Ruminate This with Agrarian Solutions is the best resource for all things mycotoxins. What they are, how they affect livestock, and the impact they have on producers. Each episode we discuss cause and effect, and strategies you can implement to get the most from livestock feedstuff. Tune in the first, third, and fifth Monday each month as we discuss the latest research and speak with the best experts in the industry about how mycotoxins impact the health and performance of livestock. It's a ...
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20: 2024 Mycotoxin Contamination Trends: DON, Zearalenone, and More
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Got A Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message! In this episode of Ruminate This, host Scott Zehr interviews Dr. Larry Roth to address the growing problem of mycotoxin contamination in dairy cattle across the U.S. Dr. Roth shares alarming 2024 corn silage data from the Northeast, Great Lakes, and East Coast, highlighting the presence of multiple…
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19: Meet the Team: Nic Bradley on Leading Agrarian Operations
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Got A Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message! In this special bonus episode of Ruminate This, we kick off our “Meet the Team” series, where you’ll get to know the people behind the scenes who help drive success at Agrarian Solutions. Hosted by Scott Zehr, this episode features an insightful conversation with Nick Bradley, Agrarian's Director o…
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18: Top Dairy Diseases: How Nutrition and Mycotoxins Impact Herd Health and Economic Losses
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Got A Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message! In this episode of Ruminate This, we explore the top 12 diseases causing the greatest economic losses in the global dairy industry and the critical role nutrition and mycotoxins play. At an alarming cost of $12 billion annually, subclinical ketosis leads the list globally, while in the U.S., mastit…
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17: Building a culture of success
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Got A Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message! This week on Ruminate This, we talk with Dr. Kevin Ziemba, Global Support Specialist at STgenetics, about the essentials of proactive farm management and its role in building a sustainable farm team. Dr. Ziemba shares how moving beyond constant crisis management to building a team-oriented culture …
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16: Why Do Liver Abscesses Plague Both Dairy and Feedlot Cattle?
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Got A Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message! Today’s podcast digs into the dogma and new thinking about liver abscess development in feedlot and dairy cattle. The entire June 2024 Journal of Applied Animal Science was devoted to the liver abscess phenomena which is estimated to cost the US beef packing industry at least $400 million dollars e…
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15: The Hidden Costs of Feeding Binders: What You Need to Know
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Got A Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message! In this episode we discuss the hidden costs of binders in dairy cow rations with Caroline Knoblock, Director of Nutrition. We explore how binders, while effective against Aflatoxin, can inadvertently bind essential nutrients like amino acids and vitamins—costing an additional 4-6 cents per cow per …
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14: Mycotoxin Binders: Proven to bind more nutrients than mycotoxins.
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Got A Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message! Are binders truly effective in combating harmful toxins in feed, or could they be causing more harm than good? In this episode, we delve into the suprising research by Kihal et al. (2020, 2022), which examined the effectiveness of yeast cell wall and clay binders in binding mycotoxins. While binder…
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13: Protect & Defend for a Lifetime
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Got A Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message! In this episode, we explore the groundbreaking L-Form Technology and its vital role in supporting every animal on a farm from day one. We address the important issue of mycotoxins and their impact on pre-weaned calves, along with the critical periods of transition in an animal’s life. Livestock fac…
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12: Unveiling the Truth: Immune support effectiveness in the face of mycotoxins
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Got A Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message! In this episode we discuss the nuances of immune support in dairy cows with Dr. Larry Roth, Vice President of Nutrition at Agrarian Solutions. We explore why many immune support products fall short, offering a little of everything but not enough to be truly effective. We discuss commonly touted ing…
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11: Predicting Reproductive Success: Insights from the Last 100 Days
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Got A Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message! In this episode, we dig into "The Britt Hypothesis" to understand how the dry period impacts dairy cow fertility and the significant role of epigenetics. Dr. Jack Britt joins us to discuss dry cow management and its influence on future generations. Dr. Britt challenges traditional dairy management …
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10: Genetics and Nutrition: The Keys to Healthier, Longer-Living Cows
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Got A Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message! When it comes to creating healthier, longer-living cows, genetics are the engine and nutrition is the fuel. This week Dr. Kevin Ziemba, Global Support Specialist at STgenetics, discusses strategies for better cow management, focusing on improving cow welfare, genetics, and reducing epigenetic risks…
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9: Literature Review: Impact of Inflammatory Diseases on Fertility
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Got A Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message! In this episode, Dr. Larry Roth reviews research on the impact of inflammatory diseases on fertility in cattle, focusing on studies from Eduardo S. Ribeiro and Murilo R. Carvalho of the University of Guelph. We will dig into how unresolved inflammation affects every stage of the reproductive cycle—…
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8: Dairy's Future: Innovation and Sustainability with Dr. Jack Britt
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Got A Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message! In this episode, Dr. Jack Britt discusses the importance of dairy in global nutrition and the future of sustainable farming practices. Dairy plays a crucial role in feeding the growing world population, and as a leading dietary component, it can feed the greatest number of people. Listen in as Dr. …
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7: Strategies to optimize heifer success
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Got A Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message! In this episode we explore the cornerstone of thriving dairies … heifers. While heifer nutrition often takes a back seat to the milking herd, it deserves our full attention as it drives growth, reproductive performance, mammary development, immune function, production and ultimately profitability. …
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6: The domino effect of mycotoxins in cattle
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Got A Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message! In today’s episode we explore the complicated web of mycotoxins and their compounding effects on cattle health. Together with Dr. Larry Roth, Vice President of Nutrition at Agrarian Solutions, we discuss the multifaceted ways mycotoxins target cows, creating a domino effect of adverse consequences …
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Got A Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message! In this episode, we dive deep into the challenge of identifying the root causes of herd health performance issues. Among a complex web of factors impacting herd performance—including genetics, management practices, environmental conditions, nutrition balancing, and more —it's all too easy to overlo…
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4: Why reproduction is the first to go.
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Got A Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message! In this episode we unravel the intricate layers of a cow's biological hierarchy, where the immune system takes precedence over milk production and reproduction. Discover why immune challenges such as mycotoxins, heat stress, overcrowding, mastitis, and lameness trigger an inflammatory response, lea…
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3: Research Proven: DTX is the ultimate X-factor in combating mycotoxins!
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Got A Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message! On today’s episode Scott Zehr and Dr. Larry Roth further discuss the 920-cow study focusing on the statistically significant reproduction improvements. Even with DON and Zearalenone toxins present in the feed at levels considered acceptable by many, the study revealed tremendous potential for impro…
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2: The ultimate X-factor in combating mycotoxins: Production outcomes
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Got A Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message! We're diving into a fascinating study that sheds light on mycotoxin management in cattle. Despite the presence of DON and Zearalenone toxins in the feed at levels deemed tolerable by many, the study yielded statistically significant improvements in production and reproduction metrics when they are …
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1: Empowering Livestock Professionals on Ruminate This
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Got A Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message! In this episode, Scott Zehr, Regional Business Development Manager at Agrarian Solutions, sits down with Mark Carpenter, the company's Chief Executive Officer to discuss Agrarian's overarching goals and mission in supporting nutritionists, veterinarians, and cattle owners in combating mycotoxins. D…
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