group levels without dropping, uterine health will improve, and first-service conception rates, especially in first-lactation heifers, will improve. This is made possible by controlling the 21-day cortisol surge and controlling the blood glucose wasted by the immune system of these stressed cattle. A recent study conducted by Iowa State and Penn State universities concerning this problem will be highlighted and discussed. This episode is sponsored by Applied Biotechnologies Inc. Applied Biotechnologies Inc. is a consulting business owned by Blaine N Ellison, DVM that focuses on evaluating technologies for profitable applications on behalf of the beef and dairy cattle industries.

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Blaine Ellison

Topics covered

• dairy cattle
• pre-fresh period
• ketosis control
• animal health
• reproductive performance

Sponsors

Applied Biotechnologies Inc.

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Iowa State University, Penn State University

Products: QFA

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