Jan 23 2025 16 mins
In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Alexandre Pedroso, a dairy specialist, explores the critical link between animal welfare and the nutritional status of dairy herds. He highlights how factors like heat stress and inadequate bedding can directly affect cow performance, feed intake, and overall health. Tune in for practical advice on optimizing welfare conditions to boost milk production and efficiency on dairy farms!
"If a dairy cow doesn't have enough time to rest because the bedding is poor or because they're heat-stressed, then they don’t lie down for enough time."
Meet the guest: Dr. Alexandre Pedroso holds a Ph.D. in Animal Science with a focus on dairy cattle nutrition. With over 25 years of experience, he has worked as a consultant for dairy farms and animal health companies. He also specializes in animal welfare using the CowSignals methodology. Currently, Dr. Pedroso is a Senior Consultant at Plenteous Consultoria, helping dairy producers optimize efficiency and profitability.
What will you learn:
- (00:00) Highlight
- (01:21) Introduction
- (05:51) Welfare in dairy
- (06:54) Heat stress
- (09:09) Welfare & intake
- (12:54) Cow comfort
- (14:36) Stocking density
- (18:21) Closing thoughts
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