Oct 30 2024 36 mins
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In this episode of The Beef Podcast Show, Dr. Jay Nair from Southern Illinois University shares his expertise on silage production and preservation, which are crucial for keeping forage at its best in beef cattle nutrition. He covers key aspects of the ensiling process and explores the future role of microbial inoculants in improving forage digestibility. Tune in to learn practical tips and insights on boosting beef production through better forage management—available now on all major podcast platforms!
"By following standard procedures in forage harvesting and ensiling, you can significantly reduce spoilage and maintain high-quality silage."
Meet the guest: Dr. Jayakrishnan Nair, originally from India, earned his master’s and Ph.D. in Beef Cattle Nutrition from the University of Saskatchewan, Canada. After completing his postdoctoral research at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, he joined Southern Illinois University as a faculty member specializing in beef production.
What you will learn:
- (00:00) Highlight
- (01:44) Introduction
- (02:14) Dr. Nair’s background
- (05:40) Silage production insights
- (08:17) Ensiling process essentials
- (15:00) Preserving forage quality
- (24:39) Future of microbial inoculants
- (35:34) Final three questions
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