The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast · Episode 38
EP 38Guest: Dr. Katherine Swanson — Dairy science and alternative feed ingredient specialist
In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Katherine Swanson discusses innovative ways to incorporate almond hulls into dairy cattle diets. With California producing 80% of the world’s almonds, this discussion on optimizing almond hulls as a feed source is crucial for improving dairy nutrition and sustainability. Dr. Swanson shares valuable insights into the nutritional benefits, potential quality issues, and practical considerations for feeding almond hulls to dairy cows.
What you’ll learn
- Importance of almond hulls
- Nutritional value
- Quality control
- Economic considerations
- Optimal inclusion rates
This episode is part of the Milk Components, Forage & Feed Strategy Knowledge Trail. See all Knowledge Trails →
Adisseo solutions discussed in this topic
Palatability products
Adisseo’s palatability line: a range of flavors and appetite stimulants for dairy feeds, including pellets for robotic milking systems.
Encourages intake and voluntary visits to the robot, helping keep milkings per day up.
DynOmik™
Feed additive fed at 2.5–5 g/head/day; pelletable.
Aims to increase intake and nutrient availability and shift rumen fermentation toward propionate, supporting milk output and a lower carbon footprint per unit of milk.
