The Dairy Podcast Show · Episode 103
EP 103Guest: Dr. Sebastian Apelo — Nitrogen efficiency and amino acid metabolism researcher
In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Sebastian Apelo explores the intricacies of nitrogen losses in dairy cattle and the evolving understanding of amino acid metabolism. Dr. Apelo presents new research findings on amino acid efficiency and nitrogen utilization.
What you’ll learn
- Limiting amino acids
- Nitrogen efficiency
- Environmental impact
- Future research
- Dairy nutrient management
This episode is part of the Amino Acid Nutrition & Production Efficiency Knowledge Trail. See all Knowledge Trails →
Adisseo solutions discussed in this topic
Smartamine® MAX
The newest member of the Smartamine® rumen-protected methionine family.
Rumen-protected methionine option for herds balancing metabolizable methionine. See the brochure for specifications.

Smartamine® M
Rumen-protected methionine (pH-sensitive coating releases methionine in the abomasum).
Supplies metabolizable methionine — typically the first-limiting amino acid in North American dairy rations — to support milk protein and fat yield, health and reproduction.

Smartamine® ML
Rumen-protected source of metabolizable lysine (with methionine).
Helps close lysine gaps when balancing for both first-limiting amino acids, supporting component yields and energy-corrected milk.