Dr. Liliane Silva: Forage Systems and Dairy Efficiency | Ep. 193

About this episode

Dr. Liliane Silva discusses the role of forage systems in enhancing dairy production efficiency in the Southeast.

I'm Dr. Liz Eckelkamp, and I’m thrilled to kick off my first episode as co-host on The Dairy Podcast Show! Very excited to embark on this journey with you. In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Liliane Silva, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist at Clemson University, explains how forage systems support dairy production in the Southeast. She discusses grazing strategies, feed cost challenges, soil health, and greenhouse gas mitigation through improved management and legume integration. Get practical insights that highlight resilience and profitability in modern systems. Listen now on all major platforms! “Adoption of baleage and forage conservation techniques allows producers to maintain high-quality feed supplies and reduce dependence on external feed purchases.” Meet the guest: Dr. Liliane Silva https://www.linkedin.com/in/liliane-silva-04010924/ earned her PhD in Animal Sciences from the University of Florida after completing her degrees at the University of São Paulo. Now at Clemson University, her work focuses on forage livestock systems, soil health, and sustainable dairy production. Her Extension efforts support producers across multiple states with…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Liz Eckelkamp

Guest: Dr. Liliane Silva

Topics covered

• forage systems
• dairy efficiency
• grazing strategies
• feed costs
• soil health
• greenhouse gas mitigation
• sustainable dairy production

Keywords

• forage systems
• dairy production
• grazing strategies
• feed costs
• soil health
• greenhouse gas mitigation
• sustainable practices

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Clemson University, University of Florida, University of São Paulo

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