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Dr. Patrick French: Sorghum Silage for Dairy Cows | Ep. 166
Manage episode 514935037 series 3522875
In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Patrick French, Principal Consultant and Founder of PF Bovidae, discusses the use of sorghum silage as a forage source for milk cows in the High Plains. He highlights the benefits of sorghum, such as water conservation and land efficiency. Dr. French also addresses the challenges and key considerations when feeding sorghum silage, outlining the research gaps that remain in understanding its full potential for dairy nutrition. Tune in on all major platforms!
"The dairies in the High Plains are exploring sorghum not just for water conservation but for its potential to support sustainable dairy production."
Meet the guest: Dr. Patrick French is the Principal Consultant and Founder of PF Bovidae, focusing on consulting for dairies in the High Plains region. With over a decade of experience, his work centers on enhancing dairy operations by introducing sustainable practices, such as the use of sorghum silage as a cost-effective and water-efficient forage alternative.
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What you'll learn:
- (00:00) Highlight
- (01:12) Introduction
- (03:47) High Plains dairies
- (05:02) Sorghum silage
- (08:17) Practical sorghum applications
- (13:02) Starch content in sorghum
- (21:32) Advice for nutritionists
- (24:42) Final three questions
The Dairy Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:
* Afimilk
* Evonik
* Adisseo
- ICC
- AHV
- SmaXtec
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Website: The Dairy Podcast Show
Instagram: The Dairy Podcast Show
LinkedIn: The Dairy Podcast Show
172 episodes
Manage episode 514935037 series 3522875
In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Patrick French, Principal Consultant and Founder of PF Bovidae, discusses the use of sorghum silage as a forage source for milk cows in the High Plains. He highlights the benefits of sorghum, such as water conservation and land efficiency. Dr. French also addresses the challenges and key considerations when feeding sorghum silage, outlining the research gaps that remain in understanding its full potential for dairy nutrition. Tune in on all major platforms!
"The dairies in the High Plains are exploring sorghum not just for water conservation but for its potential to support sustainable dairy production."
Meet the guest: Dr. Patrick French is the Principal Consultant and Founder of PF Bovidae, focusing on consulting for dairies in the High Plains region. With over a decade of experience, his work centers on enhancing dairy operations by introducing sustainable practices, such as the use of sorghum silage as a cost-effective and water-efficient forage alternative.
Liked this one? Donโt stop now โ Hereโs what we think youโll love!
Dr. Michael Hutjens: Buffer Benefits for Dairy Cows | Ep. 58
Dr. Michael Steele: Colostrum Feeding Strategies | Ep. 104
Dr. Miguel Morales: Transition Cows & Calcium Balance | Ep. 126
What you'll learn:
- (00:00) Highlight
- (01:12) Introduction
- (03:47) High Plains dairies
- (05:02) Sorghum silage
- (08:17) Practical sorghum applications
- (13:02) Starch content in sorghum
- (21:32) Advice for nutritionists
- (24:42) Final three questions
The Dairy Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:
* Afimilk
* Evonik
* Adisseo
- ICC
- AHV
- SmaXtec
๐๐ถ๐๐๐ฒ๐ป ๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐๐, ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ณ๐ ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐บ๐ฎ๐ท๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฝ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ.
Website: The Dairy Podcast Show
Instagram: The Dairy Podcast Show
LinkedIn: The Dairy Podcast Show
172 episodes
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