Samantha Reighard: Data-Driven Dairy Nutrition | Ep. 186

About this episode

Samantha Reighard discusses how data-driven tools enhance dairy nutrition and cow health management.

In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Samantha Reighard, Dairy Nutrition and Management Consultant at Standard Dairy Consultants, shares how data-driven tools improve cow health, transition management, and feed consistency. She explains how activity monitoring, rumination trends, and proactive nutrition strategies help reduce variation and prevent health issues. Samantha also discusses dry-off management and heat-stress strategies. Listen now on all major platforms! “Data is superior to experience, and decisions should be based on measurable facts rather than assumptions.” Meet the guest: Samantha Reighard https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-reighard-3147a8124/ earned her B.S. in Animal Science with a minor in Spanish from Iowa State University. She serves as a Dairy Nutrition and Management Consultant at Standard Dairy Consultants, focusing on feed consistency, transition management, herd monitoring, and data-driven decision making. Samantha works closely with producers to improve cow longevity, productivity, and operational efficiency. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love! https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+dairy+podcast+show What you'll…

People in this episode

Guest: Samantha Reighard

Topics covered

• data-driven nutrition
• cow health
• transition management
• feed consistency
• activity monitoring
• dry-off management
• heat stress strategies

Keywords

• data-driven
• dairy nutrition
• cow health
• transition management
• feed consistency
• activity monitoring
• heat stress

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Organizations: Standard Dairy Consultants, Iowa State University, Wisenetix

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