76: Where Did the Protein Go?

76: Where Did the Protein Go?

July 13, 2026 · 27 min · Season 2 · Episode 76

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Dr. Larry Roth discusses the impact of DON mycotoxins on protein synthesis in dairy cows.

A simple question from a nutritionist sparked one of the most thought-provoking conversations we've had on Ruminate This. If DON mycotoxins interfere with protein synthesis, how much milk protein could dairy cows be losing before clinical signs ever appear? In this Letters from the Field episode, Dr. Larry Roth explores the hidden cost of nutrient chaos. How mycotoxins can redirect nutrients away from production and toward defense, affecting rumen function, liver health, reproduction, immune ...

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