Dr. Andre Pereira: Dairy Feed in Low Margins | Ep. 139

About this episode

Dr. Andre Pereira discusses the impact of low milk prices on dairy nutrition and feed strategies.

In this episode of The Feed Science Podcast Show, Dr. Andre Pereira, independent nutrition and management consultant, explains how low milk prices are reshaping dairy nutrition and feed manufacturing strategies. He discusses market drivers, cost control without harming performance, fat and protein formulation decisions, and practical actions for feed mills to support producers. Learn strategic insights to protect profitability in challenging margins. Listen now on all major platforms! “Cutting costs without understanding biological consequences can reduce future milk production and delay recovery when markets improve.” Meet the guest: Dr. Andre Pereira https://www.linkedin.com/in/andre-pereira-phd-dvm-31341935/ is an independent nutrition and management consultant at GPS Dairy Consulting, working extensively across the Upper Midwest and Europe. A veterinarian with a PhD in Animal Nutrition from the University of New Hampshire, his work focuses on dairy nutrition, feed efficiency, and farm profitability. Liked this one? Don’t stop now — Here’s what we think you’ll love: https://www.wisenetix.com/blog?tag=the+feed+science+podcast What will you learn: (00:00) Highlight (00:40)…

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Andre Pereira

Topics covered

• dairy nutrition
• feed manufacturing
• cost control
• milk production
• profitability
• market drivers

Keywords

• dairy feed
• milk prices
• nutrition consultant
• cost performance
• ingredient strategies
• milk fat biology
• high oleic soybeans

Sponsors

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: GPS Dairy Consulting, University of New Hampshire

Places: Upper Midwest, Europe

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