Dairy cow nutrition strategies in the era of supply chain disruptions (Sponsored Podcast)

Dairy cow nutrition strategies in the era of supply chain disruptions (Sponsored Podcast)

From Progressive Dairy Podcast by Progressive Dairy editors

May 28, 2026 · 33 min · Season 8 · Episode 22

About this episode

This episode discusses dairy cow nutrition strategies amid rising costs and supply chain disruptions affecting fat economics.

Rising costs are reshaping dairy nutrition strategies as milk fat levels continue to increase across US herds. This episode examines how supply chain pressures and renewable diesel demand are influencing fat economics, while highlighting how different fatty acids affect intake, component efficiency, reproduction, and overall return on investment. Key takeaway: Diets balanced for functional fatty acids and efficiency, rather than cost per ton, are critical for protecting cow performance and profitability in volatile fat markets. This episode is sponsored by Actus Nutrition , innovators of precision dairy nutrition solutions. Actus proudly manufactures Energy Booster and RPMet, category leading supplements that help farmers maximize their milk check. To learn more about other nutrition products by Actus, such as custom milk replacer products, visit https://actus.com/livestock/specialty-ingredients/

Topics covered

  • dairy nutrition
  • supply chain disruptions
  • fat economics
  • functional fatty acids
  • cow performance
  • profitability

Keywords

  • dairy cow nutrition
  • supply chain
  • milk fat levels
  • fatty acids
  • component efficiency
  • reproduction
  • return on investment

Sponsors

Actus Nutrition

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Energy Booster, RPMet

Places: US

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