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

About this episode

This episode discusses the impact of nitrogen efficiency on dairy performance and sustainability with expert insights.

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.

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Kelly Nichols

Topics covered

• nitrogen efficiency
• dairy performance
• environmental sustainability
• nutrition programs
• animal nutrition

Keywords

• nitrogen efficiency
• dairy nutrition
• sustainability
• animal health
• ruminant nutrition

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: UC Davis, Perdue Animal Nutrition, Feed Works

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